Rotterdam Bunker Sales Dip as Biofuels and LNG Reach Record Highs...

The Port of Rotterdam reports that total sales of conventional bunkers and biofuel blends fell slightly in the third quarter of 2025, even as...

Cargo Ship Refloated After Grounding Near Svinesund Bridge Amid Heavy Fog

Marine Insight reports that a general cargo vessel carrying timber was successfully refloated after running aground near the Svinesund Bridge, which connects Sweden and...

Container Fleet Employment Holds Steady as Shipyard Activity Picks Up

Alphaliner reports that the global container shipping sector continues to show resilience, with the idle fleet remaining largely unchanged despite seasonal slowdowns and softening...

Cochin Shipyard Launches Three Advanced Vessels, Marking Maritime Milestone

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) achieved a major milestone by launching three advanced vessels on 18 October 2025, demonstrating India's growing capabilities in diverse maritime...

SWOT Mission Measures Largest Ocean Swells Ever Recorded from Space

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission, utilizing its advanced wide-swath imaging capabilities combined with radar altimetry data from other Earth-observing satellites, has...

Capesize Volatility Follows China Fee News, Panamax and Supramax See Gains

The Capesize market experienced a volatile week marked by sharp swings in sentiment and rates following China’s announcement of new port fees on U.S....

VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax Markets Show Broad Gains in Tanker Rates

The VLCC markets improved this week with the US Gulf export route having the bigger jump up.  VLCC Market Movements The VLCC sector improved, driven by...

Understanding the Hard and Allowance Limits for Bunker Fuel Sulphur Content

The global cap for sulphur content in bunker fuel under MARPOL Annex VI is 0.50% m/m. Compliance is formally verified using three MARPOL-designated samples,...

Fraudulent Seafarer CVs Rises Amid High Demand and Wages in Tanker...

The increasing submission of fraudulent CVs by seafarers for roles in the tanker sector is a major concern driven by the escalating demand for...

IMO Delays Net-Zero Shipping Rules with US and Global Disputes

US Opposition and Geopolitical Divisions Stall Decarbonization Talks. Supporters Warn Delay Creates Uncertainty for Shipping and Fuel Markets. EU and Pacific Nations Continue...