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National Transport Safety Board investigators examine open lifeboats on El Yunque, the sistership of El Faro, while it was docked at Jacksonville in 2015. Photo: NTSB

UK hits Russian oil giants and shadow fleet with new sanctions Campaigners say impact of new measures against Rosneft and Lukoil will be limited

‘I stand by my staff’, says IMO boss amid simmering tensions with US delegation Second day of crunch carbon talks bogged down in details over the way forward

Methanol is generally considered to be more flammable than ethanol. Photo: Bloomberg

Swedish Club warns of end to falling hull premiums after major fires Insurers in the hull and machinery market are feeling the squeeze from rising costs and increased competition

The Indonesian island of Bintan at the eastern entrance of the Singapore Strait is a popular resort destination for residents of Singapore. Five incidents off its coast in June suggest …

Iran-flagged tankers have not broadcast AIS signals reliably in nearly a decade. Photo: Tasnim News Agency

Chartworld Shipping to book up to eight newbuildings at reborn shipyard in China Greek shipping company believed to be the first European outfit to order at reborn Yangzhou Guoyu

Captain David Patraiko says seafarers’ lived experience is often overlooked due to commercial pressures and the rush to innovate. Photo: Nautical Institute

Ponant Explorations, GTT and Bloom Energy team up on technology for carbon-neutral cruise ship Companies plan to use solid oxide fuel cells powered by LNG in conjunction with marine carbon …

The Indonesian island of Bintan at the eastern entrance of the Singapore Strait is a popular resort destination for residents of Singapore. Five incidents off its coast in June suggest …

South Korea government mulls impact of China’s ban on country’s shipyards Shipbuilding sources weigh in on the issue

Norwegian product tanker linked to Pakistan’s flagship owner as buying campaign ramps up Pakistan National Shipping Corp is said to be setting sights on modern vessel of Stavanger-based owner

Ship detained in Malaysia due to ‘suspicious behaviour’ 11 Chinese and Indian crew were on board vessel held for entering territorial waters without permission

Karpowership head of business strategy Mehmet Katmer also acts as general manager for London-based Kinetics Energies. Photo: Karpowership

Rodolphe Saade says India is a strategic country for CMA CGM. Photo: Theo Giacometti/EU

The second-ever extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the IMO. Photo: IMO

LNG’s status as an alternative fuel is under scrutiny despite runaway success Questions about LNG just won’t go away

VLCC rates surge back above $100,000 as China and US port fee war sparks market Brokers report 'interesting' week as geopolitical turmoil has an instant impact on spot numbers

MOL appoints Rajesh Unni as an adviser as it looks beyond Japan Synergy Marine founder adds expertise as new member of advisory board

Polys Hajioannou is the principal of Safe Bulkers and, since 15 October, president of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS). Photo: TradeWinds Events

New Zealand picks Chinese yard for new ropaxes after cancelling Hyundai Mipo order Guangzhou Shipyard International will build two ships for KiwiRail, minister says

China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) is building two bunker tankers for Sogestran. Photo: Bob Rust

Dalian-based Hengli Shipbuilding has inked newbuilding contract with Shandong Ocean for two capesize bulk carriers. Photo: Hengli Shipbuilding

Evangelos Marinakis’ Capital Group adds VLCC to growing orderbook as Hengli newbuilding confirmed Greek shipping company now has a total of 10 VLCC newbuildings on order at three shipyards

Jesper Kristensen reveals new methanol container and bulker projects for Synergy New CEO wants to grow business in both quantity and quality

Caroline Yang is chair of shipping policy committee at the International Chamber of Shipping and chief executive of Hong Lam Shipping. Photo: TradeWinds Events

Hamish Norton said Star Bulk Carriers had to speed up several ships. Photo: Tolios Photography/Capital Link

‘In crisis’: Robert Bugbee pours cup of vinegar into the capital markets punch bowl Public companies may look healthy, but Scorpio president sees danger at the door

Norway pulls plug on world’s first ship tunnel amid spiralling costs Pioneering project is just too expensive, prime minister says

IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez and meeting chair Harry Conway at the start of the four-day meeting in London Photo: IMO

Hanwha Group takes stock of shock China sanctions on its US companies Newbuilding market players speak of ‘rabbit in headlights’ moment for the industry

Grieg Green shuts down after years in the red Green demolition advisory service has not turned a profit since 2020

Gianluigi Aponte’s MSC is eyeing a takeover of easyJet, according to Italian media. Photo: MSC

Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to significantly intensify pressure on container shipping The potential return of vessels to the Suez Canal is just one factor that will see rates slump

Torbjorn Gjervik became CEO of Western Bulk Carriers in September 2024, having joined as a trainee in 2011. Photo: TradeWinds Events

John Fredriksen’s DOF adds ship charters, taking Brazilian business to more than $1bn in two months Norwegian group continues to build backlog with Petrobras and others

Pacific Basin director quits as owner scrambles to avoid being caught in port fee crosshairs Hong Kong owner has announced a series of boardroom changes

Marine Environment Protection Committee chairman Harry Conway is presiding over one of the most important MEPC meetings as member states struggle to find agreement on carbon rules Photo: IMO

X-Press Feeders is selling older tonnage after taking delivery of more modern vessels like the 1,200-teu Eco Maestro (built 2024). Photo: X-Press Feeders

John Fredriksen-backed owner wins BP drillship contract at $400,000 per day US-listed Valaris signs up vessel for work in Egypt

Greek owner Minerva Marine lines up tankers for sale in fleet clearout Andreas Martinos offloads ships from the vintage end of his fleet

Africa plans copycat carbon fee if IMO fails to deliver on equitable fuel transition Vessels heading to and leaving continent’s ports set to be charged emission fees

Rear Admiral Thomas J. Anderson gives remarks during the Naval Sea Systems Command’s Assumption of Command ceremony in Leutze Park at the Washington Navy Yard on September 1, 2023. Photo: …

The Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s busiest container port handling 48% of the country’s containerised trade. Photo: Courtesy Port of Felixstowe

Chaos coming: Crude tanker markets to be 'upended' by Chinese port fees, broker BRS says Uncertainty and delays could see rates rise further

Arsenio Dominguez said that the IMO plan will cut long-term costs and avoid unnecessary regulation Photo: LISW