Hormuz under fire again: Vessel attacked off Oman, says UKMTO
Crew reported safe after latest security incident near Khasab
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September 2026
War on seafarers: Mariner death toll in Middle East conflict estimated to top 40
Undercounted Iranian mariner deaths behind higher estimates of death tolls
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Newbuilding Orders Keep Increasing
Newbuilding ordering activity has retained its strong momentum last week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “newbuilding activity remained active this week; Chinese yards continued to dominate contracting, with Greek, Kor…
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Bulker Panama Canal transits drop 22% amid higher competition for transit slots
“Since the start of July, Panama Canal bulker transits have fallen 22% y/y. Bulkers have faced increased competition for transit slots from other sectors, especially tankers, as the US has boosted energy exports to Asia. El Niño is also expected …
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Engine Choices Today Will Shape Shipping’s Fuel Pathways Through 2050, While Fuel Economics Determine What Vessels Will Actually Consume
With vessels operating for 25–30 years and only around 4% of the fleet renewed annually, newbuild decisions made over the coming decade will establish much of the engine capacity available in 2050. Yet having the capacity to consume a new fuel does not…