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3 days ago · Shipping News

Japanese RoRo Becomes First Vessel Certified for Fully Autonomous Commercial Operations

The 6,890-dwt RoRo Hokuren Maru No. 2 has become the first vessel globally to complete all licensing requirements for fully autonomous navigation during commercial operations, following certifications issued in January and February 2025. ClassNK issu...

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5 days ago · Shipping News

UN Advances Hormuz Humanitarian Shipping Mechanism as Gulf Crisis Deepens

The United Nations has accelerated development of a humanitarian shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz as thousands of commercial vessels remain effectively trapped in Gulf waters amid escalating regional tensions. The proposed mechanism wou...

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5 days ago · Shipping News

Houthis Warn of Red Sea Escalation as Iran Conflict Threatens Dual Chokepoint Closure

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement has issued its most direct threat yet of escalating attacks in the Red Sea shipping corridor, declaring their "fingers are on the trigger" as the month-long Iran conflict threatens to simultaneously disrupt both t...

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6 days ago · Shipping News

Ukrainian USV Strike Leaves Russian-Laden Tanker Adrift in Black Sea

A Turkish-owned tanker carrying Russian petroleum products was struck overnight by a suspected Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessel in the Black Sea, leaving the vessel drifting dangerously close to the Bosphorus shipping lanes. The attack marks a signi...

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1 week ago · Shipping News

Red Sea Crisis Triggers Global Container Shipping Gridlock as Ports Overwhelmed

Container shipping networks face unprecedented congestion as the Red Sea conflict forces cargo vessels onto extended routes around Africa's Cape of Good Hope, adding 10-14 days to Asia-Europe transit times. The massive rerouting has created a domino...

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1 week ago · Shipping News

Iran Reportedly Imposing $2 Million Transit Fees on Select Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has begun imposing informal transit fees of up to $2 million per voyage on select commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz as of March 2026, according to industry reports. The charges represent an unprecedented expansion of Tehran...

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1 week ago · Shipping News

Iran Sets Transit Conditions for 'Non-Hostile' Ships Through Hormuz Strait

Iran has formally notified the United Nations that merchant vessels deemed 'non-hostile' may continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but only if they coordinate directly with Tehran authorities and comply with Iranian security protocols. The diplom...

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1 week ago · Shipping News

Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Border Service Icebreaker at Vyborg Shipyard

Ukrainian forces have successfully struck the Russian Arctic patrol icebreaker Purga during a drone attack on Vyborg shipyard, causing visible damage to the vessel under construction for Russia's FSB Border Service. Images circulating on social media...

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1 week ago · Shipping News

Libyan Authorities Secure Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Arctic Metagaz After Weeks Adrift

Libyan maritime authorities have taken control of the damaged Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz, ending weeks of uncertainty as the 294-meter vessel drifted in Mediterranean waters. The tanker, operated by Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project under Western...

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1 week ago · Shipping News

Two Indian LPG Carriers Transit Hormuz Following Iran-Approved Coastal Route

Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas carriers have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz along Iran's coastline, following the same route used by vessels that have received Tehran's approval for passage through the strategic waterway. Ship-trac...

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