Maritime news . Week 41
China’s ship repair yards in overdrive as ageing fleet drives global boom
Global ship repair demand has surged 7% this year as ageing fleets reach key maintenance milestones and shipowners rush to add energy-saving technologies. China now hosts 17 of the world’s 20 busiest repair yards, solidifying its dominance in the sector. With capacity tightening, experts warn of rising repair costs and longer waiting times.
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Europe’s top ports gridlocked by strikes
Strikes at Europe’s two biggest ports — Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges — have brought container operations to a halt. Lashers in Rotterdam launched a 48-hour walkout demanding higher pay, while Belgian harbour pilots protest pension reforms, causing massive vessel delays. Over 100 ships are waiting to dock, and experts warn of growing disruption to North Europe’s supply chains if the unrest continues.
British university sets out to turn seawater into ship fuel
Brunel University London and startup Genuine H2 are testing a system that turns seawater into hydrogen fuel directly onboard ships. The process splits seawater, stores hydrogen for clean combustion, and returns purified water to the ocean. While challenges like corrosion and efficiency remain, trials will run through March 2026, marking a major step toward net-zero shipping.
India Ranks Among Top 3 Global Suppliers Of Seafarers With Over 3 Lakh Workforce
India is now one of the world’s top three suppliers of trained seafarers, with over 300,000 professionals in the industry. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted that major reforms and investments have modernized India’s ports and boosted efficiency, placing nine of them among the global top 100. The government’s Maritime Vision 2047 aims to make India a global maritime leader through massive investments in green shipping, port infrastructure, and shipbuilding.
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