NTSB Marine Backlog Collides with Russia, Green Shipping Surge
What the Ship (Ep 144) | Inside the NTSB's Marine Backlog & Russia's Failing Fleet ⚓NTSB Backlog: A look at the 74 open marine investigations—including the ONE Henry Hudson fire and the Spirit of Norfolk engine room fire—and why the NTSB’s aviation focus might be slowing things down. ⚓Russia Maritime Update: Escalating attacks in the Black Sea, a Russian frigate running low on fuel in the English Channel, and Russia’s push for Arctic LNG and Far East tourism. ⚓Venezuela’s Oil Surge: Crude exports have more than doubled in six months, providing a key alternative for U.S. refineries as Persian Gulf shipments face uncertainty. ⚓Ammonia-Ready Bulkers: Fortescue commits to 12 ammonia-capable bulkers, highlighting the push for a "green corridor" in the Pilbara region of Australia. ⚓Global Tanker Rates: VLCC and product tanker rates spike as the market reacts to the ongoing volatility surrounding major trade chokepoints. H/T @Mar_Ex, @Seatrade, @Splash_247 & @LloydsList No H/T @NTSB Video: https://t.co/MNfxSxBKEB
VLCC Rates Surge Amid Ongoing Strait of Hormuz Confusion
VLCC rates spike yet again as ‘confusion continues to reign’ at Strait of Hormuz ⚓️Baltic Exchange’s West Africa-China VLCC index rose to $188,957 per day on Monday, up 92% week on week to the highest level since March 10 ⚓️US Gulf-China VLCC...
MSC Qingdao Disables AIS, Leaving Strait Status Uncertain
Containership MSC Qingdao ran the Omani channel yesterday. Of note: ⚓️She initially had her AIS on, as advised by @CENTCOM, but turned it off ⚓️The ship backtracked prior to turning off its AIS ⚓️She is the last visible ship to transit the Omani channel ⚓️Iran...
Strait of Hormuz Open; Southern Route Confirmed Mine‑Free
The latest JMIC Advisory. Key takeaways: ▶️The Strait of Hormuz is now open and the blockade operations have ceased. ▶️Active mine clearance operations are ongoing. Latest charts of likely mined areas are available on request and will be updated...
U.S. Must Build More Tankers to Secure Domestic Supply
Lots of discussion about the Jones Act since announcement of a waiver on March 17. What has not been discussed is the role of the 56 tankers and approximately 20 Articulated Tugs/Barges (ATBs) that are in the US-coastal fleet that...
Iran Ships 5M Barrels, Blockade Breached Amid
Did Iran Just Break the U.S. Blockade? 5 Million Barrels of Iranian Oil at Sea (17 June 2026) ⚓Threat Level Update: Why the JMIC downgraded the risk in the Gulf. ⚓The "Peace Deal": Details on the upcoming signing in Switzerland and...
Rhetoric Risks Mariners as Tanker Rates Soar Amid Uncertainty
Strait of Hormuz Update: Is it Actually Open? ⚓Rhetoric vs. Reality: Why the recent political announcements may be jeopardizing the lives of merchant mariners. ⚓The AIS Data: A deep dive into current traffic patterns, showing who is "running dark" and why...
Fragile Hormuz Thaw Leaves War‑risk Premiums Unchanged
A fragile thaw in Hormuz but timing and sequence now matter ▶️Shipowners rushing to reposition vessels and markets are rallying, yet insurers for now are holding firm on high war‑risk premiums, insisting on ‘solid evidence’ of lasting safety before lowering rates ▶️Industry...
Hong Kong Tanker Hit in Hormuz Amid Looming US‑Iran Deal
Hong Kong tanker attacked in Hormuz even as peace deal looms Shipping continues to be under attack in the Strait of Hormuz despite reports of a peace deal between US and Iran possibly being signed within 24 hours https://t.co/IKX139Egz1
Hull War Premiums Surge to Early Conflict Levels
Hull war premiums rise sharply despite handful of Hormuz transits ⚓️Ceasefire still officially in place but continued strikes from both sides ⚓️Centcom confirms Hellfire missiles used on Indian-owned tanker ⚓️Pricing back up to levels last seen in early days of conflict "Before the latest...
VLCC and Suezmax Rates Remain Sky‑High Amid Hormuz Tensions
As Hormuz saga twists and turns, crude tanker rates stabilise at lofty levels ⚓️Baltic Exchange’s US Gulf-China VLCC index is at $96,826 per day, up 278% year on year; this index has been stable for the past two months ⚓️Baltic Exchange’s suezmax...
Jones Act Tankers Essential for U.S. Energy Security
Perhaps @SecretaryWright should be looking at the 86 Jones Act tankers and ATBs that are moving over 4 milliom tons every 7 to 10 days for the United States. They provide dedicated service to the coastwise United States, they employ thousands...
U.S. Shipping Service Jumps $2,600
Peak indicator: $2,600 increase on one U.S. shipping service Demand spurs flurry of rate hikes, surcharges https://t.co/0hbqeuaz9k
Hormuz Crisis Tests Ship Managers' Crew and Owner Ties
Hormuz crisis is a ‘make or break’ moment for shipmanager relationships with crew and owners, says InterManager chief ▶️Seafarers face ‘tremendous stresses’ as managers balance repatriation requests with readiness to sail at short notice ▶️Von Hardenberg says supporting crew well-being is ‘a...
Jones Act: America’s First Maritime Strategy Powered WWII Victory
Today marks the 106th anniversary of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Many will tell you that all the "Jones Act" covers is coastal trade, or cabotage. But in truth, the Act was the first national maritime strategy and set the policy...