Nakkaş Shipping Confirms 10th Berg Propulsion System Order For 2026 Delivery
Turkish maritime firm Nakkaş Shipping & Trading Co has announced that its decade-long collaboration with Berg Propulsion will reach a significant milestone in 2026, with the delivery of its 10th propulsion system for a...
NEMO Gains Official Status With IMO And IAEA, Paving The Way
In a landmark move for maritime decarbonization and nuclear innovation, the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO) has been officially granted NGO Consultative Status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and has received a formal...
USCG: Lithium-ion (Li-on) Battery System Installations
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a safety alert and providing guidance regarding lithium-ion (Li-on) battery installations.
An integrated Li-ion battery bank recently caught fire onboard an inspected passenger vessel when loosely crimped lugs...
Trump’s Tariffs Unlikely to Dent U.S. Gasoline and Diesel Imports
Carve-outs for energy are expected to be maintained.
Specific data regarding goods under the tariff remains unclear.
Possible retaliatory impacts on USGC-Brazil ULSD flows.
US President Donald Trump has announced a slew of new...
Dryad: Maritime Risk Intensifies Amid Red Sea and Black Sea Flashpoints
As maritime operators continue to navigate volatile global conditions, the latest intelligence from Dryad Global reveals a critical escalation in threat levels across two strategic regions: the Red Sea and the Black Sea.
Both theatres...
Asian Imports Surge to U.S. Despite China Slowdown
U.S. containerized imports from 10 major Asian economies totaled 9.85 million TEUs in the first half of 2025, up 3.9% year‑on‑year, according to the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA), citing data from Descartes Datamyne and...
EU Eyes Fresh Russia Sanctions: Price Caps and Blacklists on the Table
Member states struggle to pass the 18th sanctions package.
Floating price cap might not necessarily pressure Urals.
Uncertainty over whether the US plans to move in tandem.
EU diplomats are meeting on July 14-15...
Iran Poised to Close Strait of Hormuz, Warns Ex-IRGC Commander
Iran parliament member says Hormuz closure militarily prepared.
Hormuz closure could imperil at least a fifth of the world's oil supplies.
Iran has completed military preparations to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's...
Red Sea Crisis Triggers 45% Surge in Container Shipping Emissions
EU Container Shipping CO₂ Output Soars Amid Route Disruptions.
Rerouting Around Africa Adds 18 Million Tons of CO₂ in 2024.
Container Shipping Hit Hardest as Sector Emissions Rise 10%.
According to the latest data...
Five Armed Robbery Incidents Reported in Asia from 8–14 July
Singapore Strait Sees Continued Spike in Ship Robberies.
Belawan Anchorage Incident Involves Tied-Up Watchmen.
94 Incidents Reported in SOMS Since January 2025.
Between July 8 and 14, 2025, the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC)...