IMO Advances Alternative Fuel Rules and Safety Measures for Shipping
Ammonia Cargo Approved for Use as Fuel on Gas Carriers.
Revision of Alcohol Fuel Guidelines Delayed to 2027.
Updated Work Plan for Alternative...
Global Refining Peaks While Tanker Markets Split on Regional Strength
European Refinery Closures Threaten Long-Term Supply.
US Refineries Struggle Under Heat and Operational Issues.
China Cuts Runs but Maintains Strong Export Flows.
Last month,...
Russian Arctic LNG 2 Cargoes Push Prices Down but Winter to...
Winter ice to slow Arctic LNG 2 shipments.
US warns of sanctions risk over Arctic LNG 2.
Westbound La Perouse raises India questions.
A...
UK Targets Shadow Fleet and Drone Makers in Sweeping Russian Sanctions
70 shadow tankers targeted in fresh clampdown.
Price cap enforcement tightened with a new threshold.
Shadow fleet reaches nearly 1,000 vessels.
The UK rolled...
Eyes on Deck: India Makes CCTV Mandatory on Ships
In a major move to enhance maritime safety, the Indian Directorate General of Shipping has mandated the installation of CCTV systems on all Indian-flagged...
Next-Gen PCTC Grande Auckland Delivered to Grimaldi Group
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Auckland, the second of seven state‑of‑the‑art PCTC (Pure Car & Truck Carrier) vessels ordered from Shanghai...
Revolutionary Wind-Assisted VLGC Gets AiP from Lloyd’s Register
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) design...
Panama Canal Authority Launches Energy Corridor with Gas Pipeline Concession
Panama Canal Authority announced August operating results and launched a three-stage process for awarding a gas pipeline concession.
The project is part of...
DNV: Fleet Readiness Rises as Green Transition Nears Tipping Point
DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 highlights that shipping is shifting from preparation to action, with alternative-fuel-capable vessels set to nearly double by 2028.
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ABS Recognizes HD Hyundai Mipo’s 30,000 CBM LNG Carrier
ABS granted approval in principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for a 30,000 CBM LNG carrier and bunkering vessel design.
The dual-purpose vessel combines...
Far East Spot Rates Slide as US Gains Contrast Europe Declines
US West Coast spot rates up 27% since late August.
US East Coast rates rise 12% but spread with the West Coast narrows.
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U.S. Treasury Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Houthi Maritime Network
The U.S. Treasury launched its largest sanctions package yet against Houthi maritime operations.
Sanctions targeted 32 individuals, several shipping firms, and four vessels...
Blank Sailings Surge Ahead of Golden Week Driving Mixed Rate Trends
12% of sailings were cancelled between mid-September and mid-October.
Golden Week drives 65% of cancellations in weeks 40–41.
88% of weekly departures are...
Know Your Personality Mix – Part 1
Let’s look at personality typology based on the primordial qualities of nature. By viewing the gunas as fundamental forces that mix in unique proportions,...
Arc Secures $160 Million Contract for Hybrid-Electric Tugboats with Curtin Maritime
Arc signed a $160 million deal with Curtin Maritime to deliver hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats, the largest commercial deployment of electric workboats in...
TEN Ltd Expands Fleet with New VLCC Order and Strategic Vessel...
TEN Ltd has ordered three scrubber-fitted VLCCs from Hanwha Ocean, with an option for a fourth, scheduled for delivery in 2027–2028.
The company...
APPEC: Experts Stress AI Should Guide, Not Command, in Energy &...
Artificial intelligence is moving from pilot projects to real impact in oil, gas, and shipping, delivering cost savings, higher efficiency, and lower emissions.
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Lessons Learned: Safety Failures in Enclosed Space Operations
According to the Hong Kong Marine Department, a fatal accident occurred during fuel oil tank cleaning operations on board a multi-purpose dry cargo vessel...
Korean Register Grants AIP for Smart Ship Accommodation System
In a move toward "smart ships," the Korean Register (KR) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Mipo and HD Hyundai Samho...
Geopolitical Tensions and Regulations Shape Greek Shipping’s Future
According to a recent Petrofin Research survey, Greek shipping remains a leading global force, though it is navigating a period of strategic change and...
