This week in maritime: 6 briefs, 1 tool
China Steel Sector Back in Focus, CISA Urges Discipline · OCIMF Newsletter Highlights Falls-to-Water Safety Push · Maritime Cybersecurity Risks Grow as Ships Get More Connected · Russia, Turkey Continue Talks on Black Sea Grain Passage · IMO Panel Finalises Revised Methanol Marin
China Steel Sector Back in Focus, CISA Urges Discipline
Intermodal’s weekly market report notes renewed attention on China’s steel sector after CISA called for domestic production discipline.
OCIMF Newsletter Highlights Falls-to-Water Safety Push
OCIMF’s Issue 156 newsletter covers a new Falls to Water safety project, Danish Straits transit guidance and a staff move.
Maritime Cybersecurity Risks Grow as Ships Get More Connected
Experts warn that GPS spoofing and network breaches on connected vessels pose growing national security and supply chain risks.
Russia, Turkey Continue Talks on Black Sea Grain Passage
Russia says diplomatic talks continue on Turkey’s Black Sea grain-passage plan as Moscow seeks alternative export routes.
IMO Panel Finalises Revised Methanol Marine Fuel Guidelines
IMO’s CCC sub-committee finalised revised interim guidelines for methanol-fuelled ships, covering tank placement, ventilation and bunkering safety.
VLCC Rates Near WS 1000 on Fujairah/East Run
Fearnleys reports VLCC freight rates on the Fujairah/East route climbing close to the WS 1000 benchmark.
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