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New research from ShipIn Systems and NorthStandard finds that a relatively small group of vessels accounts for the majority of accidents, and that the operational patterns behind that risk are often visible well before an incident occurs.  The Maritime Risk Report 2026, combining Lloyd’s List Intelligence SeaSearcher casualty data with operational analysis from ShipIn’s FleetVision™ […]

Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced today that Diana Fox Carney, spouse of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, will serve as Canada’s Ocean Envoy and Chair of the 12th Our Ocean Conference being held in Halifax in the spring of 2027. It marks the first time that Canada will host this major global event. In this

Vancouver – The waterfront workforce at Canada’s West Coast ports grew by more than 70% between 2009 and 2025, adding roughly 3,600 new longshore workers and forepersons. Over the same period, cargo volumes moving through Canada’s West Coast ports also grew by more than 70%, according to a new report released today by the BC Maritime Employers Association

The Minister of Fisheries, Joanne Thompson, today announced the Government of Canada is accepting project proposals under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR). The Fund puts $77.5 million over five years, or $15.5 million a year, into projects that protect and rebuild aquatic species at risk across the country. The call

WINDSOR, Ontario – The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) today announced Peter Berry, Vice-President of Operations and Harbour Master at the Port of Windsor, as the 2026 recipient of the ACPA Medal of Merit, recognizing his decades of leadership, service and commitment to Canada’s marine community. The Medal of Merit was presented during the

According to a report published by TradeWinds, Maersk, the world’s second largest container line, is preparing orders worth approximately $9 billion for up to 42 container ships. It would include a dozen 24,000-TEU vessels, the first time the carrier has ordered ships of that dimension. Maersk itself does not comment traditionally on media reports. The

Hapag-Lloyd and DP World announce they have agreed to expand and further strengthen their long-standing cooperation in Africa. The partnership will focus on securing long-term terminal capacity in Dakar (Senegal), Luanda (Angola) and Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania) and supporting the development of key port infrastructure in Banana (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Maputo (Mozambique).

WILMINGTON, Delaware – Enstructure, a privately-owned marine terminal and logistics infrastructure company, and the Diamond State Port Corporation (DSPC) today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Delaware Container Terminal (DCT), the upcoming state-of-the-art container marine terminal in Wilmington. The milestone was celebrated alongside critical partners and collaborators including the State of Delaware, International Longshoremen’s Association, Delaware

Houston – ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three Korean maritime organizations to advance the development of international standards for the next generation of smart ships and shipyards. The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI), the Korean Offshore & Shipbuilding Association (KOSHIPA) and the Research Institute of Medium & Small Shipbuilding (RIMS)