Fresh offshore, shipping and crewing updates in a format that feels more like a modern editorial hub and less like an old archive list.
On April 4, 2026, it was reported that the Iranian military announced that Iraq, a major oil producer, will be exempt from shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. This decision could significantly impact global oil supplies. The Iranian military spoke...
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April 4, 2026 (Bloomberg) — India is purchasing crude oil from Iran and other countries to handle the ongoing energy crisis, according to the country...
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A French container ship and a Japanese-owned tanker have recently crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking what seems to be the first instances of such...
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Container spot freight rates on major east-west trade routes remained steady this week, as excess capacity and inconsistent demand prevented further...
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Reunification Signals a Major Change in Offshore Oversight The U.S. Department of the Interior is starting a gradual process to consolidate oversight...
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The Trump administration has increased its maritime insurance support to $40 billion. This move aims to kickstart commercial shipping through the Str...
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A small number of merchant ships have started to navigate the Strait of Hormuz again, marking the first notable movement after weeks of disruptions....
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By Katharine Jackson and Michael Martina WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed serious concerns on Thursday...
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Libyan authorities have essentially stopped efforts to secure the troubled LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz. The ship has been towed far out to sea and is n...
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U.S. offshore oil production hit a record high of 714 million barrels in 2025. This marks the highest output ever from the Outer Continental Shelf a...
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