Oman rescues 23 from attacked oil tanker EL GAIA; two missing
Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said 23 people were rescued from the Panama-flagged tanker EL GAIA after an attack and engine-room fire, while two crew members remain missing.
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Report: marine biofuels ready for near‑term use but feedstock limits cap growth
A The report of 15 September 2026 summarises Platts' APPEC 2026 coverage in Singapore, saying biofuels can be deployed quickly but are constrained by feedstock availability.
Clean Arctic Alliance reacts after reports of container ships using Northern Sea Route
Sources indicated on 15 September 2026 that the Clean Arctic Alliance reacted after media accounts said the Dubai Tower had transited the Northern Sea Route from Ningbo and was due in Hamburg, and that PanStar Acro had arrived in Rotterdam.
UP World LNG Shipping Index hits record high as company news drives gains
The UP World LNG Shipping Index rose 1.59% last week to close at a record 239.62 points, a gain driven by company announcements across the index while the S&P 500 fell 0.80%.
YoungShip conference in Copenhagen urges stronger focus on recruitment and career development
YoungShip Denmark’s ShipCon conference in Copenhagen made workforce recruitment and development central to its discussions, reporting that technology, regulation and geopolitics are reshaping career choices in shipping.
China’s export surge drives unprecedented investment in multi-deck vehicle carriers
MarineLink’s 15 September 2026 report attributes an unprecedented wave of investment in multi-deck vehicle carriers to fleet renewal, economies of scale and a sharp rise in exports from China.
Baltic Dry Index slips to 3,445 in third straight session of losses
On 14 September 2026 the Baltic Dry Index fell 1.8% to 3,445, marking a third consecutive session of declines and landing at its lowest reading since 2 September, sources indicated.
Tanker market may gain from new American output despite Hormuz tensions
Shipbroker Intermodal, cited by reports on 14 September 2026, says developments in Canada, Mexico and Venezuela could supply additional oil cargoes and lend support to tanker freight despite ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Clarksons data show crude tanker freight at historic highs after Gulf disruption
Data from Clarksons Research, reported on 14 September 2026, show crude tanker freight at record levels following further disruption in the Middle East Gulf.
Report: Russia turned to Hong Kong‑operated tankers as Greek firms withdrew from Black Sea in August 2026
A The report on 14 September 2026 said that during August Russia relied increasingly on tankers operated by Hong Kong companies to carry seaborne crude after Greek operators largely left the Black Sea following heightened maritime attacks.
Report: Blockade pushes Iran to accelerate shift from southern sea routes to land corridors
A report published on 14 September 2026 by reports says a US-led maritime blockade has sharply disrupted trade through Iran’s southern ports and is accelerating Tehran’s long-held plans to divert commerce to northern seaports, rail links and land corridors.
BGN and IINO KAISHA LTD sign time charter for 90,000 cbm dual‑fuel VLGC
BGN and IINO KAISHA LTD have signed a time‑charter for a new 90,000 cbm dual‑fuel VLGC under construction at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the trade press reported on 14 September 2026.
Weekly note flags concentration in Japan’s dry bulk shipbuilding sector
Sources published Xclusiv Shipbrokers Weekly on 14 September 2026, quoting Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc. that Japan’s dry bulk shipbuilding market is dominated by a small group of established builders; the supplied summary ends mid-sentence.
DNV and HD KSOE sign MOU to explore assurance for Software Defined Vessel technologies
DNV and HD KSOE have agreed an exploratory memorandum to examine how shipbuilding work on Software Defined Vessel technologies can be aligned with independent verification and assurance practices.
Lloyd’s Register, HHI and KSOE sign AiP for hybrid-electric 185,000 cbm LNG carrier design
Lloyd’s Register has teamed with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to develop a hybrid-electric 185,000 cbm LNG carrier, with an Approval in Principle signed at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, sources indicated on 14 September 2026.
MHSS urges mandatory mental-health training for senior officers to spot seafarers in crisis
Mental Health Support Solutions, part of OneCare Group, has urged shipping companies to make mental-health and suicide-prevention training compulsory for senior officers so they can recognise and respond to seafarers in crisis.
Wirana urges Indian authorities to speed issuance of DASR amid recycling yard delays
Wirana Shipping urged India’s designated Competent Authorities on 14 September 2026 to resolve delays in issuing Documents of Authorisation for Ship Recycling, warning that the hold-ups are influencing shipowners’ recycling decisions.
ABS signs MOU with three Korean organisations to advance standards for next‑generation smart ships and shipyards
A memorandum of understanding between ABS and three Korean maritime organisations commits the signatories to cooperative work on international standards for smart ships and shipyards, sources indicated on 14 September 2026.
VIKAND launches VIPHARMA to strengthen maritime medical supply chain
VIKAND has created VIPHARMA, a global subsidiary to provide medical and pharmaceutical supply-chain solutions for the maritime sector, the company announced through reports.
Ground Control named to DNK’s multi‑vendor tracking programme amid GNSS threat
Ground Control has been listed as one of three qualified vendors in Den Norske Krigsforsikring’s new DNK Tracking Programme, a multi‑vendor response to rising GNSS jamming and spoofing in high‑risk maritime areas.
MPSV Botnica chartered as accommodation vessel for North Sea project
OÜ TS Shipping will charter the icebreaker MPSV Botnica to the Aibel Seatrium Consortium ANS as an accommodation vessel for a North Sea project, with the hire due to start in September 2026 for an initial 30 days.
AST Networks offers two-month free trial of OneWeb LEO for qualifying vessels
AST Networks is offering qualifying ships two months of unlimited OneWeb LEO connectivity with an Intellian OW10 antenna on a sale-or-return basis and no upfront costs, sources indicated on 14 September 2026.
LNG market shows tentative recovery as chartering activity rises
A market note dated 14 September 2026 from sources described a cautious improvement in LNG shipping, driven by increased chartering, October requirements and renewed multi-month cover interest.
Drewry intra‑Asia index edges up to $1,323 as record run continues
Drewry’s Intra‑Asia Container Index rose 1% to $1,323 per 40ft this week, with the Composite Index setting an all‑time high for the third straight week as geopolitical and typhoon‑related disruptions tighten capacity.
Qatar accedes to MARPOL Annex VI, gains NZF voting rights
Qatar has deposited its instrument of accession to MARPOL Annex VI, a step that will bind the state to global shipping emissions rules and grant it a vote on the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework, sources indicated on 14 September 2026.
CMA CGM to apply $4,000/FEU peak season surcharge from Asia and India to US from 1 October 2026
Shipping line CMA CGM will levy a $4,000 per FEU peak season surcharge on all cargo from the Asia Pacific region and India to both United States coasts from 1 October 2026, a substantial rise from current levels.
HD Hyundai mounts joint shipbuilding showcase at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok
Five HD Hyundai affiliates are sharing a single booth to display liquefied gas carrier technologies at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, sources indicated on 14 September 2026.
Singapore fuel oil stocks rise despite sharp decline in net imports
Enterprise Singapore’s month‑to‑date averages show a 7% rise in residual fuel oil stocks in September compared with August, despite a sharp drop in net imports, sources indicated on 14 September 2026.
Saudi East-West Pipeline Shut After Aerial Attack as Red Sea Threats Grow
The kingdom has suspended operations of the East-West pipeline following an aerial strike, compounding maritime and market risks in a region already under strain from conflict, MarineLink reported on 14 September 2026.
Trelleborg and Simwave unveil first transfer equipment training modules at Gastech 2026
Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure and Simwave launched the first modules of a transfer equipment-focused training programme at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, a development MarineLink described as a milestone in the companies' partnership.
Africa’s refining gap: can the continent become an oil products exporter?
A The report dated 13 September 2026 highlights a persistent shortfall in African refining capacity and cites shipbroker Gibson’s view that many announced projects have stalled, raising questions about the continent’s ability to export refined oil products.
Capesize steadies after Pacific volatility; Atlantic shows limited momentum
reports reports that Capesize freight experienced a mixed week on 13 September 2026, with Pacific volatility and a midweek recovery supported by miner fixtures on C5 while the Atlantic remained comparatively steady but lacking consistent momentum.
Asia–US rates mixed but pressured by congestion as CMA CGM sets $4,000 PSS
Congestion at Asian terminals and steady US demand are keeping rates on an upward path despite lane-by-lane variation; CMA CGM has announced a $4,000 per FEU peak season surcharge from 1 October.
IMO Net‑Zero Framework raises oversight questions for U.S. maritime trade
The IMO’s proposed Net‑Zero Framework aims for net‑zero GHG emissions from international shipping by or around 2050 and is the first global measure to combine mandatory limits with greenhouse gas pricing, a The report said on 13 September 2026.
VLCC and LR2 freight firm as MEG routes strengthen, Mediterranean eases
reports reports a strong weekly rise in MEG‑linked tanker freight, with TC1 and TC20 posting notable gains while the Mediterranean/East index eased slightly.
Aframax rates on Vancouver–China run hit record as owners reclaim leverage
A report by reports on 13 September 2026 said Aframax freight rates for the Vancouver–China route reached an all-time high on 10 September, driven by tight available tonnage and robust global demand.
Iranian commercial vessel struck off Qeshm Island; one dead and four wounded, state media say
Iranian state media say a commercial ship was hit off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on 13 September 2026, killing one person and wounding four ahead of regional briefings by Tehran.
Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy agree coordinated stance on shipping carbon rules
Ministers from Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy met in Limassol and agreed to co‑ordinate their negotiating positions on both the EU Emissions Trading System and the IMO’s planned Net‑Zero Framework, a report on 13 September 2026 states.
Houthi statement says 73 ships transited Bab al‑Mandab in 48 hours despite fighting ashore
A Houthi statement carried on al‑Masirah TV and reported on 13 September 2026 said 73 international vessels transited the Bab al‑Mandab Strait over the previous 48 hours, calling movements ‘‘near normal’’ despite heavy fighting along the coast.
Port Hedland iron ore exports rise 5% in August, Pilbara throughput at 65.9Mt
Pilbara Ports posted a 65.9Mt monthly throughput for August 2026; the Port of Port Hedland moved 47.4Mt, of which 46.6Mt was iron ore, a five per cent rise on August 2025, sources indicated on 13 September 2026.
Reports link ownership of Liberia‑flagged Senegal Prosperity to Janggeum Maritime after Hormuz attack
Sources published a report on 13 September 2026 linking an August attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to the Liberia‑flagged Senegal Prosperity, which the Financial Times said was owned by Janggeum Maritime (Sinokor).
Star Asia report flags first coordinated Middle East dialogue as a market watchpoint
reports republished Star Asia Shipbroking’s Week 37 report on 13 September 2026, which highlights an attempted coordinated diplomatic dialogue in the Middle East and its likely commercial reverberations for shipping markets.
Review: Torvald Klaveness reshaped by expansion and strategic refocus in 2006–2016, report finds
A new review by reports reviews how Torvald Klaveness expanded internationally in the mid-2000s, diversified beyond ship ownership and then refocused its strategy and organisation across 2006–2016.
Baltic dry index dips to lowest since 3 September as capesize and panamax soften
The Baltic Exchange’s main dry bulk index fell 14 points to 3,507 on 11 September 2026, marking its lowest level since 3 September as capesize and panamax rates weakened, reports reports.
VLCC gains drive August rise in tanker spot rates, report says
reports, citing OPEC, reports a month-on-month recovery in VLCC spot freight rates and stronger dirty tanker spot market conditions in August.
Momentum grows but political gaps persist in IMO Net‑Zero talks
Delegates closed ISWG‑GHG 22 in London on 4 September with renewed confidence that an IMO Net‑Zero Framework can be finalised, even as sharp divisions persist over carbon pricing, revenue distribution and assistance for developing states.
Port-call patterns can flag changing trade routes, The report says
A practical study published on 11 September 2026 shows how historical vessel movements and port-call records can provide early signals of changing trade routes, while also setting out the limits of that approach.
APPEC delegates: tankers mask identities and add anti-drone defences as Hormuz flows continue
APPEC 2026 delegates told reports that shipowners are increasingly turning off AIS, masking identities and fitting anti‑drone protections as oil continues to transit the Strait of Hormuz.