R&D Project Takes Step Towards CO₂-Neutral Propulsion
Everllence has taken a step towards the development of CO₂-neutral propulsion…
Kongsberg Discovery launches HISAS2020 as standalone solution, setting a new standard in ultra-high-resolution underwater imaging
Kongsberg Discovery is opening up access to one of the world’s most advanced…
StormGeo strengthens fleet performance services with exclusive India pre-launch of new premium advisory offering
IME(I) announcement strengthens Asia-Pacific and global industry support.…
Sulnox scales Nordics push with Finland deal
Distribution agreement with Finland's Fluid Intelligence Oy Sulnox, the…
Lloyd’s Register advances safe hybrid nuclear power in partnership with Seatransport
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced Approval in Principle (AiP) for a hybrid…
Fuel Switch Snapshot: Rotterdam’s LNG and LBM widen price gap over LSMGO
LNG discounts to pure LSMGO in Rotterdam have widened by $40-42/mt over the…
What lies ahead for Russian oil exports?
In the wake of October 2025 Lukoil and Rosneft sanctions, Russia’s oil supply…
TotalEnergies Signs Agreement to Export 2 Mtpa of LNG for 20 years from the Alaska LNG Project
TotalEnergies has signed today a preliminary agreement (Letter of…
Jeju scales hydrogen as energy storage with KraftPowercon’s 5 MW rectifier solution
Jeju Island is becoming an important testbed for industrial-scale hydrogen…
U.S. at the forefront with world’s first live 6G trial by Ericsson in Texas, powering AI robotics and real-time video streaming
Milestone supports American leadership in AI-native 6G, showcasing cloud…
Nokia and Ericsson strengthen cooperation to accelerate towards Autonomous Networks
Nokia and Ericsson to advance adoption of open standards, and promote…
NexusWave powers Vega Reederei’s new eco fleet with bonded connectivity
The ship owner will install Inmarsat Maritimes…
Major refurbishment of MSC Poesia gets underway ahead of the ships's Alaska debut
MSC Cruises announced that will enter dry dock at Palumbo Malta Shipyard in…
Baleària improves its turnover and EBITDA figures in 2025 thanks to the boost from its international routes
Baleària closed the 2025 financial year with robust financial results that…
Cyprus Marine Club hosts industry presentation with Generous Sponsorship from Nippon Paint
The Cyprus Marine Club officially welcomed members back following the winter…
Why a German shipping deal alarms Israel’s government
What do we know about the deal? Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s…
US, Korea, Greece forge shipbuilding pact to curb China influence
The United States is reportedly set to sign a “trilateral shipbuilding…
Venezuelan crude exports rebound as sanctions push trade to compliant fleet says Teekay Tankers
Venezuelan crude exports are expected to return to a typical run rate of…
Russian sanctions – due diligence requirements when carrying petroleum products to the EU
Following the entry into force of Article 3ma of Council Regulation (EU) No.…
Mediterranean shows opportunities for transport fuels
Over the past two years, transport fuel flows have experienced increasing…
Cameroon pledges crackdown on ship registry flagging 13% of Dark Fleet Tankers
Cameroon’s government has pledged to deregister all shadow fleet tankers…
MISC’s LNG profit to rebound on newbuilds despite weak spot rates
MISC Bhd’s liquified natural gas (LNG) pre-tax profit is likely to recover…
Maritime action plan highlights Washington’s Misplaced Shipbuilding Obsession
On the eve of President’s Day weekend, the Trump administration released its…
US marine terminals: The past, present and future
As global commerce continues to evolve, the efficiency and capacity of US…
Brim Explorer orders the world's most efficient battery-powered vessels
Tourism and technology company Brim Explorer has signed contracts for the…
Kongsberg Discovery consolidates multibeam leadership with new EM2042 models for naval and deep-sea operations
Kongsberg Discovery has strengthened its multibeam echosounder portfolio with…
The Week in Alt Fuels: Methanol bunkering gathers steam
The number of methanol-capable vessels in operation has risen to 112, up from…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® reveals an Exclusive New Collection of Enticing Land Programs
Curated Pre- and Post- Shoreside Tours Elevate Regent’s Unrivaled Experience…
From Robots to game shows: MSC Cruises unveils exciting new entertainment for 2026
MSC Cruises is taking entertainment at sea to the next level in 2026 with a…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral returns to Newcastle for 2026 Sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral has returned to the Port of Tyne to begin a…
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Red Sea shipping reopens, but renewed Houthi threats keep route uncertainty high
Container carriers are now restarting services via the Red Sea amid a…
OpenAI expects compute spend of around $600 billion through 2030, source says
OpenAI is targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend through…
Wallenius Marine awarded Ship Management contract for seven newbuildings
Wallenius Marine has been awarded responsibility for ship management of seven…
NorthStandard achieves stronger results and growth amid Global Shipping Challenges
During a year of intense global shipping challenges, NorthStandard projects…
West delivers stable renewal with strong retention and selective growth
West P&I has reported a stable and disciplined renewal at 20 February,…
Steamship Mutual enters 2026 in a position of strength and stability
Steamship Mutual enters 2026 in a position of strength, following a renewal…
Biofuel Bunker Snapshot: Global B30-VLSFO prices gain on VLSFO price
ARA and Gibraltar Rotterdam’s B30-VLSFO (POMEME) price and Antwerp’s B30-VLSFO…
Multimillion Pound investment to expand EMEC tidal energy R&D infrastructure
Tidal energy testing will be expanded in Orkney – cementing Scotland’s place as…
Tullow signs Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire the TEN FPSO in Ghana
Tullow Oil announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Tullow Ghana Limited…
ANPG and Azule Energy announce the Start Up of Ndungu full field, marking another major milestone in the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development
The National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and Azule Energy…
DOF Group ASA - High-grading of AHTS fleet through vessel transactions
DOF Group ASA announced that it has entered into an agreement to…
Sateliot and PLD Space sign first commercial contract for a dedicated launch of two Tritó satellites with MIURA 5
This milestone consolidates the first 100% Spanish private space mission, with…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines partners with ‘Fraser at Sea’ for New YouTube Series: Setting Sail at 60
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has partnered with cruise enthusiast Fraser at Seato…
Hurtigruten launches new Fjord and Arctic Voyages that explore places other Cruise Lines can’t reach
Hurtigruten, the leader in iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, has unveiled three…
Princess Cruises celebrates National Margarita Day by breaking The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours
Princess Cruises also Marks the Sale of Over 1 Million Signature 24K…
A Captain’s Advice: Why the Modern Seafarer must learn beyond the Vessel CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
The maritime industry is undergoing one of the most significant periods of…
The Cyprus Diaspora Forum returns — Bigger, bolder, and more global than ever
From 6 to 9 May 2026, the 3rd Cyprus Diaspora Forum returns to Limassol,…
The Rise of Measurable Operations in Shipping
Shipping has long been governed by professional instinct. For generations,…
EUROGATE and Embotech launch second Autonomous Terminal Tractor Pilot in Hamburg to test operational performance
EUROGATE, one of Europe’s largest container terminal and logistics groups, and…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 20 FEBRUARY 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 20th February…
Administration’s Maritime Action Plan misses defining an opportunity to strengthen US shipping competitiveness and capture emerging clean maritime markets
The Trump administration released the Maritime Action Plan (MAP) on February…
Candela joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster with electric hydrofoiling vessel expertise
Swedish technology company Candela has joined Ocean Autonomy Cluster,…
Saipem agreement reached on main terms for the acquisition of the Deep Value Driller drillship
Saipem announces that it has reached an agreement with Deep Value Driller…
Hellenic Cables has been awarded the contract to supply inter-array cables for the BC-Wind offshore wind project in Poland
Supporting a 390 MW offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea as a subcontractor…
MISC to deliver and operate Papua New Guinea's first Floating Storage & Offloading (“FSO”) Unit
MISC Group announced its maiden entry into Papua New Guinea, having secured…
Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook by ENGINE
Tight prompt VLSFO and LSMGO supplies in ARA; operations back to normal in…
Maritime Defense Weekly: Offshore Enforcement and Baltic Exposure
Sanctions Enforcement Moves Further Offshore The United States intercepted and…
Sidus Space and Simera Sense sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance AI‑Enabled Hyperspectral imaging for Near Real‑Time Earth Observation
Collaboration focuses on integrating advanced hyperspectral imaging with…
Telefónica and Mavenir forge strategic partnership to accelerate AI Innovation in Telecom
Showcasing AI innovation at Mobile World Congress (#MWC26) with live product…
Meet the Moderator and Panelists of the 2nd CSN Greece Shipping Debate, Athens 26th February 2026: “Navigating the Green Shift: Technology, Innovation and the Path to Shipping Decarbonisation” panel discussion
CSN is delighted to announce the Moderator and Panelists of the 2nd CSN Greece…
ZIM to be acquired by Hapag-Lloyd for $35.00 per share in cash at Aggregate Cash Consideration of approximately $4.2 Billion
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced that it has entered into a…
EMSTEEL, Oldendorff Carriers sign five-year raw material freight agreement
EMSTEEL Group and Oldendorff Carriers have signed a new long-term freight…
Geopolitics Tops Executive Training Agenda in Shipping
Geopolitics has become the leading focus of executive maritime education,…
Maritime exports of petroleum products increased in January 2026 says EIA
U.S. exports of refined petroleum products carried on clean product tankers…
Maress 2.0: Data-driven Decarbonisation Steering Towards New Performance Heights
Maritime decarbonisation legislation and directives continue to increase and…
Flex LNG expects LNG shipping impact from Newbuilding Deliveries
Flex LNG Ltd. announced its unaudited financial results for the three months…
HD Hyundai selects Siemens Xcelerator for integrated digital shipbuilding platform
Siemens announced that it has been selected by HD Korea Shipbuilding &…
Ultranav Expands Collaboration with ShipIn Systems to strengthen AI-Enabled Safety and Navigation Risk Management
Ultranav, a Chile-based maritime group managing more than 400 vessels, is…
LNG discounts to LSMGO widen in major ports
Rotterdam B100’s discounts to pure HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO have narrowed by…
Biofuel Bunker Snapshot: Antwerp’s B30-VLSFO premium over Rotterdam narrows Europe
Rotterdam’s B30-VLSFO (POMEME) price has dipped modestly in the last week,…
The threat landscape and Norwegian petroleum activities
The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM), the Norwegian Police Security…
Antwerp-Bruges’ LNG bunker sales hit record highs in 2025
LNG sales at the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge have more than tripled in…
Meet our Supporters of the 2nd CSN Greece Shipping Debate - Propeller Club
Cyprus Shipping News is delighted to announce the Propeller Club as Supporters…
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Spike in cyberattacks demand persistent tracking at sea
Not a day goes by without hearing about cyberattacks wreaking havoc for…
Sanctioned Russian icebreakers helped Glasgow shipping company bring gas to Europe
A Glasgow-based shipping company has relied on the assistance of sanctioned…
US announces maritime action plan to revitalise shipbuilding
Thanks to the leadership and vision of President Donald J. Trump, the United…
EU and US announce new rounds of sanctions as OFAC updates on Venezuela
On 6 February, the European Commission proposed the 20th package of sanctions…
Clean Tanker Rates retreated last weeks, as VLCCs stalled
Clean LR2 Freight levels on MEG LR2’s took a tumble again this week. The TC1…
Asia-US container rates steady to softer on low volume despite increased blank sailings
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US edged lower…
APM Terminals and Eurogate plan to turn NTB into one of the most modern and efficient terminals in Europe – 1bn Euro investment for Bremerhaven announced
APM Terminals, a subsidiary of A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), and Eurogate aim…
CIC conclusion reveals changes in BWTS compliance failures
SYSTEM NOW THE MAIN CAUSE OF BALLAST WATER TREATMENT COMPLIANCE DETENTIONS…
Ericsson, Leonardo and Italian Navy trial 5G Standalone on-sea capabilities
Long-range 5G SA data communication at sea successfully demonstrated On-board…
Disney Cruise Line sets sail for a Blockbuster Summer 2027 with a new ship in Europe, new destinations and Returning Fan‑Favourite Themed Cruises
Disney Cruise Line is charting a season of unforgettable family vacations…
The ghost ships in the English Channel and the question of what to do about them
On 26 January, staff in an office in Mumbai received an urgent e-mail from a…
Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of tankers reported in Danish waters almost daily in 2025, Denmark says
Sailing from the Gulf of Finland and through the Baltic Sea, the ageing and…
ICS Response – Maritime Action Plan
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) acknowledges the U.S. Government’s…
Musk fires up SpaceX, Bezos pushes Blue Origin as US billionaires race China to moon
Musk tweaks SpaceX mission after xAI merger and ahead of $1 trillion…
Hahn & Company sells SK Shipping’s Korea wet tanker business to Pan Ocean for $668 mil.
SK Shipping signed an agreement with Pan Ocean to sell its Korea wet tanker…
Dirty & Clean Routes: This Week’s Congestion Moves
Chart of the Week Congestion per Discharge Area (WoW Change) Dirty…
Drewry: Red Sea Diversion Tracker Shows Slight Decrease
With regional security conditions gradually returning to normal, Drewry’s Red…
NGOs urge IMO: “Dilution is not a solution” – choose onboard retention & port offload for ammonia ship waste
Opportunity Green, Environmental Defense Fund, One Planet Port, Pacific…
AD Ports Group reports record 2025 revenue of AED 20.8 Billion, +20% YoY, and Net Profit of AED 2.1 Billion, +17% YoY
2025 EBITDA increased 12% YoY to AED 5.1 billion, translating into an EBITDA…
Steelpaint coats fourth Minhua Newbuild
Germany’s Steelpaint has successfully completed the application of a Stelpant…
China rules the yards, but Korea leads in high-end ships, geopolitics
China Factor examines how China’s rise is redrawing the competitive map for…
Kalmar introduces the TT7 terminal tractor to the European market
Kalmar announced the launch of the TT7 series terminal tractor. Specifically…
The Switch reconfigures Vaasa factory as demand for DC systems accelerates
Marine power electronics (PE) specialist The Switch is realigning its Vaasa…