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Freight rates for Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) have reached their highest levels since early 2024. This surge is attributed to strong demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Asia and India, alongside …

The EU has sanctioned Intershipping Services LLC, operator of the Comoros and Gabon flag registries, for facilitating the ‘shadow fleet’ of aging, uninsured vessels transporting sanctioned oil, highlighting global efforts …

ATHENS, July 9, 2025 — The global shipping industry is navigating through one of its most challenging periods in recent years, as armed conflicts, geopolitical instability, and economic uncertainty converge to …

Houthi rebels launched a major attack on the Greek-owned vessel MV Eternity C in the Red Sea. Armed security guards engaged in a firefight to prevent boarding. Get the latest …

A Greek-owned bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea with gunfire and sea drones, causing a fire and forcing the crew to abandon ship. Maritime sources suspect Houthi involvement.

An external explosive device likely caused the blast that damaged the Greek oil tanker Vilamoura off Libya’s coast, according to TMS Tankers.

A fire aboard the decommissioned supertanker Sloug at a Turkish scrapyard has reignited environmental and safety concerns, highlighting gaps in ship recycling regulation enforcement.

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Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has fully acquired its joint venture with Mitsui E&S, rebranding it as Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay. This move marks a strategic step in Japan’s maritime consolidation, focusing on innovation, …