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- Hanwha Ocean vows legal action over crane sit-in amid bargaining dispute in KoreaHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
Hanwha Ocean said it will respond strictly according to the law to the illegal occupation and sit-in of cranes at its Geoje plant in South Gyeongsang by the Geoje-Tongyeong-Goseong shipbuilding subcontractors’ branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union. The shipbuilding subcontractors’ branch says it intends to hold joi
- Oman’s Shinas port plans to start offering marine fuels to shippersHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
Oman’s northernmost port, Shinas, is planning to start a marine fuel supply service as shipping companies seek alternatives to bunkering services during the conflict in the Middle East. The port, used by fishing boats and for boat repairs, has targeted first-phase capacity of 200,000 metric tons/month of marine fuels,
- US corn and soybeans prices fall sharply after USDA stocks surpriseHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
US corn outright prices fell sharply Sept. 30, tracking losses on the Chicago Board of Trade after the USDA Grains Stocks report was released, which showed higher corn stocks than expected. Platts assessed October CIF New Orleans corn at $222.75/mt Sept. 30, down $7.95/mt from the previous assessment. November CIF New
- Indonesian Police Investigate Captain of Lost Ferry Virgo Transport 8The Maritime Executive · 10/1/2026
- Two Crewmembers Hospitalized from Tanker Fire in the PhilippinesThe Maritime Executive · 10/1/2026 · accident
- Fragmented trade drives dry bulk tonne-mile demandSplash247 · 10/1/2026
Dry bulk shipping has entered the final quarter of 2026 in considerably better shape than most owners expected, with industry leaders at last week’s Splash Singapore conference arguing that increasingly fragmented trade could keep vessel demand elevated even without spectacular growth in cargo volumes. G2 Ocean chief e
- U.S. Targets Iran’s Rail and Shadow Banking Networks as Maritime Blockade TightensgCaptain · 10/1/2026
The Trump administration expanded its economic campaign against Iran on Thursday, targeting the country’s rail system, major industrial companies and a Russia-linked shadow banking network that U.S. officials say has...
- UK Extends Russian Sanctions to Newest ARC7 LNG TankersThe Maritime Executive · 10/1/2026 · enforcement
- Tankers enter the death zoneSplash247 · 10/1/2026
Like climbers entering the death zone above 8,000 metres en route to the summit of Everest, VLCCs have entered their own peak: the moment where prices for secondhand tonnage surpass newbuild prices, and sell signs flash hard. These moments tend to be fleeting and have historically been associated with the hottest stage
- Resilience Doesn’t Equal Security- Lloyd’s ListgCaptain · 10/1/2026
Strait of Hormuz transit data for the month of September reveals how the oil and container markets are tactically adjusting to the U.S./Israel war on Iran.
- Russia Briefly Detains Cargo Ship Bound for EstoniaThe Maritime Executive · 10/1/2026
- Premier Alliance Prepares for Asia-N Europe Services Return to SuezgCaptain · 10/1/2026
October will see almost all global ocean carriers make a tentative return to Suez transits on Asia-Europe sailings, after revised pro forma shipping schedules show the Premier Alliance is set to send one of its vessels on the route through the Red Sea and Egyptian waterway.
- Nuclear-Powered LNG Carrier Would Cost 2.5 Times More to Build, Study FindsgCaptain · 10/1/2026
A nuclear-powered LNG carrier could cost roughly 2.5 times as much to build as a conventional vessel, but lower fuel costs could significantly change the economics over the ship’s operating...
- Turkey and UN Broker New Talks on Russia-Ukraine Black Sea TrucegCaptain · 10/1/2026
(Bloomberg) — Turkey and the United Nations have set up fresh talks in Russia and Ukraine to discuss a Black Sea ceasefire, trying to coalesce scattered efforts to protect grain...
- Bidding Announcement of 15,785t Bulk Carrier “XIE HAI 107”Hellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
Entrusted by the transferor (the Seller), our company (the “Bidding Company”) is scheduled to hold an online public bidding (the “Bidding”) on the Shipbid website (www.shipbid.com) from 10:00 to 10:30 (Beijing Time) on October 29th, 2026 (the “Bidding Day”), which is hereby announced as follows: 1.Bidding Target: Vesse
- The Duke of Edinburgh Opens Brookes Bell’s New Liverpool OfficeHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, opened international maritime consultancy Brookes Bell’s new Liverpool office on Thursday 24th September 2026. Accompanied by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside, Peter Oliver OBE, the High Sheriff of Merseyside Hazel Snell DL, and Cllr William Shorthall, Lord Mayor of
- Nakilat takes delivery of dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrierHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
Qatari shipping company Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) has taken delivery of a new LPG dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrier from South Korea’s HD Hyundai Samho shipyard in Yeongam. Named Energy North, the 90,000-cbm vessel can run on LPG or conventional marine fuels and is capable of carrying both LPG and ammon
- S&P reaffirms Gard’s A+ rating with a stable outlookHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
Gard continues to hold an A+ financial strength rating with a stable outlook, according to S&P Global Ratings’ latest analysis. The agency points to Gard’s dominant position in P&I, very strong capital and earnings, and diversified marine offering. In its analysis dated 26 August 2026, S&P says Gard has the “strongest
- Four Of Europe’s Largest Quay Cranes Arrive At DP World’s UK PortsHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
DP World has welcomed four of Europe’s largest quay cranes to its UK ports, as part of its continued investment to expand capacity and support the growth of UK trade. The first pair of cranes, weighing more than 2,000 tonnes each and standing nearly 150 metres high, taller than world-famous London landmarks such as the
- India reduces windfall taxes on diesel and jet fuel exportsHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
India lowered windfall taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel exports starting October 1, according to a government order released today. The export duty on diesel fell to 16 rupees per litre from 20 rupees per litre. The levy on aviation turbine fuel exports dropped to 10.5 rupees per litre from 15 rupees per litre
- BofA raises long-term copper forecast to $12,000 per tonHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
Bank of America strategists raised their long-term copper price forecast by 20% to $12,000 per ton, or $5.44 per pound in 2026 dollars, according to a commodities update report. The bank cited ongoing supply issues as the main driver behind copper’s continued price strength. The forecast adjustment comes after more tha
- European natural gas bourses rise as Q4 opens with persistent storage deficitsHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
European and British wholesale natural gas prices edged higher on Thursday, starting October and the fourth quarter on a firm note as persistent Middle East geopolitical friction and lingering winter supply concerns continued to underpin regional energy hubs. The benchmark Dutch front-month contract rose 1.0% to trade
- US Natgas Prices Fall to 1-Week LowHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
US natural gas prices slipped below $3.00 per MMBtu, reaching a one-week low as traders anticipated stronger production and relatively mild weather that could limit demand for both heating and cooling. The EIA reported a 64 bcf increase in gas storage for the week through September 25, matching forecasts but remaining
- U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Fall Below Expectations, Boosting Economic SentimentHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
The latest data on U.S. initial jobless claims has been released, offering insights into the current state of the labor market. Initial jobless claims, which measure the number of individuals filing for unemployment insurance for the first time, came in at 197,000. This figure is lower than both the forecasted and prev
- Eurozone manufacturing hits 52-month high in SeptemberHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
The eurozone manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace in more than four years during September, according to S&P Global’s latest PMI survey data released today. The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.9 in September from 52.7 in August, marking the highest reading since May 2022. The output index reac
- Salvage Work Begins on WWII ‘Time Bomb’ Wreck in Thames EstuarygCaptain · 10/1/2026
More than 80 years after the SS Richard Montgomery sank in the Thames Estuary with roughly 1,400 tons of explosives still aboard, marine contractors have begun one of the most delicate interventions...
- Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders Surge to Two-Year HighgCaptain · 10/1/2026
Alternative-fuel ship orders rebounded sharply in the third quarter, with September delivering the strongest monthly total in nearly two years as LNG remained the dominant choice for new vessels. Shipowners...
- Hapag-Lloyd must resubmit Zim deal after Israeli review haltedSeatrade Maritime · 10/1/2026
Israeli authority overseeing state’s special share in Zim has stopped processing the merger request, Hapag-Lloyd intends to resubmit revised terms.
- Yangzijiang Maritime tanker spree builds with Haifeng LR2 seriesSplash247 · 10/1/2026
Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Maritime Development has built up a sizeable LR2 programme at China’s Jiangsu Haifeng Shipbuilding as the Ren Yuanlin-led group continues one of this year’s most aggressive tanker investment drives. Shipbuilding database information seen by Splash shows Yangzijiang Maritime behind six firm
- Precious adds Asyad deal to ultramax fixing runSplash247 · 10/1/2026
Thai dry bulk owner Precious Shipping has fixed its recently delivered ultramax Rossarin Naree to Asyad Shipping for up to 14 months in the latest index-linked deal for its larger bulker fleet. The Khalid Hashim-led company said the 63,500 dwt ship started a 12-to-14-month charter with Asyad on October 1 at a gross var
- UK Begins Removing Three Masts From WWII Shipwreck SS Richard MontgomeryMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
Resolve Marine has begun removing the three remaining masts of the SS Richard Montgomery, a WWII wreck carrying about 1,400 tonnes of munitions in the Thames Estuary.
- Passenger Ship Begins 6,000-Mile Voyage To Become One Of The World’s Largest Catamaran YachtsMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
Azurine has completed the 6,000-nautical-mile delivery of a 909 GT catamaran from Thailand to Turkey, with the vessel now undergoing a major transformation.
- ABS, DNV And RINA Become First Classification Societies To Join MACNMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
MACN has welcomed ABS, DNV and RINA as its first classification society members, strengthening industry collaboration on maritime corruption risks and integrity.
- Seafarers’ Charity Releases Films To Help Seafarers Understand Abandonment RisksMarine Insight · 10/1/2026 · abandonment
The Seafarers’ Charity has completed its “Smart Seafaring. A Safe Return” campaign, releasing films and multilingual guidance to help seafarers recognise and respond to abandonment risks.
- 63% Of Maritime Professionals Use AI Daily, But Only 8% Report Mature GovernanceMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
New research finds 63% of maritime professionals use AI daily, but only 8% say their organisations have mature AI governance and processes.
- Only 12% of container ships berthed on time at Shanghai in AugustSeatrade Maritime · 10/1/2026
Analysts Sea-Intelligence say container schedule reliability at Asian ports dropped to just 32% in August as congestion worsened
- Trump Unveils $200 Billion South Korean Investment In U.S Nuclear Power Plants And Alaska LNGMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
The projects would add new power generation capacity in the country and could also support future LNG exports to Asian markets.
- Torm cashes in on ageing MRSplash247 · 10/1/2026
Danish product tanker giant Torm has been linked to another fleet disposal, with brokers reporting the sale of one of its oldest MRs to China’s Seacon Shipping group for $22.5m. Splash understands the 2008-built Torm Laura has been picked up by Seacon Tankers Shipping. The 50,000 dwt scrubber-fitted vessel was built at
- U.S Navy Awards $20 Billion Contract For New Sixth-Generation Fighter To Replace Super Hornet FleetMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
The new fighter is being developed to give US naval aviation greater reach and improve its ability to operate in difficult conditions.
- Saudi Arabia Resumes Crude Oil Loadings At Red Sea Port Of Yanbu Amid Strait Of Hormuz DisruptionMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
Crude loadings at Yanbu have been around 2 million barrels per day (bpd) since last week, according to estimates from two trade sources.
- Indian Oil Refiners Hire Tankers To Ship Oil Via Hormuz To Cut Costs & Secure Supply ChainsMarine Insight · 10/1/2026 · enforcement
Refiners in India are chartering tankers, instead of using their own, to procure oil from Middle East suppliers and bring it to the country’s ports through the risky waters of the Hormuz.
- U.S Navy’s USS Harry S. Truman Begins $5.1 Billion Refuelling And Complex Overhaul At Newport NewsMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman has arrived at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia for a nearly $5.1 billion overhaul.
- Rio Tinto sell-down spreads to post-panamaxesSplash247 · 10/1/2026
Rio Tinto’s owned-vessel sell-down appears to be extending beyond the newcastlemax fleet it cleared out this year, with a pair of 2013-built post-panamax bulkers reported sold en bloc for $42.8m. Broker reports list the 89,892 dwt RTM Dias and RTM Flinders, both built by Namura in Japan, at $21.4m each. The ships are p
- 3 Ships, Including Crude Oil Tanker & LNG Tanker, Struck In Strait Of HormuzMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
UKMTO said that three vessels, including a crude oil tanker, an LNG tanker, and another vessel, were targeted by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 4 Copper Thieves Die In Explosion Onboard Unmanned Tanker That Ran Aground Off ManoriMarine Insight · 10/1/2026 · accident
Four thieves lost their lives while trying to steal copper pipes from an unmanned tanker that had run aground off Manori in Mumbai, police revealed.
- Two Dead, Six Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Tunisian CoastMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
A Sea-Watch rescue boat has rescued 28 people after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Tunisia. Two bodies were also recovered.
- 150 Ships Bound For Russian Ports Stuck In Gulf Of Finland In 50 Km Long QueueMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
Approximately 150 ships destined for various Russian ports like Ust-Luga, Primorsk, and St Petersburg have been stuck in the Gulf of Finland.
- MSC Cruises Floats Out LNG-Fuelled Cruise Ship ‘MSC World Atlantic’ Ahead Of 2027 DebutMarine Insight · 10/1/2026
MSC Cruises’ new LNG-fuelled ship MSC World Atlantic has been floated out at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
- Transpetrol trims aframax fleet in $73m dealSplash247 · 10/1/2026
Belgian tanker owner Transpetrol Maritime Services has offloaded its 2016-built aframax in a $73m deal with Turkish buyers. VesselsValue data identified Transpetrol as the seller of the Hyundai Samho-built 114,070 dwt TP Affinity and put the ship’s current market value at $80.72m. Transpetrol’s own fleet records show i
- Baltic Dry Index climbs to 3140 up 27 pointsHellenic Shipping News · 10/1/2026
Today, Thursday, October 1 2026, the Baltic Dry Index climbed 27 points, 3140 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 ...