HM Government of Gibraltar has issued an investigation report into the fatal mooring accident on 20 May 2025 aboard the Gibraltar-registered tanker Nisyros. The incident On...

China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group’s Qingdao shipyard has confirmed a significant newbuilding contract for the construction of four Newcastlemax bulk carriers, bringing an end...

Oil tanker movements to Venezuela have declined in recent weeks following heightened U.S. enforcement actions against the country’s oil trade, reports Platts according to...

Maritime consultancy Drewry expects crude tanker markets to outperform product tankers in 2026 due to slower crude fleet growth and the potential support from...

Performance Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has taken...

MarinePALS has issued a warning that many cold weather procedures in the shipping industry still fail to reflect the realities crews face on deck. The...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

The dry bulk market is expected to improve modestly in 2026 as geopolitical pressures ease. Stabilising trade policies and reduced tariff uncertainty are...

Asia–Europe container rates remain well above October lows despite growing overcapacity. Early pre-Lunar New Year demand is supporting recent GRI increases. Red Sea...

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...

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...

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

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