John Fredriksen’s SFL confirms four charters with Maersk worth $240m
SFL has increased its fixed-rate charter backlog by $2bn this year
Hurricane Beryl Turns Towards Texas Coast
Hurricane Beryl strengthened to hurricane force for a second time before making its third landfall in Texas. The storm’s predicted…
The Indispensable Ingredient for Victory: Defeating Sea Mines
At no time since the end of World War II have so many nations fielded blue water navies that have…
ILWU Plans Strike at DP World Canada Starting Monday
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has notified terminal operator DP World Canada that it plans to go out…
Sri Lanka Phases Out Port Ban on Foreign Research Vessels
Barely seven months after imposing a one-year port ban on foreign research ships, Sri Lanka has said it will lift…
Why Norway Should Lead the Fight on Ocean Plastic Pollution
Plastic items from around the world are continuously washing ashore on Norwegian coastlines. This reflects a much larger systemic issue…
Tanker Runs Aground in Cayman Islands
On Saturday, a 50,000 dwt product tanker went aground on coral heads in the Cayman Islands, prompting an emergency response…
Made in China
The EPA has finalized its tailpipe emissions rules for light-duty vehicles beginning in 2027. When initially proposed, the rule sparked…
Iranian Frigate Capsizes at the Pier
Over the weekend, the Iranian Navy suffered a serious casualty in port at Bandar Abbas. The frigate IRIS Sahand capsized…
Norway Restricts Port Access for Russian Fishing Fleet
Norway has announced that it is aligning itself with the EU’s latest sanctions against Russia. The sanctions targeted key sectors…