Tanker ‘not under control’ in the Taiwan Strait
China issues warning after machinery failure leaves the vessel adrift
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December 2025
‘Cheated or exploited’: India bans 45 rogue agents in crewing crackdown
Banning notices shine a light on practices that exploit seafarers
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Tanker Market: A Year in Review
To say that 2025 was quite an eventful for the tanker markets, would be an understatement. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “it has been another year for the books in the tanker markets, with almost too many events to recap. We …
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LNG shipping in 2025: The year was quiet until ‘Winter’ arrived
LNG shipping rates in full-year 2025 were at their historic lows, with those for TFDE carriers down 48% YoY and those for XDF/MEGI down 35% YoY, despite the picture changing unexpectedly, which saw rates surging over $100,000pd in October and November …
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Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market Had a Mixed Week
Capesize The market delivered a mixed but generally constructive week, characterised by strong early momentum, a midweek pause, and a steadier close. Overall sentiment remained cautiously positive, underpinned by firm demand across key basins, though r…
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