Blank Sailings Surge Ahead of Golden Week Driving Mixed Rate Trends

12% of sailings were cancelled between mid-September and mid-October. Golden Week drives 65% of cancellations in weeks 40–41. 88% of weekly departures are...

Know Your Personality Mix – Part 1

Let’s look at personality typology based on the primordial qualities of nature. By viewing the gunas as fundamental forces that mix in unique proportions,...

Arc Secures $160 Million Contract for Hybrid-Electric Tugboats with Curtin Maritime

Arc signed a $160 million deal with Curtin Maritime to deliver hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats, the largest commercial deployment of electric workboats in...

TEN Ltd Expands Fleet with New VLCC Order and Strategic Vessel Sales

TEN Ltd has ordered three scrubber-fitted VLCCs from Hanwha Ocean, with an option for a fourth, scheduled for delivery in 2027–2028. The company...

APPEC: Experts Stress AI Should Guide, Not Command, in Energy & Shipping

Artificial intelligence is moving from pilot projects to real impact in oil, gas, and shipping, delivering cost savings, higher efficiency, and lower emissions. ...

Lessons Learned: Safety Failures in Enclosed Space Operations

According to the Hong Kong Marine Department, a fatal accident occurred during fuel oil tank cleaning operations on board a multi-purpose dry cargo vessel...

Korean Register Grants AIP for Smart Ship Accommodation System

In a move toward "smart ships," the Korean Register (KR) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Mipo and HD Hyundai Samho...

Geopolitical Tensions and Regulations Shape Greek Shipping’s Future

According to a recent Petrofin Research survey, Greek shipping remains a leading global force, though it is navigating a period of strategic change and...

U.S. Issues Sanctions Warning Over Russian LNG Deliveries to China

The U.S. government has issued a stern warning that any entity doing business with Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, including processing its transactions, faces...

Weather and Demand Drive Growth in China’s Bunker Fuel Market

In August, China's bunker fuel market experienced a notable increase in sales and supply, driven by a combination of recovering domestic demand, improved weather...