Yearly Archives: 2025
Strait of Hormuz and the Strategic Calculus of Iran’s Deterrence Doctrine
Iran utilizes the Strait of Hormuz as a geopolitical pressure point to deter threats without resorting to direct conflict.
The nation’s “active defense”...
AD Ports Signs 50-Year Deal with Emirates Food Industries
New Grain Storage Complex Planned at Khalifa Port.
Strategic Agreement Boosts UAE’s Food Security Infrastructure.
150,000-Ton Grain Facility to Enhance Supply Chain Resilience.
AD...
Delaware River Oil Spill Exposes Critical Lapse in Pre-Transfer Communication
Coast Guard Urges Face-to-Face Pre-Transfer Conferences After Spill.
Safety Standdowns Recommended Following 4,200-Gallon Oil Discharge.
Unannounced Compliance Checks Advised After DOI Lapses Lead...
CK Hutchison in Talks to Invite Chinese Investor for Ports Sale after Beijing’s Scrutiny
Hutchison Ends Exclusive Talks, Opens Bidding After Regulatory Concerns.
China Flags Competition Review, Pressures Ports Deal Restructuring.
Geopolitical Tensions Cloud Sale of Panama...
Tanker Detained for Unauthorized Anchoring in Johor Waters
MMEA Intercepts Vessel Off Tanjung Segenting for Lack of Permits.
18 Crew Held After Tanker Anchors Without Approval in Malaysia.
Foreign Tanker Detained...
Houthis Threaten All Ships Linked to Israeli Trade
Red Sea Tensions Rise as Houthis Expand Naval Blockade.
Houthi Rebels Escalate Attacks, Target Global Shipping Firms.
Greek-Owned Ships Attacked as Houthis Step...
Cadet Fatality Linked to Fume Inhalation and Delayed Medical Action
This incident summary is based on a case study provided by Britannia P&I Club. It describes the fatal outcome of inadequate medical response aboard...
Tanker Market Report Indicates Stable Med Levels And Rising TD18 Rates
The handy segment in Northwest Europe saw strong demand early in the week, tightening tonnage and lifting TD18 rates to WS242.5, with further...
General Dynamics Q2 Profit Beats Forecasts on Submarine and Jet Demand
General Dynamics posted stronger-than-expected Q2 results, supported by high demand in its marine and aerospace segments.
Combat systems revenue dipped slightly due to...
South Korea Eyes Shipbuilding to Sway Trump in Tariff Talks
South Korea and the U.S. are discussing a shipbuilding partnership, with Seoul aiming for tariff concessions and Washington seeking industrial revival to compete...