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Chaucer and Ceto launch Lloyd’s marine MGA, integrating real-time vessel data into underwriting
Chaucer Group (“Chaucer”), the global specialty (re)insurance group, and Ceto AI (“Ceto”), the technology company modernising maritime risk, announce the...
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IMCA welcomes DEME Offshore Energy Managing Director Hugo Bouvy as new President
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has welcomed DEME Offshore Energy Managing Director Hugo Bouvy as its new President. He...
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AST Reygar Shortlisted for Innovation Award at Global Tug & Salvage Event 2026
AST Reygar has been shortlisted for the Innovation of the Year Award at the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition...
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LNG Shock: From Supply Disruption to System Strain
Damaged Qatari infrastructure and a near-collapse in Hormuz transit are shifting the LNG market from a supply shock to a...
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SmartSea secures strategic ITO mandate to manage MACNA IT Infrastructure
SmartSea has secured a strategic IT outsourcing (ITO) contract with the Maritime Company for Navigation (MACNA), Saudi Arabia’s leading marine...
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Tailored Cyber Threat ‘Prescriptions’ for Shipping Lines, Shipyards, and Equipment Makers
As cyber threats against the global maritime industry continue to escalate across vessel types and sectors, CYTUR Inc. (CEO Yong-hyun...
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China drives 5% increase in iron ore shipments despite weak demand
“Global iron ore shipments have risen 5% y/y during the first 12 weeks of 2026, supported by stronger Chinese import...
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“HOKUREN MARU No.2”, Connecting Kushiro and Hitachi, First in Japan as a RORO vessel to pass the ship inspection as an autonomous vessel
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has been participating in the MEGURI2040 Fully Autonomous Ship Project (MEGURI2040) *1, which aims...
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Orca AI ranks No. 1 on Fast Company’s EMEA innovation list
Orca AI is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of...
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NES chosen as NavCom supplier to wellboat
Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) has been contracted by Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted (FMV) to supply its Raven INS (integrated navigation...
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Middle East Conflict: Straits of Hormuz Transits Remain 95% Down
Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons Group have been closely monitoring shipping activity and markets impacted...
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PPG introduces PPG InsightsNav analytics tool for marine seastock coatings data
PPG announced the launch of PPG InsightsNav, an analytics platform designed to help shipowners and operators analyze and optimize seastock...
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US air lubrication innovator Minke Marine reports 7% fuel saving following pilot installation
USA based Air Lubrication System (ALS) innovator Minke Marine says its new patented ALS can disrupt the marine energy-saving equipment...
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TGA Temporarily Exempts Saudi, Foreign Vessels from Document Validity Requirement
The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced the suspension of the requirement for the validity of certificates and documents needed for...
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Gulf tensions highlight structural challenges in shipping’s energy transition, says Fuelre4m
Rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are underscoring a critical reality for the global maritime industry. Despite accelerating...
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US has few good options on Strait of Hormuz, former defense secretary says
The US has few clear or favorable strategic options in its conflict with Iran, former US Secretary of Defense James...
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Port Conditions Diverged Sharply Across Regions and Seasons in 2025
VesselBot has released a new report, “Port Performance in 2025: Shifting Trends Across Vessel Sizes and Regions,” showing that global...
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Jones Act Waiver to have a Limited Impact on Demand
The US government’s 60-day waiver could improve regional supply logistics, but the incremental demand for international tankers is expected to...
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Middle East Conflict Will Start To Challenge Wider Fleet Safety And Maintenance Schedules
The escalating conflict in the Middle East and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz is set to become a...
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Iran charges transit fees on vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has begun imposing transit fees on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, marking an expansion of Tehran’s...
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