Sweden Confirms Armed Personnel Aboard Russia Shadow Fleet Tankers

First official NATO-linked acknowledgement of active protection. Russian naval presence expands across Baltic Sea lanes. Private security firms suspected onboard tankers. Sweden’s Navy has...

IMO Secretary-General Urges Protection of Shipping in Black Sea

Call issued to protect seafarers and merchant shipping. Warning over rising environmental risks. IMO offers support for negotiations to keep trade moving. The Secretary-General...

Dry Bulk Freight Market Strength Driven by Temporary Factors

Capesize segment outperforms on bauxite and iron ore demand. Chinese stockpiling underpins freight strength. Fleet expansion raises oversupply risks across segments. The dry bulk...

SOLAS Updates Container Loss Reporting Rules from 2026

Masters must report container losses without delay. Drifting container sightings now require mandatory reporting. Standard reporting format added under SOLAS Chapter V. Starting from...

Amon Maritime Secures Enova Grants for Ammonia-Fueled Bulk Carriers

Enova awards NOK 298 million for three ammonia-fueled vessels. Kamsarmax newbuilds target zero-emission deep-sea shipping. Vessels designed for the EU steel industry decarbonisation. Amon...

Tanker Risks Push Oil Prices Higher

Tanker restrictions linked to Venezuela raised supply risk concerns Geopolitical tension outweighed weak demand signals Falling inventories added short-term price support. Oil prices moved...

Samsung Heavy Wins Contract to Build Two Crude Oil Tankers

Samsung Heavy Industries has signed a contract to build two crude oil carriers on a full-ship basis. This marks the second full-ship order...

What to Expect in 2026: Navigating Cargo Risk with Confidence

Supply chain disruptions are expected to persist and intensify in 2026, increasing cargo-related risks. Geopolitical uncertainty, cyber threats, and tariff-related losses are emerging...

Freight Markets Steady as 2026 Risks Take Shape

Container and dry bulk markets show signs of stabilisation Demand pockets are supporting rates despite high capacity Geopolitics and supply growth remain key...

Ocean Freight Rates Steady Despite Rising Overcapacity

Asia–Europe container rates remain firm despite excess capacity Early pre-Lunar New Year demand is offering short-term support Red Sea uncertainty and insurance risks...

Panama–Europe Green Shipping Corridor Study Launched

A feasibility study will assess a green shipping corridor between Panama and Southern Europe Focus is on low- and zero-emission fuels for long-haul...

Storm Emilia Turns Short Ferry Crossing into Ordeal In The Strait...

Severe weather caused by Storm Emilia transformed what is normally a one-hour ferry journey between southern Spain and the Spanish enclave on the north...

IACS C92 Advances Safe Decarbonisation, Digital Transformation, And Quality Standards

The 92nd Council meeting (C92) of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), held in London, marked significant progress in maritime decarbonisation, safe digital...

Safe Handling Of Class 3 Dangerous Goods Flammable Liquids

Class 3 dangerous goods consist of flammable liquids that can ignite easily and pose serious risks during storage, handling, and transport. Improper management of...

Nordic MiL Project To Create Digital Simulation Platform For Future Maritime...

With support from the Swedish Energy Agency, a new simulation initiative is being launched to help maritime stakeholders test future vessels, operations, and energy...

Anemoi To Install Rotor Sails On Union Maritime’s Newbuild Chemical Tankers

Anemoi Marine Technologies, the UK-based leader in wind-assisted ship propulsion, has secured a contract to install Rotor Sails on two newbuild chemical tankers for...

Bahri Joins WAVE Initiative to Advance Ocean Regeneration And Sustainable Shipping

Bahri, Saudi Arabia’s leading shipping and logistics company, has joined the WAVE initiative, a global Collective Action Platform dedicated to achieving ocean regeneration within...

Armed Robbery Incidents Reported in Singapore Strait as Abduction Threat Remains...

Incidents occurred in the Singapore Strait TSS. No injuries reported, minor theft recorded. Crew abduction threat remains low in the Sulu-Celebes Seas. During the...

FuelEU Maritime May Take Effect in Norway from January 2026

Norwegian legal amendments under consultation. EEA incorporation is still pending. Authorities warn of a possible short-notice start. Regulation (EU) 2023/1805, commonly referred to as...

Stranded Tanker Safely Prepared for Towing off Bulgarian Coast

Towing operation initiated toward Burgas. Environmental monitoring shows no pollution. Enhanced surveillance to continue in Black Sea. Authorities have announced that the efforts to...