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World oil market looks more ’bloated’ after OPEC+ hike, IEA says

World oil market looks more ’bloated’ after OPEC+ hike, IEA says

World oil supply will rise more rapidly than expected this year and next as OPEC+ members further increase output and...
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The GRAND AMANDA: Has the scope of the implied indemnity now been clarified?

On appeal of an arbitration award, the Court has provided a detailed review of the application of the implied indemnity...
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TMS Cardiff Gas reduces SIRE 2.0 inspection failures by 34 Percent with AI-powered Kaiko Systems mobile app

TMS Cardiff Gas reduces SIRE 2.0 inspection failures by 34 Percent with AI-powered Kaiko Systems mobile app

TMS Cardiff Gas has reported a 34 percent reduction in negative SIRE 2.0 observations across its LNG and LPG fleet...
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US container imports may have peaked in July, chief of busiest seaport says

US container imports may have peaked in July, chief of busiest seaport says

Ocean imports to the United States may have peaked in July after retailers raced to bring in goods from China...
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China slows down Urals crude buying ahead of US-Russia talks

China slows down Urals crude buying ahead of US-Russia talks

Fewer deals were heard in China for the Russian Urals crude cargoes relinquished by Indian buyers this week, as market...
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Port of Los Angeles posts busiest month ever, eclipsing 1 million container units

Port of Los Angeles posts busiest month ever, eclipsing 1 million container units

July was the busiest month on record in the 117-year history of the Port of Los Angeles. The Port handled...
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Port Authority recognized for leadership in sustainability

Port Authority of NSW has strengthened its sustainability credentials with multiple recognitions, becoming the first Australian port to be certified...
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ICJ ruling puts legal heat on global shipping – Pacific leads the call

ICJ ruling puts legal heat on global shipping – Pacific leads the call

The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion has shifted climate justice from a political ambition to a binding...
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US, petrostates band together for IMO showdown over green bunker rules

US, petrostates band together for IMO showdown over green bunker rules

The US and a group of eight petrostates have made renewed attempts to thwart the International Maritime Organization’s new decarbonization...
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Nigeria’s seaborne import of clean petroleum products falls 39% year-on-year

Nigeria’s seaborne import of clean petroleum products falls 39% year-on-year

During the first seven months of 2025, Nigeria’s seaborne imports of clean petroleum products (CPP) declined by 39% compared to...
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Wood Mackenzie launches Prospect Valuation and AI-powered Analogues to unlock advantaged oil and gas resources

Wood Mackenzie launches Prospect Valuation and AI-powered Analogues to unlock advantaged oil and gas resources

Wood Mackenzie to unveil two additions to its Lens Subsurface platform at IMAGE 2025, delivering Prospect Valuation and AI-powered Analogues....
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Asian refiners prefer India to keep taking Russian crude to tame Dubai structure

Asian refiners prefer India to keep taking Russian crude to tame Dubai structure

Asian refiners widely believe that tighter sanctions on Russian oil trades for India adversely affect the Middle Eastern sour crude...
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China targets two EU banks, retaliating to bloc’s Russia sanctions package

China targets two EU banks, retaliating to bloc’s Russia sanctions package

China has taken countermeasures against two banks in the European Union, in response to the bloc placing two Chinese financial...
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Vietnam food association urges trade ministry to challenge Philippine rice import suspension

Vietnam food association urges trade ministry to challenge Philippine rice import suspension

The Vietnam Food Association has asked the country’s trade ministry to challenge a move by the Philippines to suspend rice...
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World-first engineering data analysis launched to enable Sub-Saharan policy makers improve safety and prosperity

World-first engineering data analysis launched to enable Sub-Saharan policy makers improve safety and prosperity

Closing engineering capacity gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa could be the key to unlocking regional safety and prosperity, according to a...
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“Maritime security is a shared responsibility”: IMO Secretary-General to UN Security Council

“Maritime security is a shared responsibility”: IMO Secretary-General to UN Security Council

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called for vigilance and deeper cooperation among Member States and international partners to address growing...
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DNV supports India’s first ESG bond issuance by L&T under New Framework for Sustainable Finance

DNV supports India’s first ESG bond issuance by L&T under New Framework for Sustainable Finance

DNV, the independent assurance and risk management provider, has issued a Second-Party Opinion (SPO) on L&T’s ESG Finance Framework. DNV’s...
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US to retaliate against IMO members that back net zero emissions plan

US to retaliate against IMO members that back net zero emissions plan

The U.S. rejected the “Net-Zero Framework” proposal by the International Maritime Organization, which is aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas...
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12 amazingly simple ways to slash ship maintenance costs

12 amazingly simple ways to slash ship maintenance costs

Ship owners and operators are under pressure to reduce costs without compromising ship reliability and performance – but ship maintenance...
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Solving the maritime fuel transition puzzle

Solving the maritime fuel transition puzzle

The maritime industry faces a dilemma. On the one hand, there is the need to switch from conventional bunker fuels...
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