Trump Tariffs on Russia’s Oil Buyers Bring Economic, Political Risks
From punishing Brazil to trying to curb imports of fentanyl, U.S. President Donald Trump has wielded the threat of tariffs as an all-purpose foreign policy weapon.
Iraq Detains Oil Tanker as Part of Smuggling Crackdown
Iraq’s navy has detained a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in its territorial waters as part of a crackdown on fuel smuggling at sea, sources with the… Weiterlesen »Iraq Detains Oil Tanker as Part of Smuggling Crackdown
Norway’s Northernmost Oil Field Johan Castberg Officially Opens
Norway’s northernmost oil field, Johan Castberg, was officially opened today by Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland, marking a significant milestone for petroleum operations in the… Weiterlesen »Norway’s Northernmost Oil Field Johan Castberg Officially Opens
Panama Continues Shadow Fleet Crackdown with World-First Mandatory Traceability for Ship-to-Ship Transfers
The Panama Ship Registry has become the first naval registry globally to implement mandatory traceability for ship-to-ship (STS) operations of hydrocarbons conducted on the high… Weiterlesen »Panama Continues Shadow Fleet Crackdown with World-First Mandatory Traceability for Ship-to-Ship Transfers
India Pauses Plans to Buy U.S. Arms After Trump’s Tariffs
New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in… Weiterlesen »India Pauses Plans to Buy U.S. Arms After Trump’s Tariffs
China Defends Buying Russian Oil After Trump’s Tariff Threat
China said its imports of Russian oil are justified, pushing back against US threats of new tariffs after Washington slapped secondary levies on India for buying energy… Weiterlesen »China Defends Buying Russian Oil After Trump’s Tariff Threat
South Carolina Lawmaker Proposes Maritime Academy at The Citadel to Address Critical Mariner Shortage
A South Carolina lawmaker is proposing establishing a South Carolina Maritime Academy at The Citadel Military College, aiming to address critical workforce shortages in the… Weiterlesen »South Carolina Lawmaker Proposes Maritime Academy at The Citadel to Address Critical Mariner Shortage
Norway Launches Insurance Checks to Counter Shadow Fleet
Norway on Thursday announced a new initiative calling on foreign-registered oil tankers in Norwegian economic zones to voluntarily provide insurance information. The measure aims to… Weiterlesen »Norway Launches Insurance Checks to Counter Shadow Fleet
Tougher Transshipment Penalties Not Expected Immediately as Trump Tariffs Kick In
Tougher U.S. trade penalties on goods originating in one country being re-shipped from another are not expected to immediately follow new U.S. tariffs, three people in… Weiterlesen »Tougher Transshipment Penalties Not Expected Immediately as Trump Tariffs Kick In
Sanctioned Refiner Nayara Asks New Delhi for Shipping Help
EU-sanctioned refiner Nayara Energy, part-owned by Russian oil major Rosneft PJSC, has asked the Indian government for help securing vessels to transport products locally after… Weiterlesen »Sanctioned Refiner Nayara Asks New Delhi for Shipping Help