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Seafarers Stranded Off Yemen After US-Houthi Ceasefire Deal

May 08, 2025

Some 200 seafarers aboard more than 15 ships stuck for weeks off Yemen's port of Ras Isa are preparing to offload cargoes and leave thanks to a ceasefire deal between Houthi militia and the U.S., maritime and labour union sources said on Thursday.Still, threat levels for shipping remained high given the Houthis' confirmation that Israeli-related assets remained open to attack and the attendant risks to broader shipping…

Xeneta: Israel-Iran Conflict Threatens Safety and Stability of Ocean Supply Chains

Jun 13, 2025

Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst, shared insights following the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.“Geo-politics is once again threatening the safety and stability of global supply chains so we must hope for de-escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran…

Potential Return of Container Ships to Red Sea Following US-Houthi Ceasefire Could Collapse Freight Rates

May 08, 2025

The prospect of a large scale return of container ships to the Red Sea following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Houthi militia in Yemen would flood the market with shipping capacity and cause a global collapse in freight rates…

CMA CGM Iron: First Dual-Fuel Vessel Sailing to Abu Dhabi

Mar 14, 2025

The CMA CGM Iron became the first dual-fuel methanol container vessel sailing to Abu Dhabi.The CMA CGM ship built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries of Korea is a dual-fuel vessel able to run both on conventional and alternative fuels such as bio-methanol and e-methanol…

ASRY Hosts Workshop for Industry Standards

Mar 03, 2025

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY), a maritime repair and fabrication facility in the Arabian Gulf, organized an interactive workshop with the participation of several classification societies specializing in setting technical and engineering standards for shipbuilding…

Noatum Maritime, ASRY Establish Bahrain JV

Feb 21, 2025

Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, offering a portfolio of maritime solutions, formed a joint venture (JV) with Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company (ASRY), the Arabian Gulf's leading maritime repair and fabrication facility…

Trump Pressures Iran; Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure

Feb 04, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump will restore his 'maximum pressure' campaign on Iran and drive its oil exports down to zero, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.Iran has repeatedly threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz for traffic as a retaliation for Western pressure…

On the Bookshelf: Managing Risks of Stowaways on Vessels

Dec 17, 2024

Stowaways are an ongoing issue for the security of ships and the safety of crew members, as well as incurring substantial associated costs for shipowners and insurers. Worldwide, information about stowaways is incomplete and incidents are under-recorded…

Proponents Disagree on Potential of Australian Live Sheep Trade

Nov 14, 2024

Former live export veterinarian and animal welfare advocate Dr Lynn Simpson has joined the debate on the future prospects of Australia’s live sheep trade that was sparked by industry veteran and veterinarian Dr Tony Brightling. The official industry body for the trade sees the future differently…

Impact of the Houthi Red Sea Attacks on Shippers

Aug 16, 2024

Attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Iran-aligned Houthi militants have disrupted a shipping route vital to east-west trade, with prolonged rerouting of shipments pushing freight rates higher and causing congestion in Asian and European ports…

Chinese Port Blast Raises Serious Safety Concerns for Container Shipping

Aug 09, 2024

A major explosion on board a containership berthed at the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in China raises serious safety concerns, a shipping analyst said.The incident took place Friday, with video footage showing a massive explosion on board Taiwanese…

Mayor of Russia's Novorossiisk Port Issues Sea Drone Alert

Jul 17, 2024

The mayor of the Russian Black Sea port city of Novorossiisk issued a sea drone alert on Thursday morning, he said on the Telegram messaging app.Mayor Andrei Kravchenko urged locals to stay away from the shoreline. Ukrainian sea drones have in the past attacked Russian ships near the port…

Aramco, Sempra Set Sale and Purchase Terms for Port Arthur LNG Expansion Project

Jun 26, 2024

Saudi Arabian state-owned oil and gas giant Aramco and Sempra, one of North America’s leading energy infrastructure companies, have executed a non-binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) for a 20-year sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake of 5…

Bio-Sea Ballast Water Treatment for Siem Car Carrier Trio

Apr 30, 2024

BIO-UV Group has received an order from SIEM Ship Management to supply its BIO-SEA Ballast Water Treatment Systems for a trio of SIEM-managed car carriers. The order, for retrofit installation to the Siem Copernicus, Siem Curie and Siem Socrates…

Ras Al-Khair SEZ Seeking Maritime Infrastructure Investment

Apr 17, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Ras Al-Khair Special Economic Zone (SEZ) said it is seeking local and foreign investors to help boost the Kingdom’s maritime infrastructure.With an initial area of 20 square kilometers, Ras Al-Khair SEZ, operated by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu…

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