Daily Briefing 1 April 2026
OPINION | US and UK partners show the realities facing Australia's small submarine fleet
OPINION | US and UK partners show the realities facing Australia's small submarine fleet
Tomahawk cruise missile integration completed on Japanese destroyer
Tomahawk cruise missile integration completed on Japanese destroyer
Bunker Trader OK Lim Hospitalized Just Before Prison Term Begins
Bunker Trader OK Lim Hospitalized Just Before Prison Term Begins
After Ukrainian Attacks, Fires Halt Oil Loading at Ust-Luga for Days
After Ukrainian Attacks, Fires Halt Oil Loading at Ust-Luga for Days
Wah Kwong Maritime Transport welcomes new LR2 tanker to fleet
Wah Kwong Maritime Transport welcomes new LR2 tanker to fleet
Port of Barcelona awards Baleària concession for passenger and ro-ro terminal
Port of Gothenburg acquires strategic land package
Kuwaiti oil tanker hit by Iranian attack at Dubai port
Hambantota Port invests $108M to expand capacity to 2M TEU
Louisiana International Terminal Holdings incorporated as Gulf Coast container project advances
Valenciaport launches design tender for development projects
UK Grants $85M to Develop Port Talbot Floating Wind Hub
UK Grants $85M to Develop Port Talbot Floating Wind Hub
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
Blaze Hits Russia’s Ust-Luga Oil Port Following Drone Strike
Blaze Hits Russia’s Ust-Luga Oil Port Following Drone Strike
EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet
EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
IMO condemns attacks on shipping, calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz
IMO condemns attacks on shipping, calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz
Facilitation Committee approves digitalization strategy and cyber security measures
Facilitation Committee approves digitalization strategy and cyber security measures
IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East
IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East
IMO Secretary-General: Seafarer deaths in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable
IMO Secretary-General: Seafarer deaths in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable
Global treaty on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027
Global treaty on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027
Engine retrofit capability builds as regulatory uncertainty delays conversions
Engine retrofit capability builds as regulatory uncertainty delays conversions
Partnership with Echo Marine Group to deliver Western Australia’s first electric ferry fleet
Partnership with Echo Marine Group to deliver Western Australia’s first electric ferry fleet
New report warns shipping must master data to remain competitive
New report warns shipping must master data to remain competitive
FLOWRA and Lloyd’s Register to collaborate on floating offshore wind development
FLOWRA and Lloyd’s Register to collaborate on floating offshore wind development
New project aims to accelerate the safe adoption of autonomous shipping
New project aims to accelerate the safe adoption of autonomous shipping
LR grants approval for GIT Coatings’ next generation graphene-based hull coating
LR grants approval for GIT Coatings’ next generation graphene-based hull coating
IMO: Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships, into force 17 February 2026
Maritime compliance: FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime (5th Edition)
20 Years Maritime Labour Convention: MLC Consolidating Seafarers’ Rights and Raising the Global Standard
Seaworthiness and Systemic Failings: Admiralty Court Raises the Standard in The Happy Aras case
Maritime Compliance: New Polar Code Amendments 2026
Drug Smuggling and Preventive Measures in the Maritime Industry
Hanwha Ocean secures AIP for cybersecurity solution for FPSO units
Hanwha Ocean secures AIP for cybersecurity solution for FPSO units
Cybersecurity at sea: safeguarding in an era of AI-driven threats
Cybersecurity at sea: safeguarding in an era of AI-driven threats
US Court upholds FMC rule on carrier refusals to deal with shippers
OOCL launches Southeast Asia–Indian Subcontinent service
CMA CGM announces Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for key trade lanes
GEODIS completes acquisition of Transports Malherbe
Freightos Weekly Update: Still no ocean rate spike though more increases set for April
ClassNK approves corrosion-resistant cable for offshore wind use