Sails vs ALS on Ships: Which Wins for ROI? Report

Two groundbreaking technologies are reshaping ship budgets in 2026. Both with one simple goal, to save fuel. One spreads a cushion of bubbles under the hull to cut friction. The other captures wind with...

EU Carbon Rules Start Hitting Voyage P&L News

Shipping’s inclusion in the EU Emissions Trading System has moved from theory to cash impact. For 2024 emissions, companies must surrender allowances by September 30, 2025, covering 40% this cycle, rising to 70% for...

Maersk Adds LNG Megamax Capacity in China, Options Touted News

Trade-press reports indicate Maersk has placed an order in China for a fresh tranche of 18,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships, with options said to be under discussion. The move continues its 2024–25 fleet renewal toward...

Somali Basin: Attack Thwarted, Costs Tighten News

A chemical tanker was fired upon about 330 nautical miles east of Mogadishu on November 3. The master raised the alarm, increased speed, and the embarked armed team deterred the boarding. No injuries or...

AIS Spoofing: 10 Bridge Red Flags Report

AIS is gold when it is honest, but spoofed or broken signals can mislead a watch team and turn a routine watch into a near miss. Use these bridge-level red flags to spot bad...

Agwa: A Simple Way to Save on Fresh Produce at Sea Spotlight

Agwa builds compact, AI-guided hydroponic units that let ships grow leafy greens and herbs right on board. That means fresh salads and garnishes year-round without relying on port deliveries, less spoilage, fewer “empty fridge”...

Generator Gold: Slash Hotel Load Without Complaints Report

Cutting “hotel load” starts with the air you move and the temperatures you hold. Small, crew-friendly tweaks to HVAC, nudging setpoints, slowing fans when spaces are empty, and using heat pumps or waste heat,...

A Cautious Turn Back to Suez News

Some carriers are testing limited Red Sea transits while most east–west services still detour the Cape. If a wider return sticks, voyages shorten and fuel and time costs fall. If caution persists, longer hauls...

Coal Cooldown: Bulkers Face Softer Q4 as BDI Slips News

Seaborne coal demand has eased in Asia as utilities sit on high stocks and domestic output stays strong. Thermal coal prices in Asia touched multi-year lows earlier in 2025, and late-October readings show the...

Rates Run Hot: Tanker Earnings Track Decade High News

VLCC benchmarks have surged in October and year-to-date averages are running at multi-year highs. Trade lanes are lengthening as India reassesses Russian barrels, Middle East liftings stay firm, and vessel availability remains tight. The...

IMO Net-Zero Plan Slips to 2026: Industry Outlook News

Member states postponed formal adoption of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework until 2026 after failing to reach consensus this October. The framework pairs a global fuel standard with an emissions pricing mechanism, approved in principle...