Maritime news
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- Missing workers found dead following vessel explosion in GuangxiSeatrade Maritime · 10/9/2026 · accident
Remains recovered after flash blast hit engineering vessel on Yujiang River during rust removal and painting work
- BIMCO adopts addendum to support investments in retrofit projectsHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
The shipping industry is working to improve fuel efficiency and ship performance to address decarbonisation requirements, new regulations and rising operational costs. To support these developments, BIMCO has adopted the Energy Saving Device Retrofit Addendum 2026. The new contractual framework is designed to facilitat
- US-Iran gunboat diplomacy and the challenge of reopening the Hormuz corridorHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
The US used its naval superiority, blockades, and economic sanctions to exert pressure; Iran responded by restricting traffic in the world’s most important shipping lane – the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides have stated they are open to diplomatic dialogue , but neither wants to relinquish leverage over the other. Therefo
- TFG Marine fits mass flow meters on over 90% of global bunker fleetHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
Bunker supplier TFG Marine has fitted MFMs on another US Gulf Coast vessel, its third in the region. The company has installed a mass flow meter (MFM) system on its bunker vessel Storholmen, certified to ISO 22192, the international standard for bunker deliveries measured by MFM. “This…forms part of our ongoing MFM and
- Veson Nautical and Marcura Expand Partnership to Streamline Demurrage ManagementHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
Global maritime technology leaders Veson Nautical and Marcura today announced an expanded partnership that connects Marcura Claims, Marcura’s platform for laytime and demurrage management, with IMOS, Veson’s flagship solution for commercial freight contract management and voyage execution — giving joint clients more op
- World Mental Health Day: VIKAND urges regular communication with seafarers during prolonged crisesHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026 · wellbeing
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, global maritime healthcare provider VIKAND is urging shipping companies to maintain regular communication with seafarers during prolonged periods of geopolitical tension and operational uncertainty. For crews working in or close to areas of heightened risk, the pressure d
- Prime Tanker Management Deploys ShipIn Across Its Entire Fleet to Improve Safety PerformanceHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
Master-led use of operational insight supports measurable improvement across PPE, bridge, and technical performance while strengthening fleet-wide assurance and TMSA readiness Prime Tanker Management has adopted ShipIn’s FleetVision™ platform across its managed fleet, giving Masters and shore teams a clearer view of ev
- Lloyd’s List Intelligence launches Satellite Confirmed Spoofing to strengthen maritime risk investigationsHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
Lloyd’s List Intelligence (LLI) has launched Satellite Confirmed Spoofing, a new capability within its proprietary maritime intelligence platform, Seasearcher. This new functionality combines AIS spoofing detection with automatic satellite imagery validation, helping compliance, risk and intelligence teams identify dec
- KVH Expands CommBox™ Edge Pro Offering with Enhanced Cybersecurity & IT ToolsHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
KVH Industries, Inc. is excited to share that Endpoint Secure and Network Secure, two new cybersecurity packages for the CommBox Edge Pro (previously Edge 6) platform, are now available to commercial and leisure vessels. Delivered via the CommBox Edge Pro appliance, the packages help protect workstations and networks w
- Barge maintenance to tighten Kaohsiung bunker supplyHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
State-owned bunker supplier CPC Corporation has announced that bunkering capacity at Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Port will be limited from 12-17 October, as its bunker barge Bao Shan No. 2 will temporarily be out of service for unexpected equipment maintenance. The outage is expected to affect around one-third of Kaohsiung’s bu
- Klaipėda Port showcases the future of smart operations with a private 5G network trial and designHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
Trials of a private 5G network at Klaipėda Port in Lithuania have successfully concluded, marking a key milestone in defining the port’s digital future. Santa Monica Networks and Latvian telecommunications provider LMT (LMT Group) have completed the comprehensive design phase for a potential port-wide private network a
- Pakistan restores direct shipping service to seven European ports to boost exportsHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
Pakistan has restored a direct weekly shipping service from Karachi to seven European ports, Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Thursday, in a move expected to improve access to a major export market for the country’s textile manufacturers and other businesses. The resumption comes as Paki
- MMI Daily Iron Ore Index Report October 9 2026Hellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
After reopening, the market is showing stable composite prices alongside divergent brand performance. DCE most-traded closed at 682.5 yuan/mt, while the 61%, 58% and 65% port indices held at 664, 627 and 828 yuan/wmt. Spot prices did not stabilise uniformly: Mac Fines and BRBF declined, while Carajas Fines and PB Lump
- Lithuania to propose EU ban on Russian grain via European portsHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
Lithuania will propose a European Union ban on Russian grain exports through European ports and infrastructure, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius said. The proposal will also seek sanctions on Russian agricultural oligarchs who support the war in Ukraine. The Baltic states are working to stop shipments of Russian gr
- Freight Up 50%, Mills Won’t Pay: Brazil’s Small Miners Squeezed From Both Ends, So Why Won’t Vale Cut?Hellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026 · wages
On 29 September, CSN Mineração issued a material fact announcing a temporary cut in iron ore output at the dry processing plant of its Pires Complex in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, citing current market conditions, low ore prices and high ocean freight. Because of the cut and lower third-party purchases expected in the co
- Copper Rises Amid Supply DisruptionsHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
Copper futures climbed toward $6.60 per pound on Thursday, recovering from the previous session’s losses as supply disruptions in top producer Chile lent support to prices. Two unions at Antofagasta’s Centinela project launched industrial action on Wednesday, warning that the strike could begin affecting production wit
- Oil prices dip after Trump says no Iran attack before midtermsHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
Oil prices fell on Friday as markets dialed down fears of worsening Middle East supplies after U.S. President Donald Trump said there would be no new attacks on Iran before the midterm elections. But losses in crude were limited by continued disruptions in Middle Eastern supplies, while markets also braced for outages
- UBS raises European gas price targets on Gulf LNG disruptionsHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
UBS raises its natural gas price forecasts for Europe through 2027, citing extended disruptions to liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf region and tighter storage levels across the European Union. The firm now forecasts Title Transfer Facility prices at €75 per megawatt-hour, or $25 per million British thermal u
- US fuel production and supply rise in OctoberHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
The US has produced 8% more fuel oil per day on average in October so far compared to September, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Changes in monthly US residual fuel oil from September to October (thus far): • Production up 28,000 b/d to 374,000 b/d • Supply up 15,000 b/d to 306,000 b/d ...
- ASIA CRUDE MOC PERFORMANCE: 5.5 mil barrels change hands for Sep loadingHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
Market participants in the Platts Middle East crude Market on Close assessment process have completed the physical performance of 5.5 million barrels of Oman crude for loading in September, according to trade performance data compiled by Platts, part of S&P Global Energy. Middle East crude cargoes trade on a two-month
- US LNG may lose competitive edge as gas prices climb, Fulcrum CEO saysHellenic Shipping News · 10/9/2026
US liquefied natural gas projects face a competitiveness challenge as domestic natural gas prices continue to rise, according to Fulcrum LNG CEO Jesus Bronchalo. Bronchalo made the remarks Tuesday during a panel discussion at Rice University’s Baker Institute. He said natural gas prices are expected to increase further
- UK P&I and TT Club merger clears member voteSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Members of the UK P&I Club and TT Club have approved a merger to create United Transport Mutual Limited (UTM), a transport mutual covering shipping, logistics, ports, and terminals. Members voted at separate special general meetings on October 7 and 8, following member consultations that began in September. The merger
- Seatrium wins Excelerate deal for FSRU conversionsSeatrade Maritime · 10/9/2026
Leading FSRU company has signed up for a one conversion, one option contract with Seatrium.
- Hunter’s VLCC charter dispute swells to nearly $68mSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Norwegian shipping investment company Hunter Group’s dispute with an unnamed long-term VLCC charter counterparty has deepened further, with unpaid hire now approaching $68m after another substantial shortfall in September. The Oslo-listed company disclosed on Friday that its counterparty paid approximately $12.75m less
- Larine cashes out of LR1 tankers in $110m UAE dealSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Odfjell-family-linked Larine Tankers has reportedly sold its two LR1 product tankers to UAE interests for a combined $110m, clearing out its existing fleet amid strong secondhand tanker prices. Shipbrokers have identified the vessels as the 2016-built Bluebird and Starling, both constructed at China’s New Times Shipbui
- Diana rolls capesize into $13m fixtureSplash247 · 10/9/2026
New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured a 42% rate increase for its capesize GP Zafirakis in a new time charter with Classic Maritime. The 2014-built, 179,492 dwt vessel has been fixed at $38,000 per day, less a 5% commission, compared with the $26,800 per day currently paid by Japanese shipping g
- Houthis Kill Three in Strikes on Saudi Arabian AirportsgCaptain · 10/9/2026
The Houthis struck two airports in Saudi Arabia in the past two days, killing three people and injuring dozens as the Iran-backed militant group intensifies its attacks on the kingdom from Yemen.
- EU Imports Record 12.18 Million Tonnes of Russian Arctic LNGgCaptain · 10/9/2026
Europe's estimated bill reaches €7.88 billion through September as U.S. sanctions deadline adds uncertainty for Yamal's specialized tanker fleet.
- European box rates continue steep declineSeatrade Maritime · 10/9/2026
Carriers operating on the Pacific have been making hay since April, but their counterparts in the European trades from Asia have seen rates rapidly decline.
- Trøim-backed Bruton opens review amid VLCC sale talkSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Tor Olav Trøim-backed VLCC owner Bruton has launched a strategic review after market speculation over a potential transaction, with International Seaways linked by shipbroking sources to the purchase of at least two of its remaining newbuildings. The Oslo-listed company acknowledged the speculation on Thursday, saying
- US ports warn of red tape as cyber rule nears finish lineSeatrade Maritime · 10/9/2026 · regulation
Maritime leaders have pushed for a single incident reporting portal and better federal threat alerts as CIRCIA reaches final review.
- Splash Wrap: Drones, driverless trains and the future of shippingSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Maritime war spread far and wide in the Black Sea and the Middle East this week, attacks increasing both in number and geographical scope. This week’s Maritime CEO interview was Bing Hou, who after four decades at sea and ashore, has developed ShipGod AI, which he described as an offline-first workspace giving each ve
- Black Sea grain exports crater amid widening maritime warSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Black Sea wheat exports are plunging at the height of the traditional shipping season as escalating attacks on commercial vessels and port infrastructure leave both Russia and Ukraine struggling to get their harvests to international markets. Fresh vessel-tracking data compiled by AXSMarine and published by Greek shipb
- HD Hyundai snaps up Goltens in $247m ship repair dealSplash247 · 10/9/2026
South Korea’s HD Hyundai is making a major move in the global ship repair market, agreeing to acquire Goltens Worldwide for $247.5m in a deal that significantly expands its international engineering and aftermarket capabilities. The acquisition, announced on Thursday through HD Hyundai Marine Solution, brings one of th
- Old LNG carriers keep changing handsSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Sales of vintage large LNG carriers remain brisk as the secondhand market keeps ageing LNG tonnage afloat after the Strait of Hormuz conflict escalated in late February, with disruptions to regional LNG exports adding uncertainty to global supply. The latest sale has been completed by South Korean shipowner and manage
- BIMCO Adopts Addendum to Support Investments in Retrofit ProjectsThe Maritime Executive · 10/9/2026
- TT Club and UK P&I Club Members Approve MergerThe Maritime Executive · 10/9/2026
- Sea Machines Names Courtney Bradbury VP of Program ManagementThe Maritime Executive · 10/9/2026
- Video: US Coast Guard Medevacs Crewmember of U.S.-Flagged Ship off HawaiiThe Maritime Executive · 10/9/2026
- Maine’s latest fleet is fresh from the vegetable patchSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Shipbuilders in Maine are preparing to launch a fleet that has spent most of its life growing in a field. Damariscotta’s annual Pumpkinboat Regatta returns this Sunday, with costumed competitors racing hollowed-out giant pumpkins across the town’s harbour. Some rely on paddles. Others attach outboard motors, giving the
- Eni installs world’s first purpose-built offshore CCS platformSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Eni CCUS Holding, jointly owned by Italian giant Eni and Global Infrastructure Partners, part of BlackRock, has completed installation of the new Douglas CCS platform in Liverpool Bay. This is a major step forward in delivering the CO2 Transportation and Storage project, which serves as the backbone of the HyNet indust
- Petrobras hands Oceanica four-year subsea services dealSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Brazilian subsea services player Oceânica Engenharia has won a four-year contract worth around R$354m ($70m) from Petrobras. The new deal covers specialised offshore diving services and diverless operations using ROVs and associated subsea tooling. Oceânica said it could carry out work across up to four simultaneous se
- U.S. Navy Sees a Big Bill Coming Due for Extended Overseas DeploymentsThe Maritime Executive · 10/9/2026
- EnerMech secures BP-linked offshore contract in TrinidadSplash247 · 10/9/2026
UK-headquartered oilfield services specialist EnerMech has secured a contract from Subsea 7 for pipeline and subsea pre-commissioning work on BP’s Ginger gas development offshore Trinidad and Tobago. The scope covers pipeline and subsea testing, flushing, hydrotesting, water filling, leak testing, and commissioning sup
- Progeco bags work on Azule’s Angola offshore projectSplash247 · 10/9/2026
Italian engineering services group Progeco has secured a five-year contract to provide project management and technical supervision services for Azule Energy’s $5.1bn Greater PAJ offshore oil development in Angola. The contract was awarded to an international consortium led by Progeco’s Italian and UAE subsidiaries alo
- ENPASA Advances Digital Operations with Inmarsat NexusWave DeploymentThe Maritime Executive · 10/9/2026
- After Strong Months, US Container Imports Are Expected to Level OffThe Maritime Executive · 10/9/2026
- Oil Prices and Tanker Rates Rise After Latest Iranian Attacks in MideastThe Maritime Executive · 10/9/2026
- HD Hyundai to Buy Goltens to Expand Aftermarket Maintenance MarketThe Maritime Executive · 10/8/2026
- Hurricane Isaias Prompts Shut-Ins for 60 Percent of Gulf Oil ProductionThe Maritime Executive · 10/8/2026