As oceans warm and weather patterns grow more unpredictable, cargo losses linked to heat and moisture are increasing. Understanding how climate conditions affect cargo is becoming essential to managing risk and preventing claims. Cargo claims linked to…
When the weather writes the claims file Read More »
Nuclear propulsion, dormant in commercial shipping for decades, is gaining renewed interest as the industry seeks scalable, zero-emission solutions. Apart from being an energy source which produces no emissions, nuclear propulsion offers other advantag…
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Shipping rates for crude oil tankers were at multi-year highs at the end of 2025 before falling in early 2026. Rates climbed in the fall of 2025 because of increased demand for crude oil shipments, particularly from buyers in East Asia, limiting the nu…
Crude oil tanker rates reached multi-year highs in late 2025 Read More »
Fleet renewal measures announced by Frontline and CMB.TECH this week suggests that crude tanker companies are focused on having a modern and fuel-efficient fleet. This is despite the NZF (Net-Zero Framework) delay, which we saw in October 2025, suggest…
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Methane slip in marine vessels is the small amount of methane gas that doesn’t burn in the engine and instead ‘slips’ out into the atmosphere. Methane slip is a challenge for vessels that use LNG as fuel, with tightening emissions regulations making it…
What ship operators really want to know about methane slip: 9 common questions answered Read More »