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03 SEPT 2026 El Niño is strengthening across the tropical Pacific, with U.S. forecasters now seeing a greater than 90% chance it becomes a very strong event this fall and winter. The latest update from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center shows sea surface temperatures well above normal across the eastern and …

The EU fails to use its approved recycling capacity and instead sends ships to Asia according to a new report 02 SEPT 2026 The European Union (EU) is facing increased criticism for approving a growing number of ship dismantling and recycling facilities that largely remain idle while European end-of-life tonnage …

Iran continues to target tankers as the U.S. stepped up its own attacks on IRGC positions 01 SEPT 2026 Iran continues to apply pressure on the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S. assertions that the shipping lane is open. On Monday (31 SEPT) night, it attacked two tankers carrying Saudi …

31 AUG 2026 In a series of reports, Iran appears to have turned its attention to inbound tankers heading toward the Persian Gulf. It could be, in part, a response to the U.S. claims that the Strait has been demined and that momentum is building, or an effort to strangle …

30 AUG 2026 How high-efficiency permanent magnet motor technology is helping shipowners cut emissions and solve real design constraints Across the maritime industry, operators are under growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions without compromising vessel performance, uptime or cost. Decarbonization targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), including a …

Six months into the war, the IMO says as many as 400 ships and 6,000 seafarers are still unable to depart safelty (IMO) 29 AUG 2026 As the U.S. war with Iran reaches the six-month mark, the International Maritime Organization issued a new warning calling for the safety of seafarers. …