Hellenic Shipping News

Navigator Holdings Ltd. announced the upsize and pricing of the previously announced public offering (the “Secondary Offering”) of a total of 8,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Offered …

Columbia Group has raised concerns about the growing gap between cyber regulation and operational readiness slowing industry progress, following discussions at this year’s CRA Europe 2026 – Cyber Resilience in …

Fuel strategy in global shipping is increasingly being shaped by immediate commercial realities rather than long-term decarbonisation targets, according to BAR Technology, as volatility in energy markets pushes operators to …

U.S. says Cuba is prohibited from taking Russian oil as two tankers head to island The U.S. Treasury Department has said Cuba won’t be allowed to take delivery of Russian …

For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation is considering index-linked contracts or requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the …

AXS Marine provided some results of its AIS-derived vessel and commodity tracking data, following recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz. Key data points: 1,518 merchant vessels positioned on either …

BIMCO has published a revised position paper on seafarers, expanding its previous focus on fair treatment into a broader framework addressing the long-term sustainability of the global maritime workforce. The …

Surging bunker prices are reshaping freight dynamics, with fuel costs now accounting for a significantly larger share of freight than usual. While all vessels are exposed to high prices, scrubber-fitted …

IMO Council condemns attacks on merchant ships and urges international coordination to safeguard civilian shipping, during extraordinary session in London. The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly …

Thousands of skilled UK jobs will be supported and hundreds of millions invested into the economy as a historic financing deal is signed today [Thursday 19 March] between the UK …

The Trump administration is weighing plans to occupy or blockade Iran’s Kharg Island in an effort to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios, citing four …

U.S. may lift sanctions on tankers with Iran oil, supplies to reach Asia in days The U.S. may soon remove sanctions on Iranian oil currently stranded on tankers at sea, …

Boasting the world’s largest maritime fleet, China should make its sea transport not only stronger but also smarter and greener, according to a national political adviser. Li Ying, a professor …

Lloyd’s Register Foundation has awarded £378,000 to a new initiative led by DBI – The Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology, tackling one of the maritime sector’s most urgent …

WinGD, a Swiss marine power company and Envision, a world-leading green technology company have released a pioneering study analysing the operational costs of ships powered by renewable fuels. The findings …

The Trump administration considered plans to require ships escorted by the U.S. Navy through the Strait of Hormuz to buy insurance from the U.S. government, the Financial Times reported on …

Reacting to the coming into force of the Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea emission control areas (ECAs) on March 1, Dr Sian Prior, Lead Advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance …

The US-Iran conflict and subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz is putting upward pressure on both liquid tanker and container rates, increasing costs for shippers regardless of trade lane, …

The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout. European nations and …

The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) celebrates its 205th anniversary with the launch of its 2025-2026 impact report, ‘A year of care, growth and leadership‘. The report highlighted a year of …

On 26 February, Baltic Exchange Chair Guy Hindley and Head of Membership Jos Standerwick met with UK Maritime Minister Keir Mather MP at the Lloyd’s Register headquarters in London. The …

JLA Communication, a leading public relations and communications agency for the global maritime, offshore energy, and logistics industries, has added video production services to its portfolio through a new partnership …

Digital transformation is reshaping the global maritime landscape. On Wednesday, a conference themed “Digital Waves, Smart Trades” brought together over 400 shipping industry leaders and experts in the Chinese port …

CMA CGM deploys emergency multimodal solutions to support supply chains in the United Arab Emirates and the northern Gulf (Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait) without transiting the Strait of Hormuz Given …

bound4blue and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) have completed the second installation of eSAILs® in EPS’ fleet, fitting three 22-metre-high units on MR tanker Pacific Sunstone at New Times Shipbuilding in …

Hapag-Lloyd and representatives of the Government of India have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deepen maritime cooperation and support the continued development of India’s shipping and logistics sector. …

Fire incidents on ships rank among the most frequent accidents, and in recent years, fire incidents have specially increased among container and ro-ro cargo/passenger ships. DNV has supported many cases …

Specialist marine trade distributor Technical Marine Supplies (TMS) has announced a new partnership with FT Technologies to distribute the company’s FT series wind sensors to the maritime sector across Europe. …

North America Bunker demand in Houston remains steady, with recommended lead times for all three conventional fuel grades at 7–10 days, depending on quantity and grade, a source said. Lead …

Iranian lawmakers have proposed a plan to impose tolls and taxes on ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, local media reported on Thursday (Mar 19). Officials have said …

Gulf states and Western nations strongly criticised Iran at an emergency meeting Wednesday (Mar 18) of the UN’s maritime body, convened amid growing fears for thousands of stranded ships and …

Sea Horse, a medium range tanker sailing for Cuba laden with Russian gasoil has been broadcasting it is “not under command” and that it is drifting in the Sargasso Sea …

The US government has issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, a White House official confirmed to Platts, as the Trump administration attempts to combat rising energy prices and …

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, fell about 0.3% to 2,057 points on Thursday, after rising roughly 2% in the prior session. …

Chinese corn imports declined to approximately 3.8M mt in 2025, down from 8.4M mt in 2024. Of this, around 2.5M mt originated from Brazil (Panamax: ~2.0M mt vs. 1.78M mt …

Describing the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as an “incredibly dynamic environment”, Jos Standerwick, head of membership at the Baltic Exchange, yesterday sought to clarify a landscape that has …

Summary The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) 2023 Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships links shipping’s decarbonisation pathway to enabling a just and equitable transition. While the exact policy …

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a new contract with long-standing partner Echo Marine Group to support the delivery of Western Australia’s first fully electric passenger ferries – marking a major …

Leveraging the advancements in connectivity and augmented reality (AR) technology, Alfa Laval is strengthening its remote service offering to help crews troubleshoot, maintain compliance and optimize equipment performance in real …

Leading digital vessel performance platform Smart Ship Hub is urging the industry to recognise the operational benefits of AI-enabled camera systems while ensuring that their deployment is supported by strong …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is pleased to celebrate the delivery of EON, the first fully electric harbor tug in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Built by PaxOcean and owned …

Accelleron and HD HMS (HD Hyundai Marine Solution) have conducted Engine Part Load Optimization (EPLO) projects on two vessels owned by leading container line Hapag-Lloyd. The 14,000TEU Basle Express and …

A Russian ship damaged by explosions has been drifting uncontrollably in the Mediterranean Sea for a fortnight, remaining a potential source of a major environmental accident. Rescuers and environmentalists warn: …

Kongsberg Discovery and Fugro have signed a new framework agreement that strengthens a decades-long technology partnership between the two companies. The contract, confirmed at Oceanology International in London, positions Kongsberg …

The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has exposed South Korea and Japan’s structural vulnerability to fossil fuel supply shocks, as freight rates surge, vessels are stranded, and industrial disruptions …

Bunker fuel supply in Japan has tightened significantly due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. As of 16 March, the government has started releasing crude from both strategic reserves …

At the start of 2026, seaborne bauxite flows reached 22 mt in February, up 22% from the same period last year. China remains the largest importer of seaborne bauxite, with …

Iran oil exports continue as tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz despite conflict Dozens of ships are still navigating the Strait of Hormuz as Iran keeps oil flowing, despite continued …

A new report from the UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group finds that no major maritime nation is fully prepared for the tightening decarbonisation rules being negotiated at the International …

Flex LNG Ltd. is pleased to announce the exercise of contract extensions for two ships and provide an update on the fleet status. Flex Resolute and Flex Courageous The Company …