As Reuters reports, Indian refiners have resumed Venezuelan oil purchases through intermediaries, with Reliance (RELI.NS) set to meet executives from state firm PDVSA next week to discuss direct sales following the easing of U.S. sanctions on the South American country, people familiar with the matter said.

Russia reported on Monday, December 25th, that emergency crews successfully extinguished a fire on the Sevmorput, a Soviet-era nuclear-powered cargo-icebreaker ship docked in Murmansk.

The number of irregular border crossings at the EU’s external border in 2023 reached approximately 380.000, driven by a rise in arrivals via the Mediterranean region, with many cargo vessels called to the rescue. 

Sea Forrest has secured a Type Approval Certificate from RINA for its marine lithium-ion battery system, developed in collaboration with GenPlus Pte Ltd.

ClassNK has released the “ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight” report, which summarizes the characteristics and latest trends of alternative fuels to support future fuel selection.

As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) informs, debris dumped in the ocean during the launch of spaceflight activities could potentially harm the environment – and conversations around the issue are taking off. 

Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (KCC) released a sustainability linked financing framework and completed a $190 million sustainability linked facility refinancing.

Future Proof Shipping's container vessel, FPS Waal, has arrived at Holland Shipyards Group's yard to begin its conversion to hydrogen power.

President of the Republic of Kenya has urged County Governments within the Lake Victoria Basin to take advantage of the economic opportunities presented by the shipbuilding industry to unlock their economic potential.

According to the Say No to LNG campaign, observations from COP28 reveal well-orchestrated discussions and chosen words but fall short on tangible progress.