July LSFO Ex‑Wharf Premiums Hold Steady, Margins Under Pressure
Fujairah’s low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) ex‑wharf premiums have remained largely stable in July, while downstream margins continue to feel the squeeze. This reflects a...
FMC Probes Flags and Chokepoints in Global Shipping Crackdown
FMC probes global flag registries and chokepoints over unfair shipping practices.
Concerns rise over safety, labor, and environmental standards under “flags of convenience.”
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MOL Acquires LBC Tank Terminals for $1.7 Billion
MOL Expands Chemical Logistics with LBC Acquisition.
LBC Deal Adds Tank Storage to MOL’s Portfolio.
MOL Targets Energy Transition with LBC Integration.
On June...
Cleantech Group Urges Action on Green Maritime Transition
$1.5 Trillion Needed for Shipping’s Green Shift
Call to Scale Green Fuels Beyond Pilot Stage
Coalition Pushes EU to Bridge Funding Gaps
With the...
Two Crew Members Charged Over Fatal Maritime Collision Near Singapore
Maritime Charges Filed After Deadly Vessel Crash.
Navigational Failures Blamed in Sea Collision Death.
Lookout and Officer Charged After Maritime Incident.
Two crew members...
Maersk Estimates Effective US Tariffs Average 21% Currently
Tariffs Down from 54% Peak After Trump’s April Freeze.
July 9 Deadline Drives Global Rush to Avoid Tariff Hike.
Maersk Reports Strong Container...
Shadow Fleet Expands as Sanctions Fail to Halt Oil Trade
Iran and Russia Expand Sanctions-Busting Fleet.
Shadow Ships Use GPS Spoofing and Fake Papers.
Experts Warn of Impending Maritime Disaster.
The shadow fleet—a collection...
Lessons Learned: Worker Injury Reveals Gaps in Confined Space Risk Assessment
An incident reported by IMCA involved a worker sustaining a back injury during confined space operations on board a vessel. The incident highlights access...
GTT Secures Cryogenic Tank Contract for Six LNG-Fueled Vessels
GTT received an order from HD KSOE to design cryogenic tanks for six LNG-fueled container ships for Capital.
Each vessel will be fitted...
Quad Nations Deepen Maritime Security Cooperation with Inaugural Joint Observer Mission
In a significant step to bolster maritime security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, the Coast Guards of the Quad nations – comprising India,...
ReCAAP ISC Warns of Persistent Armed Robbery in SOMS
The ReCAAP ISC (Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre) has reported two incidents of...
“K” LINE Partners with Shell to Fuel Car Carrier with Bio-LNG
“K” LINE has begun using bio-LNG fuel for its car carrier OCEANUS HIGHWAY, supplied by Shell at the Port of Zeebrugge.
The ISCC-EU-certified...
South Korea’s Specialized Shipbuilders Find Success in Niche Markets, Bolstering Regional...
On June 25, Daehan Shipbuilding, located in Haenam, South Jeolla Province, was actively engaged in significant construction projects. Inside one of its dry docks,...
VLCC Rates See Sharp Downturn, Oil Prices Find Stability Post-Conflict
The recent ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel has indeed served as a critical turning point, allowing the VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) sector...
New MSARES Scheme Offers Flexible Training for Global Maritime Professionals
Search and Rescue operations are inherently complex, high-stakes, and often conducted in challenging environments. The success of a SAR mission directly hinges on the...
ASPIDES Reduces Threat Level to Moderate for U.S.-Affiliated Ships in the...
Operation ASPIDES has lowered the threat level to moderate for vessels affiliated with U.S. interests.
The change follows a ceasefire agreement between the...
Canada’s First Major LNG Facility Begins Exports, Reshaping Global Energy Flows
Canada has officially joined the ranks of global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exporters, marking a significant milestone with the shipment of its first-ever LNG...
Hapag-Lloyd Orders MacGregor’s Fully Automatic “Hippo” Twistlocks For A19-Series Ships
MacGregor has received an order from Hapag-Lloyd for its fully automatic twistlocks (ACV-1), known as “Hippo”, to enhance container handling efficiency and operational safety....
Hong Kong Convention Ushers in New Recycling Challenges for Shipowners
Lloyd’s Register has introduced a new webinar series to help shipowners and recycling facilities understand and meet the requirements of the Hong Kong...
GTT And Hudong-Zhonghua Launch LNG Bunkering Vessel Innovation Project
GTT and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding have initiated a joint innovation project aimed at enhancing the design and performance of LNG bunkering vessels. This collaboration focuses...