Aramco CEO: Realism Must Anchor Global Energy Transition, Especially in Asia

Aramco President & CEO Amin H. Nasser used his address at Energy Asia 2025 to deliver a pointed message: the global energy transition must be rebalanced with pragmatism, especially for fast-growing regions

Electronic Interference Jams Ship Comms in Gulf and Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday it had received multiple reports of increasing electronic interference in the waters of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.It added that

Geopolitical Drama Hurting Ship Recycling Markets

The Indian sub-continent recycling markets have been on a downward spiral for most of this year and this week was no different, reports cash buyer GMS.Offers are retreating across the market rankings

Unresolved Issues Plague Vietnam-US Trade Talks

Vietnam and the United States made progress during a third round of trade negotiations last week, but critical issues remain unresolved, requiring further analysis and continued dialogue, Vietnam's trade ministry said on

Canadian Navy Commissions AOPV HMCS Frédérick Rolette

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has welcomed His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette into naval service.HMCS Frédérick Rolette is the fifth Harry DeWolf class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) to

Indigenous Rangers Help Apprehend Foreign Fishers in Australia

Australian Border Force (ABF) has intercepted a foreign fishing vessel and apprehended seven crew members for allegedly fishing illegally in waters off the Northern Territory, Australia, after Bawinanga Rangers originally sighted the

Bill to Modernize USCG Merchant Mariner Credentialing Exam Clears Committee

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced the bipartisan Mariner Exam Modernization Act, introduced by Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Chair Mike Ezell (R…

Commodity Report: Meeting Oil Demand a Challenge if Israel Hits Iran Oil

Oil market participants have switched to dreading a shortage in fuel from focusing on impending oversupply in just two days this week.After Israel attacked Iran and Tehran pledged to retaliate, oil prices

ABS' Wiernicki Honored with Silver Bell Award

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding leadership in the maritime industry.SCI is