Maritime news

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• Romania Blames Russia as Drone Sinks Ship Off Constanța, Killing Seafarer
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  One seafarer died, and three are missing after a Comoros-flagged cargo ship, Khoryv, sank in the Black Sea after getting hit by a drone strike.

• Greek Tanker Sails for the U.S. with First Russian Diesel Cargo
  The Maritime Executive · 10/23/2026
• Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected in Norfolk November 2, Ahead of Tanker Bound for New York
  gCaptain · 10/23/2026

  A tanker carrying Russian diesel is expected to arrive in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 2, potentially becoming the first such shipment to reach the United States in more than three...

• HD Hyundai–Kiewit Shipyard Plan Signals New Phase in South Korea’s U.S. Shipbuilding Push
  gCaptain · 10/23/2026

  South Korea’s push to help rebuild the American shipbuilding industry is moving beyond investments in existing shipyards and toward the development of entirely new production capacity. The latest example comes...

• First Russian Diesel From Putin-Trump Deal Heading for US
  gCaptain · 10/23/2026

  The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking data showed on Friday.

• Romania Blames Russia for Ship Attack Leaving 1 Dead and 3 Missing
  The Maritime Executive · 10/23/2026
• India’s Tuticorin Container Terminal Declared Green After 100% Electrification Of Its Equipment
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  VOC Port is one of India's major ports and can handle 82 million tonnes of cargo a year, said its chairman, Sushanta Kumar Purohit.

• 272 Metre Containership Hits Ship-To-Shore Crane At Italy’s Port Of Livorno And Gets Detained
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026 · enforcement

  A containership hit a container-handling crane while approaching its berth at Italy’s Port of Livorno on Wednesday, October 21,

• Indian Navy Begins Trials For Its First Rafale Marine Jets To Fly From Its Largest Indigenously Built Warship INS Vikrant
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  The trials are part of India’s preparations to induct 26 carrier-based fighters under a ₹63,000 crore agreement signed with France.

• Philippines Explores Deeper Cooperation With Taiwan To Protect Undersea Cables Despite Manila’s One China Policy
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  The discussions are taking place despite the Philippines’ one-China policy, under which Manila recognises Beijing rather than Taipei.

• Baltic Dry Index falls to 2660 down 33 points
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Today, Friday, October 23 2026, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 33 points, reaching 2660 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry ...

• Iran Says 7 Oil Tankers Hit In One Night In Strait Of Hormuz As Fears Of Return To War Grow
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  Iranian state television reported the incidents on Thursday, October 22, citing the navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

• Botix Chosen As The Best Maritime Startup At Marine Insight Global Awards 2026
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  Botix won the Best Maritime Startup / Innovation award at the Marine Insight Global Awards 2026.

• Synergy Marine Group Named “Green Shipping Champion” For Decarbonization & Fleet Sustainability
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  Synergy Marine Group won the “Green Shipping Champion” award for its efforts in decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and sustainable maritime operations.

• Bahri Dry Bulk Named Bulk Operator Of The Year At Marine Insight Global Awards 2026
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  Bahri Dry Bulk, the dry bulk arm of the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, has been honoured with the Bulk Operator of the Year award.

• South Korean Shipowner Sinokor Dominates Hormuz Transits as Oil Flows Rebound
  gCaptain · 10/23/2026

  A little-known South Korean shipowner dominated oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz in September, data from intelligence firms suggest, with the group’s vessels moving more barrels than the next three owners combined.

• Port Of Los Angeles Achieves Lowest Emissions Per Container On Record In 2025
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  The Port of Los Angeles recorded its lowest emissions per container in 2025, with year-on-year declines across major pollutants.

• US Rejects China’s Trespassing Claim As Philippine Military Backs USS Charleston Passage
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  China called it an act of U.S. infringement on China’s sovereignty rights and interests to which U.S. replied that China’s claims did not have any legal basis.

• US And Denmark Sign Maritime Pact Aimed At Faster And Cheaper Shipbuilding In American Yards
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  Denmark and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation in the maritime sector.

• Norway Plans Up To 20 Vessels With 2 NATO Allies In One Of Its Largest Maritime Programs
  Marine Insight · 10/23/2026

  Through this program, Norway aims to strengthen the Royal Norwegian Navy and Coast Guard, while working in close partnership with international allies.

• Diesel arbitrage: why freight has shut the Europe import window
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Freight, not relative diesel prices, has closed the US arbitrage into Europe. Rates for prompt US Gulf Coast cargoes have climbed from around 250 to over 400 worldscale, closing the arbs, before settling lower in recent sessions to come closer to an equilibrium. That does not mean supply stops. Supply is being pulled b

• eBL adoption passes halfway mark
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Electronic bill of lading (eBL) adoption has reached 51.1%, according to the FIT Alliance’s 2026 global survey, up from 49.2% in 2024 and 33% in 2022. BIMCO is a founding member of the alliance. The findings indicate that eBL use is becoming more established: 11.2% of respondents now use eBLs exclusively, compared with

• ZEMBA concludes inaugural tender with Hapag-Lloyd
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) has delivered 82,000 mtCO2-equivalent (mtCO2e) in emissions reductions in 2025 and 2026 under its first low-emission shipping tender with Hapag-Lloyd, which concluded this month. The reductions were achieved through the use of liquefied biomethane (LBM) across eight in

• 6,000 seafarers trapped as attacks deepen Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Around 6,000 seafarers remain trapped near the Strait of Hormuz, as attacks on commercial vessels intensify and concerns grow over the safety of crews caught in the continuing conflict between the US and Iran, according to the head of the UN’s maritime agency. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General

• China and Djibouti stress need to protect Red Sea shipping lanes
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  All countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following a meeting of their foreign ministers in Beijing, expressing concern about the deteriorating security situation. Djibouti sits on the other side of the Bab al-Manda

• Platts proposes to revise bunker fuel consumption of compliant fuels for tanker and dry bulk assessments, effective Jan. 4
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, proposes to revise bunker fuel consumption effective Jan. 4, 2027, for key dry bulk and tanker assessments that involve Emission Control Areas (ECA) and ECA distances. Currently, bunker fuel consumption calculations reflect the use of compliant fuel, in line with the International Con

• India introduces new requirements for ships in coastal waters
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Expanded scope of the 2026 Rules India notified the Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry of Ships into Coastal Waters) Rules, 2026 on 16 September 2026. The Rules supersede the Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry of Ships into Ports, Anchorages and Offshore Facilities) Rules, 2012. The new regime applies to Indian

• HD Hyundai Launches Largest Ammonia Vessel
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  The world’s largest ammonia-powered vessel, measuring 230 meters in length and 36.5 meters in width, has made its debut in Ulsan. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries held a naming ceremony for the 93,000-cubic-meter very large ammonia-powered carrier Terra Clove at its Ulsan shipyard on Oct. 22. The vessel is the first of two

• MPA and Eastern Pacific Shipping Mark Christening of Singapore-Registered Ammonia Dual-Fuelled Vessel
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) marked the christening of Terra Clove at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea. The 93,000-cubic-metre Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC) is EPS’ first ammonia dual-fuelled vessel and the first ammonia dual-fuelled co

• eFuel Group and DACMA open Direct Air Capture Competence Center in the Port of Hamburg
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  The new research and development centre at Hamburg Blue Hub combines the testing of modular CO₂ capture technologies with preparations for international applications. One focus is the collaboration with the Canadian project developer Deep Sky. eFUEL GROUP and DACMA GmbH today opened the DACMA Competence Center at Hambu

• Russia shipping first diesel cargo to US this week after sanctions waiver
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026 · enforcement

  Russia was set to dispatch its first diesel tanker to the US on Oct. 22 after the Trump administration issued sweeping sanctions waivers aimed at reopening trade flows, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The first tanker, which has a displacement of some 40,000 mt, making it medium-range in scale, will

• Saudi Arabia crude exports rise 7.9% in August to 4-month high
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Saudi Arabia increased its crude oil exports by approximately 7.9% in August compared to July, reaching 4.451 million barrels per day, according to data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative. The August figure represents the highest export level since March. The increase occurred while oil production dropped to

• Soybeans Rebound on Strong Export Demand
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Soybean futures rose toward $12.6 per bushel, rebounding from a two-month low reached on October 21, as strong export demand led by China helped end an eight-session losing streak. The USDA reported 2.84 million metric tons of net US soybean export sales for the 2026/27 marketing year in the week ended October 15, shar

• The Commodities Feed: Brent builds geopolitical premium as Gulf risks rise
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Energy – European gas storage draws start Oil prices surged yesterday, with front-month ICE Brent settling 4% higher at just above $113/bbl. The rally is being driven less by current fundamentals than by mounting supply concerns. Markets are increasingly worried about renewed escalation in the Persian Gulf, a scenario

• Asia’s search for long-term, lower-carbon LNG supply puts Canada in focus but competition is intensifying
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Asia’s long-term energy security will increasingly depend on diversified, reliable and lower-carbon LNG supply. As buyers look beyond traditional sources, Canada is emerging as a compelling long-term supplier due to its proximity to the Asian market, as well as its lower carbon intensity. Canada’s LNG sector is enterin

• U.S. refineries have been running at very high rates in 2026
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026 · enforcement

  The U.S. refinery fleet has run at higher-than-normal rates this year, with refinery utilization averaging more than 95% of capacity between May and September, the highest for those months since 1998. Tight global product supplies this year have boosted margins for petroleum products, particularly for diesel, incentivi

• US fuel supply climbs in October so far
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  The US has supplied 5% more fuel oil per day on average in October so far compared to across September, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Changes in monthly US residual fuel oil from September to October (so far): Production up 1,000 b/d to 347,000 b/d Supply up 16,000 b/d to 307,000 b/d Imports

• MMI Daily Iron Ore Index Report October 23 2026
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  Prices recovered together today, easing the previous session’s broad weakness. DCE most-traded rose 0.90% to 675.0 yuan/mt; the 61%, 58% and 65% port indices increased to 658, 616 and 817 yuan/wmt. The seaborne 61% and 65% indices were USD 89.20 and 106.80/dmt, with all 12 brands higher. Direction was broadly aligned,

• Natural gas storage rises less than forecast, impacts market sentiment
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its latest Natural Gas Storage report, revealing an increase in natural gas inventories by 77 billion cubic feet for the past week. This figure falls short of the anticipated forecast, which predicted a rise of 80 billion cubic feet, suggesting a minor discrepancy be

• US Natgas Prices Fall Back to 2-Month Low
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/23/2026

  US natural gas prices fell back to $2.76 per MMBtu on Friday, their lowest level in two months, as mild weather forecasts weighed on expected heating demand. Above-average temperatures are expected across the Midwest and East through November 5, according to Commodity Weather Group, likely limiting gas consumption. Thi

• OEG books three more offshore wind CTVs at Diverse Marine
  Splash247 · 10/23/2026

  UK offshore services player OEG Marine Services has ordered three crew transfer vessels (CTVs) from Isle of Wight shipbuilder Diverse Marine as part of its offshore wind fleet expansion and renewal programme. The vessels, based on Chartwell Marine’s Brevity SL class design, are scheduled for delivery throughout 2027. E

• Rio Tinto targets larger capesizes in $1.9bn Australian bauxite push
  Splash247 · 10/23/2026

  Mining giant Rio Tinto has approved a $1.9bn investment in a major bauxite expansion in Australia’s Queensland state, including an upgrade of its export facilities to accommodate larger capesize bulk carriers. The Kangwinan project on the western Cape York Peninsula will add 20m tonnes of annual bauxite production capa

• HD Hyundai to Build US Shipyard with Kiewit, Create 3,000 Jobs
  gCaptain · 10/23/2026

  HD Hyundai Co 267250.KS said on Friday it has signed a deal with Kiewit Corp to start building an advanced US shipyard next year, with operations expected to begin in 2029 and create about 3,000 domestic jobs.

• Fraser Shipyards changes hands in $350m expansion drive
  Splash247 · 10/23/2026

  US investment firm Wildcat Equity Partners has struck an agreement to acquire Fraser Industries, the Wisconsin-based shipbuilding and repair group, with plans to invest $350m in expanding its facilities and workforce. Wildcat Defense, the investment firm’s maritime and defence arm said the transaction covers Fraser Shi

• Splash Wrap: Sanctions, spreadsheets and shipyards
  Splash247 · 10/23/2026 · enforcement

  The Trump administration has begun authorising the sale of sanctioned oil tankers to approved investors who must then refurbish the vessels before returning them to legitimate crude trades, US energy secretary Chris Wright revealed on Monday, as Washington scrambles to contain soaring freight costs amid the Hormuz cris

• Icon Energy faces shareholder revolt over dilution
  Splash247 · 10/23/2026

  Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk owner Icon Energy is facing pressure from a significant shareholder to overhaul its capital structure and board, following accusations that repeated equity issuances have heavily diluted ordinary investors. Canada’s Hampton Financial, which holds 325,000 Icon shares representing approximate

• CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering expects profit surge
  Seatrade Maritime · 10/23/2026

  Container ship newbuild deals drive the company’s hitting 217% of its annual order target in nine months

• Lila Global doubles up on vintage LNG carriers
  Splash247 · 10/23/2026

  Lila Global is expanding its presence in the ageing LNG carrier market, adding a second steam-powered vessel to its fleet as the global LNG trade undergoes major disruption.  Earlier this month, Splash reported that the 18-year-old, steam-powered LNG carrier Tangguh Batur (145,700 cu m) had been sold for $30m and renam

• Laskaridis linked to $312m newcastlemax order in China
  Splash247 · 10/23/2026

  Greek shipowner Panos Laskaridis is making a return to the newcastlemax newbuilding market, with his Lavinia Bulkers linked to an order for four vessels worth around $312m in China. Shipbroking sources have identified Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard as the builder of the 212,000 dwt bulkers, with delivery sch

• Sierra Leone launches Chinese-backed national shipping company
  Splash247 · 10/23/2026

  Sierra Leone has launched a new national shipping company backed by China’s Zhejiang Xiehai Group, with ambitions to develop a fleet of 50 vessels and capture a greater share of the country’s international cargo trade. President Julius Maada Bio inaugurated Sierra Leone Ocean Shipping Company (SLOSCO) at Queen Elizabet