top of page
LATEST BLOGS


High Seas: Lessons from Recent Container Losses off the South African Coast
In recent weeks, the maritime industry has been rocked by a series of unfortunate incidents involving large containerships navigating the treacherous waters off the coast of South Africa. The most recent of these incidents involved CMA CGM's newly inaugurated containership, the CMA CGM Belem, which lost nearly 100 containers overboard during a severe storm on August 15, 2024. This marks the second such incident involving CMA CGM vessels in just over a month, raising important

Team MarineX
Aug 20, 20245 min read


India's $120 Million Green Tug Transition Program: Pioneering Maritime Sustainability
India is embarking on a transformative journey in its maritime sector with the launch of the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP), a pioneering initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of maritime operations by replacing traditional diesel-powered tugs with zero-emission alternatives. This ambitious program, officially inaugurated by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal , is a testament to India's commitment to sustainable

Team MarineX
Aug 20, 20244 min read
bottom of page