Turkey Cautions NATO on Rising Black Sea Risks After Recent Tanker Attacks

Reuters reports that Turkey raised strong concerns about Black Sea safety after a series of attacks on Russia-linked tankers in recent days. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the incidents were “very scary”...

Wärtsilä Highlights Four Trends That Could Shape Global Shipping in 2026

A new industry outlook highlights four major trends expected to influence global shipping in 2026. The insights emphasize that meaningful progress will come from strong cooperation across the maritime ecosystem, especially as the sector...

Hyundai Motor, HD KSOE and PNU Unite to Advance a New Maritime Fuel-Cell Propulsion...

Hyundai Motor Company announced an MoU with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Pusan National University to develop a maritime fuel-cell system. The agreement marks a new phase for Hyundai Motor as it...

RISK4SEA’s Final CIC Review Highlights Key Gaps in Ballast Water Compliance

RISK4SEA reports that the 90-day Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ballast water management revealed clear patterns in documentation, system readiness, and crew competence. The campaign ran from 1 September to 30 November 2025 and...

Liberia Strengthens Machinery-Failure Oversight Through New 2025 CIC Measures

The Liberian Administration reports a sharp rise in machinery and electrical failures, particularly in regions with heavy traffic, shifting tides, and difficult weather. These incidents have resulted in several serious navigational events, leading authorities...

New Danish War-Insurance Act Strengthens Maritime Resilience During Conflict

Danish Shipping reports that the Folketinget has unanimously passed the revised War Risk Insurance of Ships Act. The organization views this decision as a timely step that reinforces Denmark’s ability to keep its fleet...

VOC Port Authority Places Order For Fully Electric Green Tug

The VOC Port Authority (VOCPA) has taken a major step toward clean and sustainable maritime operations by ordering a fully electric green tug. This initiative supports India’s national efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions...

Nine Seafarers Kidnapped In Gulf Of Guinea Pirate Attack

A serious piracy incident in the Gulf of Guinea has resulted in the kidnapping of nine seafarers off the coast of Equatorial Guinea. Maritime security sources confirmed that armed pirates boarded an LPG carrier...

Ukraine Rejects Accusations Of Involvement In Black Sea Maritime Incident

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied any involvement in a recent maritime incident reported in the Black Sea, describing the accusations as false and politically motivated. The statement comes amid rising tensions following...

Dry Bulk Market Trends: Capesize Strength Leads As Panamax And Supramax Ease Into Year-End

The dry bulk market continues to show mixed movements across segments as the industry approaches the final weeks of the year. While the Capesize market remains firm with strong enquiry and tight tonnage, both...