Norwegian Maritime Authority bans vessels from entering Hormuz
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has decided that, until further notice, Norwegian-flagged vessels will not be permitted to enter the Strait of Hormuz.
IMO Council to address security implications in the Strait of Hormuz
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will convene an Extraordinary Session of its Council, on 18–19 March, to examine the impact of recent developments in the Arabian Sea, Sea of Oman and the Gulf region on international shipping and seafarers.
9th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum Successfully Held in Limassol
The Forum was organized under the support of the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus and the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, in cooperation with the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, which also served as the Lead Sponsor.
What is changing for shipping in 2026
With a new year comes new regulatory changes. For the maritime industry, this year’s changes focus heavily on operational safety, introducing more stringent standards for fire-fighting equipment, life-saving appliances, cargo securing, and winch operations.
IG Circular: The European Union (EU) adopts 18th sanctions package against Russia
Please note that the EU and UK have confirmed that effective from 23:01 GMT 31 January 2026 (UK) / 1 February 2026 (EU) the price cap for Russian crude oil will be lowered to US$ 44.10 per barrel.
The International Group (IG) Pooling and Group Excess of Loss Reinsurance contract (GXL) structure for the 2026/27 Policy Year has now been finalised.
This press release details the background to the IG’s GXL renewal rates for the 2026/27 policy year.
Russia’s fuel oil exports to Asia slow in early 2026 as sanctions hamper trade
SINGAPORE/MOSCOW, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Russian fuel oil exports to Asia slowed in early 2026 as rising scrutiny due to tighter Western sanctions hampered trade while Ukrainian drone attacks on refining facilities in Russia reduced output, according to shipping data and industry sources.
US sanctions another nine vessels linked to Iran
Friday saw the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) slap sanctions on nine more shadow fleet vessels and their respective owners or management firms over their ties to Iran.
Russian gas imports: Council gives final greenlight to a stepwise ban
Today, the 27 EU member states formally adopted the regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both pipeline gas and liquified natural gas (LNG) into the EU.
Houthis tease new strikes amid US carrier build‑up in the Gulf
As a US carrier strike group makes its way to the Gulf, a familiar foe to commercial shipping has reared its head for the first time in months.
