1. Any old spares? When a new ship leaves her builder for her maiden voyage, she will carry spare parts. We can probably – probably – assume that these spare parts, as well as the renewable and consumable components fitted in her mechanical and electrical systems, are genuine manufacturers’ items.
https://splash247.com/any-old-spares/
2. Chemical tanker attacked off Nigeria. A Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker was boarded by four individuals some 100 nautical miles southwest of Brass, Nigeria, according to UK maritime security specialists Ambrey.
The individuals approached the vessel in a black-hulled skiff. No weapons were reported during the incident.
https://splash247.com/chemical-tanker-attacked-off-nigeria/
3. Chinese yards largely unscathed from US port fees. Non-Chinese shipowners can breathe a sigh of relief that they can still order most ship types risk-free in China, according to HSBC, following last week’s decision by the US Trade Representative to water down penalties on Chinese-linked tonnage. The competitiveness of Chinese yards remains intact, according to the global bank.
https://splash247.com/chinese-yards-largely-unscathed-from-us-port-fees/
4. NYC Waterfront Project Aims to Shift Freight from Truck to Barge. New York City’s slow-moving efforts to get more freight off the city’s congested highways and onto the metropolis’s navigable waterways appeared to take an important step forward this week. Bronx-based material manufacturing and distribution group Con Agg Global has a plan to bring water-borne freight directly to the doorstep of the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center and Fulton Fish Market in the Bronx, massive wholesale distribution centers currently served by over 10,000 trucks a day.
https://gcaptain.com/nyc-waterfront-project-aims-to-shift-freight-from-truck-to-barge/
5. CMB.TECH to Absorb Golden Ocean in All-Stock Deal. Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ: GOGL) and CMB.TECH NV (NYSE: CMBT) announced today a merger agreement that will create one of the largest diversified listed maritime groups globally.
https://gcaptain.com/cmb-tech-to-absorb-golden-ocean-in-all-stock-deal/
6. Engine Room Fire on Passenger Vessel Linked to Poor Maintenance, NTSB Reports. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that debris in an engine’s lubrication oil system caused a serious engine failure and subsequent fire aboard the passenger vessel Ocean Navigator while docked in Portland, Maine.
https://gcaptain.com/engine-room-fire-on-passenger-vessel-linked-to-poor-maintenance-ntsb-reports/
7. Shipbuilding Global Strategic Industry Report 2025: Shift towards autonomous ships expands market opportunities – Global Forecast to 2030 – ResearchAndMarkets.com. The “Shipbuilding – Global Strategic Business Report” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The global market for Shipbuilding was valued at US$115.2 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$140.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/04/24/shipbuilding-global-strategic-industry-report-2025-shift-towards-autonomous-ships-expands-market-opportunities-global-forecast-to-2030-researchandmarkets-com/
8. Outcomes of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83). The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 83rd session in person at IMO Headquarters in London (with remote participation enabled) from 7 to 11 April 2025. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Harry Conway (Liberia), with Mr. Hanqiang Tan (Singapore) as Vice-Chair.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/04/24/outcomes-of-the-marine-environment-protection-committee-mepc-83/
9. The U.S. shipbuilding industry vs. China and the issue of port tariffs. The shipbuilding industry is a critical sector for the economic and geopolitical strength of any nation, especially when it intersects with commercial shipping and maritime power. In the age of globalisation and geo-economic competition, the relationship between the United States and China in the shipbuilding domain is marked by growing tensions, particularly regarding trade policies such as the imposition of port tariffs and duties on shipbuilding products.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/04/24/the-u-s-shipbuilding-industry-vs-china-and-the-issue-of-port-tariffs/
10. Jamaica welcomes progress on greenhouse gas reduction. The agreement on a framework to achieve the International Maritime Organisation’s greenhouse gas reduction targets for the international shipping industry was a historic achievement for Jamaica and member States of the Caribbean Community commonly known a CARICOM.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/04/24/jamaica-welcomes-progress-on-greenhouse-gas-reduction/