Launch of raw mega yacht Admiral Armani 72 M

The Italian Sea Group celebrated the launching of the first megayacht designed…


UK PM Starmer vows to ‘destroy’ Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in new round of sanctions

The U.K. plans to impose new sanctions on a fleet of Russian oil tankers…


DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 09 MAY 2025

Please find below The DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 09th May 2025.…


Spain’s LNG imports from the US soar, represent 35% of all gas supply

Imports of liquefied natural gas from the United States rose to 35% of Spain’s…


Asia Fuel Oil: Markets steady in thin trade despite flurry of orders

Asia’s spot fuel oil markets were broadly stable on Friday in largely quiet…


Indian fuel retailers say stocks sufficient amid escalating conflict with Pakistan

Indian Oil (IOC) IOC and Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) BPCL said on Friday that the…


Europe Gas: Prices rangebound after rising to one-week high

Dutch wholesale gas prices traded in a narrow range on Thursday morning amid…


Apple considers raising iPhone prices, WSJ reports

Apple is weighing price hikes for its upcoming fall iPhone lineup but is keen…


MIEEK PSM Award Ceremony – Celebrating Our Students

As we gathered to honor the drive and talent of the students who won the MIEEK…


Seafarers stranded off Yemen port eye exit after US-Houthi ceasefire deal

Some 200 seafarers aboard more than 15 ships stuck for weeks off Yemen’s port…


LNG market volatility clouds Venture Global forecasts, even with long-term contracts in place

Venture Global reported in early April that the number of LNG cargos shipped…


OpenAI dials back conversion plan, nonprofit to retain control

OpenAI retains nonprofit control amid criticism and legal challenges Nonprofit…


HD Hyundai and Maersk sign MOU for Cooperation on Decarbonisation Technology and Integrated Logistics Services

On Tuesday, 6th of May 2025, HD Hyundai and A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk)…


EU to set out plans to halt Russian gas imports by end-2027

The European Commission will next month propose a ban on new Russian gas deals…


Baseblue Successfully executes LNG ship-to-ship bunkering operation in the Caribbean

Baseblue has completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship-to-ship…


The Shipowners' Club reports a 98.8% combined ratio and a strong capital position

The 2024 financial year saw the Club deliver an underwriting surplus of US$…


East of Suez Fuel Availability Outlook

Singapore and Malaysia Bunker availability in Singapore is a bit tight, with…


Europe Gas Prices gain to 1-week high on demand rise, Norway outage

Dutch and British wholesale gas prices rose in early trading on Tuesday as…


The wind industry must further enhance collaboration in order to scale up

European member states must speak with one strong and unified voice…


HSFO differentials recover further in brisk trade

Asia spot differentials for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) inched up for a…


Orca AI secures $72.5 Million investment to scale Autonomous Shipping Solutions

Led by Brighton Park Capital, the investment will fuel further development of…


Royal Caribbean spotlights new entertainment and dining experiences on Star of the Seas

The new Icon of vacations will introduce new jaw-dropping entertainment,…


What to wear on a cruise to Greenland: Tips for perfect outfits

Planning your dream cruise to Greenland with Swan Hellenic? Beyond the…


NYK raises takes delivery of ASUKA III

NYK Cruises (Japan) took delivery of the ASUKA III, the new cruise ship, from…


Better safeguarding measures are needed to support Cadets at Sea

Cadets are increasingly struggling to complete their cadetships due to a…


Trafigura raises a record USD390 million in the US Private Placement market

Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. (“Trafigura” or “the Group”), a global leader in the…


Assessing the VLCC Market Cycle: Diverging Trends in Values, Earnings, and Liquidity

Using VesselsValue’s ‘Timeseries’ product, we take a look at the current…


AD Ports Group and Burjeel Holdings to Explore a JV to Optimise Healthcare Logistics in Africa

Collaboration would support UAE’s humanitarian aid mission by improving access…


Jafza turns 40 with record $190BN in trade

DP World’s flagship free zone proves the resilience of its integrated port+…


AAL executes open-hatch sailing to deliver 60m-tall port cranes from Europe to the Americas

AAL Shipping (AAL) has successfully transported three fully assembled…


Christiania Energy launches new branch office and physical bunker supply operations In France

Christiania Energy, a privately held Danish trading company is proud to…


Can energy close US trade gaps?

“Sometimes it pays to be a little wild.” That advice from President Donald…


Collaboration at scale pioneers the green transition in maritime

The maritime industry’s green transition is a complex challenge that demands…


KPI OceanConnect appoints Dorthe Bendtsen permanent CEO

Dorthe Bendtsen, who was appointed acting CEO in December 2024, has become KPI…


Understanding diverse cruise market segments In 2025

Now that we are well into 2025, it’s clear that the cruise industry continues…


V.Ships Leisure launches dedicated service offering for large yachts

V.Yachts will enable yacht owners to enhance vessel, crew and technical…


Europe can ride LNG wave to build strategic gas reserves

European governments may have a rare window of opportunity to build up…


LNG Shipping Rates on the Rise

The LNG freight market firmed significantly this week, particularly in the…


CMA D. ARGOUDELIS announced strategic collaboration with ELCO INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A., a leading provider of electrical and…


Trump's call for free U.S. passage through Suez Canal sparks outcry in Egypt

U.S. President Donald Trump's recent call for free passage of American ships…


BIMCO revises War Risks clauses for time and voyage charter parties

BIMCO has recently taken the opportunity to revise…


India Bans Pakistani ships from ports to ‘ensure safety of assets’

The Centre on Saturday banned all ships bearing the flag of Pakistan from…


Companies eligible for funding for emission reduction in the Rotterdam port area

Port of Rotterdam Authority introduces Carbonbid, a sustainability initiative.…


US port fees for Chinese vessels: what they mean in practice

Nearly 600 public comments were submitted prior to the two-day hearing held on…


Kuwait says OPEC+ meeting to significantly affect production policy formulation

Kuwait’s oil minister said that the OPEC+ meeting would significantly affect…


Russian ESPO crude freight rates plunge amid tanker surplus

Freight rates for ESPO Blend crude oil being transported from the Russian port…


U.S. oil companies spent less on interest over the last decade despite higher rates

Higher oil prices, increased drilling efficiency, and structurally lower debt…


Eutelsat replaces CEO with Orange executive in surprise move

Franco-British satellite operator Eutelsat (ETL.PA), opens new tab will replace…


Carnival Corporation announces Miami Site for New Global Corporate Headquarters

World’s largest cruise company purchases site in Miami-Dade County as future…


Princess Cruises unveils 2027 World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Voyage

Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale Jan. 6, 2027, this impressive 129-Day Voyage Visits…


Greece approves tender for hydrocarbons search in four offshore blocks

Greece has approved an international tender for hydrocarbon exploration in four…


New air pollution limits for ships enter into effect in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean Sea officially became an Emission Control Area for Sulphur…


Danish Shipping: Activation of War Insurance Institute is perfectly timed

Danish shipping is a strategic asset for Denmark. A new legislative…


Strategic repositioning and focus pays off: Signal’s Aframax Fleet Performance hits new high

The Aframax segment has remained one of the most dynamic segments of the…


Practical guide for approval of ammonia- or hydrogen-fuelled ships

As the maritime industry moves towards zero-emission operations, ammonia and…


IMO 2028 – A New Legislative Measure for the Decarbonisation of Shipping

On Friday 11th April 2025, the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…


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