Maritime News
MSC suspends Novorossiysk bookings after drone strikes
After a drone attack on its container ship, MSC has suspended new bookings to Russia's Novorossiysk port.
Casualties & Safety
22 Seafarers Missing After Panama-Flagged Ocean Winner Sinks in Bay of Bengal
22 seafarers missing after bulk carrier Ocean Winner sinks in Bay of Bengal, prompting major search and rescue efforts.
Ports & Logistics
Global port congestion reaches new 4.3 million TEU record
Port Technology reports record 4.3 million TEU of idle container capacity, driven by East Asia storms and delays. Analysis follows.
Newbuilds & Orders
Four owners order Vinga product tankers in China
Four shipowners from Sweden, Norway, and Canada have ordered four new Vinga product tankers, expanding the series to 26 ships.
Ningbo‑Zhoushan overtakes Singapore as world’s second‑busiest container hub
The Chinese gateway handled 22.9 million TEU in the first half of 2026, edging past Singapore by 160 000 TEU and reshaping global port rankings.
Bangkok Maersk makes maiden Suez Canal transit as methanol‑dual‑fuel carrier
The 17,480 TEU container ship Bangkok Maersk completed its first passage through the Suez Canal on a northbound convoy from Italy to Singapore, marking.
Ukrainian drone strikes halve Russian Black Sea oil loads and cripple grain terminals
New Ukrainian attacks on Novorossiysk’s oil and grain facilities have cut Russian crude shipments by more than 50 % in August and stopped most grain.
US says Hormuz lanes mine‑free as tanker hit underlines lingering threat
The article examines President Trump’s claim that all mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, the recent strike on tanker AL SALAM II.
Ardmore expands handysize tanker programme to six vessels at Wuhu Shipyard
The New York‑listed owner has exercised options for two further 40,500 dwt tankers, taking its order to six ships and setting delivery from late‑2028.
Astro Offshore and Oceaneering seal MOU to deliver integrated subsea solutions
The partnership pairs Astro Offshore’s new DP3 multipurpose support vessel with Oceaneering’s ROV expertise, expanding capabilities for offshore.
DNV forecasts five‑fold rise in low‑GHG bunker demand if IMO adopts Net‑Zero Framework
New DNV data shows global demand for low‑emission marine fuels could jump from 4 MMtoe today to over 185 MMtoe by 2050, provided the delayed IMO net‑zero.
70 Vessels Queue Near Danube Canal for Ukrainian Grain
Up to 70 vessels are waiting to load grain near the Danube's Sulina Canal, causing delays in Ukrainian exports. This article details the current situation and its impact.
