January proved to be a dramatic month for long-term ocean freight rates, with the latest data from the Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI®) showing the largest
The Mission to Seafarers has issued its Q4 findings on seafarer happiness and annual review, as well as new insights on vessel conditions impact on
An article published in The Foreign Policy highlights the current menace of the maritime world, ships sailing under false flags to evade sanctions, and the
On January 30, Japan raised the issue of Chinese ships encroaching into their waters. The alleged violations happened near Diaoyu Islands, where four Chinese government
This morning, a cargo vessel was seen ablaze offshore close to the Lamma Power Station. It has been understood that a 51-year-old mainland crew member
A crew comprising Filipino sailors has reportedly been stranded on an abandoned vessel off the southwest coast of Victoria for four months. Marine insurance is
Russia has successfully managed to keep the country’s oil moving to markets of the world, defying the fears that sanctions levied last month would result
On January 28, Iranian Navy ships were allowed to dock in Brazil despite being under US sanctions. This means the ships can travel to the
NYK is delighted to announce the order of its fifth liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dual-fuel very large LPG / liquefied ammonia gas carrier (VLGC) from
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