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7 hours ago · Shipping News

First LNG Carriers Transit Strait of Hormuz Since Iran War Escalation

Two liquefied natural gas carriers from Qatar have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first LNG exports through the strategic waterway since military tensions escalated in the region. One vessel, operated by Oman Ship Management...

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10 hours ago · Shipping News

French Court Sentences Chinese Captain for Shadow Fleet Operations

A French court has sentenced a Chinese tanker captain to one year imprisonment and a €150,000 fine for operating a vessel linked to Russia's shadow fleet network. The conviction represents one of the first criminal prosecutions targeting individual o...

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4 days ago · Shipping News

Maritime Crew Management Crisis Reaches Critical Point as Digital Systems Lag Behind Industry Needs

The global shipping industry faces an escalating crew management crisis as traditional tracking methods fail to meet the demands of modern maritime operations, according to industry analysis. Most crewing managers continue to rely on spreadsheets and...

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6 days ago · Shipping News

UN Warns Strait of Hormuz Crisis Creates Worst Seafarer Conditions Since World War II

The United Nations has issued a stark warning that the escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis has created the most dangerous working conditions for seafarers since World War II, compounding an already devastating period for maritime personnel that began...

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6 days ago · Shipping News

Scorpio Tankers Invests $10M in Nuclear-Powered Maritime Technology with Ampera Partnership

Scorpio Tankers has entered a strategic collaboration with US reactor developer Ampera, backed by a $10 million investment, to develop micronuclear energy systems for maritime applications. The New York-listed product tanker company announced the par...

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 weeks 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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