Last week, the IMO concluded its 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111), which saw delegations enter into discussions about future amendments to the ISPS Code. This was a result of a submission made by the US delegation on a need to strengthen the...

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Ship transits via the Strait of Hormuz increased to 13 on May 26, including a Malaysian VLCC, S&P Global Commodities at Sea(opens in a new tab) said in a report this week. CAS data shows seven ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz inbound and six ships outbound,...

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ABS announced the release of the ABS Nuclear-Ready Notation, an industry first classification notation for marine and offshore assets designed to support future conversion to nuclear energy. The notation is featured in the latest ABS document, the Guide for Nuclear...

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BW Epic Kosan (“BWEK”), a leader in LPG, petrochemicals and speciality gas transportation, has partnered with GIT Coatings to advance proactive hull management across selected vessels in its LPG fleet, with five LPG gas carriers coated to date (one more in dry dock)...

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International maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society is delighted to be returning to Athens to attend Posidonia 2026 and thanks the organisers for once again naming the charity as a supported charity partner for this year’s event. Taking place next week (June 1-5)...

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Inflation in the euro zone’s four largest economies remained above the European Central Bank’s 2% target for a third consecutive month in May, preliminary data showed on Friday. France reported inflation of 2.8%, up from 2.5% in April. Italy’s inflation rate climbed...

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