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Baltic Dry Index Losing Run Continues
11/06/2026
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, extended its decline into a ninth consecutive session on Wednesday, falling about 1.7% to a fresh low since May 1st at 2,771 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, dropped about 3.2% to 4,301 points. Conversely, the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, went up by 0.3% to 2,211 points; and the supramax index rose by 0.3% to ...
BIMCO launches project to develop Russia Tanker Resale Restrictions Clause for MoAs
11/06/2026
BIMCO has commenced work on the development of a standard contractual clause to address new EU requirements applicable to tanker sale and purchase transactions. The initiative follows the adoption of the European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia on 23 April 2026, which introduced mandatory due diligence and contractual requirements for EU sellers of tankers. At the same time, the broader sanctions landscape continues to evolve. In the United Kingdom, the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/543), which entered into force on 20 May 2026, have introduced ...
LNG as a marine fuel: what it is, where it stands, and why it matters in 2026
11/06/2026
In 2026, LNG has stopped being a pilot fuel in shipping. Roughly 800 LNG-capable vessels are in service and another 600 are on order. Bunkering is available in 222 ports worldwide, supplied by 62 dedicated bunker vessels. At the same time, FuelEU Maritime and the EU Emissions Trading System have turned fuel choice into a compliance question, not just an operational one. For shipowners and charterers weighing fuel options, the honest 2026 read is this: LNG is a mature fuel with real near-term compliance value, and its long-term value depends ...
Fearnleys Week 24 2026
11/06/2026
Ships continue to disappear under the radar on the VLCC front and the position lists both sides of Suez
Historic delivery for EXMAR: First ever dual-fuel ammonia oceangoing vessel
11/06/2026
EXMAR is proud to announce the historic delivery of MGC ANTWERPEN, the first oceangoing vessel powered by a dual-fuel ammonia engine. As a gas shipowner and infrastructure developer, EXMAR is taking a very significant step in low-carbon shipping with the delivery of our newbuild Midsize Gas Carrier named ANTWERPEN. This milestone marks a decisive step forward in the decarbonisation of shipping, positioning EXMAR and partners at the forefront of sustainable maritime innovation. Developed in close collaboration with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, WinGD, Nord Gas Solutions (formerly Wärtsilä Gas Solutions), and ...
OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: June 2026
11/06/2026
OPX falls 24% and reaches its lowest level of the 2026 cycle. With the 2026 FuelEU pooling market continuing to mature, the OceanScore Pool-Price Index (OPX) fell to €171/tCO₂e in June, down from €225/tCO₂e in May. This represents a decline by €54/tCO₂e, or 24% month-on-month, and marks the lowest OPX level observed so far. Current market offers range from €115 to €200/tCO₂e, with most activity concentrated around the OPX level. The market is converging around lower price expectations, reflecting increasing surplus availability and abatement costs that have come down to ...
Freight rates are rising. Actual demand may not be – how much will frontloading affect the next 6 weeks?
11/06/2026
The ocean freight market is heading into a summer where the headline story and the real story diverge sharply. Rates are moving higher, with bunker surcharges of around USD 500 per FEU entering July pricing, and the unresolved uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz reinforcing expectations of a prolonged period of disruption. At a Xeneta-hosted NYC Freight Roundtable on June 4, participants described a growing consensus that disruption is unlikely to ease before Q3 at the earliest, with many planning as if it will last through the full contract year. ...
ICS publish Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage Review Report
11/06/2026
Yesterday, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), publishes a report titled ‘Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage Review’. ICS commissioned Lloyd’s Register Advisory to undertake the study, and the detailed report focuses on up-to-date, high-level strategic guidance for shipowners on the evolving onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) landscape. The report was commissioned at a time when international shipping is moving forward on its decarbonisation journey, and currently there are no alternative fuels available at scale. OCCS has been gaining traction as a potential pathway for both newbuild and existing ships ...
ABS, KSOE and HHI Advance Battery Integration for 16K Container Ship
11/06/2026
ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) completed a joint development project for a high efficiency, 16,000-TEU ultra-large container ship with a battery hybrid system. ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to KSOE and HD HHI at Posidonia 2026 for the electrical analysis and electrical design of the proposed vessel. ABS completed design reviews based on class requirements. “This AIP marks another important milestone in our ongoing work with KSOE and HD HHI to advance hybrid electrical systems for large commercial ...
OneCare Group urges shift to predictive healthcare at sea as maritime leaders discuss future of maritime health sector at Posidonia conference
11/06/2026
Maritime leaders at a healthcare-focused seminar during Posidonia 2026 called for a major shift in how the shipping industry protects crews, arguing that reactive treatment alone is no longer enough for an industry facing rising medical, operational and geopolitical pressures. The event, held by health and wellness platform OneCare Group titled ‘Transforming Healthcare at Sea: Future Health Systems for the Maritime Industry,’ brought together shipowners, medical specialists, insurers and welfare experts to discuss telemedicine, mental health, predictive analytics, compliance and seafarer wellbeing. Organisers framed the discussion around a simple message ...
China: Shipbuilding speeds up its green transition
11/06/2026
The shipbuilding sector of China is accelerating its transition toward greener and smarter development, contributing new solutions to the global maritime sector’s low-carbon transformation, according to a report released last week in Athens, the capital of Greece. The report was released during a series of China-hosted events held on the sidelines of Posidonia 2026, one of the world’s leading maritime exhibitions. The report said China is steadily advancing from being the world’s largest shipbuilder to setting the pace for the global shipbuilding sector, driven by innovation, green development and intelligent ...
AI-Designed Crew Transfer Vessel Saves Over 100,000 Litres of Fuel a Year
11/06/2026
Compute Maritime, the deep tech company behind NeuralShipper, the world’s first AI plotform for ship design, has revealed the results of its UK Government-funded project, GenDSOM, to bring generative AI and additive manufacturing into ship design. Working with consortium partners Siemens Digital Industries Software, Rapid Fusion, HP, BYD Naval Architects and the University of Southampton, the project has produced a next-generation crew transfer vessel (CTV) for the offshore wind sector that, in detailed performance modelling, saves 101,671 litres of fuel and 258.7 tonnes of CO₂ per vessel every year compared ...
Prince Madog hydrogen fuel cell retrofit wins LR certification
11/06/2026
The Prince Madog will be the first sea-going, manned hydrogen retrofit of its kind. The UK-flagged research vessel Prince Madog has received certification for a hydrogen fuel cell retrofit, following approval by Lloyd’s Register (LR) under its ShipRight Risk Based Certification (RBC) framework. The certification was presented today at Seaworks 2026 in Southampton. The project, delivered by vessel owner O.S. Energy’s Naval Architecture and R&D office in collaboration with hydrogen and clean energy systems specialist Ecomar Propulsion, included the development of the vessel’s gaseous hydrogen storage system and the detailed ...
Achilles Maritime Network Strengthens Focus on Cyber Risk Resilience and Supplier Assurance at Posidonia 2026
11/06/2026
Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, recently hosted members of the Achilles Maritime Network Business Advisory Group at Posidonia 2026. The international shipping exhibition was used as the backdrop for a strategic meeting focused on strengthening supplier assurance, risk management, and supply chain resilience across the maritime sector. Chaired by Peter Schellenberger, the meeting brought together representatives from the international shipping organisation and members of the Achilles Maritime Network including BW LPG, BW LNG, and Alberta Shipmanagement, to review progress across the network, gather member ...
ESPO welcomes the Council Conclusions on the European Ports Strategy: a solid basis for further discussions
11/06/2026
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the Council Conclusions on the European Ports Strategy, as adopted yesterday by the Transport Ministers at the Transport Council, and views them as a solid basis for further discussions on the Strategy and its related initiatives. ESPO recognises that the Council Conclusions are developed from a good understanding of European ports, their needs and challenges, their strategic roles for Europe, and the diversity of port ecosystems and governance models. Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General of ESPO: “We would like to congratulate the Cypriot Presidency ...