Every March, Singapore turns its attention outward — toward the sea, the ships that cross it, and the industries that depend on them. Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) has become one of the most influential gatherings in the global maritime calendar, bringing together policymakers, shipowners, port
Each February, Dubai becomes a temporary capital for some of the most complex movements in global trade. Breakbulk Middle East brings together the people who make oversized, heavy and project cargo move — often under tight deadlines, difficult conditions and rising regulatory pressure. Taking place on 10–11 February 2026, the event once again positions itself […]
The Annual Conference of Marine Technology 2025, organised by the Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology (H.I.M.T.), will take place on 9–10 December 2025 at the prestigious Eugenides Foundation in Palaio Faliro, Athens. This annual gathering brings together engineers, researchers, shipowners and maritime-technology professionals to explore the developments and challenges
Every two years, Shanghai becomes the centre of gravity for the global maritime world. Marintec China returns 2–5 December 2025, taking over the Shanghai New International Expo Centre with the kind of scale and energy that few industry events can match. This isn’t just a trade show. It’s where shipyards, technology firms, equipment manufacturers, class […]
As global shipping accelerates its transition toward net-zero emissions, improving vessel energy efficiency has become one of the most urgent and achievable pathways to cleaner maritime operations. The 2nd Ship Energy Efficiency Summit, taking place on 26–27 November 2025 in Athens, Greece, brings together shipowners, operators, regulators, technology providers and
The global cruise industry will gather in Bergen, Norway, on 17–18 November 2025 for the Zero Emissions Cruising Conference 2025 — a two-day event dedicated entirely to accelerating the transition to truly sustainable cruise operations. Hosted at the Thon Hotel Bergen Airport, the conference brings together cruise lines, technology providers, port authorities, regulators
A Month of Reflection Rather Than Revelation October is usually the month when the sea looks calmer than it really is. The storms have not quite arrived, summer research vessels are heading home, and many of the year’s findings finally make their way out of spreadsheets and into conversations. What emerges is rarely dramatic. Instead, […]
Oceans Under Pressure September opened with sobering news: scientists confirmed that global ocean acidity has reached a new critical threshold. Measurements now show surface pH values that many species can no longer tolerate for long. For creatures that build shells or skeletons — corals, oysters, plankton — this chemical shift makes life harder with every […]
The global maritime industry is entering a critical phase of transformation, driven by digitalisation, decarbonisation, and shifting trade patterns. Against this backdrop, INMEX SMM India 2025 is set to take place from 10–12 September 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Widely recognised as South Asia’s largest maritime exhibition and conference, the event is
A Tipping Point in Heat & Bleaching August 2025 will be remembered as another grim milestone in the accelerating tale of marine heat stress and coral decline. According to Mercator Ocean International’s sea surface temperature bulletin, August ranked as the third-warmest August on record globally, with intense marine heatwave conditions affecting much of the






















