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Trump seeks to refill US oil reserve with Venezuela deal but faces long delay
U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 30th (local time) that he would refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has been depleted with Venezuelan crude. The plan is to secure reserve stocks through large-scale oil field development recently agreed to with Venezuela, but the prevailing view is that it will be difficult to realize in the short term. On this day, President Trump said on…
US Navy Official visits South Korean Shipyards in private
With U.S. President Donald Trump pushing a plan to allow overseas construction of U.S. warships, attention is focusing on whether the building of U.S. naval vessels in South Korea will become a…
New ESG guidance to help maritime industry turn sustainability into commercial advantage
New framework helps shipowners and ports align ESG strategy with access to capital, charterer expectations and long-term asset value. Maritime organisations that embed environmental, social and…
Britannia P&I Club analysis finds four in five crew deaths linked to illness rather than accidents
New report highlights cardiovascular disease as leading cause of fatalities and raises concerns over mental health risks among younger seafarers. More than four in five crew deaths reported to…
Trump seeks to refill US oil reserve with Venezuela deal but faces long delay
U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 30th (local time) that he would refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has been depleted with Venezuelan crude. The plan is to secure reserve…
US Navy Official visits South Korean Shipyards in private
With U.S. President Donald Trump pushing a plan to allow overseas construction of U.S. warships, attention is focusing on whether the building of U.S. naval vessels in South Korea will become a…
New ESG guidance to help maritime industry turn sustainability into commercial advantage
New framework helps shipowners and ports align ESG strategy with access to capital, charterer expectations and long-term asset value. Maritime organisations that embed environmental, social and…
Britannia P&I Club analysis finds four in five crew deaths linked to illness rather than accidents
New report highlights cardiovascular disease as leading cause of fatalities and raises concerns over mental health risks among younger seafarers. More than four in five crew deaths reported to…
The Swedish Club launches new Loss Prevention podcast, Knot Another Lesson
The Swedish Club has launched Knot Another Lesson, a new podcast exploring the practical lessons, emerging risks and operational challenges shaping the maritime industry. Hosted by Joakim Enström,…
Lloyd’s Register appoints Jens Grunenberg as Senior Representative for Germany
Lloyd’s Register has appointed Jens Grunenberg as its Senior Representative for Germany, effective 1 September. Based in Hamburg, Grunenberg will represent LR across Germany, joining the Hamburg…
Indian Register of Shipping sets sights on Hamburg for European Expansion
Indian Register of Shipping, a leading international classification society and full member of the International Association of Classification Societies , is advancing plans to establish its presence…
MOL completes Merger of 6 Ship Management Companies
Unifying Management of Over 200 Vessels and Strengthening Safety Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that it has completed the integration of the MOL Group’s six ship management companies into MOL Global…
Port of Long Beach Champions Cargo Security at Summit
Supply chain and law enforcement partners gathered Friday in Long Beach to discuss best practices for combating organized crime rings, cybersecurity and other emerging threats, aimed at securing the…
Chinese Industry Close-up: What fuels China’s shipbuilding boom as order bookings stretch well into 2030?
The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) calls for building a modern industrial system, consolidating the foundation of the real economy, and accelerating high-level technological…
India’s merchant fleet to get 100 ships, but ageing fleet remains a hurdle
India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet over the next five years. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the government is seeking to increase Indian…
Briety Shipping Inc v Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte Ltd
In Briety Shipping Inc v Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte Ltd [2026] EWHC 1714 (Comm), the High Court held that a bespoke hire rate formula for an LNG time charterparty did not entitle the owner to…
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