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Trafigura Signs for More VLCC Newbuilds from China
Trafigura, one of the world’s largest metal and mineral traders, has placed an additional order for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) with New Hantong...
Iranian Oil Held at Sea Hits Most Since ‘23 as China...
The amount of Iranian crude held on tankers at sea has swelled to the highest in two-and-a-half years, reflecting slower demand from top buyer...
Ukraine Strike Kills One, Injures Three in Russia’s Rostov Region
Three people were killed and at least 16 injured in a major Ukrainian drone attack on southern Russia overnight on 25 November, with residential...
Port Houston Posts 12% October Tonnage Growth
Port Houston’s public terminals handled 4,603,295 short tons in October, an increase of 12% for the month and 6% year-to-date, according to the authority.
Container...
Lessons Learned: Collision at Anchorage
The Nautical Institute reports a collision incident at an anchorage.
The Incident
A tanker was at anchor outside a traffic separation scheme (TSS) awaiting instructions. The...
[Watch] How A Container Ship Secures Containers?
This 3D animation explores the ingenious design of container ships, showcasing how they securely transport cargo. It details container stacking and securing methods, from...
Mediterranean MoU Flags Rising PSC Risks as 1,290 Detainable Deficiencies Surface...
The Mediterranean MoU reported in its latest Port State Control Annual Review that detention figures rose sharply in 2024, marking a significant shift in...
Bagamoyo Port Revival: Tanzania Set to Break Ground After a Decade...
Tanzania’s government announced that construction of the long-delayed Bagamoyo Port will begin in December, marking a major restart for a project stalled for more...
MISC Group Pushes Forward Energy Transition with Dual-Fuel Newbuilds
MISC Group has ordered two LNG dual-fuel Suezmax vessels, advancing its clean energy transition strategy.
With this addition, MISC now achieves dual-fuel capability...
Australia Moves to Update Fire Safety Standards for Domestic Commercial Vessels
Australia’s maritime safety authority announced a new proposal to update the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C4 — a key framework that...
Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority and Petroleum Ministry Agree on LNG Bunkering...
The State Information Service (SIS) reports that on 23 November 2025, Egypt's Suez Canal Authority and the Ministry of Petroleum signed a memorandum of understanding...
Russia Crude Exports Hit Post-Invasion High Then Slip Under Sanctions Pressure
Greek involvement in the Urals trade falls to a 16-month low.
Urals loadings decline 25% dragging overall exports lower.
India increases Russian crude...
INTERTANKO Releases Guidance to Help Seafarers Move into Shore-Based Roles
INTERTANKO released a guidance document to help seafarers shift from sea jobs to shore-based careers.
Many seafarers struggle during this move, and some...
Iron Ore Freight Market Faces New Supply Dynamics as Simandou Emerges
The iron ore freight market entered Week 47 with several major shifts reshaping long-haul trade patterns. The rise of the Simandou development, Vale’s deepening...
GMS Reports: Ship Recycling Sector Feels the Global Market Shake
The Safety4Sea editorial team reports that a new analysis from GMS reveals deep stress in the global ship recycling industry. Declines in oil prices,...
Korea Moves Ahead With AI-Driven Shipyards Through Major National Partnership
The BusinessKorea report highlighted a major national initiative in which the government and a leading Korean shipbuilding group formed a partnership to develop AI-powered...
Global CIC Highlights Gaps in Seafarer Wages and Employment Compliance
The Tokyo MOU Secretariat released the preliminary outcomes of the joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) with the Paris MoU. The campaign ran from 1...
Indonesia Moves to Auction Seized Sanctioned Tanker and Crude Cargo
The Edge Malaysia reports that Indonesia is set to auction a US-sanctioned supertanker along with its crude oil cargo for a reserve price of...
Port of Fujairah Updates Safety Rules for Tankers with New MLA...
The Port of Fujairah has strengthened its operational safety framework by updating its Pre-Arrival & Departure Master Compliance Form F32. The latest revision introduces...
Diana Shipping Makes Bold Move To Acquire Genco In Major Dry...
The US-listed dry bulk shipping sector has witnessed significant consolidation over the past two years, with high-profile deals such as Star Bulk’s merger with...
