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News · Maritime Security Vessel Struck Near Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Seafarer Killed
An unidentified projectile struck a ship near the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member as regional talks on managing traffic loom.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization Cosco Shipping Names New LPG Dual-Fuel Gas Carrier
Cosco Shipping has named an LPG dual-fuel gas carrier claimed to cut CO2 emissions by around 20%, as DNV data shows the fuel remains niche.
News · Technical & Maintenance Everllence and ME Production Team Up on Scrubber Support
Everllence PrimeServ Omnicare and ME Production launch a lifecycle service pact for scrubber maintenance during drydockings.
News · Regulation & Compliance Shadow Fleet Growth Risks Splitting Shipping Into Two Tiers
A coalition of maritime nations warns sanctions-evasion vessels and diverging rules threaten a two-tier shipping system.
News · Maritime Security IBIA Condemns Seafarer Deaths Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict
IBIA denounces attacks on merchant shipping after seafarer casualties tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict, urging protection for crews.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization RINA Reviews Silverstream's Energy Savings Methodology
RINA has independently assessed Silverstream's methodology for measuring air lubrication system energy savings.
News · Regulation & Compliance IMO MSC 111: MASS Code, LRIT Access, Piracy Data Update
IMO's Maritime Safety Committee adopted a MASS Code, eased Gulf STCW rules, expanded LRIT access, and reported a 17% rise in piracy incidents.
News · Companies & Industry Dorian LPG Orders Three Dual-Fuel Panamax VLGCs
Dorian LPG has ordered three LPG dual-fuel Panamax VLGCs worth $345 million, expanding its dual-fuel fleet to nine ships.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization IMO Net-Zero Talks End With Key Issues Still Unresolved
Latest IMO working group session on the Net-Zero Framework closes with major divisions unresolved, pushing decisions toward late 2026 sessions.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization EPS Names Three LNG Dual-Fuel Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
EPS names three LNG dual-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carriers built in China, delivered early and chartered to Shourong Shipping.
News · Companies & Industry OCIMF Sets New Safety Priorities, Signs MoU With Ipieca
OCIMF's August newsletter outlines new leadership priorities, an Ipieca partnership, inspector training and IMO's 2026-27 World Maritime Day theme.
News · Regulation & Compliance Emissions Compliance Becomes Commercial Lever for Shipowners
OceanScore explains how EU ETS, UK ETS, FuelEU Maritime and ESI can shift from compliance costs to commercial advantage for ship operators.
News · Companies & Industry Indian Register of Shipping Opens Hamburg Office
IRS is establishing a Hamburg office to link European suppliers with India's growing shipbuilding market, per Marine Insight.
News · Maritime Security EU Navy Boards Suspected Shadow Fleet Tanker Off Sicily
Italian forces intercepted a Russia-linked tanker near Pantelleria amid a wider EU crackdown on sanctions-evading shadow fleet vessels.
News · Regulation & Compliance 2026 PSC CIC on Cargo Securing: What Owners Must Know
Paris and Tokyo MoUs will run a cargo securing CIC from September to November 2026, DNV outlines key inspection focus areas.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization RINA Grants Type Approval to PowerCell Marine System 225
Classification society RINA has issued type approval for PowerCell's Marine System 225 fuel cell technology, according to Bunkerspot.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization RINA's Mermaid Concept Turns Main Engine Into Power Source
RINA unveils Mermaid, a propulsion concept letting main engines supply onboard power and cut fuel use by over 1,000 mt/year.
News · Maritime Security IMO Pushes for Practical Fixes to Restore Hormuz Navigation
IMO chief Dominguez says up to 400 ships and 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf, urging renewed political will to reopen Hormuz.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization Odfjell Reorders Bound4blue Wind Sails for Chemical Tanker
Odfjell has placed a repeat order with Bound4blue for eSAIL suction sails after strong fuel savings on a sister vessel.
News · Safety & Incidents OCIMF Newsletter: New MD, Piracy Drops, GOMO Pact
OCIMF's July issue covers its new Managing Director, updated barging and security guidance, and falling piracy figures worldwide.
News · Regulation & Compliance EU's 10th MED Implementing Regulation Takes Effect Aug 2026
DNV outlines updated MED testing and type-approval requirements under EU Regulation 2026/1434, effective 31 August 2026.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization IAEA Rallies 25 Nations Behind Nuclear Shipping Push
The IAEA has launched an initiative backed by 25 countries to advance nuclear-powered shipping through expert groups on safety and regulation.
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- RINA Reviews Silverstream's Energy Savings Methodology
- IMO MSC 111: MASS Code, LRIT Access, Piracy Data Update
- IMO Net-Zero Talks End With Key Issues Still Unresolved