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Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, announced that, based on preliminary results, Genco shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to …

Global ocean services provider DeepOcean has entered into an agreement to support bp in the decommissioning and recycling of subsea equipment at the operator’s Foinaven field, West of Shetland, UK. …

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has signed new supply agreements in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean region to expand the use of bio-LNG fuel on MOL-operated LNG-fueled car carriers. Titan, part …

Navigator Holdings Ltd., the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announces today that certain of its subsidiaries have entered into financing arrangements to …

The US-Iran interim peace deal took effect and shipping started returning to the Strait of Hormuz as the US declared an end to its blockade and a complex negotiating period …

The strong recovery in the dry bulk freight market has brought Capesize vessels back into focus, with shipowners increasing their exposure to both newbuildings and secondhand tonnage. Αs earnings have …

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels that is the largest shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, reaffirmed …

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels that is the largest shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, announced …

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, issued the following statement regarding the revised unsolicited, indicative non-binding proposal from …

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) is marking its strategic exit from the chemical tanker segment through a combined en-bloc transaction with Ace Tankers and Womar Tankers. The transaction, which is expected …

Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Kanata Clean Power & Climate Technologies Corp. (“Kanata”) regarding the proposed development of Kanata …

Oil prices ​fell by more than $2 per barrel on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement that ‌would end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of …

Euroseas Ltd., an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today that it has declared its options for the construction of …

Signs of recovery are being recorded in container traffic at the port of Piraeus Port, as the prospect of easing tensions in the Middle East is generating cautious optimism for …

Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world’s leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade. Against a backdrop of geopolitical …

Transocean Ltd. announced contract awards for two of its harsh environment semisubmersibles. In aggregate, the fixtures represent approximately $185 million in firm contract backlog. The Transocean Norge was awarded a …

The Port of Los Angeles processed 840,165 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in May, 17% above last year as import volume increased amid continued uncertainty surrounding trade policy and global supply …

The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a senior U.S. official said …

UK announces major new sanctions package choking off Russia’s war effort across multiple fronts. UK announces 70 new sanctions targeting Russia’s decrepit shadow fleet, military procurement supply chains and illicit …

QatarEnergy is ready to resume liquefied natural gas production ​at its Ras Laffan LNG plant very quickly ‌and could reach within a month full output of facilities unaffected by Iranian …

The official entry of Chevron into Block 10 in the southern Ionian Sea has brought back into focus the possibility of a second exploratory drilling campaign in Greece, in addition …

Sallaum Lines has ordered the two largest vessels in its history, signing a shipbuilding contract with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) for 2 + 2 next-generation Pure Car and …

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez welcomes with great satisfaction the peace agreement reached between the parties in the conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz. …

The net tonnage through Qatar’s ports witnessed more than 49% shrinkage year-on-year; while it increased about 9% month-on-month in December 2019, said the figures released by the Planning and Statistics …

Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay a return to normal shipping traffic by weeks following a deal to reopen the waterway, shipping and maritime security …

BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO, unanimously condemns recent attacks on seafarers and commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. According to the International …

The LPG carrier market got off to a weak start this summer as freight rates began to retreat – particularly on routes to Asia – despite US LPG exports reaching …

Capital Tankers Corp., an international shipping company focused on crude oil transportation, today announced the acquisition from Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. of three VLCC shipbuilding contracts for vessels under …

The Council adopted a set of restrictive measures to combat Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, its hybrid activities and its systematic disregard for international law, including human rights. The …

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact …

British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel on Sunday, leading for the first time an operation to disrupt the oil revenue ?that helps …

U.S. refiners can still absorb more Venezuelan crude, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday, as the South American country’s output bounces following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro …

ECOLOG, the energy and logistics group controlled by Peter Livanos, played a prominent role during a visit to the Port of Amsterdam, where company executives joined German Parliamentary State Secretary …

Melina Travlos is transforming the Neptune Group into a global player in the vehicle-carrying sector through a strategy focused on fleet renewal, network expansion and investments across the logistics value …

Shearwater Geoservices AS announced an agreement with lenders and key stakeholders on amendments to the capital structure, improving the Group’s free liquidity and strengthening the financial position. The agreed equity …

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, mailed a communication to shareholders urging them to vote FOR ALL of …

Alleima has received a major order for advanced umbilical tubes from a global provider of subsea technology to a total value of approximately SEK 995 million. The advanced tubing will …

Balaena, the maritime engineering and shipbuilding group that owns the historic drydock and dockyard facility in Gibraltar, Gibdock, and a shipyard in Padstow, Cornwall, announced the acquisition of APCL Group, …

BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry decarbonises, …

Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 69.4 million tonnes (Mt) during May 2026. This was a one per cent decrease compared to May 2025. The Port of Port …

The Chairman and CEO of Patras Port Authority S.A. (OLPA), Panagiotis G. Anastasopoulos, participated in the Posidonia 2026 international shipping exhibition, Greece’s leading maritime industry event, representing the organisation and …

Hundreds of BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia voted in favor of taking strike action, two unions said on Thursday, raising the risk of disruptions to iron ore …

Greek shipowners remained at the centre of global dry bulk activity during the first five months of 2026, recording 87 vessel sales, 48 acquisitions and 35 newbuilding orders, according to …

Celestyal has announced that it will broadcast FIFA World Cup matches live in public areas on both of its ships, Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey, this summer. The World Cup …

Viridien and Aker BP have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration across multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic data acquisition, imaging, and technology development. The agreement establishes …

BIMCO has commenced work on the development of a standard contractual clause to address new EU requirements applicable to tanker sale and purchase transactions. The initiative follows the adoption of …

ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) completed a joint development project for a high efficiency, 16,000-TEU ultra-large container ship with …

Oil prices jumped on Thursday as Tehran declared the critical energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, closed ‌after the U.S. launched additional strikes against Iran and as President Donald Trump …

The President of the UGS, Melina Travlos, addressed a wide range of questions of national, European and global interest. The highly anticipated Press Conference of the Union of Greek Shipowners …

Celestyal has announced its partnership with Harding+, introducing a refreshed onboard retail experience across both Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey. The partnership officially launched on 1 May 2026 and brings …