After a relative lull in attacks on shipping the Houthi targeted two container ships in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

US-based Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has signed a new contract to recoat the cargo tanks of two chemical tankers for Dubai based shipping group Gulf Navigation Holding.

Oman’s Sohar Port is set to house a new LNG bunkering plant following an agreement inked between OQ and TotalEnergies.

Shipping emissions have surged as a result of the Middle East conflict, propelling Xeneta’s Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) to a new record.

A new hospital ship will offer surgery, care and education to patients and healthcare professionals in sub-Saharan Africa.

IMO secretary general Arsenio Dominguez called for the release of the crews of Galaxy Leader and MSC Aries in his opening remarks to the IMO Legal Committee meeting.

Shipping associations have called for greater military presence in the middle east to protect vessels and seafarers from escalating threats.

The economic centre of gravity is slowly refocusing on regional developments in South America and Asia, and seeing the mature consumer markets lose out to the emerging economies, but that long-term change is slow and far from linear.

The council will involve youth in the group’s decision making and coordinate with external agencies on youth-related initiatives.

The steering committee comprises some of the most renowned industry professionals and experts, providing valuable advice on the key themes of the event.