Oil Freight Boom Triggers Wave of Tanker Conversions

A spike in freight rates for tankers hauling oil has prompted a wave of vessels to join the lucrative trade, with dozens of ships...

ESG Rule Delayed: What This Means for Sustainability Reporting in Maritime

The rejection of the Omnibus I package by the European Parliament has temporarily stalled the EU's push to simplify its key ESG (Environmental, Social,...

Asia Records Zero Piracy Incidents for the Week, Sulu-Celebes Seas Remains...

There were no incidents of piracy or armed robbery against vessels reported to the ReCAAP ISC in Asia during the week of October 28...

E-VOLT Design Contributes to India’s Goal of 50% Zero-Emission Tug Operations...

Singapore-based SeaTech Solutions has achieved a significant milestone in India's green maritime transition by securing an Approval in Principle (AiP) from the Indian Register...

Capesize Rates Volatile but Rebound Midweek as Panamax Correction Continues

The Capesize market began the week on a soft note before gaining momentum midweek, though this improvement tapered off amid lighter activity in both...

Suezmax Bullish on US Gulf Tightness, VLCC Rates Dip but Remain...

W127.5 was logged MEG/China end of last week, and despite balanced position lists east and west of Suez VLCCs got a punch in the...

CMF and EUNAVFOR ATALANTA Warn of Active Piracy Action Group Off...

The Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) ATALANTA have issued a Threat Bulletin alerting the shipping industry to heightened maritime...

New ITF Report Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Seafarers’ Welfare

A new report by the ITF Seafarers’ Trust reveals a worrying decline in seafarers’ access to shore leave since the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite global...

Europort 2025 Opens In Rotterdam Sailing Toward A New Era Of...

Europort 2025, one of the world’s largest maritime exhibitions, officially opened at Rotterdam Ahoy with a powerful call for unity and collaboration. Marja van...

Diana Shipping Inc. Secures New Time Charters For Two Dry Bulk...

Diana Shipping Inc., a leading global dry bulk shipping company, has announced two major time charter agreements for its vessels m/v Los Angeles and...