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Strait of Hormuz crisis impacts 4% of global dry bulk trade
Strait of Hormuz crisis impacts 4% of global dry bulk trade The world has focused on Middle East energy disruption in the last few days but dry bulk trades are in the firing line too. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime
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Nanjing Tanker invests in chemical tanker newbuild trio
Nanjing Tanker invests in chemical tanker newbuild trio China Merchants Nanjing Tanker has unveiled its latest fleet expansion initiative. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Pilbara Ports moves forward with ammonia bunkering ambitions
Pilbara Ports moves forward with ammonia bunkering ambitions The West Australian port aims to leverage on the Yara Pilibara ammonia production plant Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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BW LNG’s second vessel kicks off its gig with Norwegian energy giant
BW LNG’s second vessel kicks off its gig with Norwegian energy giant BW LNG, part of BW Group, has confirmed the start of work for the second of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels with Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor. The post BW LNG’s second vessel kicks off its gig with Norwegian energy giant…
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UK signals readiness for oil & gas tax shift with £50 billion energy investment in play
UK signals readiness for oil & gas tax shift with £50 billion energy investment in play Britain’s trade body for the offshore energy industry, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), has taken steps to engage in talks with the UK government to strike a deal and unlock multibillion-dollar energy industry investment boost by replacing the energy profits levy…
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Oceaneering’s new electric ROV capable of continuous 30-day subsea ops
Oceaneering’s new electric ROV capable of continuous 30-day subsea ops U.S. subsea engineering and applied technology firm Oceaneering has launched its new electric-propulsion remotely […] The post Oceaneering’s new electric ROV capable of continuous 30-day subsea ops appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Middle East oil supply disruption spurs Thailand to zero in on domestic production
Middle East oil supply disruption spurs Thailand to zero in on domestic production Canada-based Valeura Energy, an oil and gas company, is seeking further insight from Thailand regarding the Southeast Asian country’s recent request to oil producers to postpone planned downtime at oil production facilities and temporarily suspend crude oil exports. The post Middle East…
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Middle East transshipment options to emerge in the coming days: DHL CEO
Middle East transshipment options to emerge in the coming days: DHL CEO Tobias Meyer said companies are starting to consider offloading Asia export cargo at ports in the Indian subcontinent for eventual onward shipment into the Gulf region, but it has not yet emerged as a trend. Go to journal of commerce
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EPCs bank on growing demand for fossil fuels, tech projects
EPCs bank on growing demand for fossil fuels, tech projects Engineering, procurement and construction companies, key shippers of project cargo, are expecting an uptick in business in 2026. Go to journal of commerce
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TPM26: Europe’s persistent port congestion won’t be remedied by short-term fixes
TPM26: Europe’s persistent port congestion won’t be remedied by short-term fixes The bottlenecks are rippling through Asia-Europe supply chains, undermining vessel schedule reliability, disrupting inventory positioning, and ultimately influencing freight rates, according to Drewry. Go to journal of commerce
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Middle East war slows trans-Pacific service contract talks further
Middle East war slows trans-Pacific service contract talks further Three ocean carriers told the Journal of Commerce they could not commit to contract volume allocations with customers until there was greater clarity on how long the hostilities would last. Go to journal of commerce
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VIDEO: Kim Jong Un Oversees Strategic Cruise Missile Test From North Korea’s New 5,000-Ton Destroyer
VIDEO: Kim Jong Un Oversees Strategic Cruise Missile Test From North Korea’s New 5,000-Ton Destroyer Image for representation purposes only North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from a newly built 5,000-ton naval destroyer. The missiles were launched from the Choe Hyon, the lead vessel of a new class…
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Oil Leak Reported After “Large Explosion” Near Tanker Off Kuwait, Crew Safe
Oil Leak Reported After “Large Explosion” Near Tanker Off Kuwait, Crew Safe Image for representation purposes only A tanker anchored off Kuwait reported a large explosion near its port side late on March 4. The incident caused oil to leak from one of the vessel’s cargo tanks into the sea, according to the United Kingdom…
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Qatar Halts LNG Production, Declares Force Majeure On Exports After Drone Attack
Qatar Halts LNG Production, Declares Force Majeure On Exports After Drone Attack Image for representation purposes only Qatar has suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and declared force majeure on exports after a drone attack targeted key energy infrastructure in the country. The disruption forced the country’s main liquefaction facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City…
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Hundreds Of Ships Stranded On Both Sides Of Strait Of Hormuz For Fifth Consecutive Day
Hundreds Of Ships Stranded On Both Sides Of Strait Of Hormuz For Fifth Consecutive Day Image for representation purposes only The shipping crisis in the Persian Gulf intensified on Wednesday after a U.S. submarine strike hit an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka. The escalation widened the ongoing conflict and further disrupted traffic through the Strait…
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87 Killed, Nearly 60 Missing After U.S Submarine Sinks Iranian Frigate In Indian Ocean
87 Killed, Nearly 60 Missing After U.S Submarine Sinks Iranian Frigate In Indian Ocean Image for representation purposes only U.S Navy torpedoed and sank an Iranian Naval Frigate in international waters, 40 nm south of Galle, Sri Lanka, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirming that American forces had carried out the deadly attack. The…
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Costa Extends Pilothouse PRO Offering With Limited-Edition Array Pack
Costa Extends Pilothouse PRO Offering With Limited-Edition Array Pack The Costa Pilothouse PRO Array Pack lens provide a wide range of visibility, come in three colors, and are backed by Z87.1+ certified safety performance in the US for serious days on the water. Courtesy Costa Following the launch of Pilothouse PRO, Costa is announcing a…
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Chasing Boating History in a Classic Boat
Chasing Boating History in a Classic Boat Tim Sharkey had an amazing boating adventure on a 145-mile endurance run from New York City to Albany. Tom Jolly The sun had already risen to the east over Governor’s Island and Brooklyn, as Tim Sharkey launched the 13-foot Bullet that he first built and then restored himself. …
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EU Launches Maritime and Ports Strategies to Boost Competitiveness
EU Launches Maritime and Ports Strategies to Boost Competitiveness The EC’s new maritime strategy includes measures to streamline reporting requirements under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. Go to ship&bunker
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Anemoi and LR Call for Alignment on Wind Propulsion Performance Verification
Anemoi and LR Call for Alignment on Wind Propulsion Performance Verification Anemoi says accurate measurement of WAPS fuel savings is key to giving shipowners and operators confidence in the technology. Go to ship&bunker
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Overnight Tanker Explosion Off Kuwait Causes Oil Spill
Overnight Tanker Explosion Off Kuwait Causes Oil Spill The vessel has taken on water, and oil from the cargo is spilling into the sea. Go to ship&bunker
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What Skills Do You Need to Be a Successful Bunker Trader Today?
What Skills Do You Need to Be a Successful Bunker Trader Today? As a recruitment specialist in these changing times I am often asked how the skill set of traders is evolving, writes Vernon Jayanathan. Go to ship&bunker
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UPDATE: Fujairah Bunker Suppliers Declare Force Majeure Over Middle East Conflict
UPDATE: Fujairah Bunker Suppliers Declare Force Majeure Over Middle East Conflict Security concerns in the region have led some suppliers to suspend bunker deliveries at the major UAE marine fuel hub. Go to ship&bunker
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Orca AI introduces 360° situational awareness platform
Orca AI introduces 360° situational awareness platform AI Go to workboat365
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Strategic Marine Delivers Supa Swath Duo to Mainprize Offshore
Strategic Marine Delivers Supa Swath Duo to Mainprize Offshore Crew Transfer Vessels Go to workboat365
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BOA’s Boabarge 39 to Support ALBA and FPF-1 Decommissioning Transport
BOA’s Boabarge 39 to Support ALBA and FPF-1 Decommissioning Transport Decommissioning Go to workboat365
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New agreement covers ammonia bunkering hub construction in Western Australia
Pilbara Ports has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Yara Pilbara regarding the development of an ammonia bunkering hub in the Pilbara in Western Australia. Under the MOU, the two parties will work collaboratively on government and stakeholder advocacy, developing a training program in safe ammonia handling, and in the planning of necessary…
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New fast ferry delivered to Sogestran subsidiary
Spain’s Armon Shipyard has handed over a new fast catamaran ferry to French shipping company the Sogestran Group for operation by its subsidiary Morlenn Express. Bindy II was designed by French naval architecture firm Mauric. She was built in fulfilment of an order placed by Morlenn Express in 2023 as part of its fleet renewal…
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Researchers find harmful algae species is not new to South Australian waters
Going back through archived DNA from water samples, scientists have found that the algae species chiefly responsible for South Australia’s persistent harmful algal bloom has been present for at least a decade. The coastline of South Australia has been affected for nearly a year by an unprecedented harmful algal bloom that has led to the…
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Trump directs US government to sell maritime insurance, escort vessels through Strait of Hormuz ‘if necessary’
Trump directs US government to sell maritime insurance, escort vessels through Strait of Hormuz ‘if necessary’ “I have ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk insurance and guarantees,” a statement on Mr Trump’s account on the social media platform he owns said Jamey Go to rivieramm
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Video: fire from ‘likely drone attack’ sinks LNG carrier in Mediterranean; Russia blames Ukraine
Video: fire from ‘likely drone attack’ sinks LNG carrier in Mediterranean; Russia blames Ukraine All 30 crew members from an LNG carrier transiting the Mediterranean have been rescued after the ship caught fire and sank between Libya and Malta Jamey Go to rivieramm
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After challenging 2025, Fugro anticipates recovery in key markets
After challenging 2025, Fugro anticipates recovery in key markets Company says its focus on cost reduction, remote operations and digitalisation means it is well-placed for a better 2026 David Go to rivieramm
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Rapid response prevented blowout becoming an explosion on Equinor drilling rig
Rapid response prevented blowout becoming an explosion on Equinor drilling rig Automatic gas detection triggered Deepsea Bollsta’s safety systems, and potential ignition sources were disconnected Martyn Go to rivieramm
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Edda Wind SOV reflagged to France
Norwegian offshore vessel operator Edda Wind has confirmed the official reflagging of the service operation vessel (SOV) Goelo Enabler from the Norwegian registry to the French flag. Edda Wind said the SOV has now become the first service vessel sailing under the French flag to operate on a French offshore wind farm, specifically the Saint-Brieuc…
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Canal Barge takes delivery of new pusher tug
New Orleans-based Canal Barge Company has taken delivery of a new inland pusher tug designed and built by C&C Marine and Repair. Deborah H. Valentine is the second in a series of tugs ordered by Canal Barge. Al Sloss, the first tug in the series, was handed over in January. The newbuild has a length…
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Offshore Vessel News Roundup | March 5 – UK crewboat deliveries, UAE OSV orders and more
Deliveries include three crewboats for operation in the UK and a turbine installation vessel for a Danish owner. Orders for OSVs have meanwhile been placed with builders in India and Malaysia. UK’s Mainprize Offshore takes delivery of two semi-SWATH crewboats One of the two semi-SWATH crewboats delivered to Mainprize OffshoreUK operator Mainprize Offshore recently took…
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AWARDS 2025 | Best Harbour Workboat – Eejeeya – ODC Marine
This compact, hybrid all-aluminium marina workboat was built by the French-managed, China-based yard ODC Marine for an ambitious Saudi urban development project on the Red Sea. Eejeeya supports demanding marina duties—superyacht servicing, transfers, and utility tasks—with a 1,500-hour annual duty cycle, emphasising reliability, environmental sustainability, and protection in high-value yacht operations. “She successfully combines three…
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Trade Court Ruling Opens Door to Tariff Refunds for U.S. Importers
Trade Court Ruling Opens Door to Tariff Refunds for U.S. Importers The U.S. Court of International Trade has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection to begin unwinding tariffs imposed under the International Emergency (Feed generated with FetchRSS) News Go to gcaptain
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US-to-Asia Oil Shipping Hits Record $29 Million as Tanker Rates Explode
US-to-Asia Oil Shipping Hits Record $29 Million as Tanker Rates Explode It’s never been more expensive to ship crude from the US to Asia, though some deals are starting to fall through already with rates (Feed generated with FetchRSS) News Go to gcaptain
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Strait of Hormuz Traffic Grinds to Near Halt as Security Threat Remains ‘Critical,’ Advisory Warns
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Grinds to Near Halt as Security Threat Remains ‘Critical,’ Advisory Warns Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a near standstill as missile attacks, drone threats, and widespread electronic interference (Feed generated with FetchRSS) News Go to gcaptain
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‘Arctic Metagaz’ Sinks Off Libya After Blast; Moscow Blames Ukrainian Drone Attack
‘Arctic Metagaz’ Sinks Off Libya After Blast; Moscow Blames Ukrainian Drone Attack An LNG carrier central to Russia’s sanctioned Arctic gas trade was rocked by an explosion around 4 a.m. on March 3 roughly 150 nautical miles southeast of (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Incidents Go to gcaptain
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Insurance and Naval Escorts May Not be Enough to Reboot Gulf Shipping
Insurance and Naval Escorts May Not be Enough to Reboot Gulf Shipping War risk at the Strait of Hormuz continues to deter shipowners from venturing near to Iran, and AIS-active traffic remains 90 percent below normal lev… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and warehouse‑automation provider Exotec have signed a global framework agreement… Go to asiacargonews
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The Port of Long Beach reported a year‑on‑year cargo decline in January but still moved enough volume to remain the… Go to asiacargonews
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Scottish Government Plans Four Ship Contract Lifeline for Ferguson Marine
Scottish Government Plans Four Ship Contract Lifeline for Ferguson Marine The Scottish government is moving forward with a plan to award the financially troubled Scottish shipbuilder Ferguson Marine four new contracts as a l… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Ukrainian Strike on Novorossiysk Also Damaged Russian Warships
Ukrainian Strike on Novorossiysk Also Damaged Russian Warships The recent Ukrainian strike on Novorossiysk caused damage to a Transneft oil loading terminal, and may also have extended to Russian Navy warships, a… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Startup Plans to Use Regent Seven Seas Ship for Premium Residential Cruises
Startup Plans to Use Regent Seven Seas Ship for Premium Residential Cruises The operators of Villa Vie Odyssey, one of the current residential cruise ships, announced that they are launching a new company to offer a premium re… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Positioning of Unladen Tankers Signals Shipping’s Risk-Reward Calculations
Positioning of Unladen Tankers Signals Shipping’s Risk-Reward Calculations Shipowners and managers, and ultimately ship masters, have the ultimate responsibility for assessing risk to their vessels and their cargoes. Governm… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Edda Wind has Potential Agreements to Sell Fleet of Wind Service Vessels
Edda Wind has Potential Agreements to Sell Fleet of Wind Service Vessels Edda Wind, which had been launched as an early service provider dedicated to the emerging offshore wind sector, has entered into agreements for the p… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive
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Glyn Hughes to step down as Director General of TIACA
Glyn Hughes to step down as Director General of TIACA March 4, 2026 Go to aircargoweek
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BIFA supports International Women’s Day
BIFA supports International Women’s Day March 4, 2026 Go to aircargoweek
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ACL Airshop announces new CEO
ACL Airshop announces new CEO March 4, 2026 Go to aircargoweek
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India’s Logistics Ambition on Full Display at transport logistic India and air cargo India 2026
India’s Logistics Ambition on Full Display at transport logistic India and air cargo India 2026 March 4, 2026 Go to aircargoweek
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Gulf airspace tensions trigger flight cancellations and cargo disruption
Gulf airspace tensions trigger flight cancellations and cargo disruption March 4, 2026 Go to aircargoweek
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Diana rolls panamax bulker into improved SwissMarine fixture
Diana rolls panamax bulker into improved SwissMarine fixture New York-listed Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has fixed one of its panamax units on a fresh time charter, locking in a stronger rate as the ship rolls off its current employment. The 77,525 dwt ice-class Crystalia has been chartered to SwissMarine at $16,200 per day,…
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Turkish Petroleum awards Black Sea gas field tie-back deal to Subsea7
Turkish Petroleum awards Black Sea gas field tie-back deal to Subsea7 Offshore engineering and services player Subsea7 has won a variation order from the Turkish Petroleum Offshore Technology Centre (TP-OTC) for the Sakarya field development in the Black Sea, offshore Turkey. The award represents an extension to the contract announced by Subsea7 in August last…
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Nanjing Tanker orders trio of chemical carriers
Nanjing Tanker orders trio of chemical carriers China’s Nanjing Tanker has added three more vessels to its growing orderbook, signing up for a trio of stainless steel chemical tankers at a domestic shipyard. The Shanghai-listed owner, part of China Merchants Group, said in a filing that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nanjing Yangyang Chemical Transportation &…
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Pelagic Credit raises $58m ahead of Oslo debut
Pelagic Credit raises $58m ahead of Oslo debut Pelagic Credit has raised NOK558m ($58m) in a private placement, clearing the way for its planned listing in Oslo. The Cyprus-based shipping investor said it attracted orders from “high quality” industrial and institutional investors. The company’s sponsor, Pelagic Partners, is contributing $48.1m through its managed funds, consisting…
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Fredriksen, Ofer and Wilhelmsen line up full fleet sale at Edda Wind
Fredriksen, Ofer and Wilhelmsen line up full fleet sale at Edda Wind Offshore wind vessel owner Edda Wind has entered into agreements for the potential sale of its entire fleet of service operation vessels (SOVs) and commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), including units under construction. According to a stock exchange filing from Wilh Wilhelmsen, the…
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UK ‘at risk of being dragged back into CFP’
UK ‘at risk of being dragged back into CFP’ by Martin Harvey Go to fishing news uk
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High whitefish prices set to stay
High whitefish prices set to stay by Andy Read Go to fishing news uk
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Container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, nearly 150 vessels trapped
Container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, nearly 150 vessels trapped The first container ship casualty in the Strait of Hormuz comes as the disruption the supply chain extends well beyond the Middle East region Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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UECC orders multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTC pair
UECC orders multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTC pair The European shipowner adds two multi-fuel battery hybrid newbuilds at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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The Strait of Hormuz crisis and its devastating impact on Asia-Gulf trade
The Strait of Hormuz crisis and its devastating impact on Asia-Gulf trade The world’s most critical energy chokepoint and why its closure matters now to Asian economies Punit Oza Go to seatrade maritime
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MSC terminates all Arabian Gulf shipments
MSC terminates all Arabian Gulf shipments The world’s largest shipping line is declaring “end of voyage” and discharging containers at next port of call, charging customers for the deviation costs Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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London marine insurers extend Middle East war risk zones
London marine insurers extend Middle East war risk zones Areas of risks including hull war, piracy, terrorism and related perils have been extended today by the Joint War Committee (JWC). Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime
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LNG production freeze pushes QatarEnergy to invoke force majeure
LNG production freeze pushes QatarEnergy to invoke force majeure A liquefied natural gas (LNG) shutdown has led Qatar’s state-owned oil and gas giant QatarEnergy to issue a contractual force majeure notice to LNG buyers. The post LNG production freeze pushes QatarEnergy to invoke force majeure appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore…
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Germany’s SEFE nails down 8-year LNG offtake with South American firm
Germany’s SEFE nails down 8-year LNG offtake with South American firm Germany’s Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE) has finalized a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Argentina’s Southern Energy (SESA) against the backdrop of rising energy security concerns that are looming over Europe and the globe in the wake of the U.S.-Israel military…
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Seadrill, Kongsberg Maritime, and Hanwha set on ushering in next gen remote DP tech for offshore drilling
Seadrill, Kongsberg Maritime, and Hanwha set on ushering in next gen remote DP tech for offshore drilling Three players – Seadrill, an offshore drilling contractor, Kongsberg Maritime (KM), a technology player, and Hanwha Drilling, a provider of offshore drilling services – have forged an alliance to develop the next generation of remote dynamic positioning (DP)…
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CHC Helicopter scores new gig at Equinor’s giant field offshore Brazil
CHC Helicopter scores new gig at Equinor’s giant field offshore Brazil CHC do Brazil, part of CHC Helicopter that serves as a provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy sector and search and rescue (SAR) operations, has landed a new assignment with Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor at a huge pre-salt field in the…
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Middle East war puts trans-Pacific service contract talks in limbo
Middle East war puts trans-Pacific service contract talks in limbo Four ocean carriers told the Journal of Commerce they could not commit to contract volume allocations with customers until there was greater clarity on how long the hostilities would last. Go to journal of commerce
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BIMCO expresses caution over Trump’s Persian Gulf shipping insurance offer
BIMCO expresses caution over Trump’s Persian Gulf shipping insurance offer While resuming the movement of vessels in the war zone is important, the shipping group says the president’s offer needs clarification. Go to journal of commerce
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TPM26: US trucking crackdown likely to have delayed impact on drayage sector
TPM26: US trucking crackdown likely to have delayed impact on drayage sector The Trump administration’s move against non-English-speaking drivers and non-domiciled commercial driver’s license holders could hit the drayage sector, but only after it trickles down from other parts of the trucking industry, experts say. Go to journal of commerce
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TPM26: Stakeholders put UP-NS merger proposal under the microscope
TPM26: Stakeholders put UP-NS merger proposal under the microscope Those who would be affected by the proposed $85 billion transaction either directly or indirectly had plenty to say about the matter during the first TPM26 conference since the deal was announced. Go to journal of commerce
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TPM26: Volatile US trade policy undermines exporters: AgTC
TPM26: Volatile US trade policy undermines exporters: AgTC The head of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition says US ag shippers face a plethora of changing tariffs and other measures that undermine their ability to tap overseas markets. Go to journal of commerce
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Greece Warns Of “Alarming” Strait Of Hormuz Crisis As Over 325 Greek-Linked Ships Operate In High-Risk Zone
Greece Warns Of “Alarming” Strait Of Hormuz Crisis As Over 325 Greek-Linked Ships Operate In High-Risk Zone Image for representation purposes only Greece’s shipping minister has warned that the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz is “alarming” as dozens of ships remain stranded amid tensions with Iran. The waterway, which handles about 20% of…
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IMCA Launches Next Generation Network To Support Early-Career Professionals In Marine Construction
IMCA Launches Next Generation Network To Support Early-Career Professionals In Marine Construction Image for representation purposes only The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has launched the IMCA Next Generation Network – a global, member-led network that will support the development of early career professionals. Designed to strengthen development pathways for junior workers in the marine…
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AI Technology Is Placing The Maritime Industry At Greater Risk Of A Cyber Attack, Reveals New Data
AI Technology Is Placing The Maritime Industry At Greater Risk Of A Cyber Attack, Reveals New Data Image for representation purposes only The speed with which the global maritime industry is adopting AI technology to optimise operations, recruitment and maintenance is leaving the sector open to a swift, autonomous cyber-attack that is almost impossible to…
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Iran’s IRGC Claims “Complete Control” Over Strait Of Hormuz As Trump Orders US Navy To Escort Tankers
Iran’s IRGC Claims “Complete Control” Over Strait Of Hormuz As Trump Orders US Navy To Escort Tankers Image Credits: Wikipedia Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that it holds “complete control” over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping lanes. The statement came after US President Donald Trump…
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Belgium Imposes $11.6 Million Bail On Seized Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Ethera
Belgium Imposes $11.6 Million Bail On Seized Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Ethera Image for representation purposes only Belgium has imposed a €10 million ($11.6 million) bail on the sanctioned Russian oil tanker Ethera after detaining it in the North Sea. Authorities said the vessel was part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” and had been operating…
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Boat Test: 2026 Montara EVO 25
Boat Test: 2026 Montara EVO 25 Visit Montara Find a Montara Dealer Overview Pardon the comparison, but Montara’s original Surf Boss was a bit like Frankenstein’s monster. It stitched together the wake-boosting hull, inboard power and extras of a wakesports boat with the passenger-friendly space and profile of a pontoon. The result was a monster…
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UECC Places Order for Two Additional Battery-LNG Hybrid Vessels
UECC Places Order for Two Additional Battery-LNG Hybrid Vessels LNG, bio-LNG and biofuels accounted for 43% of UECC’s bunker fuel consumption in 2025. Go to ship&bunker
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Middle East Conflict Leaves About 140 Container Ships Stranded in the Gulf
Middle East Conflict Leaves About 140 Container Ships Stranded in the Gulf Jebel Ali port is becoming a temporary refuge for container ships amid escalating regional tensions. Go to ship&bunker
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Hong Kong Sees First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering of VLCC
Hong Kong Sees First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering of VLCC CLPe and CNOOC supplied 4,700 m3 to a very large crude carrier at South Cheung Chau Anchorage. Go to ship&bunker
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MSC to Discharge Gulf-Bound Cargo at Alternative Ports Amid Middle East Tensions
MSC to Discharge Gulf-Bound Cargo at Alternative Ports Amid Middle East Tensions Cargo bound for Arabian Gulf ports will be diverted and discharged at the next safe port, with customers required to arrange recovery or onward delivery. Go to ship&bunker
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US Government to Provide Insurance for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
US Government to Provide Insurance for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump announced the decision in a social media post on Tuesday, adding that the US Navy may also provide escorts through the strait. Go to ship&bunker
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Ferguson Marine Set for Stability as Government Backs Four Newbuilds
Ferguson Marine Set for Stability as Government Backs Four Newbuilds Ferries Go to workboat365
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Asso.subsea Signs Contract for Trenching Support Vessel Andromeda
Asso.subsea Signs Contract for Trenching Support Vessel Andromeda Ship & Boat Building Go to workboat365
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BigLift Expands Fleet with Next-Generation Heavy Lift Vessel
BigLift Expands Fleet with Next-Generation Heavy Lift Vessel Breakbulk & Heavy Lift Vessel Go to workboat365
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AYK Energy Secures Landmark Polarstern Battery Deal with Wärtsilä
AYK Energy Secures Landmark Polarstern Battery Deal with Wärtsilä Battery Technology Go to workboat365
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MacArtney Secures Tensioner Package for New Cable Layer Althea
MacArtney Secures Tensioner Package for New Cable Layer Althea Deck Equipment Go to workboat365
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Iranian military declares Strait of Hormuz closed, vows to set ships trying to pass ‘ablaze’
Iranian military declares Strait of Hormuz closed, vows to set ships trying to pass ‘ablaze’ Iranian state media outlets have reported an IRGC statement that the Strait of Hormuz “has been closed”, with threats of attack to any vessel attempting to sail through it Jamey Go to rivieramm
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Hormuz closure scenario predicts LNG price pushing past US$100/MWh
Hormuz closure scenario predicts LNG price pushing past US$100/MWh ICIS model tested a 90-day Hormuz blockade, removing contracted Qatari LNG to Europe and lifting TTF front-month levels Craig Go to rivieramm
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Netherlands’ Ploegam christens new electric hopper barge
Dutch civil construction company Ploegam has formally named its newest electric hopper barge. Merwestroom was built by local shipyard Groeneveldt Marine Construction. The barge has a length of 60 metres, a beam of 9.5 metres, and a hopper capacity of approximately 400 cubic metres. Navigation is possible even in inland waters. The hopper will have…
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Qatari naval ships successfully intercept Iranian drones
Qatar’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that the country’s naval and air forces were able to successfully intercept Iran-launched strikes using ballistic missiles and both manned and unmanned aircraft. A statement issued by the MOD earlier this week said that the Qatari Emiri Navy was involved in the successful shootdown of numerous drones. However,…
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Worker killed following accident at South Korean shipyard
One person was killed as a result of an accident at a shipyard in South Korea’s South Jeolla Province on Saturday, February 28. The accident at Daehan Shipbuilding’s Yeongam County facilities occurred at around 11:40 local time on Saturday when a one-ton hull block suddenly fell as it was being lifted by a crane. The…
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Crew of Sanctioned Russian LNG Carrier Arctic Metagaz Found Alive After Fire Incident Off Malta
Crew of Sanctioned Russian LNG Carrier Arctic Metagaz Found Alive After Fire Incident Off Malta The crew of the sanctioned Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz have been located alive after abandoning ship following a reported fire in the central (Feed generated with FetchRSS) News Go to gcaptain
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Trump Orders Federal Insurance Backstop for Gulf Shipping, Signals Possible Navy Tanker Escorts
Trump Orders Federal Insurance Backstop for Gulf Shipping, Signals Possible Navy Tanker Escorts President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has directed the U.S. government to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade (Feed generated with FetchRSS) News Go to gcaptain