MISC Bhd’s liquified natural gas (LNG) pre-tax profit is likely to recover from this year onwards due to progressive newbuilding deliveries. CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd said weak LNG tanker spot rates that are below cash operating costs of US$20 per...

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The United States is reportedly set to sign a “trilateral shipbuilding agreement” with Korea and Greece. There is growing expectation that U.S. warships could be built in Greece using Korean shipbuilders’ technology. According to Euractiv, a European Union policy...

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Following the entry into force of Article 3ma of Council Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 on 21 January 2026, shipowners and operators face compliance obligations when carrying certain petroleum products into the EU. Members are strongly advised to be aware of their due...

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The number of methanol-capable vessels in operation has risen to 112, up from 106 at the end of 2025, according to DNV data. A further 337 vessels on order are expected to join the global fleet by 2030. Global methanol bunkering activity has started to broaden as the...

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Venezuelan crude exports are expected to return to a typical run rate of 800,000 b/d, as the country shifts away from dark fleet tankers following a US naval blockade that has boosted demand for compliant vessels in the region and supported spot rates, executives at...

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Cameroon’s government has pledged to deregister all shadow fleet tankers following representations from Brussels and amid a surge in registrations from sanctioned, stateless tonnage in late 2025 and early 2026. More than 20 vessels reflagged to Cameroon in the past 30...

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