Hellenic Shipping News

Vanuatu has taken steps to strengthen its maritime security framework, supported by an IMO needs-assessment mission to the ports of Port Vila and Luganville (20-24 July). Conducted in consultation with …

Wintermar reports 24.4% YOY Growth in Attributable Net Profit to US$8.4 million with additional High Tier vessels in operation and better fleet utilization at 62% for 1H2026 compared to 56% …

Incat has successfully completed one of the most complex maritime operations ever undertaken in Tasmania, with Hull 096 now loaded aboard the heavy lift vessel Black Marlin ahead of its …

Jamaica’s seafarer training expertise is helping to shape the overhaul of global rules governing the maritime workforce, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Mr Arsenio Dominguez has said during an official …

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the publication of its integrated “MOL Report 2026.” The MOL Report was prepared with a primary focus on the management and business strategies set out …

Dualog has launched Workspace, a secure collaboration platform designed specifically for the operational realities of shipping. The platform brings seafarers and shore-based teams into a single, identity-secured environment, providing an …

For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight trade lanes provided below, …

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited as the US and Saudi Arabia attacked Iranian proxy groups in Iraq in response to Iran’s attempted attacks on US forces …

The ARA bunker market appears to be diverging, with conventional fuel demand gravitating towards Antwerp while Rotterdam leads in both alternative fuel volumes and fuel diversity. Rotterdam’s conventional bunker market …

The Baltic dry index rose 2.2% to 2,732 on Friday, its highest level since July 27. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, advanced …

In March 2025, the Solong collided with the Stena Immaculate which was sitting at anchor with cargo of over 220,000 barrels of jet fuel. The fireball which ensued on collision …

Throughout the first half of 2026, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has profoundly altered the global landscape of VLCC crude shipping. Evaluating quarterly liftings by primary loading countries …

Ocean container spot rates hold steady in a pause before peak season. Xeneta’s Peter Sand on why carriers are ready to add capacity but shippers aren’t asking. The Xeneta Weekly …

IRClass Academy, the training arm of Indian Register of Shipping, successfully conducted an intensive three-day Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) training program in Mauritius for professionals from the country’s port …

The use of Track Guidance Assistant for Inland Navigation (TGAIN) systems is growing across Europe’s inland waterways. OCIMF has published guidance to support the safe implementation and operation of TGAIN …

The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has announced a new partnership with BMT, an international maritime consultancy specialising in engineering, science, technology and advisory services. With more than 40 years …

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the publication of integrated TCFD–TNFD disclosure report, titled “IINTEGRATED TCFD / TNFD DISCLOSURE: Climate and Nature-Related Information Report.” This report brings together information based on …

A U.S.-owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) moored at Damietta Port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast was reported to have been hit by a drone attack. …

The global ship recycling industry must now focus on ensuring that responsible recycling standards are implemented consistently across all markets while creating a clearer and more aligned regulatory framework for …

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has completed the first audit cycle under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), with 168 Member States audited on how effectively they implement IMO …

Speed-to-Understanding Is the Dominant Demand For much of the past decade, the AI conversation in maritime intelligence focused on accuracy and coverage. In 2026, the conversation has shifted to latency …

Europe is home to 69 e-fuel projects that could serve the maritime sector but only six are operational, T&E’s updated e-fuels tracker shows. This highlights the difficulty Europe is having …

The “K” LINE Group conducted worldwide cleanup activities during the period before and after World Oceans Day* on June 8, with employees from Group companies joining voluntarily. Along with climate …

The Nautical Institute calls on seafarers worldwide to share their views on technology at sea #ListeningToSeafarers survey launched as part of the STEER Project in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation …

CS Leasing Holding PTE Ltd. (“CS Leasing”), an ITE Management (“ITE”) managed platform and global lessor specializing in ISO tank containers and dry freight specials, announced the acquisition of Triton …

Acies MGU (Acies), a technology and data-driven Managing General Underwriter (MGU), has announced the launch of TEDmar International (TEDmar), a new MGA specialising in Ports & Terminals, led by marine …

Allcargo Group, an India-born global logistics conglomerate, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Maritime Foundation, India’s premier maritime think tank. The MoU marks a crucial milestone …

North America Bunker fuel demand at the Port of Houston has been strong over the past week. Availability is decent at the port, with most suppliers recommending lead times of …

NYK Decides to Participate in an Investment in EIG’s MidOcean Energy Expanding LNG Value Chain Investments and Establishing a Strategic Partnership for LNG Marine Transportation NYK has decided to participate …

Seaspan Energy has completed its 150th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering less than two years after launching operations and is now ranked seventh globally by LNG bunkering volume, according to the latest …

The conflict in the Middle East appears to be spreading across the Red Sea to Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. On the 29th (local time), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and …

From Hormuz to the Black Sea: Maritime battlefields are shaping ‘a new world order’ The Strait of Hormuz is rattling global trade, but the waterway is just one example of …

Teekay Tankers Ltd. yesterday reported the Company’s results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026: Second Quarter of 2026 Compared to First Quarter of 2026 GAAP net income and non-GAAP …

TL;DR: In July 2026, we shipped updates across risk and compliance monitoring, historical AIS data access, and mobile email reliability. Highlights include: • A new dark port call risk type …

Dry bulk carriers entered with INTERCARGO continue to demonstrate stronger performance than the global fleet average on safety and compliance, according to the Association’s 17th edition Benchmarking Report. The report …

The report identifies an opportunity to build a shared, evidence-based approach to Safe Havens as the industry applies new regulatory requirements to ammonia-fuelled vessels. Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (The …

The EU Commission has launched a proposal to EU member states to add two Indian ship recycling facilities to its list of approved yards. If approved, this would mark the …

The International Maritime Organization’s decision to adopt a new Emission Control Area (ECA) for the North-East Atlantic marks another significant step in the global effort to reduce shipping’s impact on …

Super Typhoon Dolphin is heading into a corridor that has not yet recovered from the last storm. Bavi’s mid-July disruption is still visible in Chinese port data, with dry bulk …

Scorpio Tankers Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2026 and the Declaration of a Dividend Scorpio Tankers Inc. reported its results for the three and six months …

Baltic Exchange highlighted the growing importance of freight benchmarking across the biofuels, chemical and agricultural oil sectors during the 2nd Annual Biofuels Congress in Chicago last week, joining industry leaders …

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed an updated agreement with the Argentine Naval Prefecture (Prefectura Naval Argentina), reinforcing a longstanding collaboration to strengthen navigation safety and enhance the technical oversight of …

The Baltic dry index rose 1.6% to 2,673 on Thursday, recovering from three consecutive sessions of losses. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, …

Revenue for 1H2026 rose 12.2% to USD320.3 million, from USD285.5 million in 1H2025. The Container segment delivered a 13.5% rise in revenue to USD297.3 million, from USD261.8 million a year …

Sailors’ Society is launching a second year of Wellness at Sea Training for Africa’s cadets, ratings and trainees, thanks to renewed funding from their partner in this programme, ITF Seafarers’ …

BGN announced the launch of its first US-based retail marine bunkering business, marking another significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion of its global marine fuels trading operations. Operating from …

AVS Global Ship Supply is calling for greater recognition of the role ship supply companies play in advancing sustainability across the maritime sector, as the company highlights the growing importance …

India has called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions in West Asia following a renewed escalation of hostilities in the region, while strongly condemning attacks on commercial vessels passing through …

Northwest Europe Fuel availability is tight for prompt delivery dates in the ARA, and buyers are recommended lead times between 5-7 days to secure supplies, a trader said. The ARA’s …

The Houthi naval blockade on Saudi Arabia has forced a mass rerouting of its crude, tightening global tanker supply and driving up freight rates, traders and analysts have said, adding …