“The Extraordinary IMO Council meeting just held in London has been an important moment to focus on the risks seafarers are facing in the Middle East. More than 20,000 seafarers continue to be in dangerous and highly uncertain conditions, as vessels continue to be targeted.”

Τις πρώτες πρωινές ώρες σήμερα, ενημερώθηκε η Λιμενική Αρχή του Βόλου για περιστατικό εκδήλωσης μικρής έκτασης πυρκαγιάς σε εμπορευματοκιβώτιο, εντός του εμπορικού λιμανιού.

Τις απογευματινές ώρες χθες, ενημερώθηκε ο Λιμενικός Σταθμός των Μεστών του Κεντρικού Λιμεναρχείου Χίου ότι το Ε/Γ-Ο/Γ «ΨΑΡΑ ΓΚΛΟΡΥ» Ν.Π. 12085, το οποίο εκτελούσε προγραμματισμένο δρομολόγιο από Ψαρά για Χίο, αδυνατεί να προσεγγίσει το λιμάνι της Χίου, λόγω των δυσμενών καιρικών συνθηκών που επικρατούσαν στην περιοχή.

Dual-Fuel LPG and Ammonia Gas Carrier “Areion” to Join Helios Pool

Dorian LPG Ltd., a leading owner and operator of very large gas carriers (“VLGCs”), announced the delivery of its 93,000 cubic meter (cbm) dual-fuel newbuilding named “Areion” an LPG and ammonia very large gas carrier (VLGC/AC) from Hanwha Ocean Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. at the Okpo Shipyard in South Korea.

On March 11, 2026, a naming ceremony was held for one 113,500 DWT crude/product oil tanker bearing builder's hull no.0311551.

•Hapag-Lloyd reflagging of up to four vessels under Indian flag

•Cooperation to support development of a sustainable ship recycling ecosystem

•Hapag-Lloyd to invest in infrastructure development at port of Vadhavan

Container

With the ongoing geopolitical issues in the Middle East Gulf and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the side effects are beginning to show worldwide. We have seen bunker prices hit very high levels all around the globe, as supplies of different grades of fuel and gas oil start to become more sparse.

LNG

The LNG spot market continued to show strength this week, with the Atlantic basin rebounding mid-week while the Pacific softened overall.

Clean

LR2

MEG LR2 freight eastward climbed modestly this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index went from WS353 to WS376.

Capesize

It was a week of mixed route performance in the Capesize market. Following a positive close on Friday, the Capesize Timecharter Average (C5TC 182) ultimately rose by $817 week-on-week.