PSC / Port State Control
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Reach Subsea Charters Solstad Vessel for Black Sea Operations
Reach Subsea charters Solstad vessel for Black Sea inspection operations under 2+1 year agreement for undisclosed client company.
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Hormuz Disruption Drives Panama Canal to Near Capacity Operations
Hormuz disruption drives Panama Canal traffic up 8% to 38 daily transits, creating capacity constraints and scheduling challenges for bulk carrier operators.
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Maritime Investment: Arab Energy Fund Backs LNG Operations
Arab Energy Fund invests in MidOcean Energy LNG operations managed by EIG Global Energy Partners, expanding multilateral energy portfolio
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Offshore Support Vessel Market Analysis: Low Order Activity Explained
Analysis of low OSV ordering activity compared to 2008 peak when oil exceeded $100/barrel and AHTS vessels reached $50M valuations. Market insights for maritime professionals.
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Eurobulk Expands Kamsarmax Fleet with Chinese Newbuilding Orders
Eurobulk expands kamsarmax fleet with Chinese newbuilds from Hengli Heavy Industries as Pittas family grows dry bulk exposure through strategic vessel orders.
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EU Prepares Restrictions on Russian-Bound Alumina Shipments
EU prepares restrictions on Irish alumina shipments to Russia. Investigation reveals supply chain concerns affecting bulk carrier operations and port controls.
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Greek Shipping Finance Reaches $59.7 Billion as Banks Boost Support
Greek shipping finance jumps 11.5% to $59.7 billion in 2025, marking second year of growth as banks increase support for operators
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HD Korea Shipbuilding Wins Major Orders for Container Ships and Gas Carriers
HD Korea Shipbuilding secures 2.13 trillion won orders for container ships and gas carriers, boosting 2024 order book significantly.
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Armed Hijacking Near Yemen Raises Somali Piracy Concerns for Shipping
Oil tanker hijacked near Yemen’s Qana Port confirmed by European naval forces, raising Somali piracy concerns for bulk carrier operators in regional waters.
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US-Flagged CS Anthem Completes Safe Strait of Hormuz Transit
Crowley confirms US-flagged CS Anthem safely transited Strait of Hormuz, providing visibility into limited US commercial vessel movements through strategic waters.