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Illustration of a drone attack on a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz with smoke and other tankers visible.

UN Agency Pauses Ship Evacuations in Strait After Attack

26. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

A United Nations agency halted plans to evacuate ships from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday following an attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman. The incident occurred after several tankers used a new route backed by the agency. A U.S. official identified the attacker as an Iranian drone.

Eight more South Korean vessels exit Strait of Hormuz

Eight more South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz after last week's ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.

India leads world in ship recycling with 35.4% share

22. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

India recycled 2.99 million gross tonnes of ships in 2025, securing a 35.4% global share and becoming the world leader ahead of the 2030 target.

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Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days amid Iran-war oil disruptions

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Diana Shipping publishes 2026 Q1 earnings presentation

Asia

Japanese tanker Idemitsu Maru arrives in Aichi after Hormuz transit

Himalaya Shipping Ltd. publishes 2026 Q1 earnings presentation

Himalaya Shipping Ltd. released its slide deck for the 2026 first quarter earnings call.

Wind-assisted cargo ships could halve emissions via optimal routes

19. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Researchers say that cargo ships fitted with wind propulsion systems could reduce their energy use by 50 to 100 per cent if they adjust routes and speeds to take full advantage of favourable winds.

Hmm shareholders approve headquarters relocation to Busan

South Korea's largest shipping company HMM has received shareholder approval to relocate its headquarters from Seoul to Busan. The move follows a labor agreement and is set for completion by year-end.

China launches massive electric cargo ship with huge battery

2. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

China has launched a massive electric cargo ship featuring a battery system comparable in scale to hundreds of electric cars. Solar panels on the vessel support its onboard electrical loads. The development marks a significant step in maritime electrification.

fredag d. 19. juni 2026, 05.43