Conflicts
90 seafarers held hostage as Gulf of Aden piracy surges back
Six vessels now hijacked in the region, with crews facing severe shortages of food and medical supplies.
african
17,200-TEU Giant Saves 14 Days: Why Maersk Chose Suez Over Africa
Bangkok Maersk’s first Suez transit marks a strategic shift for Europe-Asia trade routes amid rising traffic.
Energy
Norway’s oil trio bets big on giant NCS finds to avert 2035 cliff
Equinor, Aker BP and Vår Energi pool data and rigs to drill five high-impact wells a year for the next five years.
Renewables
AI Voyage Optimisation: Can It Really Cut Shipping Emissions?
ClassNK joins industry leaders to verify AI-driven fuel savings in real-world vessel operations.
Conflicts
Iran Threatens Ships With Seizure in Hormuz—What Changes for Global Oil
Tehran warns of fines, detention, or confiscation for vessels violating new transit protocols in the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping
Alaska’s Old Harbor Welcomes First Commercial Cruise Ship in Historic Visit
HX Expeditions’ MS Roald Amundsen becomes the first commercial vessel to dock at the Alutiiq community on Kodiak Island.
Headlines
Russia Fires Missiles Near Japan’s Northern Territories
Japan’s foreign minister condemns Russian naval drills near disputed Kuril Islands as a direct challenge to sovereignty.
Headlines
Hormuz Standoff: Who Blinks First as US Blockade Hits 100% Effectiveness?
Iran’s frozen funds and stalled oil exports push Tehran toward intensified attacks on shipping and foreign bases.
Headlines
Indian Captain Faces 10 Years in UK Prison Over Russian Oil Cargo
Ajay Pant arrested after British commandos seized the tanker Smyrtos carrying 98,000 tonnes of Russian oil
Conflicts
US Navy Blocks 70 Ships From Iran: The Strait of Hormuz Standoff Escalates
CENTCOM reports 70 merchant vessels redirected, 3 disabled and 2 boarded since reinstating Iran blockade.
