A Tragic Error: Chief Officer’s Alleged Phone Use Blamed for Maritime...

In a recent legal ruling, a judge has concluded that a Chief Officer, who was the sole person on watch on the bridge of...

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...