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VLSFO bunker fuel hits multi-year low as shipping economics shift

Global benchmark prices for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) have plunged to levels unseen since early 2021, marking a significant inflection point for the maritime fuel and shipping industries.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 21, 2025

Policy & Government

U.S. Ports Warn New Tariffs Could Cripple Modernisation

America’s seaport industry is raising the alarm in response to sweeping trade-measures announced by the Office of the U.S.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 21, 2025

Policy & Government

EU proposes inspection powers to tackle Russia’s “shadow fleet”

Brussels, Oct 20 2025 — The European External Action Service (EEAS) is pressing for a new maritime declaration designed to allow EU member states to board and inspect vessels belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers.

Kemal Can Kayar·3 min read·Oct 20, 2025

Breaking News

Hong Kong raises T3 signal as Storm Fengshen crosses region

The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) raised its Strong Wind Warning Signal No.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 20, 2025

Breaking News

Fatal Fire at Goa Shipyard Highlights Safety Gaps

On the evening of 17 October, around 5:30 pm, a fire broke out at the Vijay Marine Shipyard in Loutolim, South Goa. Reports indicate that seven workers were engaged in welding operations on a part of the shipyard facility that had recently been painted.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 20, 2025

Shipping

LPG Tanker On Fire and Adrift After Explosion Off Yemen

On 18 October 2025 at approximately 07:00 UTC, the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon issued a distress call after an explosion onboard while sailing about 113 nautical miles southeast of the port of Aden, Yemen.

Kemal Can Kayar·1 min read·Oct 20, 2025

Policy & Government

Shipping sector warned: No to crop-based biofuels in IMO’s net-zero plans

LONDON – Environmental campaigners are calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to exclude crop-based biofuels from its upcoming global decarbonisation regime, arguing that the inclusion of such fuels would undermine genuine efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse‐gas emissions in the maritime sector.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 20, 2025

Breaking News

Hainan suspends transport as Typhoon Fengshen approaches

In a sweeping move to safeguard lives and infrastructure, provincial authorities in China’s southern island of Hainan have suspended nearly all transport services ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Fengshen.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 20, 2025

Sustainability

IMO Delays Global Shipping Climate Rule by One Year

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has postponed for one year the adoption of its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for international shipping, following intense pressure from the United States and major oil-producing states.) has postponed for one year the adoption of its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for international shipping, following intense pressure from the United States and major oil-producing states.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 20, 2025

Technology

Maritime Workforce Focused in Tech Shift

The maritime world is racing ahead with automation, artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous vessels and advanced digital systems.

Kemal Can Kayar·4 min read·Oct 19, 2025

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