Two ships from Iran ports pass Hormuz despite US blockade
At least two vessels linked to Iranian ports transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday despite a US military blockade, according to data from maritime tracking firm Kpler, reported by AFP on Tuesday. The
Global seaborne crude oil shipments down 16% since start of the Iran war: BIMCO
LONDON: Since the beginning of the Iran war, global seaborne crude oil shipments have fallen 16% compared to the first nine weeks of 2026, according to Signal Ocean data. This represents a reduction of
New report finds LNG remains cruise shipping’s most deployable decarbonisation option
LONDON: Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its award-winning Fuel for Thought research series, examining the role of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the cruise sector. Launched today (14 April) at Seatrade Cruise, Fuel for Thought: LNG for
BAR Technologies highlights charterparty barrier to scaling wind propulsion
PORTSMOUTH: The global shipping industry’s slow uptake of wind propulsion is no longer a technology issue, but a commercial one, according to new analysis from BAR Technologies. While proven wind-assisted propulsion systems like WindWings®
Econowind moves into deepsea market with new 5-series VentoFoil
ZEEWOLDE: Dutch wind-assisted ship propulsion specialist Econowind is moving into the deepsea market with the launch of its new 5-series VentoFoil, a larger steel suction wing system for oceangoing vessels. Unveiled last week in
CoreMarine & Jumbo Offshore Awarded Landmark FLNG Installation & Hook-up Project in Argentina
SCHIEDAM: CoreMarine & Jumbo Offshore are proud to announce the award of a significant contract to perform the transport and installation of the soft-yoke (SSY) mooring systems, and hook-up of both the Hilli Episeyo
VIKING Helix shapes simpler, easier ship evacuation at speed
BASEL: Developed for passenger ships needing high evacuation capacity, the VIKING Helix MES introduces a new helix-type slide that 4-8 people can use at once, and a unique bowsing system that keeps life rafts
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Pays Tribute to Maritime Visionary Capt. J. C. Anand
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Captain J. C. Anand, remembering him as a pioneering force behind India’s maritime self-reliance.