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• Greece Says It is Implementing Sanctions Linked to Iran
  gCaptain · 10/22/2026 · enforcement

  The Greek finance ministry said on Thursday it was implementing sanctions in place linked to Iran and that it backed efforts to effectively combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

• Saudi Arabia demonstrates resilience and new opportunities as industry gathers for Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress
  Seatrade Maritime · 10/22/2026

  Opening day in Jeddah highlights the Kingdom’s maritime strength, recovering Suez Canal traffic and new industry partnerships and business developments

• Bidding Announcement of PSV “Bourbon Explorer 506”
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Entrusted by the Seller, our company (the “Bidding Company “) is scheduled to conduct an online public auction on the Shipbid website (www.shipbid.net) from 16:00 to 16:30 on November 24th, 2026 (“Auction Day”), which is hereby announced as follows: 1. Auction Target: This Auction is for the Bourbon Explorer 506 with h

• Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects. Christened Focus Stage, the fresh platform will be situated in Hall G, a striking new glass area forming the main entrance to the exhibition halls. All Fo

• Lloyd’s Register and NSML launch plans for global maritime forum in Nigeria
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Lloyd’s Register (LR), and NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) have announced plans to establish a new global maritime forum in Nigeria, creating a new platform for industry leaders to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of shipping, energy, infrastructure and investment. Announced

• BW LPG Limited announces sale of BW Loyalty
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  BW LPG Limited is pleased to announce that its 52%-owned subsidiary, BW LPG India, has entered into an agreement to sell the 2008-built BW Loyalty for continued trading. On a 100% basis, the sale of BW Loyalty is expected to generate a gain on disposal of approximately US$52 million. Net cash proceeds are expected to .

• Sulnox enters Japanese market with Exeno Yamamizu
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Sulnox, the greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions with zero capex, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Exeno Yamamizu Corporation (“Exeno Yamamizu”) as its first Japan-based distributor. Established in 1947, Exeno Yamamizu is a longstanding Japanese maritime services company whose major s

• New Fire Drill Guidelines for Vehicle Carrying Vessels
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026 · accident

  The guidelines focus on operational readiness, decision-making and coordination. They place particular emphasis on rapid fire confirmation, fast muster, safe crew deployment and the early and correct use of fixed firefighting systems to help prevent a fire from escalating. These Guidelines: Are principle-based, not pre

• GTT opens an office in Tokyo to deepen ties with Japan’s maritime community
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  GTT Marine, a business unit of the GTT Group and a leading provider of advanced technologies and digital solutions for vessel performance, today announced the opening of its office in Tokyo. This new facility aims to strengthen ties with customers across the region, enabling Japanese ship-owners and operators to benefi

• Super Typhoon Champi raises China port congestion concerns
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Super Typhoon Champi strengthened into a Category 5-equivalent system over the western Pacific, with maximum sustained winds near its center reaching 240 kilometers/hour on Oct. 21, as it moved toward waters east of Taiwan and eastern China, raising concerns over port congestion. “Champi will move across the western No

• Eurozone Consumer Confidence Falls More than Expected
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Consumer confidence in the Euro Area fell further to -17.9 in October 2026 from -16.5 in September, reaching its lowest level since May, according to flash estimates. Figures came in weaker than expected, as analysts had forecast a more modest decline to -17. Concerns over elevated global oil prices, inflationary press

• China FDI Continues to Fall
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Foreign direct investment into China fell by 4.3% year-on-year to CNY 548.8 billion or USD 82.2 billion in the first nine months of the year, compared to a 5.3% drop in the first eight months of 2026. Outbound non-financial direct investment was USD 101 billion. China faced headwinds in attracting foreign capital, incl

• Iran Claims More Ships Struck Near Hormuz as Trump Accuses Tehran of ‘Faking Hits’
  gCaptain · 10/22/2026

  Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed Thursday that seven commercial vessels were struck overnight in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, including four ships conducting oil transfers, prompting President Donald Trump...

• Skuld Positions Organisation for Future Growth
  The Maritime Executive · 10/22/2026
• Crew Connect Global 2026: Humanising the seafarer, key Takeaways from day three
  Seatrade Maritime · 10/22/2026

  As Seatrade Maritime Global drew to a close, Marcus Hand and Raal Harris sat down with Captain Yves of North Standard to reflect on a final day dominated by one central theme: the need to see seafarers as people first.

• Argentina Seeks UNCLOS Ruling on UK-Backed Oil Project off the Falklands
  The Maritime Executive · 10/22/2026
• QatarEnergy Signs Long-Term Deal to Buy U.S. LNG as Iran War Disrupts Exports
  gCaptain · 10/22/2026

  QatarEnergy has signed two long-term agreements to purchase up to 4 million tonnes of U.S. liquefied natural gas annually from Cheniere Energy through 2054, as the Gulf producer continues to...

• Panama Canal Breaks 2022 Cargo Record At 521 Million Tonnes Amid Hormuz Closure And Drought
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026

  The canal also faced water shortages caused by El Niño, which forced it to reduce the number of ships allowed through each day.

• Iraq Sends First Cargo Ship On Gulf Route After More Than 50 Years
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026

  The service aims to increase cargo traffic through Iraqi ports, support regional trade and restore the role of the national carrier in commercial shipping.

• 354 Enclosed Space Accidents Since 1996 Put Seafarers At Risk From Repeated Procedure Failures
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026

  The study has revealed that safety procedures are sometimes inconsistent with the circumstances faced by crews aboard the vessels.

• Maersk Tankers Project Aims For EU’s First Large Ammonia Carrier Conversion To Run On Ammonia Fuel
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026

  The goal is to equip four vessels with dual-fuel engines and prevent emissions of over 1.2 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 10 years.

• Marco Polo Marine expands Korean offshore push with new JV
  Splash247 · 10/22/2026

  Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner and shipyard group Marco Polo Marine has established a joint venture in South Korea with local partner NSEL, strengthening its presence in the country’s offshore vessel market. The new company, Baramgil Offshore, will focus on vessel operations, management and chartering, with NSE

• UK’s Largest Port Operator Set To Get Australian Fund As Majority Owner In Reported £10 Billion Deal
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026

  A fund managed by Australia’s IFM Investors has agreed to buy a 63.9% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator.

• Russia’s First Diesel Tanker To U.S. Since 2022 Is Set To Sail After Sanctions Waiver
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026 · enforcement

  The shipment is part of a deal between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump to resume Russian fuel supplies.

• World’s Largest Container Line MSC Reportedly Orders 20 More Giant 24,000 TEU Ships From Chinese Shipyard
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026

  Each ship will have a capacity of 24,000 TEU, adding a potential 480,000 TEU to MSC’s orderbook if the deal is confirmed.

• Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2693 up 13 points
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Today, Thursday, October 22 2026, the Baltic Dry Index climbed 13 points, 2693  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 hit a ...

• Deendayal Port Authority Awards ₹2,276 Crore Multipurpose Terminal Project At Tuna Tekra
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026

  Essar Ports secured an LOA to develop a ₹2,276 crore multipurpose terminal at Tuna Tekra with an annual handling capacity of 18.33 million tonnes.

• Speedcast & Soya IT Complete Remote Connectivity Upgrade For Wallenius Wilhelmsen RoRo Fleet
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026

  Speedcast and Soya IT Marine Solutions have upgraded connectivity across 41 Wallenius Wilhelmsen RoRo vessels.

• Oil Tanker With 21 Indian Seafarers Struck By Unknown Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026

  An oil product tanker, the M/T AL Dasma, was attacked by an unknown projectile 11 nautical miles west of Bukha in Oman in the Hormuz Strait.

• U.S. Sanctions Law Firm Accused Of Setting Up Iran Shadow Fleet Shipping Companies
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026 · enforcement

  U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast, targeting a law firm based in Greece and Panama.

• UN Says Around 6,000 Seafarers Are Trapped Near The Strait Of Hormuz As Attacks On Ships Mount
  Marine Insight · 10/22/2026

  Iran has changed its tactics in the waterway to exert pressure on vessels, with the U.S. Navy calling the threat to shipping in the region ‘severe’.

• Eastern Pacific takes wraps off first ammonia dual-fuel VLAC
  Splash247 · 10/22/2026

  Idan Ofer’s Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has named its first ammonia dual-fuel very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, bringing the 93,000 cu m vessel closer to its commercial debut. The Singapore-based owner christened the vessel Terra Clove at the Ulsan yard, with delivery s

• Crew Connect Global Award Winners Announced!
  Seatrade Maritime · 10/22/2026

  The Crew Connect Global Awards 2026 winners have been revealed, recognising outstanding achievements that are shaping the future of the crewing industry.

• Shipowners warn fuel transition could slip beyond 2030 as methanol demand remains uncertain
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Regulatory uncertainty and limited shipbuilding capacity could delay the wider adoption of alternative marine fuels beyond 2030, shipping executives said, while orders for methanol-capable vessels may not translate directly into demand for the fuel. Speaking at the tenth Annual International Shipping Forum in Pudong, S

• Drewry: Suez Traffic Showing Strong Momentum
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  With regional security changing rapidly, Drewry’s Red Sea Diversion Tracker delivers timely intelligence to shippers, carriers, ports and other stakeholders on the evolving structure of carrier networks. This tracker page is updated fortnightly (every other Tuesday). Steady transit traffic via Suez During the week ende

• Goldman Sachs sees crude freight rates surge to $20 per barrel
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Global average crude freight rates have climbed above $20 per barrel from $3 per barrel a year ago, according to Goldman Sachs analysis released Wednesday. The increase initially started in the very large crude carrier segment and on Middle Eastern routes before spreading to all major crude trading routes, particularly

• The Unbroken Glass: Bab al-Mandab and the risk of asymmetric escalation
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Alliances are drafted for contingencies their signatories hope will remain theoretical. The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement – concluded in August by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan – was one such instrument, yet early this week, less than two months after it was signed, the three states announced the activation of its

• Maersk expects full return of shipping services to Suez Canal by March 2027
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Denmark-based shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk expects all its shipping services to return to the Suez Canal by March 2027, according to a statement from the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The outlook was unveiled during a videoconference between Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the SCA, and Rabab Boulos,

• MMI Daily Iron Ore Index Report October 22 2026
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Today’s decline extended across domestic futures, port spot and seaborne markets, testing the earlier recovery again. DCE most-traded closed at 669.0 yuan/mt, down 1.83%, and all eight Qingdao products fell 9 yuan/wmt. The seaborne 61% index eased to USD 88.60/dmt and the 65% to 106.25, with all 12 brands lower. The al

• Verde Marine expands bunker fleet
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Dutch bunker supplier Verde Marine Energy has added more bunker barges to its fleet, expanding its physical bunker operations in the ARA region. The company has added barges to serve customers in Flushing, Ternuezen and Ghent, it said. The company has also added a dedicated barge for HSFO supply. This follows Verde Mar

• Panama Canal Reports Growth in Transits and Tonnage in Fiscal Year 2026
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  The Panama Canal recorded growth in both vessel transits and tonnage in Fiscal Year 2026, which ran from October 2025 through September 2026. The results underscore the waterway’s ability to meet the demand of global maritime trade while continuing to adapt to the effects of El Niño. The Panama Canal presented its FY20

• KONGSBERG secures contract with Pilbara Ports in Australia
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  KONGSBERG will deliver a complete Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system including radar, electro-optical sensors, Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology and VHF communications. Enhancing safety and efficiency Under the 10-year system-as-a-service agreement, KONGSBERG will also provide comprehensive maintenance

• Gibraltar sees busiest September for bunker calls since 2021
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Gibraltar recorded 477 bunker calls in September, up 11% from 431 in the same month last year, according to data from the Gibraltar Port Authority. Despite this being the port’s busiest September since 2021, bunker calls were almost flat from August, rising by just one call. The port recorded 4,286 bunker calls in the

• Valenciaport presents its Sandbox at PEIC’26 as a tool to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  The 2026 International Port Entrepreneurship Congress (PEIC’26) has kicked off its latest edition, highlighting the growing international interest in port entrepreneurship. Mar Chao, President of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), emphasised the importance of innovation as “an essential requirement to continue growi

• China’s Russian LNG imports surge 44.3pc in January-September
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  China increased imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 44.3 per cent year on year to 7.19 million metric tonnes in January-September, with supplies valued at $3.92 billion, up 38.5 per cent, according to Chinese customs data reported by TASS. Russia remained China’s second-largest LNG supplier, behind Austra

• Iraq gas import plan hinges on end of US-Iran conflict
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Iraq’s deal with the US-based Excelerate Energy company to supply imported gas to its fuel-thirsty power facilities hinges on the end of the US-Iran conflict, experts say. The war has already disrupted the $450-million contract which had been due to be enforced in the second half of 2026 with the installation of an off

• Iron Ore Hits Fresh 4-Year Low
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Iron ore futures declined toward CNY 670 per ton, reaching their lowest level in four years after China’s state-backed iron ore buyer secured a new supply agreement with Rio Tinto, easing concerns over supply availability. The China Mineral Resources Group verbally informed several steel mills of the deal on Wednesday,

• Copper Prices Slide to 5-Week Low
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Copper futures fell toward $6.40 per pound on Thursday, reaching their lowest level in five weeks as a global selloff in artificial intelligence stocks dampened sentiment toward the metal. Copper remains a key beneficiary of AI expansion due to its essential role in data centers and power infrastructure. Prices also fa

• The Commodities Feed: Attacks on Saudi Arabia fan oil supply worries
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  Energy – Kuwait pumping more than 2m b/d Oil prices remain well bid, with ICE Brent back above $110/bbl this morning following additional deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia. Drones struck the Shaybah oilfield and Dammam’s international airport. An oil processing plant was the target of the attack. Saudi Arabia’s energy min

• Gulf producers stand to gain as China replaces Iranian loss
  Hellenic Shipping News · 10/22/2026

  China’s non-Iranian Middle Eastern crude arrivals are set to reach their highest level since the war began, despite VLCC tightness and Hormuz ship-to-ship (STS) bottlenecks delaying cargo deliveries. As Iranian supplies dwindle, Gulf producers — particularly Saudi Arabia and Iraq — are well positioned to capture more o