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News · Markets & Shipping Star Asia: Western Hemisphere Energy Trade Hits Bottlenecks
Star Asia's Week 39 report flags fresh logistical bottlenecks in Western Hemisphere energy trade, though few details are disclosed.
News · Markets & Shipping VLCC Rates Ease After Record-Setting Week, Affinity Reports
Affinity Research says VLCC tanker activity has cooled sharply following last week's exceptional rate surge.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization Beijing Launch of Green Shipping Corridor Alliance With 45 Members
A new 45-member alliance launched in Beijing aims to coordinate green shipping corridors, fuels and net-zero ports.
News · Maritime Security CREA: EU Crackdown Cuts Shadow Fleet False-Flagging
CREA report finds European detentions are shrinking false-flagged shadow fleet numbers as sanctioned tankers flee to the Russian registry.
News · Markets & Shipping Fearnleys: Fujairah-GOO Tanker Rates Cool After WS 800 Spike
Fearnleys' latest weekly update shows tanker rates on the Fujairah-Gulf of Oman eastbound route easing after a brief surge to WS 800s.
News · Markets & Shipping ConTex Container Charter Index Edges Up in Week 38
The ConTex container ship time charter index rose 2 points to 1,646 in week 38, up 0.1% week-on-week.
News · Markets & Shipping Crude Oil Loadings Rebound in 2025 After 2024 Dip
Banchero Costa data show global crude oil loadings recovering in 2025 following a marginal 2024 decline, per a Hellenic Shipping News report.
News · Markets & Shipping 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.
News · Safety & Incidents 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.
News · Cybersecurity 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.
News · Maritime Security 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.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization 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.
News · Markets & Shipping 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.
News · Markets & Shipping Indian Ship Recycling Market Holds Firm, Report Says
Best Oasis's weekly report notes continued positive buying sentiment in India's ship recycling market.
News · Markets & Shipping VLCC Rates Surge as Mideast War Curbs Hormuz Transits
VLCC rates jumped this week as escalating Middle East conflict restricted Strait of Hormuz transits, according to Affinity Research.
News · Maritime Security Houthis Seize Perim Island as VLCC Rates Top $1M/Day
Houthi forces take Yemen's Perim Island and Red Sea coast as Gulf tanker attacks push VLCC freight rates past $1 million per day.
News · Regulation & Compliance OCIMF Newsletter: SIRE 2.0, Seafarer Welfare, OTC Booth
OCIMF's March update covers Middle East seafarer welfare support, committee meetings, and plans for an OTC 2026 booth.
News · Companies & Industry OCIMF Refreshes Mission at London Event, Widens Outreach
OCIMF launched a refreshed mission and brand at OCIMF Day London while engaging inspectors, offshore operators and ports across May 2026 events.
News · Companies & Industry OCIMF Update: Seafarer Safety Amid Middle East Disruption
OCIMF's April newsletter details a seafarer safety bulletin for Middle East tensions, IACS milestones, and mooring guideline updates.
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.
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