Fresh offshore, shipping and crewing updates in a format that feels more like a modern editorial hub and less like an old archive list.
(Bloomberg) — The Iranian parliament is drafting a bill to charge a fee for ships seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the semi-official Fars news agency. According to Fars, which cited an unnamed lawmaker, the plan is expected...
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The Trump administration is introducing nearly $500 million in new funding for ports. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration...
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Container freight rates have risen for the fourth week in a row, driven by increasing fuel costs and ongoing disruptions in the Middle East that are...
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By Scott Bessent — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that a new insurance program aimed at boosting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz...
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Vessels wanting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian protection are now required to submit lists of their crew and cargo, along with v...
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New Legal Challenges as Foreign Ships Enter U.S. Domestic Trade Under Emergency Waiver The Trump administration's recent 60-day Jones Act waiver is...
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Indian shipping regulators are closely monitoring export supply chain dynamics. This comes as ocean carriers appear to profit from disruptions, espec...
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By Rakesh Sharma (Bloomberg) — India’s state-owned oil refiners are hesitant to buy US-approved Iranian oil and products because of challenges with p...
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Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project has reached an important milestone by sending its first electricity to the grid. This...
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that a crucial mistake by a harbor pilot caused a tanker to hit a refinery pier during a ro...
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