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Anew Climate joins SEA-LNG

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

New member brings global low-carbon fuels expertise as biomethane momentum builds

CMA CGM PSS - from Far East to Mozambique

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Signal Ocean AXS Dry Insights: The Capesize Pacific in focus

A renewed chapter on the strikes

Six Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden, ship-tracking data shows

Reuters | August 03, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

OneLearn Global and Singapore Shipping Association sign MoU to develop AI-driven Transformational Learning Hub

AJOT Newsroom | August 03, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

OneLearn Global (OLG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) to develop an AI-powered Transformational Learning Hub (T-Learning Hub) for SSA’s training department.

Sustained robotic operations: where proof really begins

Joe Robinson, President of Solutions, Ocean Infinity | August 03, 2026 | Maritime | Shipping Technology

Real-world maritime autonomy delivers 24/7 surveillance as Ocean Infinity shares lessons from Middle East operations.

Seafarer happiness falls as “acute shock” hardens into “chronic strain”

AJOT Newsroom | August 03, 2026 | Maritime

Overall seafarer happiness has fallen to 6.87 out of 10 in the second quarter of 2026, down from 7.18 in Q1, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) published by The Mission to Seafarers.

KR certifies 3D printing technology

AJOT Newsroom | August 03, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

Korean Register (KR) has awarded a manufacturing process certificate to AM Solutions for its laser wire directed energy deposition (LW-DED)-based additive manufacturing repair technology.

Maritime

Stas Margaronis | July 31, 2026

McCown says Jones Act waiver hasn’t reduced gas prices but made profits for profiteers

The Jones Act waiver is drawing fresh criticism as maritime leaders warn it has delivered little fuel-price relief while allowing foreign-flag vessels, including Chinese operators, to move U.S. domestic cargo...

Maritime

Reuters | July 31, 2026

Drone strike near Suez Canal in Egypt raises new security threat in widening war

A drone strike on gas vessels in Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta signalled a potential new front in the U.S.-Iran war, raising the prospect of threats to navigation through the Suez Canal, a last remaining safe export route for Saudi oil.

Merchant ship hijacked off Yemen now held by Somali pirates, residents say

Reuters | July 31, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

MOL issues integrated ‘MOL REPORT 2026’

AJOT Newsroom | July 31, 2026 | Maritime

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the publication of its integrated "MOL Report 2026."

Seanergy Maritime reports second quarter and first-half 2026 financial results

AJOT Newsroom | July 31, 2026 | Maritime | By The Numbers

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026, and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per common share.

INTERCARGO member fleets continue to outperform on safety and compliance

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Dry bulk carriers entered with INTERCARGO continue to demonstrate stronger performance than the global fleet average on safety and compliance, according to the Association's 17th edition Benchmarking Report.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026

HMM Shipping Line expands long-term commitment to Seattle-Tacoma gateway

HMM Shipping Line is strengthening its long-term commitment to the Tacoma Harbor.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026

SSA Marine and Port of Gulfport commission new hybrid mobile harbor crane

New $1.6 million state grant will support the electrical infrastructure to power the crane

CMA CGM equipment surcharge (ERS) - reefer cargo from Antwerp and Rotterdam to worldwide

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM is implementing the Equipment Surcharge (ERS) for Reefer cargo from Antwerp and Rotterdam to worldwide as follows:

Britannia P&I posts much-improved 2025/26 results

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Maritime

The Britannia Group reports a satisfactory set of results with a profit of USD 60.9 million on the back of strong investment gains and the combined ratio improving to 111.3%.

Finnlines’ financial review January–June 2026: “Resilience in a volatile environment”

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Maritime

The first half of 2026 was marked by rising energy costs, geopolitical uncertainty and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Our energy-efficient fleet, versatile use of a diverse range of energy sources and continuous optimisation of our operations strengthened our resilience and supported our solid financial performance.