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Morning Briefing — Thursday, November...
Morning Briefing — Thursday, November 12, 2026 1. World developments Russia and Ukraine agreed to a major prisoner exchange...
LNG Traffic Through Hormuz Hits...
Exports of liquefied natural gas via the Strait of Hormuz last month reached the highest total since February, at...
Maritime coalition targets 20% electrification...
More than 30 maritime organisations have joined forces at the COP31 climate summit in Turkey to push for electricity...
Career Paths: Stef Kenyon, UK...
Stef Kenyon, Director of External Affairs at the UK Chamber of Shipping, shares how she entered the shipping industry...
CIEL: INEOS ethane trade up 7.3-fold as carrier emissions come under scrutiny...
posted on: Nov 12, 2026
A new brief from the Center for International Environmental Law traces 790 shipments of US ethane on INEOS-branded vessels since 2016 and says the upstream emissions behind the trade go largely uncounted. Owners and managers who charter tonnage into the trade should expect closer scrutiny of the cargo they carry. The volume of US ethane shipped by or for INEOS rose from 429 kt in 2016 to 3,130 kt in 2025, roughly a 7.3-fold increase, according to a brief from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL). The report, Leaky Promises, argues that the emissions tied to this feedstock are missing from INEOS’s public documents. That includes the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for Project ONE, the company’s ethane cracker in Antwerp. CIEL commissioned the research from Data Desk. Data Desk combined LSEG petrochemical trade flow data, US Customs and Border Protection clearance records and AIS vessel tracking. The dataset...
Shipping groups propose revised CII calculation methodology...
posted on: Nov 12, 2026
BIMCO and major shipping organizations are calling for changes to IMO carbon intensity ratings to better reflect vessel efficiency and reduce distortions caused by port operations. In a proposal submitted to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 85), scheduled for November 30 to December 3, 2026, BIMCO and six other co-sponsors are seeking a reassessment of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) framework, focusing on fuel consumption while vessels are under way. The submission, jointly sponsored by the Bahamas, Liberia, BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), argues that the current calculation can produce ratings that do not accurately reflect a ship’s operational efficiency. Why current CII ratings may be misleading Under the existing framework, a vessel’s annual CII calculation includes fuel consumed both at sea and during periods when it is not under way, including port...
Coast Guard Airlifts Four Oil Tanker Crew Members After Suspected Food Poisoning...
posted on: Nov 12, 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard evacuated four crew members from a Cyprus-flagged oil tanker off Puerto Rico on Sunday after they reportedly fell ill with suspected food poisoning. An MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen conducted the rescue approximately one nautical mile south of Vieques, Puerto Rico, hoisting all four mariners from the 328-foot tanker Daibelli. The operation began after the vessel’s master contacted Coast Guard Rescue Sub-Center San Juan Saturday night to report that four crew members were experiencing symptoms consistent with food poisoning. The helicopter crew successfully hoisted the mariners aboard despite challenging conditions on the vessel. “The vessel presented a challenging hoisting environment, but through excellent crew resource management, teamwork, and adaptability, we were able to identify the safest and most effective location to conduct the hoists,” said Lt. Stan Raymond, the helicopter’s co-pilot. “I’m grateful our crew was able to safely evacuate...
Remains of six seafarers reportedly found aboard drone-struck tanker in Black Sea...
posted on: Nov 12, 2026
Bulgarian authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains aboard a drone-struck tanker after six missing seafarers were reportedly found. The remains of six seafarers have reportedly been discovered aboard the Wine Trader, which was struck by a drone near Romania’s Black Sea coast on October 15. According to Bulgarian broadcaster NOVA, the country’s Ministry of Interior confirmed the discovery on November 7, after the damaged vessel was brought to a ship repair facility in Varna. In an official statement, the Varna District Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that severely damaged human remains were found during debris removal operations aboard the tanker. The reported death toll of six seafarers has not been officially confirmed by the Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office, which stated that DNA examinations are underway to establish the victims’ identities. The Prosecutor’s Office did not specify the number of victims in its announcement. An investigation is underway under its supervision,...
Adani battles rivals for $1.25bn Indian port expansion...
posted on: Nov 12, 2026
Adani Ports is facing competition from two domestic engineering groups for a $1.25bn contract to develop the outer harbour at V.O. Chidambaranar Port in southern India, part of a wider $1.83bn expansion designed to accommodate the world’s largest containerships. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), Megha Engineering and Infrastructures and Vishwa Samudra Engineering have submitted bids for the marine infrastructure package at the port, also known as Tuticorin. Technical bids were opened on November 7, with no contractor selected yet. The contract covers breakwaters, capital dredging, land reclamation, wharf construction and associated infrastructure. The project has been structured under a hybrid annuity model after two previous attempts to attract private investment failed. Under the revised arrangements, the port authority will contribute towards construction costs, with the successful bidder financing the balance and receiving payments over the subsequent maintenance period. The wider development includes two container terminals with a...
T&E: EU and IMO carbon pricing can coexist without double charging...
posted on: Nov 12, 2026
Transport & Environment (T&E) has argued that proposed adjustments to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) could help resolve concerns over overlapping carbon costs and support the adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework (NZF), as international negotiations on shipping decarbonization approach a critical stage. As explained by Alex Springer, Interim Director of Shipping at T&E, regional and global carbon pricing mechanisms could coexist without imposing duplicate charges on the same shipping emissions. According to Springer, the EU’s proposed approach could address one of the principal objections raised during previous IMO negotiations, when concerns over the financial implications of overlapping carbon pricing systems contributed to opposition to the proposed global framework. The IMO Net-Zero Framework, agreed in draft form in April 2025, was intended to establish global marine fuel greenhouse gas intensity targets and introduce a pricing mechanism for emissions exceeding agreed thresholds. However, its planned adoption in October...
Engineer N. W. Khondakar (1E): Remembering a Pioneer of Bangladesh’s Maritime Profession...
posted on: Nov 12, 2026
Engineer N. W. Khondakar (1E): Remembering a Pioneer of Bangladesh’s Maritime Profession The Bangladesh maritime community mourns the passing of Engineer Nurul Wahab Khondakar (N. W. Khondakar), a distinguished member of the inaugural Engineering Batch of the Bangladesh Marine Academy, Juldia, Chattogram. His death at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka marks the passing of a pioneering marine engineer whose career spanned maritime engineering, shipping administration, public-sector leadership, and national service. According to information circulated among fellow mariners, Engineer Khondakar passed away at approximately 9:00 p.m. His Namaz-e-Janaza was announced for after Zuhr prayers at Gulshan Central Mosque, popularly known as Azad Mosque, in Dhaka. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un. Everything belongs to Allah, and to Him all shall return. Engineer Khondakar belonged to a remarkable generation of Bangladeshi maritime professionals who entered the industry when the country’s institutional foundations for training merchant marine officers were still being established. As...
Morning Briefing — Wednesday, November 11, 2026...
posted on: Nov 11, 2026
Morning Briefing — Wednesday, November 11, 2026 1. World developments Russia, Ukraine and the United States entered the final day of Abu Dhabi negotiations without a breakthrough. Kyiv and Washington described Tuesday’s discussions as constructive, covering humanitarian matters, security guarantees and a possible leaders’ summit. However, Moscow still demands the remainder of Donbas and Ukrainian neutrality, while Kyiv rejects territorial surrender. reuters.comWhy it matters: Practical measures such as prisoner exchanges may be achievable, but territorial and NATO-related differences remain substantial barriers to a ceasefire. Military attacks continued during the negotiations. Ukraine said Russia struck six major electrical substations across four regions. Russia reported two deaths from Ukrainian drone debris in Smolensk and claimed it hit a Black Sea cargo vessel carrying military equipment southwest of Odesa; Reuters could not independently verify the maritime or battlefield claims. investing.comWhy it matters: Continued attacks show that neither side has suspended efforts to...
EU Lawmakers Push Back Against Approval of Indian Ship Recycling Yards...
posted on: Nov 11, 2026
A European Parliament committee has voted to oppose the approval of two Indian ship recycling yards, dealing a setback to shipping industry efforts to expand access to South Asia’s shipbreaking facilities. The Parliament’s Environment Committee voted Wednesday to object to the European Commission’s proposal to add Shree Ram Vessel Scrap and YSI Recyclers, both located in Alang-Sosiya, Gujarat, to the European List of approved ship recycling facilities. The objection passed by 48 votes to 26, with five abstentions, according to European recycling industry association Recycling Europe. The vote comes after months of lobbying by shipping industry groups, environmental organizations, European steelmakers and recyclers over whether Indian facilities using the controversial beaching method should qualify under European environmental rules. The two yards had received preliminary backing from the European Commission following inspections intended to determine whether they meet the requirements of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation. Their inclusion would mark...
IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting international shipping routes and seafarers...
posted on: Nov 11, 2026
The IMO Council concluded its 138th session with decisions addressing maritime security, governance reforms, digital systems, gender equality and organizational leadership. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting international shipping routes and seafarers, while approving measures to strengthen the Organization’s governance, information systems and technical cooperation activities. The Council held its 138th session at IMO headquarters in London from November 2 to 6, 2026. In his closing remarks on November 6, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez highlighted the decisions reached during the five-day meeting, including the condemnation of attacks on commercial shipping, approval of funding for digital projects and a recommendation to extend his mandate. The IMO Council is the Organization’s executive governing body, responsible for supervising its work under the authority of the IMO Assembly, which comprises all Member States and serves as its highest governing body. The Council currently consists of 40 Member...
BMA investigation: Bunker surveyor dies during transfer between vessels...
posted on: Nov 11, 2026
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has released an investigation report into a fatal man-overboard incident involving a bunker surveyor who fell into the sea during a personnel transfer between a bulk carrier and a service boat. What happened The incident occurred on 17 January 2026, at approximately 19:30 local time, while a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier was anchored at Singapore’s Eastern Bunkering C anchorage. The vessel was preparing for several operations, including bunkering, hull cleaning, provisioning and a crew change. The bulk carrier was in ballast condition, with a freeboard of approximately 14.8 meters. Due to the height of the vessel, pilot ladders had initially been rigged in combination with accommodation ladders to facilitate personnel transfers. During the evening, a service boat arrived to collect a bunker surveyor who had completed his work onboard. However, the presence of a diving barge and an approaching bunker barge restricted the available transfer...
U.S. Targets Cuba’s Oil Tanker Fleet in New Sanctions Crackdown...
posted on: Nov 11, 2026
The Trump administration has expanded sanctions targeting Cuba’s maritime and energy sectors, identifying five Cuban-flagged vessels as blocked property and opening the door to further sanctions against foreign companies operating in the country’s marine industry. The measures, announced Thursday by the State Department, target eight companies and two individuals accused of supporting the Cuban government through petroleum shipments, offshore business networks and military procurement. The action also includes a new Treasury Department determination allowing sanctions against foreign persons operating in Cuba’s marine, manufacturing, electronics and technology sectors. Among those targeted is Cyprus-based Caroil Transport Marine Ltd., which manages Cuban-flagged tankers involved in transporting energy products. The company was previously sanctioned in 2019 under U.S. measures targeting Venezuela. Three vessels associated with Caroil were identified as blocked property: the crude oil tanker Esperanza, chemical and products tanker Gloria C, and products tanker Maria Cristina. Washington also sanctioned Panama-based Tentacool Commercial...
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