Major Marine Insurance Boost: Allianz Commercial and Coastal Marine Launch Asia-Pacific Hull Coverage Alliance
Allianz Commercial has announced a new strategic partnership with Coastal Marine Asia Underwriting (Hong Kong) Ltd, marking a significant step toward strengthening hull and...
Strengthening Engine System Awareness: U.S. Coast Guard Highlights EGR Cooler Weld Failures
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a new Safety Alert outlining concerns surrounding propulsion loss linked to material failures within exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)...
Energising Industry and Shipping: Allseas’ SMR Vision
According to Allseas, its 25 MWe / 70 MWt SMR design — rooted in proven high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) technology — could be a...
IMO Assembly Set to Elect New Council And Approve 2026–2027 Work Programme
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will convene its 34th regular session of the Assembly from 24 November to 3 December 2025. Bringing together all...
Global Dry Bulk Market Steadies With Mixed Signals Across Segments
The dry bulk market displayed a steady but regionally uneven performance this week. While the Capesize sector experienced tightening tonnage and weather-related constraints, the...
Tanker Market Remains Firm As VLCC, Suezmax, And Aframax Segments Show Mixed Momentum
Global crude tanker markets continued to display resilience, with VLCCs holding triple-digit earnings and Suezmax and Aframax segments showing varied regional dynamics. While activity...
[Podcast] Africa Emerges As A Powerhouse For Shipping’s Green Future
As global conversations around green shipping continue, one region consistently stands out as a beacon of opportunit Africa. Despite political uncertainties surrounding global climate...
Atlantic LNG Shipping Costs Hit Two-Year High As North American Exports Surge
Transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) across the Atlantic has become significantly more expensive, with spot shipping rates hitting their highest level in nearly two...
Crude Tanker Order Book Hits Nine-Year High, Signalling A Potential Fleet Renewal
The global crude tanker market is entering a critical transition phase as the order book-to-fleet ratio climbs to a nine-year high. According to BIMCO’s...
Geopolitical Flashpoints Raise Shipping Risks Worldwide
Black Sea Strikes Disrupt Energy and Grain Flows.
Iran’s Targeted Seizure Highlights Hormuz Transit Risks.
China Intensifies Pressure Around the Senkaku Islands.
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