As anticipated the EU yesterday June 24th adopted a 14th package of sanctions against Russia that EU foreign ministers claimed would close some loopholes and would hit Russia’s gas exports for the first time. The truth of the matter, however,…
In its report on the 621st Meeting of the Board of Directors Japan Club provided an outline of the financial results for the 2023 business year. The Club said that it had continued to focus on improving its equity capital…
The vessel reported by UKMTO on Monday as being attacked has been confirmed as containership MSC Sarah V (IMO 9181675) – attacked 246nm southeast of Nishtun, Yemen. The Captain of the vessel reported an explosion in the proximity of the…
For the first time the EU is targeting specific vessels part of Russia’s dark fleet created to circumvent the oil price caps. In total the latest measures include designation of eleven crude oil carriers and five oil product tankers. The…
The US on Thursday December 7th imposed sanctions on 13 individuals and entities, stating that they had funnelled tens of millions of dollars in foreign currency to Yemen’s Houthi group from the sale and shipment of Iranian commodities.
Re/insurer Brit is reported to be planning to pull out of the marine liability sector. Only last month it became known that Brit had withdrawn from the space market.
Trader’s wet freight boss sees geopolitical and demand issues as potentially clouding positive outlook.
Noticeable change in tone since the Autumn says NorthStandard’s Mike Salthouse.
Fresh attacks on vessels in the Red Sea are raising insurance premiums for ships in the region and menacing commerce in a conduit for 12% of world trade.
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) recently issued 4 general licenses suspending certain sanctions in relation to transactions involving oil, gas, and gold in Venezuela.
