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First Step Taken to Organize the 5th “Iran Maritime Economy” Conference
Continuing the policy-making path for maritime development and aiming to formulate strategies to strengthen regional and international economic interactions, the 5th "Iran Maritime Economy" Conference has been scheduled by the Iranian…
South Korea Launches Project to Build the World’s Largest Liquid Hydrogen Carrier Ship
The world today faces a major challenge: climate change, which threatens human life. Liquid hydrogen, a clean fuel that produces only water vapor when burned, is one of the great hopes for addressing this issue. This fuel can be used in…
A Split Shipping Market: Tankers Stable, Bulk Carriers Volatile
According to the Public Relations Department of the Iranian Shipping and Maritime Services Association, the Baltic Exchange Weekly Market Report for Week 20, dated May 16, 2025, provides a comprehensive overview of global shipping trends in…
Modern Wind-Assisted Vessel Unveiled in Oman
Sea News – International Desk- The global maritime industry is witnessing a new wave of innovation. In the Port of Sohar, Oman, the logistics group Asyad has unveiled the Sohar Max—a next-generation vessel equipped with five rotor sails…
Iran and India’s Ports؛Regional Rivals or Strategic Partners?
Sea News – International Desk – The inauguration of Vizhinjam deep-sea port in India’s Kerala state marks a turning point in the country’s maritime strategy. Developed with an initial investment of $1.04 billion through a public-private…
Why didn’t the safety systems prevent the collision of two ships in the North Sea?
SEA News – International Service Investigation into the Collision of Stena Immaculate and Solong in the North Sea Continues
The investigation into the collision between the two vessels, Stena Immaculate and Solong, in the North Sea is…
New Trends in the Bulk and Tanker Shipping Market: Analysis of Rates and Demand
Sea News – International Service – In recent weeks, the maritime transportation market has experienced significant developments influenced by various factors, including demand fluctuations, the global economic situation, and seasonal…
Recession in the Bulk and Tanker Shipping Market; Decreased Demand and Rising Number of Idle Ships
The maritime transportation market, as one of the main pillars of global trade, is always influenced by various economic, political, and seasonal factors. This weekly report reviews the recent trends in the Bulk (dry cargo) and Tanker…
Five Turbulent Years in the Container Ship Charter Market: Analysis of the Hamburg Index
In the maritime transport industry, container ship time charter rates are considered one of the key indicators for assessing market conditions. According to data published in the Hamburg Index©, container ship charter rates experienced…
The port of Tartus, Syria, is no longer under Russian control!
The new Syrian government has announced the cancellation of the management and operation contract for the port of Tartus with the Russian company STG Stroytransgaz. This contract, signed in 2019 by the government of Bashar al-Assad, allowed…