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HSFO discount steepens, VLSFO holds rangebound

HSFO discount steepens, VLSFO holds rangebound

Spot differential for Asia’s 380-cst high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) market sank into a steeper discount on Tuesday, while very...
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Chaos to Clarity: How Index-Linked Contracts Are Redefining Freight Procurement

Chaos to Clarity: How Index-Linked Contracts Are Redefining Freight Procurement

The last few years have been a stress test for global supply chains. Rates surged to historic highs, collapsed just...
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Clean tanker differentials flip; Suez Canal commands premium over Cape: market sources

Clean tanker differentials flip; Suez Canal commands premium over Cape: market sources

Clean tanker voyages through the Suez Canal are commanding a significant premium over the longer Cape of Good Hope route...
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Safe Bulkers, Inc. Announces a Ten Million Shares of Common Stock Repurchase Program

Safe Bulkers, Inc. Announces a Ten Million Shares of Common Stock Repurchase Program

Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the Company) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced today that it has...
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When cargo becomes fuel: Complexities of boil-off and reliquefication in LNG shipping

When cargo becomes fuel: Complexities of boil-off and reliquefication in LNG shipping

The transportation of liquefied natural gas (‘LNG’) will always involve a small part of the liquid cargo evaporating during carriage....
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DNV report: Methanol as marine fuel at high readiness level, but adoption hurdles remain

DNV report: Methanol as marine fuel at high readiness level, but adoption hurdles remain

As the industry explores multiple decarbonization pathways, methanol is gaining attention as a practical and scalable alternative fuel for deep-sea...
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Lloyd’s List Intelligence Appoints Arne Staal as Chief Research Officer

Lloyd’s List Intelligence Appoints Arne Staal as Chief Research Officer

Lloyd’s List Intelligence (LLI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Arne Staal as Chief Research Officer (CRO), a...
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Igloo Corporation, Bureau Veritas, and Hyundai LNG Shipping Initiate Joint Development of UR E26/E27-Based Ship Cyber Resilience

Igloo Corporation, Bureau Veritas, and Hyundai LNG Shipping Initiate Joint Development of UR E26/E27-Based Ship Cyber Resilience

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), Igloo Corporation, an AI-based security operations and analytics platform company, and Hyundai LNG Shipping...
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Inmarsat Maritime unveils next phase of Nexus evolution with ViaSat-3 network

Inmarsat Maritime unveils next phase of Nexus evolution with ViaSat-3 network

The upcoming entry into service of ViaSat-3 satellites together with new purpose-built VS60 maritime terminal are expected to deliver a...
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Memorandum of Understanding Concluded on Establishing a Standard Design Framework Utilizing MILES for Liquefied CO2 Carriers and Alternative Fuel Ships

Memorandum of Understanding Concluded on Establishing a Standard Design Framework Utilizing MILES for Liquefied CO2 Carriers and Alternative Fuel Ships

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group, Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., “K” LINE, MOL, NYK Line,...
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Acciona continues to strengthen its industrialized manufacturing approach in maritime infrastructure works

Acciona continues to strengthen its industrialized manufacturing approach in maritime infrastructure works

ACCIONA has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to accelerate industrialized construction and reduce the carbon footprint of its...
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Gambia Deletes Shadow Fleet Tankers in Second Flag Governance Crackdown

Gambia Deletes Shadow Fleet Tankers in Second Flag Governance Crackdown

Gambia’s maritime administration has begun removing most Russia-trading tankers flagged through its privately run ship registry as a broader crackdown...
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HSFO retains downward pressure for prompt market

HSFO retains downward pressure for prompt market

Asia’s high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) market extended its weakness on Monday, with spot differentials and prompt market structure holding...
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IMO delay could spark fragmentation risks, warns EmissionLink

IMO delay could spark fragmentation risks, warns EmissionLink

Philippos Ioulianou, Managing Director of EmissionLink, has warned the IMO’s decision to delay its Net Zero Framework is creating a...
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When will the containership orderbook get into gear?

When will the containership orderbook get into gear?

While the containership orderbook has surged to over 33% of the total fleet, next to none of these vessels are...
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How FuelEU Maritime is changing commercial negotiations

How FuelEU Maritime is changing commercial negotiations

The FuelEU Maritime regulation differs from the EU Emissions Trading System in terms of reporting responsibilities and financial liabilities. DNV’s...
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Oslo port incentivising green ships

Oslo port incentivising green ships

As global emissions standards tighten, ports and maritime authorities are rolling out new schemes to reward vessels that operate more...
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TOP Ships Announces Letter of Intent for Acquisition of Real Estate Assets in Dubai

TOP Ships Announces Letter of Intent for Acquisition of Real Estate Assets in Dubai

TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced today that it has entered...
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Korea shipping association warns sale of Hyundai LNG Shipping to Indonesia threatens energy security

Korea shipping association warns sale of Hyundai LNG Shipping to Indonesia threatens energy security

The Korea Shipowners’ Association (KSA) said that a push by IMM Private Equity and IMM Investment to sell management control...
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Panama Is Re-Elected To Category A Of The Imo Council During The 34th Assembly

Panama Is Re-Elected To Category A Of The Imo Council During The 34th Assembly

The Republic of Panama was re-elected with 148 votes to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council during...
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