BIMCO Warns Hormuz Reopening Hinges on Mine Clearance as Trump Orders Sweep Surge
Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began setting conditions for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations. Central Command Photo
BIMCO Warns Hormuz Reopening Hinges on Mine Clearance as Trump Orders Sweep Surge
Mike Schuler
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April 23, 2026
Fresh warnings from the world’s largest shipping association are underscoring how far the Strait of Hormuz remains from normal, even as new comments from President Donald Trump pointed to a potentially intensified U.S.
Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks
Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks
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22/04/2026
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, intensifying its assault on shipping in the waterway crucial to global energy supplies and complicating already faltering efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war.
The attacks were carried out by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, according to Iranian media, which reported that the force seized two of the ships and was bringing them to Iran.
That amounted to an escalation by Iran’s leaders, who appear poised to drive a harder bargain with American negotiators after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran that had been due to expire Wednesday.
Despite the extension, Trump also seemed to dig in, saying the U.S. would continue to blockade Iranian ports.
That set the stage for continued disruption to traffic i
Ship Seizures Mark New Phase in Iran’s De Facto Control of Hormuz
A view of Iranian-flagged cargo ship M/V Touska as the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer USS Spruance conducts its interception in a location given as the north Arabian Sea, in this screen capture from a video released April 19, 2026. CENTCOM/Handout via REUTERS
Ship Seizures Mark New Phase in Iran’s De Facto Control of Hormuz
Mike Schuler
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April 22, 2026
Iran’s
reported seizure of two merchant ships
in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday may mark a significant shift in the crisis gripping one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, signaling a move from implied control over commercial traffic toward overt enforcement.
The escalation came less than a day after President Donald Trump
extended a conditional ceasefire
with Iran while maintaining a U.S.
One Dead Recovered From Capsized Mariana as Search Continues for Five Missing Crew
Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules airplane crew assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point flies over an overturned vessel offshore Saipan, April 18, 2026. The Coast Guard and partners are searching for a 145-foot missing vessel, the Mariana, that experienced an engine failure April 15, 2026. Coast Guard photo Courtesy Air Station Barbers Point)
One Dead Recovered From Capsized Mariana as Search Continues for Five Missing Crew
Mike Schuler
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April 22, 2026
The search for six missing mariners aboard the overturned US-flagged cargo ship
Mariana
took a grim turn Monday after divers recovered one deceased crew member from inside the wreck, even as U.S.
Hapag-Lloyd imposes new surcharges in Americas amid rising fuel cost
Hapag-Lloyd imposes new surcharges in Americas amid rising fuel cost
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22/04/2026
Charges between $50–150/TEU have been introduced to offset rising third-party feeder fuel costs across the Caribbean and South America.
Hapag-Lloyd has introduced new Emergency Operations Charges (EOO/EOD) in the Caribbean and South America, citing sharply rising fuel costs driven by the ongoing geopolitical developments.
The new charges will be applied as EOO at origin (Emergency Operations Charge at Origin) and as EOD at destination (Emergency Operations Charge at Destination) in the Caribbean and South America.
The carrier said its existing Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) covers incremental fuel costs for vessels it operates, but it is now facing explicit additional charges from third-party feeder providers, including barge and feeder vessel operators.
As a result, a separate surcharge mechanism has been introduced to pass on these costs.
Surcharge levels range from $50-150
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems selected for two new midsize liquid ammonia carriers for Navigator Gas and Amon Maritime JV
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems selected for two new midsize liquid ammonia carriers for Navigator Gas and Amon Maritime JV
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Shipping: Emission Possible
22/04/2026
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted to supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for two new 51,350 m3 capacity midsize ammonia fueled liquid ammonia carriers, which will also be capable of carrying liquefied petroleum gas. The ships are being built at the Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co. shipyard in China and will be owned by a joint venture between Navigator Gas (NYSE: NVGS) and Norway based Amon Maritime.
RINA grants Type Approval to SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage system
RINA grants Type Approval to SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage system
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22/04/2026
SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage system has received Type Approval from RINA, in a formal recognition of a solution which allows shipowners and operators to use methanol and ethanol as green marine fuels without sacrificing storage space.
The formal recognition means owners can adopt Methanol Superstorage with confidence that it meets the exacting standards for safety, performance, reliability and compliance required for Type Approval by one of shipping’s leading class societies. RINA awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) status to Methanol Superstorage in March 2025.
Methanol has emerged as a strong contender as an alternative fuel for marine and offshore applications, given its ability to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 95% compared with heavy fuel oil (HFO). Ethanol also produces significantly lower greenhouse gas, SOx and particulate emissions than HFO, whil
Bidding Announcement of 32483t BULK CARRIER “ZJ2026-0020”
Bidding Announcement of 32483t BULK CARRIER “ZJ2026-0020”
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22/04/2026
Entrusted by the transferor (the Sellers), we have scheduled to hold a public bidding online (www.shipbid.net) from 15:00 to 15:30 (Beijing Time) on May 12th, 2026.
1. Bidding Object:
MV“ZJ2026-0020”,BULK CARRIER；
Class:ZC；
Flag:NING BO；
Trading Area:Costal;
LOA:179.80m;MLB:26.50m;MLD:14.20m；
GTR/NRT:19762/11066；
DWT:32483t；
Displacement:10.00m；
Light Weight:6424.13t；
M/E:CSSC Engine Co.,Ltd,6S35ME-B9.5,4400kW@167rpm,1set；
Built Date:March 2nd,2021；
Builder:Zhejiang Jinchuan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.；
All the information and data refer to the bidding object provided in this Announcement as well as the attachments are for reference only. If there is any discrepancy, the class certificates, trading certificates and actual condition shall prevail.
2.
ClassNK grants Approval in Principle (AiP) for methane oxidation catalyst system to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
ClassNK grants Approval in Principle (AiP) for methane oxidation catalyst system to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
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22/04/2026
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a methane oxidation catalyst system* to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The certification demonstrates its feasibility from regulatory and safety perspectives.
As efforts toward decarbonization accelerate, the development of alternative fuel vessels is progressing.
Accelleron: ACCX300-L low speed turbocharger now market-ready
Accelleron: ACCX300-L low speed turbocharger now market-ready
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22/04/2026
Accelleron today announced the commercial launch of the ACCX300-L, its next-generation low-speed turbocharger for two-stroke marine engines, designed to help shipowners adapt to evolving operating profiles, fuels, and emissions requirements. Combining a new service‑friendly cartridge concept, a simplified platform architecture, and integrated digital capability, the ACCX300‑L decouples turbocharger maintenance from drydock schedules while delivering long‑term efficiency, flexibility, and uptime across the vessel lifecycle.
Developed for an unpredictable operating environment
The ACCX300-L has been developed in response to an increasingly unpredictable operating environment, where operating profiles, emissions regulation, fuel pathways, and trade routes continue to evolve. Rather than focusing on incremental performance gains, Accelleron has taken a more holistic approach, re-imaginin