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Yemen's Houthi Rebels Warn of "War" if Iran is Attacked

From maritime-executive.com

Yemen's Houthi rebel movement has issued a warning to the United States and Israel that an attack on Iran - an increasingly likely possibility - could result in a new round of conflict escalation in the region.

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Russia Claims Attack on Ukrainian Base on Black Sea Jackup Rig

From maritime-executive.com

The Tavrida jackup rig located in the Black Sea near Snake Island is reported to have again come under attack. 

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Middle East shipping routes on alert amid rising US-Iran-Israel tensions

From splash247.com

A rare and urgent joint advisory issued by United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa, and Joint Maritime Information Centre has set alarm bells ringing for ship operators passing through the Middle East. 

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Baltic Index Rebounds To Seven-Month Peak On Higher Rates Across Vessel Segments 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, rebounded to its highest level in nearly seven months on higher rates across vessel segments.

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Iran Stops Fuel Smugglers as UKMTO Warns Tensions are High in the Region

From maritime-executive.com

Iran’s official news agencies are reporting a further crackdown on fuel smugglers operating in the Gulf saying that it stopped four vessels on Tuesday, June 10.

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India takes action against MSC over sinking of 28-year-old ship

From splash247.com

Two recent ship casualties are making daily headlines in India, and stirring debate about cracking down on ageing vessels passing through the nation’s waters.  

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Geneva Dry 2026 opens for business

From splash247.com

Organisers of Geneva Dry, the world’s premier commodities shipping conference, have unveiled today the agenda for the 2026 edition of the summit with marketing officially underway for what is forecast to be a record turnout at the five-star Hotel President Wilson on the shore of Lake Geneva.

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Bolidt Acquires Boteka to Consolidate Leading Position in Cruise Industry

From maritime-executive.com

Bolidt’s acquisition of prefabricated resin systems specialist Boteka signals continuing international growth as part of the ‘all-under-one-roof’ principle.

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Davie to Acquire Texas Shipyards in Bid for U.S. Icebreaker Contracts

From maritime-executive.com

Canada’s shipbuilding group Davie reports it is fulfilling its commitment to invest in American shipbuilding with an agreement to acquire facilities in Texas. 

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Pentagon Puts AUKUS Submarine Program Under Review

From maritime-executive.com

The Pentagon has launched a review of the U.S.-Australia-UK nuclear submarine technology-transfer and purchase agreement (AUKUS), which was negotiated by the Biden administration in 2021.

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Entropy and shipping

From splash247.com

Occasional columnist Santosh Patil on how rising disorder is reshaping our industry.

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How the daily routines of seafarers will evolve

From splash247.com

How much of daily manual operations at sea will be made redundant by 2035? The latest from Ship Concept 2035, our new magazine.

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DOF anchor handler to stay in Canada for another three years

From splash247.com

Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won a contract extension for one of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels. 

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Rainbow Offshore secures LNG cryogenic tank orders

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Rainbow Offshore has inked orders for eight sets of LNG stainless steel cryogenic liquid tanks from overseas client.

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Yinson Green Tech and RSM Marine push electric vessel adoption

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

A new agreement between Yinson GreenTech and RMS Marine aims to expand the usage of battery-powered vessels in Singapore port.

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Philippines launches 3.3GW offshore wind round

From splash247.com

The Department of Energy of the Philippines has launched its Fifth Green Energy Auction, looking to secure 3.3GW of fixed-bottom offshore wind capacity with delivery slated between 2028 and 2030. 

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Equinor awards plug and abandonment job to Baker Hughes

From splash247.com

Norwegian energy major Equinor has awarded a contract for plug and abandonment services on the Oseberg East field off Norway to oilfield services giant Baker Hughes. 

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Toro circles back to tankers with $36m MR deal

From splash247.com

Nasdaq-listed owner Toro Corp has made a swift return to the tankers segment with the acquisition of a modern MR unit. 

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GAO: Carrier USS Enterprise Will Be Delayed for Years

From maritime-executive.com

First-in-class carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has completed her first full deployment and is gearing up for another, but problems with the Ford program remain, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). 

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China Thanks Indian Navy For Rescuing 14 Chinese Crew From Burning Cargo Ship

From www.marineinsight.com

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services has activated its SARAT tool to track drifting debris, missing crew, and a possible oil spill.

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Ship Recycling Moving Ahead with the Hong Kong Convention Deadline Affecting Activity

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Ship recycling activity remained lacklustre last week, with markets across key recycling destinations closed during the holiday period. 

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UK Unveils $19 Billion Investment in New Nuclear Power Plant Amid Energy Crisis

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

The UK government announces a £14.2 billion investment in the Sizewell C nuclear plant to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, generating electricity for 6 million homes and creating 10,000 jobs.

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India grain stockpiles soaring

From www.world-grain.com

Rice reaches record level, while wheat is at a four-year high
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First Dutch to acquire Cefetra Group

From www.world-grain.com

Ag ingredient company will remain independently operated
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Bühler opens Milling Academy in Switzerland 

From www.world-grain.com

Participants have access to multiple training, research centers
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