Sky-high Rates Lure Tanker Owners Into Gulf of Oman STS Transfers
Strait of Hormuz tanker transits have increased in the last few days but many owners are opting for complex ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman
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As Ships Become More Connected, Cyber Threats Move Offshore
A Texas-bound oil tanker was recently boarded by the FBI amid fears that the ship’s networks had been compromised by hackers. As ships and ports become increasingly dependent on connected technology, maritime cybersecurity is emerging as a critical defense against…
Red Sea Pipeline Strike Abruptly Cuts Saudi Crude Supplies to Europe
Oil company Saudi Aramco has told at least two European refining customers they will receive no crude oil next month following an attack on Saudi Arabia's key pipeline to the Red Sea, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar…
Maersk Confirms Reports of Large New Ship Order
Maersk is moving forward with a large new ship order, equivalent to approximately 10 percent of the carrier’s current total capacity in operation. The news comes after days of speculation in the industry that Maersk was placing large orders and…
Finnlines Reports Summer Passenger Growth Across Leisure Routes
Passenger volumes on day-long picnic cruises between Naantali and Långnäs rose by 23 per cent during the summer season compared with the previous year, according to Finnish ferry operator Finnlines.Total passenger figures from June to August 2026 remained stable against…
As Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates, Marine Insurers Widen Black Sea Risk Area
London's marine insurance market has widened the area in the Black Sea it deems as high risk as the Ukraine-Russia conflict escalates, according to an advisory issued this week.The Black Sea is a vital route for shipments of grain, crude…