Latest Maritime News

security May 28, 2026

Hormuz Crisis Escalates with US-Iran Tensions

The Hormuz shipping crisis has intensified, as reported by Splash247, with US forces striking Iranian targets at Bandar Abbas and Iran responding with drones and ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait. This escalation has forced at least four commercial vessels to turn back, marking a sharp deterioration in the situation.

Bandar Abbas (IR)

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market May 28, 2026

PIL Chairman Steps Aside Amid US Justice Department Case

SS Teo, executive chairman and director at Pacific International Lines (PIL), is taking a leave of absence as he prepares to contest a case with the US Justice Department, as reported by Splash247. The Singapore-based shipping leader's decision comes nearly 60 years after his family founded the containerline.

Splash247

gCaptain

operations May 28, 2026

Christophe de Margerie Embarks on Rare May Voyage via Northern Sea Route

The icebreaking LNG carrier Christophe de Margerie is attempting an unusually early eastbound transit of Russia’s Northern Sea Route, as reported by gCaptain. This voyage follows the loading of liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project, highlighting favorable ice conditions and Moscow's efforts to maintain exports to Asia.

Christophe de Margerie (LNG carrier)

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technology May 28, 2026

Nuclear Power Proposed for Containerships by Andrew Craig-Bennett

Andrew Craig-Bennett advocates for nuclear-powered containerships, suggesting a shift in maritime routes between Asia and Europe, as reported by Splash247. The discussion on 'choke points' may lead to ships opting for longer routes, bypassing modern shortcuts.

Splash247

Offshore Energy

operations May 28, 2026

Boskalis Vessel Resumes North Sea Operations Post-Dry Dock

The construction support vessel BOKA Northern Ocean, built in 2012, has returned to work in the North Sea after completing a dry dock period in Spain, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel is part of Boskalis' fleet.

BOKA Northern Ocean (construction support)

Offshore Energy

security May 28, 2026

Drone Attacks Target Three Tankers in Black Sea Near Turkey

Three tankers were reportedly struck by drones in the Black Sea off Turkey's northern coast, according to Splash247. The incidents occurred in international waters north of the Turkeli area, unsettling shipping near the Bosphorus approaches.

Splash247

regulations May 28, 2026

Samsung Challenges Wan Hai Over $1.2M Container Fees at FMC

Samsung Electronics America has filed a complaint against Wan Hai Lines with the US Federal Maritime Commission, as reported by Splash247. The complaint addresses over $1.2 million in detention and demurrage fees incurred during the pandemic.

Splash247

Offshore Energy

fleet May 28, 2026

GTT Secures New LNG Tank Design Contracts

Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has secured new contracts for designing tanks for LNG carriers with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Hanwha Ocean, as reported by Offshore Energy. These contracts highlight GTT's continued influence in the LNG sector.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

security May 28, 2026

US Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority

The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. President Trump has also issued a warning to Oman against cooperating with Iran regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

security May 28, 2026

U.S. Sanctions Iran's PGSA Amid Hormuz Tensions

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), accusing it of collaborating with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to extort commercial vessels, as reported by gCaptain. This move comes amid escalating tensions over transit rights in the Strait of Hormuz.

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