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US shipping firm doubles down on long-term LNG strategy

Hawaii-based shipping firm Matson has identified LNG as the fuel of choice for its long-term fleet strategy, citing the limited availability and higher cost of low- and zero-emission fuels, as well as constraints around bunker infrastructure. Matson currently operates...

DNV: Boiler tube plugging – class requirements

Boiler tubes play a critical role in both heat transfer and in maintaining the pressure integrity of marine boilers. When leaks occur, careful evaluation is required to prevent secondary damage. This technical news provides guidance on class acceptance criteria,...

UK ETS: Expansion into the Maritime sector from 1 July 2026

The United Kingdom has expanded the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to the maritime sector from 1 July 2026. The initial maritime phase is expected to apply to domestic maritime activity, including voyages between UK ports and emissions generated while vessels...

Precision Testing for Reliable Engine Performance – The Importance of Coolant Analysis

Engine coolants play a critical role in protecting equipment performance, efficiency, and longevity. As cooling system technologies and coolant formulations continue to evolve, regular laboratory analysis has become an essential part of proactive maintenance. It is...

The Ceasefire Collapses: 80+ Strikes, a Revoked Oil Waiver, and a 1.95-Million-Barrel U-Turn

The Strait of Hormuz is once again operating under full conflict conditions. Overnight into July 8, U.S. Central Command struck more than 80 targets inside Iran in direct response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait. Iran retaliated...

Hormuz transits remain subdued; Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates steady to softer

Vessel traffic remains subdued through the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations continue between the US and Iran, but US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the ceasefire was over. Hostilities reignited on Thursday after the two nations had previously...

US shipping firm doubles down on long-term LNG strategy

DNV: Boiler tube plugging – class requirements

UK ETS: Expansion into the Maritime sector from 1 July 2026

Precision Testing for Reliable Engine Performance – The Importance of Coolant Analysis

The Ceasefire Collapses: 80+ Strikes, a Revoked Oil Waiver, and a 1.95-Million-Barrel U-Turn

Hormuz transits remain subdued; Asia-US container rates rise, tanker rates steady to softer

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