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Anglo-Eastern Supports Entry into Service of Ammonia-Powered Bulk Carrier
CMB.TECH’s Mineral Europa, described as the world’s first ammonia-powered dry bulk carrier, has started its maiden voyage following a development and preparation programme supported by Anglo-Eastern.
reported · 16 Oct 2026Cyber extortion group claims data theft from 38 maritime companies
A cyber extortion group known as n0n has threatened to publish data allegedly taken from 38 shipping, port and logistics businesses unless multimillion-dollar ransoms are paid. The claims have not been independently verified.
reported · 16 Oct 2026Iran condemns alleged US use of VHF Channel 16 for military intimidation
Iran has criticised what it described as the use of the maritime distress and calling channel by the US military for intimidation and psychological pressure, following reports from crews and operators of threats in Persian over VHF Channel 16.
reported · 16 Oct 2026Container ship and bulk carrier sink near Strait of Hormuz after separate projectile incidents
Singapore-flagged container vessel GFS Pride and Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier Cape Dao have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz following separate projectile incidents, according to maritime authorities and IMO casualty data.
reported · 15 Oct 2026Frontline and Nereus Suezmax tankers fixed as charterers seek longer terms
Charterers are shifting attention from one-year arrangements towards three-year tanker fixtures, with brokers indicating that longer-term value remains available in the Suezmax market.
reported · 15 Oct 2026NYK-MISC Venture Secures Long-Term Charter for New LNG Carrier
Asia LNG Transport, a joint venture between NYK and MISC Berhad, has signed a long-term time-charter agreement with Malaysia LNG for a newbuild LNG carrier due for delivery in 2028.
reported · 15 Oct 2026Zhonggu Logistics orders two 14,000-teu neo-panamax container ships
Chinese liner operator Zhonggu Logistics has ordered two conventionally fuelled 14,000-teu neo-panamax container ships at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, its largest vessels ordered to date.
reported · 13 Oct 2026Torm Raises 2026 Profit Forecast by $300m as Product Tanker Rates Stay Strong
Danish tanker owner Torm has increased its 2026 profit forecast by $300m, citing an exceptional product tanker market and expectations that freight rates will remain firm.
reported · 13 Oct 2026UK urges ships to prepare for navigation without reliable GPS
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has advised shipowners to strengthen resilience against GNSS interference, warning that satellite navigation cannot be relied upon in several major shipping regions.
reported · 10 Oct 2026Koch Charters DHT VLCC in Red Sea as Tanker Rates Continue to Rise
Koch has fixed a DHT VLCC for a Red Sea voyage as tanker earnings rise worldwide, with Worldscale 1,000 reported to be in sight.
reported · 10 Oct 2026Premier Alliance Returns Asia-Europe Service to Red Sea as Freight Rates Slide
Premier Alliance has become the last major liner grouping to return services to the Red Sea, adding pressure to already declining Asia-Europe container freight rates.
reported · 10 Oct 2026US Sanctions 17 Vessels in Latest Action Against Iran’s Shadow Fleet
The US Treasury has sanctioned individuals, networks and 17 vessels accused of transporting Iranian crude, oil products and petrochemicals, as Washington expands economic pressure on Tehran.
reported · 10 Oct 2026CMB.TECH’s Ammonia-Powered Bulk Carrier Begins Maiden Voyage to Australia
CMB.TECH’s Mineral Europa, described by the company as the world’s first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel, has started its maiden voyage to Australia. The 210,000-dwt ship is the first of 21 ammonia-powered vessels planned for delivery by 2029.
reported · 08 Oct 2026Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Pending Seven Conditions
Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until seven conditions linked to a June interim understanding with the United States are met, according to comments attributed to parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
reported · 08 Oct 2026Almi Marine orders three more ultramax bulkers in China
Greek dry bulk owner Almi Marine Management has expanded its newbuilding programme with three 64,000-dwt ultramaxes at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry’s Zhoushan yard, reportedly scheduled for delivery in 2030.
reported · 08 Oct 2026US Blockade Leaves Dozens of Iranian Oil Tankers Waiting, UANI Says
At least 50 tankers carrying Iranian oil remain backed up near Iran, while empty vessels are waiting at anchorages across the Indo-Pacific, according to United Against Nuclear Iran.
reported · 08 Oct 2026UANI Says Iran’s Offshore Crude Stockpile Near Malaysia Is Rapidly Declining
Iran’s floating crude inventory near Malaysia may have fallen to about 10 million barrels after an estimated 9 million barrels were transferred during September, according to tracking analysis by United Against Nuclear Iran.
reported · 08 Oct 2026FMC Threatens Cosco With Fine Over Delayed Award Payment
The US Federal Maritime Commission has threatened Cosco with penalties over an allegedly delayed award payment, according to the supplied source material.
reported · 03 Oct 2026Tanker Fire Reported After Projectile Strike in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 1, causing a fire onboard, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. The crew was reported safe.
reported · 03 Oct 2026UAE mandatory maritime pre-load cargo filing regime takes effect October 1
The UAE’s Maritime Pre-load Cargo Information requirements become mandatory on October 1, 2026, covering containerized cargo imported, transshipped, transited or remaining on board through the UAE.
reported · 02 Oct 2026M2INTELLIGENCE Completes GVMS Rollout Across Newport Fleet
M2INTELLIGENCE has completed a fleet-wide deployment of its GVMS visual monitoring solution across Newport vessels, enabling authorized shore teams to access live and recorded onboard visual information.
reported · 02 Oct 2026Pan Ocean linked to $109.6m VLCC fixture as Trafigura expands tanker fleet
Pan Ocean has reportedly secured a VLCC fixture valued at $109.6m, according to TradeWinds. The deal emerged a week after Trafigura unveiled an Oslo-bound tanker vehicle.
reported · 02 Oct 2026Panama Canal raises draft and transit capacity as rainfall improves Gatun Lake outlook
The Panama Canal Authority is easing restrictions after improved rainfall conditions, increasing neopanamax transit availability from October 15 and immediately raising the maximum authorised draft.
reported · 02 Oct 2026Höegh Evi and PETROS Plan Kuching LNG Import Terminal
Höegh Evi and Petroleum Sarawak (PETROS) have agreed to jointly develop, own and operate a proposed LNG import terminal in Kuching, Malaysia, with first gas targeted by the end of 2029.
reported · 27 Sep 2026Surging Freight Costs Stall Venezuelan October Crude Sales
Venezuelan crude sales for October loading have slowed as shipping costs to the US Gulf Coast more than doubled from late August, narrowing the delivered-price advantage against competing Canadian barrels.
reported · 27 Sep 2026Bahrain-Led Group Calls for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Without Tolls
A Bahrain-led group supported by 80 countries has urged the immediate and full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, calling for safe commercial transit without tolls, conditions or other charges amid continued security incidents affecting regional shipping.
reported · 27 Sep 2026Gulf of Oman STS Capacity Tightens as Saudi Crude Exports Shift to Hormuz
Ship-to-ship crude transfer operations off Sohar are facing mounting congestion as Saudi Arabia redirects exports through the Strait of Hormuz, increasing tanker demand, voyage times and freight costs.
reported · 25 Sep 2026Taiwan Expands Coast Guard Patrol Capacity Around Pratas Islands
Taiwan has increased coast guard patrol and enforcement capacity around the Pratas Islands, stationing a new 100-tonne-class vessel at the remote South China Sea outpost and regularly deploying larger patrol ships.
reported · 24 Sep 2026Copper Import Surge Creates New Orleans Terminal Congestion
A rush of copper shipments into the United States ahead of a possible expansion of import tariffs is straining capacity at marine terminals around New Orleans, with further arrivals expected through October.
reported · 24 Sep 2026IMO CCC 12 finalizes revised methanol fuel safety guidelines
IMO’s CCC 12 sub-committee finalized revised interim safety guidelines for ships using methyl and ethyl alcohol fuels, while advancing work on low-flashpoint fuels, onboard carbon capture and cargo safety provisions.
reported · 24 Sep 2026Navios linked to four 10,100 teu containership newbuilds at HJSC
Navios Maritime Partners has been identified by market sources as the likely buyer behind a KRW679bn contract for four containerships at South Korea’s HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, although the shipbuilder has not named the owner.
reported · 22 Sep 2026Yangzijiang Maritime confirms 24 newbuildings and 16 options
Yangzijiang Maritime Development has confirmed orders for 24 vessels across five segments, with delivery slots running from 2028 to 2030. The Singapore-listed group also holds options for a further 16 ships.
reported · 22 Sep 2026Trump signs sanctions bill allowing tariffs on Russian trading partners
US President Donald Trump has signed a sanctions bill into law that could permit tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil, including China.
reported · 21 Sep 2026Maersk expands Gulf landbridge options amid Middle East disruption
Maersk has updated cargo booking restrictions, alternative landbridge routings, emergency freight charges and empty-container return arrangements as disruption continues across the Middle East.
reported · 21 Sep 2026Iran Claims Strike on Togo-Flagged Tanker in Hormuz as Italy Plans Red Sea Escorts
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck the product tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz, while Italy is preparing a framework to escort nationally linked merchant ships through Bab el-Mandeb.
reported · 21 Sep 2026US approves $2.52bn loan for Mobile port access road project
A $2.52bn federal loan has been approved for Alabama’s Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, which is intended to improve freight access to the Port of Mobile and relieve congestion on a key interstate corridor.
reported · 21 Sep 2026Unreported Foreign Tanker Voyages Raise Questions Over Jones Act Waiver Data
Foreign-flagged tankers carried petroleum products between U.S. ports under a Jones Act waiver without appearing in MARAD’s public reports, according to a Bloomberg Government analysis.
reported · 21 Sep 2026LNG Tanker Vivit Africa Reports Systems Failure, Suspected Cyber Attack
The LNG tanker Vivit Africa LNG experienced a systems failure while approaching Italy, with crew reporting a suspected cyber attack. Investigations are ongoing and no perpetrator has been identified.
reported · 18 Sep 2026Strait of Hormuz Commodity Vessel Traffic Falls to Three Transits
Commodity vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz fell to three on Wednesday from 12 a day earlier, according to preliminary ship-tracking data, as conflict in the Gulf intensified.
reported · 17 Sep 2026Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd shift four Gemini services to trans-Suez routing
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will reroute the AE5, AE11, AE12 and ME2 Gemini services through the Suez Canal rather than around the Cape of Good Hope, subject to continued security stability in the Red Sea region.
reported · 17 Sep 2026WSC: More Than 9,600 Cargo Units Found With Safety Deficiencies in 2025 Inspections
World Shipping Council data shows that 9,645 of 93,079 cargo transport units inspected by authorities in seven countries in 2025 had safety deficiencies, producing a 10.36% deficiency rate.
reported · 15 Sep 2026Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attack Amid Red Sea Escalation
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after an aerial attack, removing a key alternative export route while the Strait of Hormuz remains largely disrupted by war.
reported · 15 Sep 2026Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd expand Suez Canal return on four Gemini services
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will shift four further Gemini Cooperation services to the Suez Canal route, adding to services already transiting the waterway. The carriers said the deployment remains conditional on security stability in the Red Sea.
reported · 14 Sep 2026Fire aboard Ocean Melody kills 25 at Qingdao shipyard
Twenty-five people died after a fire broke out aboard the Liberia-flagged dry bulk carrier Ocean Melody during repair and inspection work at Qingdao Beihai shipyard. Twelve people were safely evacuated and five were injured and hospitalised.
reported · 14 Sep 2026Maersk revises Gulf cargo routes and booking restrictions amid Middle East disruption
Maersk has updated its Middle East contingency measures, including cargo-specific booking suspensions, revised Gulf landbridge routes and emergency freight charges. Some Khor Fakkan shipments will be discharged at Fujairah and moved by bonded transport to Jebel Ali.
reported · 11 Sep 2026US-Iran attacks hit tankers as Strait of Hormuz oil flows fall
Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian oil tankers, marking the largest declared exchange against shipping since the war began. At least one seafarer was killed, while renewed disruption sent Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
reported · 09 Sep 2026Iran and US Escalate Tanker Attacks Around Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it targeted 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers, marking the largest declared exchange of attacks on shipping during the six-month conflict. The escalation pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
reported · 09 Sep 2026Hapag-Lloyd revises $4.2bn ZIM offer amid Israeli security concerns
Hapag-Lloyd is working with Israeli authorities to revise its proposed $4.2 billion cash acquisition of ZIM, seeking to address national security concerns through stronger local control, ownership restrictions and protected shipping links.
reported · 09 Sep 2026Suez Canal Revenue Jumps 42% as Hormuz Disruption Redirects Shipping
Suez Canal revenue reached $505 million in July 2026, its highest monthly level since December 2023, as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and security threats near Bab El-Mandeb redirected more vessels through the Egyptian waterway.
reported · 09 Sep 2026Kongsberg Maritime Agrees to Acquire Finnish Propulsion Specialist Steerprop
Kongsberg Maritime has agreed to acquire Finnish azimuth propulsion specialist Steerprop, expanding its capabilities in the Arctic and high ice-class vessel segment. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.