The US government is weighing a waiver of the Jones Act, a White House spokesperson confirmed on March 12. In a statement provided to Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration had not finalized any...

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A war-driven oil shock has once again exposed shipping’s vulnerability to fossil fuel dependence and reinforced the need to shift to low- and zero-emission bunker fuels. The ongoing Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have roiled global oil...

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The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, will soon introduce electronic seafarer documents as part of its commitment to digital innovation and compliance. In doing so, the benefits of these efforts extend across the entire maritime industry,...

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In March, Saudi Aramco began diverting crude exports to Yanbu as the East-West pipeline approaches full operating capacity (7mbd, industry sources). The shift is designed to keep barrels moving while the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily constrained, but Yanbu’s...

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Dynagas LNG Partners LP, an owner of Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”) carriers, Friday announced its results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. Twelve months Highlights: Net Income and Earnings per common unit (basic and diluted) of $61.6 million...

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Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have collapsed amid the escalating Middle East conflict, with shipments now running far below normal levels, according to a new tracker note from Goldman Sachs. Based on vessel counts, the bank estimates that “average daily flows...

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