G7 and EU Weigh Maritime Services Ban on Russian Oil Exports

Western Powers Weigh Shipping Ban to Cut Russian Oil Revenues. Maritime Ban on Russian Oil Could Replace Existing Price Cap. G7 and EU Eye Shipping Clampdown on Russian Crude. The Group of Seven (G7)...

Lessons Learned: Fatal Enclosed Space Entry Aboard Tanker

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued an investigation report regarding an incident where crew members fell unconscious in a cargo tank during cleaning operations, leading to the death of...

[Watch] List and Loll Explained

Nautical Academy shows the difference between a list and a loll. It explains their causes, characteristics, and corrections. Did you subscribe to our daily Newsletter? It’s Free Click here to Subscribe! Source: Nautical Academy

MPA Urges Maritime Safety as Northeast Monsoon Brings Rough Sea Conditions

MPA Urges Heightened Maritime Safety Amid Monsoon Conditions. Public and Maritime Operators Advised Caution as Northeast Monsoon Persists. Rough Seas Expected as Northeast Monsoon Continues Until 2026. The Northeast monsoon is expected to persist...

NCFI Shows Diverging Trends as Middle East Rates Surge

The latest update of the Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), released by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange, reveals notable divergence across major trade lanes, with most routes slipping week-on-week while rates to the Middle East...

Merchant Vessel Beats Back Pirate Raid Amid Red Sea Revival

A merchant vessel successfully thwarted a coordinated pirate attack in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait early Friday morning, underscoring the persistent volatility in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors, reports gCaptain. This incident occurred just...

Fire Incident at Manila North Harbor Prompts Investigation and Safety Review

Fire reaches second-alarm status, requiring a major response. Authorities contain damage to the lower decks after hours of firefighting. An investigation is underway, and possible new safety measures are expected. A general cargo ship...

War Risk Premiums Shift: Red Sea Rates Drop While Black Sea Costs Surge

War risk premiums for vessels sailing through the Red Sea have fallen sharply following the recent ceasefire and decline in Houthi attacks. In contrast, Black Sea war risk premiums have surged, rising up...

Container Shipping Faces Year-End Pressure as Demand Softens and Disruptions Rise

  Blank sailings surge with 64 cancellations across five weeks. Spot rates jump, but sustainability remains uncertain. Severe storms disrupt Asian terminals and delay schedules. Carriers have cancelled 64 out of 719 sailings (9%) between...

EU Moves to Permanently End Russian Gas and Oil Imports by 2027

The European Union will effectively and permanently stop the import of Russian gas and move towards the phaseout of Russian oil under the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council...