Over the past week, 15-21 April, two CAT 3 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC. 

Terntank has announced the delivery of the M/T Tern Vik, the first vessel in its new Hybrid Solution Plus series, equipped with wind-assisted propulsion and a methanol-ready engine. 

Colorado State University researchers are forecasting an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting 17 named storms, with nine expected to become hurricanes and four reaching major hurricane strength (Category 3 or higher).

NTSB has issued an investigation report into an engine room fire aboard the passenger vessel Ocean Navigator in Portland, Maine that occurred in October 2023.

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 83rd session in person at IMO Headquarters in London from 7 to 11 April 2025, approving a work plan on the development of a regulatory framework for the use of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS).

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed an agreement with the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center at Pusan National University (PNU) in Korea, forming an international partnership aimed at advancing liquefied hydrogen carrier technology and cryogenic engineering. 

A report released Monday on the April 16, 2014 sinking of the Sewol ferry, which left 304 dead or missing, concluded that the disaster was caused by structural failures of the vessel.

The volume of world merchandise trade is expected to decline under current conditions, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO)'s latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report released on 16 April. 

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has provided an overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations, and guidance surrounding the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. 

Women in mid-stage maritime careers are invited to the inaugural “Maritime Women’s Leadership and Empowerment” training course in Malmo, Sweden, from September to October 2025.