IMO Advances Alternative Fuel Rules and Safety Measures for Shipping

Ammonia Cargo Approved for Use as Fuel on Gas Carriers. Revision of Alcohol Fuel Guidelines Delayed to 2027. Updated Work Plan for Alternative...

Global Refining Peaks While Tanker Markets Split on Regional Strength

European Refinery Closures Threaten Long-Term Supply. US Refineries Struggle Under Heat and Operational Issues. China Cuts Runs but Maintains Strong Export Flows. Last month,...

Russian Arctic LNG 2 Cargoes Push Prices Down but Winter to Slow Flows

Winter ice to slow Arctic LNG 2 shipments. US warns of sanctions risk over Arctic LNG 2. Westbound La Perouse raises India questions. A...

UK Targets Shadow Fleet and Drone Makers in Sweeping Russian Sanctions

70 shadow tankers targeted in fresh clampdown. Price cap enforcement tightened with a new threshold. Shadow fleet reaches nearly 1,000 vessels. The UK rolled...

Eyes on Deck: India Makes CCTV Mandatory on Ships

In a major move to enhance maritime safety, the Indian Directorate General of Shipping has mandated the installation of CCTV systems on all Indian-flagged...

Next-Gen PCTC Grande Auckland Delivered to Grimaldi Group

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Auckland, the second of seven state‑of‑the‑art PCTC (Pure Car & Truck Carrier) vessels ordered from Shanghai...

Revolutionary Wind-Assisted VLGC Gets AiP from Lloyd’s Register

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) design...

Panama Canal Authority Launches Energy Corridor with Gas Pipeline Concession

Panama Canal Authority announced August operating results and launched a three-stage process for awarding a gas pipeline concession. The project is part of...

DNV: Fleet Readiness Rises as Green Transition Nears Tipping Point

DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 highlights that shipping is shifting from preparation to action, with alternative-fuel-capable vessels set to nearly double by 2028. ...

ABS Recognizes HD Hyundai Mipo’s 30,000 CBM LNG Carrier

ABS granted approval in principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for a 30,000 CBM LNG carrier and bunkering vessel design. The dual-purpose vessel combines...