Trump Vows to Maintain Pressure...

By Patrick Sykes and Eltaf Najafizada May 1, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US President Donald Trump vowed to maintain a naval blockade...

Trump Vows to Maintain Pressure on Iran Through Naval Blockade
posted on: May 3, 2026

Building a new kind of...

Julian Panter, CEO of Noatum CSM, explores whether today’s shipmanagement models, including tech-led solutions and fast-scaling joint ventures, are...

Building a new kind of shipmanager in a changing world
posted on: May 3, 2026

U.S. Targets Iran–China Oil Pipeline...

The United States escalated its pressure campaign on Iran Friday, pairing maritime sanctions with a parallel strike on the...

U.S. Targets Iran–China Oil Pipeline in Dual Sanctions Move on Shipping and Finance
posted on: May 3, 2026

The “Safe Bubble”: Integrating security...

During his presentation at the 2026 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Angelo Lazaridis, Chief Commercial Officer at Diaplous Group, used a hypothetical scenario set...

The “Safe Bubble”: Integrating security and health for seafarers’ welfare in high-risk zones
posted on: May 3, 2026
Orca AI and Samsung Heavy team up to speed autonomous shipping push

Orca AI and Samsung Heavy team up to speed autonomous shipping push...

posted on: May 3, 2026

Orca AI has entered a strategic partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries aimed at accelerating the deployment of autonomous vessel technology across both newbuilds and existing fleets. Under the agreement, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) will integrate Orca AI’s situational awareness platform into vessels equipped with its Samsung Autonomous Ship (SAS) system, while Orca AI will incorporate SHI technologies such as its SVISION berthing assistance and autonomous speed control systems into its own platform. The companies plan to jointly develop integrated autonomous navigation, berthing and speed optimisation packages covering retrofit projects as well as new construction. “Bringing together SHI’s deep expertise in vessel design and integration with our AI-driven situational awareness platform creates a practical path to scaling autonomous capabilities,” said Orca AI chief executive Yarden Gross. The collaboration also includes joint research and operational data sharing designed to improve real-time decision-making, adaptive navigation and fuel optimisation through large-scale fleet learning....

Mizan Al Kabir (30E), CEng, CMarEng, FIMarEST: A Distinguished Voice in Global Marine Engineering

Mizan Al Kabir (30E), CEng, CMarEng, FIMarEST: A Distinguished Voice in Global Marine Engineering...

posted on: May 3, 2026

Mizan Al Kabir (30E), CEng, CMarEng, FIMarEST: A Distinguished Voice in Global Marine Engineering In the modern maritime world shaped by technological innovation, environmental transition, and increasingly complex regulatory frameworks, the role of the professional marine engineer has never been more important. Among the respected figures contributing to this evolving profession is Mizan Al Kabir, CEng, CMarEng, FIMarEST, whose internationally recognized credentials reflect both technical expertise and a professional commitment to advancing marine engineering. Although not widely featured in popular maritime media, his chartered recognitions and fellowship status place him among a select group of engineers whose influence extends beyond individual assignments to the broader professional community. His career represents the quiet but essential leadership that sustains the technical backbone of global shipping. Chartered Recognition and Professional Standing The professional distinctions following Mizan Al Kabir’s name, Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered Marine Engineer (CMarEng), are marks of high achievement...

Empty Tankers Are Extending Iran’s Ability to Wait Out the U.S. Blockade

Empty Tankers Are Extending Iran’s Ability to Wait Out the U.S. Blockade...

posted on: May 2, 2026

The U.S. Navy’s blockade may be preventing Iran from moving much crude to market, but a small number of tankers in ballast have been leaking through, and the extra empty tank capacity appears to be extending the timeline before Iranian producers run out of storage. Previous independent estimates suggest that the full-storage date could come as early as this week, but the specialists at TankerTrackers.com believe that Iran has enough loitering tanker tonnage to keep pumping until mid-June – using floating storage alone.  “Empty tankers have been entering the perimeter. Depending on loading rate, Iran could handle another 4-6 weeks in tanker loadings provided no additional empty tankers arrive. Add to that, vacant storage capacity on shore,” the consultancy said.  The estimate is far longer than other independent assessments. Kpler puts the timeline (combining all storage sources) towards late May. The Foundation for Defense of Democracy (FDD), an anti-regime...

First laden LNG carrier appears to transit Strait of Hormuz since war outbreak; Japanese VLCC follows

First laden LNG carrier appears to transit Strait of Hormuz since war outbreak; Japanese VLCC follows...

posted on: May 2, 2026

The first laden LNG carrier since the war in the Middle East broke out on 28 February appears to have transited the Strait of Hormuz Meanwhile, a Japanese-owned VLCC has also reportedly made the passage, a development that analysts say is notable for regional shipping risk sentiment. Market intelligence provider ICIS LNG ship-tracking data shows that 1996-built Mubaraz, linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC), is now off the coast of southern India. “We had no signals from the ship for several weeks, but it reappeared on tracking systems on 27 April,” ICIS senior LNG analyst Alex Froley told Riviera. ADNOC has not officially confirmed the transit, telling Bloomberg that it does not comment on the position, movements or routeing of its vessels. “It looks like the ship must have crossed through the Strait of Hormuz with its signal turned off,” Mr Froley said. Mubaraz would be the first...

Inmarsat Gains High-Speed Pacific Coverage With Final Viasat-3 Launch

Inmarsat Gains High-Speed Pacific Coverage With Final Viasat-3 Launch...

posted on: May 2, 2026

Inmarsat’s high-end broadband service is fast, but its recent tie-up with U.S. satcom giant Viasat promises to make it even faster. Inmarsat’s multi-orbit hybrid network is designed to integrate bandwidth from ViaSat’s next-generation satellite constellation, ViaSat-3. First launched in May 2023 for service over the Americas, the VS3 satellite series should bring high speed broadband over Europe and Asia as well – and it is now one big step closer to full deployment. On April 29, the third and final ViaSat-3 satellite took flight on a SpaceX rocket, and it successfully reached orbit.  ViaSat-3 has been years in the making. The first satellite had challenges with antenna deployment, and has not been able to attain its full data throughput rate. It serves the Americas, and is currently capable of about one-tenth of its rated one-terabit capacity. ViaSat has filed a claim with its insurers for $420 million in connection...

Why fire safety training at sea must go further

Why fire safety training at sea must go further...

posted on: May 2, 2026

In an industry where crews operate hundreds of miles from shore, often with limited external support, safety cannot be built on minimum standards alone. Nowhere is this more evident than in fire safety. The maritime sector has long relied on global training frameworks to ensure seafarers are prepared to deal with emergencies. Yet when a fire breaks out at sea, compliance with the minimum training requirement is not what determines the outcome. What matters is how prepared the crew truly is in the moment, how well they can react under pressure, how confidently they can assess the situation, and how effectively they can work together to contain the threat. We have seen recent reports of fires breaking out onboard sparking discussion on how effective standards of training really are. The industry must recognise a simple truth: minimum standards are a starting point, not the finish line. The global benchmark...

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posted on: May 2, 2026

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posted on: May 2, 2026

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Divaspin Erfahrungen – Übersicht und Optionen...

posted on: May 2, 2026

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posted on: May 2, 2026

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UAE OPEC exit signals structural shift in Middle East crude flows

UAE OPEC exit signals structural shift in Middle East crude flows...

posted on: May 1, 2026

However, it could signal a longer-term shift toward greater production flexibility, supporting sustained tanker demand. Effective 1 May 2026, the UAE will leave the oil cartel, following what it described as a thorough review of its production policy, current and future capabilities, and the outlook for sustained global energy demand, despite disruptions in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. “In the short term, this should have zero impact on the market as long as the Strait remains closed,” Banchero Costa head of research Ralph Leszczynski told Riviera. He explained that the UAE is currently producing and exporting significantly less than its OPEC quota allowance, as it is unable to utilise seaborne export routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The bypass pipeline to Fujairah, meanwhile, has a capacity of roughly only half of the total UAE production. Focusing on bypass infrastructure, Optima Shipping Services noted in a market update...

CMA CGM Transfers Two More Box Ships to Indian Registry

CMA CGM Transfers Two More Box Ships to Indian Registry...

posted on: May 1, 2026

Officials in India report that CMA CGM is in the process of transferring two more containerships into the Indian registry. The shipping major started the trend last year in an effort to expand its operations in India and to meet new cabotage regulations. Earlier this month, CMA CGM was reported to have transferred the CMA CGM Vila do Conde from sailing under the flag of Malta to India. Built in 2009, it is a 33,434-dwt containership with a capacity of 2,556 TEU. The ship has been sailing for CMA CGM since 2023. The Economic Times is reporting that officials at the Directorate of Shipping confirmed that papers have also been filed to transfer the CMA CGM Semarang from Malta to the Indian flag. Built in 2007, the ship is 38,000 dwt with a capacity of 2,700 TEU.  These will be the fifth and six containerships CMA CGM has moved into the Indian registry....

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