Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Iran Sentences Tanker Crew to Jail for Alleged Fuel Smugg...
A court in Iran has reportedly sentenced the crew of a Panama-registered tanker to jail as part of the Iranian’s efforts to crack down on alleged fuel smuggl...
Monday, October 16, 2023
Tanker Sailing to Ukraine Damaged by Mine in the Black Sea
Reports from Ukraine are that a Turkish-owned product tanker struck a mine early on October 15 as it was approaching the Danube estuary. It is the third vess...
Monday, October 16, 2023
Two Bulkers Become First Larger Grain Ships to Sail Corri...
Two Turkish-owned dry bulk carriers arrived in Ukraine on Saturday, September 16, defying the Russian moratorium on grain shipping after the end of the Black...
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Iran Seizes Two Foreign Ships Accused of Fuel Smuggling
Iranian officials are reporting that they have detained two foreign registered vessels on charges of fuel smuggling. Several international media sources are...
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Maersk Celebrates Naming of First Methanol-Fueled Contain...
Maersk placed its first methanol-fueled container ship official into service with a naming ceremony in Copenhagen today of the Laura Maersk. While it is not...
Friday, October 13, 2023
NYK Puts First LNG-Fueled Panamax Bulker into Service as...
Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) is placing the first LNG—fueled Panamax-class bulker into service as part of its commitment to continue the carri...
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Seaspan Conference Brings Message of Hope for Ukrainian S...
Container shipping fleet management company Seaspan Corporation held its European seafarer’s conference on the 2nd and 3rd of October at the Hotel Del Mar in...
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Fighting in Gaza Could Lead to Shipping Disruption in Str...
As suspicion grows of Iranian involvement in the planning of the terrorist attacks in Israel last weekend, analysts are turning their attention to the potent...
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
China’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessel Enters Service
China has placed its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered vessel into service. Officials from the Three Gorges Corporation, which will be operating the vessel as...