DNV has launched a new family of class notations, Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS), providing a framework for how autoremote vessels can achieve equivalent or higher safety compared to conventional vessels.

During 2024, alternative bunker fuels saw significant milestones in Singapore, with sales exceeding one million tonnes for the first time, reaching 1.34 million tonnes.

The Marine Safety Forum draws lessons learned from an incident in which the gangway of a container vessel detached from the quayside, injuring five lashers. 

Transport Malta has published an investigation report into a fatality that occurred relating to the boiler onboard a vessel in January 2024. 

Houston restricts navigation to daylight hours for widebody container vessels without an all-round rudder angle indicator.

VIKAND has developed a solution to address the growing concern of mold infestations on ships, which poses a serious health hazard. 

On 12 January, Venezuelan authorities detained the "Four Plus," a Guyana-flagged tanker, for illegally entering Venezuelan waters without the necessary permits.

On January 14, 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte co-hosted a Summit of Baltic Sea Allies in Helsinki, focused on addressing the increasing threats to critical infrastructure in the region, particularly undersea energy and communication cables, which have been targeted by recent sabotage.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has signed a long-term charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier, marking its eighth agreement with JERA Co., Inc.

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published recommendation, Rec. 182, a comprehensive framework to support the effective adoption of Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems.