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…
PETRONAS secures Oman’s Block 18, advancing global exploration portfolio
PETRONAS announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, PC Oman Ventures…
Aker Solutions awarded long-term MMO frame agreement by Aker BP
Aker Solutions has been awarded a major[1] five-year contract with Aker BP…
China’s LNG orders tighten slots, boost Korea’s pricing power and U.S. push
As China’s shipbuilding industry has aggressively increased orders for…
NGOs criticise IMO’s slow progress on cleaner fuel rules for Arctic Shipping
As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Pollution…
ABS delivers new report for EMSA on Ammonia Safety
Commissioned and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), a…
SpaceX's Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in Vietnam
Vietnam's government has allowed SpaceX to launch its Starlink satellite…
Global technology leaders launch Trusted Tech Alliance
In a time when the world is divided, 15 leading global companies from 10…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® celebrates strongest booking month in company history
January’s Record Demand Underscores Continued Momentum and Regent’s Position as…
Windstar Cruises welcomes new Vice President of Hotel Operations, Paul Chapple
Windstar Cruises announced the appointment of Paul Chapple as the company’s new…
MSC Cruises to show Summer 2026 Football Championship matches live across the entire fleet
Live broadcasts of this summer’s football tournament will be available…
Digital platforms must reflect the needs of those who use them, says The Hood, following Australia’s leading position on social media ban for children
Australia’s social media ban must act as warning to the maritime industry to…
Oldendorff and BHP collaborate to attract new talent to the maritime industry
With women making up just one per cent of seafarers globally, Oldendorff…
The Captain’s Coach® launches Coaching for Captains® online
- An Advanced High Performance Maritime Leadership and Resilience Series - As…
OpenAI, Samsung SDS and SK Telecom set to start building data centres in Korea in March, minister says
OpenAI, Samsung SDS and SK Telecom are preparing to start…
Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Cooperation Center Launches in Washington D.C.
The Center Focuses on Workforce Development, Technology Exchange, and…
First IMO ships’ routeing workshop to strengthen navigation safety
Government officials and maritime experts from Asian coastal States gathered…
HMM profit plunges as freight rates fall, margins hold in South Korea
During the same period, revenue was tallied at 10.8914 trillion won, down…
Kongsberg Maritime unveils unified digital solutions portfolio and launches KM Performance
Kongsberg Maritime has marked a significant step forward in its digital…
Volue welcomes TA Associates as new strategic investor
Partnership Strengthens Volue’s Position as a European Leader in…
Fragmented Carbon Schemes threaten maritime progress, warns BAR Technologies
BAR Technologies is urging immediate action toward a unified global carbon…
Seascale Energy: A Strong First Nine Months
Nine months into operations, Seascale Energy continues to gain strong momentum…
NYK Group operates Methanol-Fueled Bulk Carrier for BHP, achieving 65% GHG Emission Reduction World’s First Use of Low-Carbon Methanol Fuel on Oceangoing Bulk Carrier
NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd. (“NBP”), a member of the NYK Group, has…
Jumbo Offshore completes mooring line installation for Errea Wittu FPSO | ExxonMobil Guyana
Jumbo Offshore completes mooring line installation for Errea Wittu FPSO mooring…
Rotterdam bunker demand slips as RED boosts conventional fuel prices
Rotterdam is seeing its competitiveness erode as Europe’s largest bunker hub…
Ferretti Group wallypower50X – World Debut at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show
Wally unveils the world premiere of the new wallypower50X at the Discover…
Royal Caribbean named official Miami World Cup 2026 host city supporter
South Florida Icons Unite to Deliver Unforgettable Fan Experiences and a…
Easter at Sea: MSC Cruises presents warm-weather sailings for a relaxing Spring escape
This Easter, MSC Cruises offers a seamless way for families, couples and…
Shipping needs to fix its flaws or vessel abandonment will increase
The abandonment of seafarers by unscrupulous shipowners is reaching record…
EU proposes sanctions on third-country ports over Russian oil
The EU has proposed extending its sanctions against Russia to include ports in…
Tribute to David Dearsley former Deputy Secretary General of the International Shipping Federation
David Dearsley, before the merger with ICS, was Deputy Secretary General of the…
Euroseas announces 2-Year Charter Contract extension for its Feeder Containership, EM Spetses
Euroseas Ltd., an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 13 FEBRUARY 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 13th February…
Monthly OceanScore Pool-Price Index (OPX) – February 2026
After compliance balances were closed at year-end, additional 2025 surplus…
Hahn & Co Sells SK Shipping’s 10 VLCCs to Pan Ocean for 973.7 Billion Won
Hahn & Co Previously Invested 1.5 Trillion Won to Enhance Business…
Fugro begins integrated site investigations for SSEN Transmission’s Western Isles power transmission link
Fugro is undertaking nearshore surveys for SSEN Transmission’s Western…
Transocean announces contract award and extension Totaling $184 Million
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (“Transocean”) today announced contract fixtures…
Vantage Drilling announces ONGC Notification of Award for Platinum Explorer
Vantage Drilling International Ltd. announces that it has received a binding…
PD Ports plays pivotal role in stregthening the UK's renewable energy infrastructure
PD Ports has played a key role in a major logistics operation to support the…
Eni and CDP Venture Capital invest over half a million euros in startup EXE Engineering
Eni, together with CDP Venture Capital, invested €550,000 and announced a…
Chevron enters Libya with new Block Award as part of broader exploration growth strategy
Chevron Corporation by its subsidiary Chevron Business Development EMEA Ltd.,…
SEA.AI receives Jury’s special mention at Euromaritime Awards
SEA.AI has received a Special Mention at the Euromaritime…
Windward launches its Maritime Intelligence Operations Center (MIOC) to deliver Mission-Ready Services for Defense and Commercial Enterprises
Windward new mission-critical intelligence service center combines proprietary…
Royal Caribbean expands its artist discovery program on Legend of the Seas
The vacation brand's art program will spotlight up-and-coming artists on the…
Pavlos Charalambous: Strategic planning and technological excellence at the helm of Ayia Napa Marina
Ayia Napa Marina, one of the most iconic berthing and leisure destinations…
Synergy Marine Group assumes Technical Management of Yang Ming’s LNG Dual-Fuel Newbuilds
Synergy Marine Group has taken over the technical management of “YM…
CSM Energy takes delivery of first newbuild PSV marking a milestone its is fleet expansions with SPEC SPP40 Series
CSM Energy announced the successful delivery and takeover of the management of…
AMMITEC Pita Party 2026. Maritime ICT Community gathers at Istioploikos, Mikrolimano
The Association of Maritime IT & Communications Professionals (AMMITEC)…
G7 crude tankers’ share in Russia falls to four-month low as EU plans full ban
Share of G7-linked tankers in Russia’s crude export market fell to a…
Google hit by European publishers' complaint to EU over AI Overviews
Alphabet unit Google was hit with an EU antitrust complaint by the European…
Bauxite offers real positivity for Capesizes
Bauxite continues to climb, with a positive downstream outlook, capesize…
Workboats and Live Technology Demonstrations in focus at Oceanology International 2026
Oceanology International (Oi26) has confirmed a dynamic line-up of specialist…
Kongsberg Discovery puts innovation, partnership and protection centre stage at Oceanology International
Kongsberg Discovery is using this year’s Oceanology International (OI) as a…
Second Qatar LNG boom spurs Korea-China shipbuilding showdown
Expectations are growing in the global shipbuilding industry for a “second…
Aquaterra Energy secures seven figure, multi-well intervention and abandonment contract offshore Spain
Aquaterra Energy, a leading provider of intelligently engineered products and…
Germany's gas reserves face crucial energy supply test
In early February, German media outlets reported on the strains affecting…
Kale Logistics Solutions hosts first AI Hackathon in India
New KaiTETHON supports next generation of logistics talent, with winning…
WiseTech Global and Hapag-Lloyd launch IoT container tracking pilot to deliver next-generation supply chain visibility
WiseTech Global, leading developer of logistics execution software and supply…
Terrestar launches Hybrid IoT Service on new standards based Open Network Platform, marking a turning point for Satellite Connectivity in Canada
Terrestar Solutions Inc., Canada’s only domestically headquartered and…
Carnival Corporation honoured as one of America’s Best Large Employers
World's largest cruise company featured on Forbes’ annual list of top U.S.…
Armada Technologies signs order with TUI Cruises for installation of air lubrication system
Armada Technologies, a provider of next-generation air lubrication systems…
Register Now for the 2nd CSN Greece Shipping Debate “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and Innovation” - 26 February 2026 - Two Weeks Left
2nd CSN Greece Shipping Debate “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and…
Discrimination and missed opportunities hold maritime leaders back Report
A Global Maritime Forum report based on 108 in-depth interviews with maritime…
Trends in Ship Finance
The ship finance industry continues to evolve in a manner previewed in years…
US-Iran tensions stall Suez return, lift HMM outlook in South Korea
With global major carriers making diverging decisions on returning to the Suez…
Panama will not be threatened by China over canal court ruling, leader says
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday said he hoped an ongoing…
Hapag-Lloyd says 2025 transport volume up 8%, to 13.5 million TEU
On the basis of preliminary figures, Hapag-Lloyd achieved Group revenues of…
IBIA Announces Newly Elected Board Members at the AGM
We are pleased to announce the outcome of the IBIA – International Bunker…
HD Korea Shipbuilding posts record profit in 2025
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering said Monday that it posted…
Hiab expands US footprint with appointment of MGX Equipment Services as new dealer in 13 states
Hiab, a leading provider of smart and sustainable on-road load handling…
Samsung Heavy expands Qatar retrofit and aftermarket partnership at LNG 2026
Samsung Heavy Industries said on the 4th that it signed a business cooperation…
Valmet’s automation boosts energy production flexibility at Fortum in Finland
Valmet is to deliver energy balance and district heating accumulator…
EU Natural Gas falls sharply
European natural gas futures sank to below €33/MWh in February, erasing the…
EU-owned tankers ship 35% of Russia’s oil in January ahead of EU ban
EU-owned tankers shipped 35% of Russian oil in January, ahead of a planned…
Mainstream oil supplies return to normalcy as surplus falls
In September 2025, the market was concerned about a potential oversupply of…