02 AUG 2025 Following the release of a video by the Houthis parading and interviewing crewmembers from the bulker Eternity C in front of cameras, government officials in the Philippines immediately called for support from other countries to gain the release of the individuals. Cosmoship Management, which was managing the …
Read More »HOUTHIS RENEW THREATS TO ISRAELI SHIPPING, PUT ETERNITY C CAPTIVES ON VIDEO
01 AUG 2025 Citing what it called “rapid developments,” the Houthis announced a renewed escalation of their blockade against ships and shipping companies supporting Israel. Hours after releasing its latest threats, the group released a six-minute propaganda video with the crew from the Eternity C dry bulk carrier, which the …
Read More »TANKER TURNS AWAY FROM INDIAN REFINERY AS SANCTIONS CREATE PRESSURE
28 JULY 2025 Media reports are highlighting the likely first impact from the European Union’s move last Friday (July 18) to further expand the sanctions on the Russian energy industry. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had commented that the goal was to continue to increase the …
Read More »CAPTAIN OF LOST VOLGONEFT TANKER HAD EXPIRED LICENSE RUSSIA SAYS IN COURT
31 JULY 2025 Russia’s state environmental organization, Rosprirodnadzor, alleged in court this week that the operator of the two tankers that were lost in December 2024 had multiple violations. The latest accusations of expired licenses came as the environmental watchdog is seeking further compensation and actions from the tanker operator …
Read More »BEYOND THE AI HYPE: WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS IN MARITIME OPERATIONS
30 JULY 2025 AI has swiftly become one of the most widely discussed yet misunderstood topics in the maritime industry. As digital tools gain traction, many companies now label their products as AI-powered, but not all AI is created equally. The term spans a wide range of capabilities, from traditional …
Read More »CHINESE CARRIER WITH RED SEA HISTORY NOW PLANS A RUSSIAN ARCTIC ROUTE
29 JULY 2025 A Chinese niche carrier that popped up in the Mideast market last year has reportedly added a container service from China to Europe via the Northern Sea Route – the Russian-controlled waterway north of Siberia. Sea Legend Shipping is a Chinese-controlled, Singapore-based line that emerged during the …
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