Major global shipbuilding nations China, South Korea and Japan are expected to continue their market dominance, but the likes of India and United States are actively playing catch-up
While departing the Port of Singapore, Vox Maxima experienced a loss of electrical power, hit the stationary bunker tanker, Marine Honour, and leaked an estimated 400 tonnes of oil into the surrounding water.
There appears to be cautious enthusiasm for AI in the maritime sector, although over a third of respondents from a recent survey had directly experienced issues.
In 2024, two stevedores lost consciousness and collapsed inside a cargo hold, with one subsequently losing their life. The incident led BIMCO to warn of the hazards associated with transporting palm kernel shells.