Maritime News

UK Offshore Industry Pushes for Faster Decisions on Rosebank and Jackdaw Energy Projects

Deaths of Indian Seafarers Spark Demands for Greater Protection in Conflict Zones

The deaths of Indian seafarers aboard a tanker operating near Oman have triggered grief across maritime communities and renewed calls for stronger protections for civilian crews working in high-risk regions. As tensions continue to disrupt shipping in the Gulf, the incident has also intensified…

South Pars Output Rebounds as Iran Restarts Key Offshore Gas Platforms

Operations Resume Despite Ongoing Repairs at Damaged Processing Facilities

Explosive Devices Found on LPG Tanker Raise New Security Concerns in the Baltic

A reported discovery of explosive devices attached to an LPG carrier in Russia’s Baltic Sea gateway has intensified concerns about maritime security in a region already affected by geopolitical tensions, infrastructure attacks, and military activity. While many questions remain unanswered, the…

Maersk Agrees to $1.9 Million Settlement as U.S. Regulator Tightens Oversight on Container Charges

Regulatory scrutiny of detention and demurrage fees continues to intensify in the United States. The latest enforcement action sees Maersk reach a settlement with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), highlighting the growing pressure on carriers to ensure billing practices align with shipping…

U.S. Investigates Whether Chinese Container Makers Deliberately Tightened Global Supply Before COVID

A new U.S. investigation is placing the global container shipping industry back under the spotlight, with federal authorities examining claims that major Chinese container manufacturers may have intentionally reduced production just before the COVID-19 supply chain crisis erupted. If proven, the…

Fuel Supply Disruptions Delay South Africa’s Antarctic Relief Mission

Global fuel supply pressures linked to the ongoing Iran conflict are now affecting even remote polar operations, with South Africa forced to delay its annual Marion Island relief mission. The incident highlights how geopolitical instability and fuel market disruptions can impact critical maritime…

IMO Safety Committee Opens Talks on Autonomous Ships and Gulf Security Risks

The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee has started its 111th session in London, with global shipping safety, maritime security, and future vessel regulations high on the agenda.The meeting comes at a time when the industry is balancing rapid technological change with…

CMA CGM Vessel Struck in Hormuz as Gulf Shipping Risks Escalate

A container ship operated by CMA CGM Group was hit while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, leaving several crew members injured and underscoring the growing danger facing commercial shipping in the Gulf region. At the same time, another CMA CGM vessel successfully exited the Gulf, highlighting how…

US Moves to Claim Seized Iran-Linked Tankers as Maritime Enforcement Tightens

The US is stepping beyond interdictions at sea and into legal ownership, launching forfeiture proceedings against two oil tankers linked to Iranian crude flows.For shipping professionals, this signals a sharper edge to sanctions enforcement—where cargo, vessel, and voyage risk are increasingly…

Shipping Unites Behind IMO as Climate Talks Enter Critical Phase

With billions already committed to greener fleets, the shipping industry is urging regulators to deliver clarity. Next week’s IMO meeting could decide whether global rules hold — or fragment.

Indian Flagged Sanmar Herald Tanker Under Fire in Hormuz Rebrands Mid-Crisis as Tensions Escalate

An Indian-linked supertanker targeted in the Strait of Hormuz has taken the unusual step of renaming itself mid-incident. The move underscores rising pressure on merchant shipping in one of the world’s most volatile chokepoints.