Libya Attaches Towline to Drifting Russian-Flagged Gas Carrier

Grounding of the Ever Given: When Hydrodynamics Turns Into Financial Risk

Published Mar 24, 2026 3:12 PM by Capt. Volodymyr Smirnov

On March 23, 2021, the ultra-large container vessel Ever Given grounded in the Suez Canal during sandstorm conditions, blocking one of the world’s most critical trade routes. Public discussion often framed the casualty as a case of human error. From an operational risk perspective, however, the more relevant question may be different: Did nonlinear hydrodynamic forces in a confined channel create a loss-of-control scenario before the bridge team fully recognized it? The Environmental Setup The vessel entered a narrow, shallow...

Improve Fleet Value With Digital Optimization of Cruise Ship Hotel Areas

Published Mar 24, 2026 1:03 PM by ALMACO

As maritime operators navigate an era defined by rapid technological development, tightening regulations, and growing sustainability demands, a few clear trends are shaping the industry outlook for 2026 and beyond. Lifecycle optimization, digitalization, and data-driven decision-making are becoming essential tools for achieving operational excellence, resilience, and long-term fleet value. “We see owners and operators making strategic, long-term decisions to ensure their fleets are optimized and future ready. At ALMACO, our commitment is to support this transformation by delivering solutions that...

Could Earlier Warning Systems be the Answer to Risk Reduction in Terminals?

Published Mar 24, 2026 1:00 PM by Net Feasa

The container terminal is one of the most complex operational environments on earth. Running around the clock, 365 days a year, with little room for downtime or disruption. It is also one of the most exposed to risk. Security breaches. Hazardous goods handling. Occupational safety. Cargo spoilage. These are everyday realities that operators must carefully manage, yet many of the processes involved remain reactive. Continuous reefer monitoring to become the norm Container terminals occupy an interesting position in the supply...

Blast Shakes Valero's Port Arthur Refinery

Published Mar 23, 2026 11:04 PM by The Maritime Executive

On Monday, an explosion and fire hit the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, rattling windows and startling nearby residents. The refinery is one of the 10 largest in the United States, and any outage could have an effect on refined product prices during a period of peak global demand. The blast was reported at about 1700 hours at a processing unit inside of the plant, followed by flame and heavy smoke. The City of Port Arthur issued a shelter-in-place...

Shipping

Japan Certifies Its First RoRo with Autonomous Navigation

A RoRo that operates on a domestic route in Japan recently became the first vessel of its kind to complete the licensing requirements to conduct fully autonomous navigation during commercial operations. It was the latest step in an ongoing project sponsored by The Nippon Foundation to advance the development of autonomous ship operations. The 6,890-dwt RoRo Hokuren Maru No. 2, owned and operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), completed a series of certifications in January and February on...

Tugs & Salvage

116 Migrants Rescued From Offshore Gas Platform in the Med

Last week, the humanitarian rescue NGO SOS Mediterranee saved 116 people from the Miskar gas platform, an offshore facility in the Tunisian search and rescue area. The survivors - including 39 minors and 13 women - had climbed aboard the lower boarding deck on the platform jacket to escape their boats. They had been at sea for two nights in two small craft, and had gotten hit by a storm, they told rescuers. Some of those who set out did...

Government

Little Change at Strait of Hormuz After Trump's 48-Hour Threat

President Donald Trump has given the Iranian government until Monday evening to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which he has previously said that the U.S. does not need. If Iran does not reopen the strait, Trump said, the U.S. will "obliterate" Iran's electrical power plants. For its part, Iran claims that the strait is already open - for the right ships. A trickle of tonnage is getting past, according to tracking services, most of it using an Iranian-controlled lane past...

Corporate News

Updates to Guidelines on the Application of ILO Maritime Labour Convention

[By: International Chamber of Shipping] The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the fifth edition of its Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, urging the global shipping industry to take note of the latest amendments ahead of their entry into force and to ensure vessels are fully prepared to remain compliant, safe, and fit to trade internationally. This new edition provides the most up?to?date and practical guidance on the mandatory and recommended employment standards set...

Cruise Ships

China Floats Second Cruise Ship and Orders Ships for International Market

China marked the next milestone in its efforts at expanding the domestic cruise industry with the float-out of its second large domestically built cruise ship. Built for China’s Adora Cruises, the ship will enter service this year, and the company reported it intends to order two more cruise ships and take an option for a third newbuild. The second cruise ship, named Adora Flower City, is an enlarged version of the first domestically built ship, which was based on a...

Ports

Could Earlier Warning Systems be the Answer to Risk Reduction in Terminals?

Shipping

Japan Certifies Its First RoRo with Autonomous Navigation

Tugs & Salvage

116 Migrants Rescued From Offshore Gas Platform in the Med

Government

Little Change at Strait of Hormuz After Trump's 48-Hour Threat

Corporate News

Updates to Guidelines on the Application of ILO Maritime Labour Convention

Cruise Ships

China Floats Second Cruise Ship and Orders Ships for International Market

Ports

Could Earlier Warning Systems be the Answer to Risk Reduction in Terminals?

Offshore

Dominion’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Delivers First Power

Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, which is the largest commercial-scale offshore wind project in the United States, marked a key milestone on March 23 as it delivered its first power to the grid. It comes approximately two and a half years after construction began and after more than a decade of planning. “This achievement marks another important step forward, adding much?needed electricity to help meet the fastest?growing power demand in the country… I am so proud of the team making this...

Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Moving Forward with Humanoid Welding Robot for Shipyards

HD Hyundai has been working on several projects to develop technology that would support the use of humanoid robots to undertake precision tasks at its shipyard. The company announced on March 23 that it had completed a positive evaluation and is now moving to the next phase of the project. The parent company said HD Kore Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the intermediary holding company for its shipyards, will be partnering with HD Hyundai Robotics and a U.S.-based industrial humanoid robotics...

Environment

Mexico Seeks ID of Tanker Responsible for Oil Discharge as Cleanup Proceeds

Mexican authorities reported over the weekend that cleanup efforts have intensified for an oil spill that it has been battling along the Gulf coast since nearly the beginning of the month. At the same time, they have said they suspect an unnamed tanker for the release and that they will continue the efforts to identify the vessel and take action under the environmental legislation. The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, told reporters in her weekly press conference that they have...

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Libya Attaches Towline to Drifting Russian-Flagged Gas Carrier

Grounding of the Ever Given: When Hydrodynamics Turns Into Financial Risk

Improve Fleet Value With Digital Optimization of Cruise Ship Hotel Areas

Could Earlier Warning Systems be the Answer to Risk Reduction in Terminals?

Blast Shakes Valero's Port Arthur Refinery

Japan Certifies Its First RoRo with Autonomous Navigation

116 Migrants Rescued From Offshore Gas Platform in the Med

Little Change at Strait of Hormuz After Trump's 48-Hour Threat

Updates to Guidelines on the Application of ILO Maritime Labour Convention

China Floats Second Cruise Ship and Orders Ships for International Market

Could Earlier Warning Systems be the Answer to Risk Reduction in Terminals?

Improve Fleet Value With Digital Optimization of Cruise Ship Hotel Areas

Port Everglades: A Diversified Cargo Gateway Built for Performance

One Net Unifies Four Maritime Tech Brands Under One Umbrella

Japan Certifies Its First RoRo with Autonomous Navigation

116 Migrants Rescued From Offshore Gas Platform in the Med

Little Change at Strait of Hormuz After Trump's 48-Hour Threat

Updates to Guidelines on the Application of ILO Maritime Labour Convention

China Floats Second Cruise Ship and Orders Ships for International Market

Could Earlier Warning Systems be the Answer to Risk Reduction in Terminals?

Dominion’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Delivers First Power

HD Hyundai Moving Forward with Humanoid Welding Robot for Shipyards

Mexico Seeks ID of Tanker Responsible for Oil Discharge as Cleanup Proceeds

Improve Fleet Value With Digital Optimization of Cruise Ship Hotel Areas

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