Daily Briefing 20 January 2026
China's Foreign Ministry Weighs In on Philippine Coast Guard's Spokesman
China's Foreign Ministry Weighs In on Philippine Coast Guard's Spokesman
VR Bridge Simulation Arrives Aboard U.S. Navy Carrier
VR Bridge Simulation Arrives Aboard U.S. Navy Carrier
Security Vessel News Roundup | January 20 – Greek and Philippine warship deliveries, US Marine Corps amphibious vehicle orders and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | January 20 – Greek and Philippine warship deliveries, US Marine Corps amphibious vehicle orders and more
VIDEO | Italian authorities seize cargo ship for alleged attempts to evade EU sanctions
VIDEO | Italian authorities seize cargo ship for alleged attempts to evade EU sanctions
HMM and HD Hyundai's Avikus Sign Landmark Deal for Autonomous Navigation
HMM and HD Hyundai's Avikus Sign Landmark Deal for Autonomous Navigation
Hamburg consortium launches research project on the integration of autonomous systems
Mundra poised to open sixth box terminal as volume growth accelerates
DP World London Gateway handles record 5M TEUs
Port Saint John marks completion of West Side modernization project
Port of Tyne highlights clean energy and investment opportunities
Port of Long Beach moves nearly 9.9 million TEUs in 2025
Containers in UK waters 'no surprise', Southampton expert says
Containers in UK waters 'no surprise', Southampton expert says
Containers lost off Isle of Wight non-hazardous, says coastguard
Containers lost off Isle of Wight non-hazardous, says coastguard
US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
18 hrs agoUS seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say. 18 hrs ago
16 hrs agoUS seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say. 16 hrs ago
15 hrs agoUS seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say. 15 hrs ago
IMO welcomes entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement
IMO welcomes entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement
Raft of shipping rules in force from 1 January 2026
Raft of shipping rules in force from 1 January 2026
“A single lapse in vigilance can take a life”: IMO Bravery Award recipient
Dr. Rosalie Balkin receives IMO International Maritime Prize
IMO Assembly adopts new Capacity Development Strategy
IMO Assembly adopts new Capacity Development Strategy
UK-led Maritime Consortium Sets Out Plan for Nuclear-Powered Fleet
UK-led Maritime Consortium Sets Out Plan for Nuclear-Powered Fleet
LR launches advanced stowage solutions to cut container losses and improve ship efficiency
LR launches advanced stowage solutions to cut container losses and improve ship efficiency
Hydrogen’s potential and its limits for decarbonisation highlighted in LR’s latest Fuel for thought report
Hydrogen’s potential and its limits for decarbonisation highlighted in LR’s latest Fuel for thought report
Maritime London appoints Philippa Charlton as a Director
Maritime London appoints Philippa Charlton as a Director
LR and Mawani partnership to enhance skills and operational performance across Saudi Ports
LR and Mawani partnership to enhance skills and operational performance across Saudi Ports
LR Hellenic Technical Committee new leadership
LR Hellenic Technical Committee new leadership
Maritime compliance: New IACS Standards for Fire Detection and Extinguishing
China regulations on Satellite communications: Starlink
Maritime Compliance: New Fire Safety Requirements
Maritime Compliance Reminder: New IMO requirements effective 1 Jan 2026
Maritime Compliance: Grain Code is now revised
Maritime compliance: Preparing for UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)
Hackers launch cyber attack targeting Iranian fleet
Hackers launch cyber attack targeting Iranian fleet
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New NATO brief highlights evolving cyber threats to ports
New NATO brief highlights evolving cyber threats to ports
Nordic Watch Threat Insights
Threat Insights: Malware targets Iranian oil and gas and spreads to other maritime operators
Threat Insights: Malware targets Iranian oil and gas and spreads to other maritime operators
Cybersecurity at sea: safeguarding in an era of AI-driven threats
Cybersecurity at sea: safeguarding in an era of AI-driven threats
How Western shipping giants bankroll China’s naval expansion
Seatrade takes strategic stake in JR Shipping Group
Maersk’s Red Sea return collides with new Houthi threat over Somaliland
Everllence to supply compressors for MODEC FPSO offshore Brazil
