A Panamanian court has overturned concessions for key Panama Canal ports.
The Supreme Court of Panama has declared unconstitutional the concession agreements under which a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison group managed the ports of Balboa and Cristobal, strategic hubs at the entrances to the Panama Canal. The court found that the terms of the contracts granted the operator excessive privileges, violated the principles […]
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The dual-fuel fleet has exceeded 400 units despite a decline in shipbuilding.
Investments in ships capable of running on alternative fuels continue to grow, even amid a general slowdown in the global shipbuilding market. The number of dual-fuel vessels in operation has exceeded 400 units. 🟠 Nearly double the number in a year. For comparison, at the end of 2024, there were approximately 218 such vessels in […]
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Entry rules to EU countries will change
Travel rules to most European countries will change. Starting in the fourth quarter of 2026, citizens of visa-free countries, including Ukrainian citizens, will need to obtain a short-term entry permit in advance when entering Schengen countries for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This concerns the implementation of the new ETIAS […]
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Updates to Basic Seafarer Training from 2026
📋 The changes affect the following programs:— “Initial Safety Training”— “Initial Safety Training (Abridged)”— “Safety Awareness, Basic Training, and Briefing” ➡️ Competencies on preventing and responding to: ⚓️ Seafarers with valid certificates in the specified areas will be able to undergo additional training at accredited training centers without losing the validity of their documents. ✅ […]
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Japan plans to begin deep-sea mining of rare earth metals in the Pacific Ocean to reduce its dependence on China, a key player in this market.
Rare earth elements are used in the production of batteries, electric vehicles, electronics, wind turbines, and defense technologies. Despite being a major high-tech producer, Japan still imports a significant portion of its rare earth needs. Significant reserves have been discovered in deep-sea areas off the coast of Japan, which could meet the country’s needs for […]
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