Latest maritime news from around the world
The UK is accelerating its carbon capture and storage (CCS) ambitions, with strong industry participation in its latest offshore licensing round. For maritime and offshore stakeholders, this signals a growing pipeline of subsea infrastructure, new vessel demand, and long-term energy transition…
Japan has taken another decisive step toward autonomous shipping, certifying a domestic RoRo vessel for fully autonomous navigation during commercial operations. The milestone reflects a broader push to modernise coastal logistics while addressing workforce and safety challenges at sea.
A major strike on one of the world’s most critical LNG hubs has rattled global energy markets. For shipping and maritime professionals, the ripple effects are immediate—impacting cargo flows, freight demand, and operational risk across key trade routes.
With ships immobilised and crews stuck in a conflict zone, the global shipping community is looking to the IMO for direction. While its authority is limited, the agency is now stepping in to coordinate what could become one of the largest maritime safety efforts in recent years.
With oil prices surging and tanker routes under threat, Washington is exploring a short-term supply fix. For shipping and energy markets, this move could quickly shift tanker demand, freight rates, and operational risk in the Gulf.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has floated out what it describes as the world’s first hydrogen-fueled cruise ship, Viking Libra, at its Ancona yard. The vessel, ordered by Viking, is scheduled for delivery in late 2026 and marks a notable shift in propulsion strategy for passenger…
Tensions across the Gulf have escalated sharply, with attacks on shipping, energy infrastructure, and port zones disrupting one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors. Calls for a multinational naval presence signal a possible shift toward coordinated security operations—but uncertainty…
As tensions disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, another blow has hit global energy logistics. Ukraine has targeted a key Russian oil pipeline facility linked to Black Sea export terminals, potentially affecting crude flows from one of Russia’s major export routes.
Shipbuilder Damen and defence specialist FN Herstal are strengthening cooperation in the naval defence sector.A new agreement aims to combine shipbuilding platforms with advanced weapons and security technologies to support future naval operations in Europe and within NATO.
Tensions in the Middle East are now spilling directly into global energy and maritime markets.With the Strait of Hormuz effectively disrupted and merchant ships under attack, Iran has warned that oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel if the conflict continues.
The security situation for commercial shipping in the Gulf is deteriorating rapidly.Within just 12 days of escalating regional tensions, multiple vessels have come under attack — raising serious concerns for seafarer safety and global trade flows.
A widening conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is now directly affecting the Middle East’s energy infrastructure. Production cuts, refinery shutdowns, and shipping disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are tightening global supply and placing the maritime industry on high alert.