MOL Inks Long-Term Time Charter Deal for Newbuilding VLCC

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has ordered a new LNG-fueled very large crude carrier (VLCC), which will sail under a long-term time charter contract with Idemitsu Tanker.The vessel will be the first dual-fuel

Harvest Now Decrypt Later

The threat that AI and quantum computing pose to cyber security is already here, even before these technologies are mature enough to crack today’s encryption methods. Bad actors are taking a “harvest

ECOsubsea: Closed-Loop Hull Cleaning Is a Regulatory Imperative

The shipping industry faces mounting regulatory pressure to mitigate the transfer of invasive species via hull biofouling. The global detrimental impacts of sea vomit (Didemnum vexillum) is just one stark example of

China, Philippines Blame Each Other for South China Sea Confrontation

China and the Philippines traded accusations on Thursday following a confrontation between two of their vessels in contested waters of the South China Sea, the latest incident in a long-running maritime standoff

Egypt In Talks to Buy LNG Cargoes Amidst Energy Crunch

Egypt is in talks with energy firms and trading houses to buy 40-60 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid a worsening energy crunch ahead of peak summer demand, three sources aware

Poland Checking For Explosives Near Subsea Cable After Suspicious Russian Activity

Poland is looking into whether any explosive devices were planted where a ship from Russia's "shadow fleet" was seen moving suspiciously near a power cable linking Poland with Sweden on Wednesday, Polish

MOL, MVM to Jointly Charter Oil From Azerbaijan to Central Europe

Hungarian oil and gas group MOL and state-owned energy company MVM will jointly charter tankers to ship up to 160,000 metric tons of crude oil a year from Azerbaijan to further diversify

Survitec: Industry Needs to Prepare for New Fire Safety Requirements in 2026

Survitec, a leader in critical Survival Technology solutions, is calling on shipowners, ship managers, and shipyards to prepare for a significant change to international fire protection regulations. Starting January 1, 2026, fixed

Lloyd’s Register, HD Hyundai MIPO Sign MOU to Advance Digital Manufacturing for Type C Tanks

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and HD Hyundai MIPO Dockyard (HMD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing digital manufacturing for Type C tanks.The MoU sets out a joint commitment