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Kongsberg 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.
09 Sep 2026
Iran Plans New Gulf Restricted Zone and Strait of Hormuz Transit Corridor
Iran says it will soon publish details of a new restricted zone in the Gulf and maps for an alternative shipping corridor through Iranian and Omani waters. The announcement comes as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced amid renewed military strikes.
08 Sep 2026
Hormuz commodity ship traffic falls to lowest level since May after tanker strikes
Commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz averaged 10 per day over the latest 10-day period, their lowest level since May, as attacks on tankers sharply increased risks for commercial shipping.
08 Sep 2026
Hormuz vessel traffic falls as Iran signals exclusion zone
Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level since May amid escalating military tensions, while Iran has announced plans for an exclusion zone that could create further uncertainty for shipowners and operators.
08 Sep 2026
Hormuz Rules Leave Shipowners Caught Between Iranian Measures and US Sanctions
Iran has blacklisted 45 vessels over alleged breaches of its Strait of Hormuz transit arrangements, while US authorities warn that engaging with Tehran’s maritime authority could expose companies to sanctions.
07 Sep 2026
ICTSI Completes $84m Baltic Container Terminal Upgrade in Gdynia
ICTSI has completed the second phase of its Baltic Container Terminal development at the Port of Gdynia, concluding an investment programme valued at more than $84m and expanding the terminal’s capacity to serve large container vessels operating in the Baltic.
07 Sep 2026
Panama Canal Postpones Planned Neopanamax Draft Reduction
The Panama Canal Authority will retain a maximum Neopanamax draft of 48 feet, postponing a reduction planned for October 1 after reviewing Gatun Lake levels and weather forecasts. Daily transit capacity remains restricted as the canal manages freshwater supplies.
06 Sep 2026
IMO talks advance shipping Net-Zero Framework despite carbon-pricing divide
IMO member states have kept the proposed Net-Zero Framework as the basis for further negotiations, although countries remain divided over its global carbon-pricing and revenue provisions. Talks are scheduled to resume in November ahead of consideration by MEPC 85 and an expected extraordinary adoption meeting.
06 Sep 2026Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Deadly Attack on Bahri Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia said an Iranian attack on Bahri-owned tanker Sidr killed two Filipino seafarers while the vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Bahri said it was coordinating with authorities following the security incident.
06 Sep 2026
Iran crude exports through Hormuz halted for seven weeks under US blockade
Iran has gone about seven weeks without meaningful crude exports transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking firms, as a US naval blockade prevents fresh cargoes from reaching China and leaves millions of barrels aboard tankers inside the strait.
06 Sep 2026
IMO Net-Zero Framework Survives Latest Round of Climate Negotiations
The IMO’s proposed global shipping emissions framework remains the leading option after four days of technical talks in London, despite opposition to its carbon pricing and revenue mechanisms from the United States and several oil-producing countries.
05 Sep 2026
Two Alsu Officers Arrested After Sea of Marmara Collision
The captain and third officer of the Turkish-flagged tanker Alsu have been arrested on negligent homicide charges after a collision in the Sea of Marmara. The cargo ship Tuğberk İmamoğlu sank within minutes, leaving its 10 crew members missing.
05 Sep 2026
Corvus Energy Launches Blue Whale NxtGen Power Marine Battery System
Corvus Energy has introduced Blue Whale NxtGen Power, an LFP energy storage system developed with BYD Energy Storage for vessels with high power demands, including tugs, offshore vessels and ferries requiring rapid charging.
05 Sep 2026
Singapore Warns Shipowners Over False Vessel Data
Singapore’s maritime authority has warned shipowners and port agents that submitting false, misleading or unverifiable vessel information for port calls and clearance could trigger enforcement action.
05 Sep 2026IMO Backs ATLAS Initiative on Safe Nuclear Technologies at Sea
The IMO joined the IAEA’s launch of the ATLAS initiative in Washington, D.C., supporting international dialogue on the legal, safety, security, safeguards and liability frameworks required for potential maritime nuclear applications.
04 Sep 2026
Iranian Crude Exports via Hormuz Near Zero for Seven Weeks
Iran has gone about seven weeks without meaningful crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz, with tracking firms reporting no successful shipments to China since July 14. Loadings fell sharply in August as crude accumulated aboard tankers inside the strait and floating storage in Asia declined.
04 Sep 2026IMO advances emissions talks and adopts North-East Atlantic control area
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has agreed on further negotiations over the Net-Zero Framework, adopted a North-East Atlantic Emission Control Area and approved measures covering plastic litter, ballast water and marine pollution risks.
04 Sep 2026
US Strikes Iran as Tanker Attacks Heighten Hormuz Supply Risks
The United States launched new strikes against Iranian targets after reported attempts to attack commercial shipping, while two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were hit by unknown projectiles as they sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz.
03 Sep 2026
Two seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz tanker attack
UKMTO has confirmed that two seafarers died following an August 31 tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia identified the casualties as Filipino crew members aboard the Saudi-owned VLCC Sidr, taking the reported death toll from recent regional attacks on commercial shipping to at least 18.
03 Sep 2026
US escalates response as tanker attacks intensify near Strait of Hormuz
The US has struck Iranian state tankers and military infrastructure following attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, while the laden VLCC Senegal Prosperity remains abandoned and listing off Oman.
03 Sep 2026
Eight Dead, 18 Missing After Ferry Capsizes Off North Cyprus
At least eight people died and 18 remained missing after the passenger ferry FILOJET capsized shortly after leaving Kyrenia for Tasucu. Authorities said 241 of the 267 passengers and crew aboard were rescued, while the cause of the casualty remained unknown.
02 Sep 2026
Two Saudi crude-laden VLCCs reportedly struck near Strait of Hormuz
Two VLCCs carrying Saudi crude were reportedly hit by unknown projectiles minutes apart near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Marisks and Kpler. The incidents came amid continuing restrictions on Gulf energy exports and renewed regional tensions.
02 Sep 2026
Hormuz shipping risks rise as US-Iran strikes resume
Merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz faces renewed threats from military action, reported mine incidents and attacks on tankers, while maritime authorities continue to warn of dangers near established transit routes.
01 Sep 2026
IAPH and IHMA launch Port Call Optimization Guide at IMO
The new guide promotes harmonized electronic exchange of nautical and operational data to support safer, more predictable and sustainable port calls. Its data sets have been tested in port-to-port trials.
01 Sep 2026