1. Seaspan books six containership newbuilds in China. Seaspan has put pen to paper on more containership newbuilds at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) in China.
The Bing Chen-led tonnage provider has booked six 10,000 teu vessels with delivery likely starting in 2028.
No value has been revealed for the shipbuilding contract that was concluded in renminbi rather than US dollars, and detailed vessel specifications have yet to be revealed.
https://splash247.com/seaspan-books-six-containership-newbuilds-in-china/
2. Record-breaking carbon emissions in ocean container shipping: here’s what shippers need to know. Latest data reveals global ocean container shipping emitted all-time high carbon emissions in 2024, driven largely by the impact of conflict in the Red Sea.
The data, released by Xeneta and Marine Benchmark this week, is a timely reminder that, while the geo-political climate is heating up due to the US tariff announcements, we must not forget the actual climate emergency and the work that needs to be done in supply chains to combat it.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/04/30/record-breaking-carbon-emissions-in-ocean-container-shipping-heres-what-shippers-need-to-know/
3. ETF’s first response to IMO’s climate agreement: What Net-Zero Means for maritime and ports. In April 2025, the IMO adopted a global carbon pricing mechanism for shipping, to take effect in 2028, with a $100-per-tonne levy on CO₂ emissions above targets. Aimed at achieving net-zero by 2050, the agreement also highlights the critical role of seafarers.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/04/30/etfs-first-response-to-imos-climate-agreement-what-net-zero-means-for-maritime-and-ports/
4. NORDEN raises full-year guidance 2025. On the back of the increased gains from sales of vessels and good operational performance, NORDEN upgrades the 2025 full-year guidance and now expects a net profit in the range of USD 50 – 130 million (previously USD 20 – 100 million).
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/04/30/norden-raises-full-year-guidance-2025/
5. ILO Director-General calls for an integrated approach to jobs, rights, and growth. The Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Gilbert F. Houngbo, has called for a unified strategy linking job creation, labour rights and economic growth to build a fairer and more resilient global economy.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/04/30/ilo-director-general-calls-for-an-integrated-approach-to-jobs-rights-and-growth/
6. VESON three key impacts of the IMO’s new fuel intensity target on S&P activity. The International Maritime Organization recently hosted the 83rd meeting with the Marine Environmental Protection Committee, resulting in a new fuel intensity target, which is set to come into force no later than March 2027.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/04/30/veson-three-key-impacts-of-the-imos-new-fuel-intensity-target-on-sp-activity/
6. Managing the crew burden cycle. They say change is as good as a rest. For seafarers, though, that is plain nonsense. Still, ever optimistic, there is much from the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) tripartite Maritime Labour Convention committee to unpack. So, first question, is this a genuinely positive shake-up to change life at sea, or just a case of hope initially triumphing over experience?
https://splash247.com/managing-the-crew-burden-cycle/
7. OOCL signs $3bn boxship order. Hong Kong’s Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is strengthening its fleet with 14 boxship newbuildings in China worth more than $3bn.The COSCO-controlled liner operator has contracted Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS) to build 18,500 teu methanol dual-fuel series at $220m each.
https://splash247.com/oocl-signs-3bn-boxship-order/
8. Petrobras looking to charter up to 18 platform suppliers. Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras has launched a large-scale tender to charter up to 18 platform supply vessels.The selection process will be in line with Petrobras’ usual closed-bid model, with the lowest price as the primary selection criteria, followed by an evaluation of each vessel’s technical specifications. The deadline for proposal submissions is May 19.
https://splash247.com/petrobras-looking-to-charter-up-to-18-platform-suppliers/
9. North Korea Fires First Missile from New Warship. North Korea earlier this week conducted the first test-firing of the weapons system of the new “Choe Hyon-class” warship it recently unveiled, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.
Cruise and anti-air missiles were launched and artillery fired as part of the test-firing attended by leader Kim Jong Un and senior officials, the report said.
https://gcaptain.com/north-korea-fires-first-missile-from-new-warship/
10. Vessel Collision on Lower Mississippi River Leads to Sunken Barge, Temporary Closure. A collision between the Panamanian-flagged M/V ISLA DE BIOKO and the U.S.-flagged towing vessel GINNY STONE occurred Sunday night near New Orleans, resulting in a barge breakaway incident and one sunken vessel on the Lower Mississippi River.
https://gcaptain.com/vessel-collision-on-lower-mississippi-river-leads-to-sunken-barge-temporary-closure/