Your Guide to the Maritime Industry
The Helm Report covers news, operations, and the people behind global maritime trade. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned professional, we’re your comprehensive resource for understanding the world of shipping, ports, and ocean commerce.
The Industry
Learn the fundamentals — from shipping lanes and vessel types to port operations and liner alliances. Our educational content breaks down how the maritime world works.
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General Discussion · Shipping & Operations · Ports & Terminals
Industry News
Stay current with breaking maritime news, contract announcements, geopolitical developments, and the outside forces shaping global shipping.
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Current Events · Contracts & Deals · Geopolitical Factors
People
Meet the leaders, discover career paths, and explore the schools and programs developing the next generation of maritime professionals.
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Career Discussion · Maritime Education · Industry Leaders
Maritime News
- The United States’ newly announced maritime blockade targeting Iranian trade is now entering its enforcement phase, with fresh guidance from United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirming that […]
- A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for […]
- The United States is moving to blockade maritime traffic tied to Iran, marking a sharp escalation in the Strait of Hormuz crisis and introducing a […]
- Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific […]
- Asian liquefied natural gas imports have dropped to the lowest in almost six years as the conflict in the Middle East chokes supplies and forces […]
- Wah Kwong’s fuel arm Venture Energy has moved to secure green methanol supply, signing an agreement with Shanghai Shenji Energy as the group builds out […]
- Oslo-listed Floatel International has firmed up more work in Brazil, converting a letter of intent into a three-month assignment for Floatel Victory at Equinor’s Bacalhau […]
- The subsidiary of Malaysia’s state-owned giant Petronas has issued work orders to compatriot Petra Energy totalling RM298m ($75m). Petra Energy received and accepted four work […]
- Danish Shipping has elected Maersk executive Caroline Pontoppidan as its new chairwoman, making her the first woman to lead the organisation in its history. Pontoppidan […]
- Privately held Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest containerline and a huge name in the cruise market, revealed today that its founder, Gianluigi Aponte, […]