March, 2026
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Mon02Mar
IMO Agrees Interim Seafarers Training Guidelines for Methanol and Ammonia
The interim training guidelines draft will be submitted for MSC approval in May 2026.
 IMO Agrees Interim Seafarers Training Guidelines for Methanol and Ammonia
Mon02Mar
Hapag-Lloyd Adds War Risk Surcharge for Middle East Shipments
The charge has been set at $1,500/TEU for standard containers and $3,500/TEU for reefer containers and special equipment.
 Hapag-Lloyd Adds War Risk Surcharge for Middle East Shipments
Mon02Mar
Bunker Buyers Brace for Highest Prices in Years as Analysts Expect Oil to Hit $100/bbl Following Iran Strikes
Should such a jump occur, bunker buyers can expect to be paying around $750/mt for VLSFO in the primary ports.
 Bunker Buyers Brace for Highest Prices in Years as Analysts Expect Oil to Hit $100/bbl Following Iran Strikes
Mon02Mar
From Engine Room to Living Room: LEGO Maersk Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship Highlights Growing Public Awareness of Shipping's Energy Transition
Greater public awareness has several implications for Shipping's energy transition.
 From Engine Room to Living Room: LEGO Maersk Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship Highlights Growing Public Awareness of Shipping's Energy Transition
Sun01Mar
UKMTO Reports New Ship Attack Near Sharjah
The ship came under attack about 35 nautical miles west of Sharjah at 4:45 PM UTC on Sunday.
 UKMTO Reports New Ship Attack Near Sharjah
Sun01Mar
IMO Secretary-General: Vessels Should Avoid Transiting Strait of Hormuz
The IMO's Arsenio Dominguez recommends shipping firms 'exercise maximum caution' when deciding whether to continue operating in the region.
 IMO Secretary-General: Vessels Should Avoid Transiting Strait of Hormuz
Sun01Mar
Oil Skyrockets By 9% After U.S. Bombs Iran, Top Islamist Leaders Killed
Next stop is $120 per barrel, analysts fear.
 Oil Skyrockets By 9% After U.S. Bombs Iran, Top Islamist Leaders Killed
Sun01Mar
Two More Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
Two ships have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, following the attack on the tanker Skylight earlier in the day.
 Two More Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
Sun01Mar
Maersk Halts All Strait of Hormuz and Suez Transits
The company is rerouting its ME11 and MECL services around Africa and suspending all vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.
 Maersk Halts All Strait of Hormuz and Suez Transits
Sun01Mar
Strait of Hormuz Closure 'Not Formally Communicated': UKMTO
Ships operating in the region are receiving communications claiming the strait has been closed, but no formal notification has been made.
 Strait of Hormuz Closure 'Not Formally Communicated': UKMTO