Belgium detained Russian oil tanker Ethera and imposed a €10 million bail after discovering 45 violations including sailing under a false Guinean flag. The
Iranian drone attack forces Qatar to shut down Ras Laffan LNG facility for first time in 30 years, threatening a fifth of global supply. European gas prices
An Iranian Navy warship has been sunk by a U.S. Navy attack submarine in the Indian Ocean, marking what U.S. officials say is the first time since World War
The world’s largest shipping association says a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to provide political risk insurance for vessels operating in the
President Donald Trump says the US will ensure the free flow of energy through the Persian Gulf with insurance guarantees and even naval escorts. But the
An Iranian warship has sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka, with the Sri Lankan authorities saying on Wednesday they had rescued 32 people who were on board and
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The global shipping industry is urging caution after declarations from both Washington and Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz is “open,” warning that
The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli
The U.S. Coast Guard and an expanding multinational task force are racing against time in the remote waters of the western Pacific after the U.S.-flagged cargo
ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a virtual standstill on Monday after a brief and confused reopening over the weekend ended with the first
The crew of the sanctioned Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz have been located alive after abandoning ship following a reported fire in the central
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has directed the U.S. government to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade
President Donald Trump will review a set of policy options on Tuesday aimed at controlling energy prices during the escalating Middle East conflict,
By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – After ONE cancelled bookings to Middle East Gulf ports yesterday, its chief executive, Jeremy Nixon, told delegates
India began rationing natural gas on Tuesday while countries around Asia looked to the spot market to replace supplies, activated emergency plans and prepared
The global shipping industry is urging caution after declarations from both Washington and Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz is “open,” warning that
The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli
The U.S. Coast Guard and an expanding multinational task force are racing against time in the remote waters of the western Pacific after the U.S.-flagged cargo
ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a virtual standstill on Monday after a brief and confused reopening over the weekend ended with the first
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Iran conflict has transformed container shipping from overcapacity concerns to a sudden supply crunch, with 750 ships trapped and insurers refusing coverage.
London's marine insurance market has expanded the Gulf high-risk zone to include Bahrain, Djibouti, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar as the Middle East conflict
An LNG carrier identified as the Arctic Metagaz, part of Russia’s emerging shadow fleet transporting sanctioned liquefied natural gas, was reportedly on fire
The effective shutdown of commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has jolted global shipping markets after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran
Global oil and gas prices jumped on Tuesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran attacking ships and energy
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ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence
ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU
A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and
Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific
Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from
The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.
At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries
Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific
ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence
ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU
A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and
Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific
Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from
The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.
At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries
China has called on all sides of the Iran war to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the most direct call to date from the Islamic
The global marine insurance market is rapidly retrenching from the Persian Gulf as escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran
The escalating military conflict in the Middle East has placed seafarers and port workers on the front lines of a geopolitical crisis, prompting urgent calls
Within hours of launching Operation Epic Fury on Iran, U.S. forces struck the Shahid Bagheri, Iran’s first dedicated drone carrier, according to the
The brief reprieve in Red Sea shipping attacks ended this weekend as Yemen's Houthi movement signaled an imminent return to targeting commercial vessels,
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The Strait of Hormuz has entered its most dangerous phase in years after a concentrated wave of missile and drone attacks struck five commercial vessels across
Oil and gas prices surged as Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East facilities and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Four tankers damaged,
Qatar shut down LNG production at the world's largest export facility after an Iranian drone attack, sending European gas prices surging over 50%.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood at the Pentagon press podium this morning and named Iran’s threat to “global shipping lanes” as a core
By Lori Ann LaRocco – Three vessels involved in the transport of sanctioned Iranian oil have been struck in the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury. Oil
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