Newly Operational Arctic LNG Carriers Face Direct EU Sanctions
In a surprising escalation of its punitive measures against Russia, the European Union announced its 17th sanctions package yesterday (May 20, 2025), which notably...
Global VLCC Fleet Undergoing Transformation as Older Tonnage Sees Increased Utilization
The global Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) fleet is undergoing a significant transformation driven by its increasing age. Currently, 16% of the mainstream-trading VLCC...
Global Scrubber Spread Slightly Decreases, While EU Gas Storage Refill Costs...
At the close of the 21st week of 2025 (May 13-19), global bunker indices, as reported by MABUX, experienced a moderate downturn.
Global Scrubber Spread
The...
Dry Bulk Market Poised for Increased Cargo Volumes with USDA’s Optimistic...
As reported in Commodore Research's most recent Weekly Executive Report, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its initial projections for the...
HyCC to Develop Large-Scale Electrolyzer Project in Rotterdam’s Hydrogen Park
HyCC has officially announced its plans to develop H2Next, a large-scale electrolyzer project situated in Rotterdam. This initiative is specifically aimed at supporting the...
New MARPOL Sampling Rules Heighten Compliance Pressure
IMO increases fuel sample volume from 400ml to 600ml under revised MARPOL and SOLAS guidelines.
Stricter rules now apply to sample handling, labelling,...
False Alarm Triggers Hijack Alert Near Strait of Hormuz
Ambrey Confirms False Hijack Signal from Panama-Flagged Tanker.
Maritime Security Firm Links Tanker to Iran’s Shadow Fleet.
Distress Call Near Iran Deemed False...
Kremlin Vows to Defend Baltic Shipping by All Means
Russia Warns of Harsh Response After Tanker Seizure Attempt.
Estonia’s Failed Intercept Spurs Russian Military Reaction.
Moscow Sends Jet Into NATO Airspace Amid...
Shipping Rates Rise as Exports From China Surge
Shipping Rates Soar as Importers Rush Post-Tariff Pause.
Freight Bookings from China Jump 275% in One Week.
Port of LA Sees 30% Drop...
Seafarers Bear the Brunt of Maritime Decarbonisation Push
ISWAN Report Reveals Rising Fatigue and Stress at Sea.
Technostress Among Seafarers Threatens Industry Retention.
Call for Seafarer-Centred Transition to Zero-Carbon Shipping.
As the...
Lessons Learned: Collision Highlights Hydrodynamic Hazards in Channel Ops
A routine harbor-assist operation near Ingleside, Texas, turned hazardous when a tugboat collided with a large crude oil tanker on January 22, 2023. While...
Spike In Stowaway Incidents Highlights Growing Security And Cost Challenges
The first quarter of 2025 has seen a notable rise in stowaway incidents, posing significant security risks, financial burdens, and operational disruptions for shipowners.
According...
US-China Tariff Pause Sparks Urgent Shift In Transpacific Shipping Strategies
In a surprising move, the United States and China jointly announced a partial pause in their trade war by easing tariffs for a 90-day...
LX Pantos Leads Ocean Restoration Efforts Through Ocean Forest Project
In a collective move to promote marine sustainability and climate action, LX Pantos has signed a five-party Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chungcheongnam-do Province,...
NORDEN Expands Into Australian Port Logistics With Kimberley Metals Group Partnership
Danish shipping company NORDEN has signed its first port logistics contract in Australia, expanding its partnership with Kimberley Metals Group (KMG), a prominent iron...
Lloyd’s Register And HD Hyundai MIPO Join Forces To Digitally Transform...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and HD Hyundai MIPO Dockyard (HMD) have entered into a strategic partnership to revolutionize the manufacturing of Type C tanks through...
JAXPORT Welcomes Maersk’s Seaspan Montevideo As Part Of New Gemini Service
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) marked a major milestone with the arrival of the Seaspan Montevideo, one of the first vessels under the Gemini...
Karin Orsel Receives IMO Gender Equality Award
Karin Orsel received the IMO Gender Equality Award for her long-standing commitment to advancing inclusivity and empowering women in the maritime sector.
As...
Port Everglades Wins Future with 10-Year Deal with Everglades Terminals
Everglades Company Terminal, Inc. (ECT) has signed a new 10-year Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement with Broward County.
This underscores the Port...
Denmark Elevates Maritime Security to Global Agenda at UN Council
In a decisive move to address escalating maritime threats, Denmark has leveraged its current seat on the United Nations Security Council to advocate for...
