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South Korean maritime archaeologists have recovered the intact remains of a 15th-century cargo ship from the seabed, providing one of the strongest physical records yet of the Joseon Dynasty’s maritime logistics network. The vessel—designated Mado 4—was successfully lifted from the seabed in October 2025, and publicly announced on 10 November by the National Research Institute […]

In a pioneering move for maritime decarbonisation, CALCAREA Inc. and AURELIA Design B.V. announced a collaboration aimed at integrating ocean-based carbon capture technology directly into vessel design. The partnership will combine CALCAREA’s novel limestone weathering carbon-removal process—where CO₂ reacts with seawater and limestone to create stable bicarbonates—with AURELIA’s expertise in green ship design and systems

A milestone in bilateral naval diplomacy was achieved on 8 November 2025 when the PNS Saif, a PNS Saif-class (F-22P Zulfiquar-class) missile frigate of the Pakistan Navy, berthed at Chattogram Port in Bangladesh for a four-day goodwill visit—the first time a Pakistani warship has visited Bangladesh since the 1971 Liberation War. The ship was received

he Horn of Africa is once again witnessing a troubling reminder of a dark chapter in maritime history — piracy. Following a recent attack on a commercial tanker near the Somali coast, the European Union has deployed a naval warship under Operation Atalanta to ensure the safety of ships sailing through the region Early Monday

Data from the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) helpline catalogue a sharp rise in mental-health-related calls from seafarers, highlighting a deeper welfare pressure in the maritime industry. According to the charity’s analysis, contacts related to mental-health difficulties comprised 15.5 % of calls in the first half of 2025, up from 7 % in

A Russian Navy anti-submarine ship suffered a fire while moored in Sukharnaya Bay at the naval base in Sevastopol, Crimea, on the evening of November 3, 2025. The vessel involved belongs to the Project 1124 M “Albatros-M” class — the Black Sea Fleet’s small coastal anti-submarine warships — but officials have not yet confirmed which

Greek-owned tankers that routinely carry Russian crude have rerouted their voyages around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the escalating security risks posed by repeated Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Data from oil traders and LSEG indicates several vessels, including ones managed by Greek companies, are now opting for the longer African route

As technological advancements accelerate, the maritime sector stands on the brink of a major transformation: the rise of autonomous ships. While companies and governments push forward with trials and deployments, maritime analysts are raising a red flag — the pace of innovation may outstrip the industry’s ability to adapt its infrastructure, regulations, and workforce. Leading

A French administrative court has overturned Mayor Christian Estrosi’s municipal ban on large cruise ships visiting Nice and Villefranche‑sur‑Mer. Initially scheduled to take effect on July 1, the ban would have limited cruise ship capacity to 450 passengers in Nice and capped Villefranche calls at 2,500 passengers—along with a maximum of one large ship visit per day.

New Delhi, July 11, 2025 – Two major Cypriot shipping companies, Interorient Navigation Co Ltd and Denmark-based Danship & Partners Ltd, today announced a landmark investment of ₹10,000 crore in India’s maritime sector. This investment—confirmed as the single largest FDI in Indian shipping since the sector was opened to 100% foreign ownership in 2005—will fund