The International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response held its 13th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 9 to 13 February 2026. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Anita Mäkinen of Finland. Outcomes are sum…
America’s Maritime Action Plan outlines a coordinated effort to rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, expand the U.S.-flag fleet, reform procurement, strengthen workforce pipelines, and modernize maritime regulation. Key Takeaways • Commercial shipbu…
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Tanker newbuildings have been the main target among ship owners over the past couple of weeks. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa noted that “it was a significant week for crude oil tanker contracting, with multiple large contracts …
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The LR story over the next few quarters is less about a single demand catalyst and more about how much supply quietly comes back into play. This piece unpacks the levers behind that shift: a heavy newbuild delivery schedule, the unwind of recent clean-…
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The 13th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13) was held in London from 9 to 13 February 2026. PPR commenced discussions on a legally binding framework on biofouling. PPR also agreed on amendments to requiremen…
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