Hormuz Strait: 34 Ships Transit After US Blockade Amid Operational Confusion
34 ships passed Hormuz Strait after US blockade, but operational confusion risks persist. This chokepoint handles 20% of global maritime oil, with potential 30% insurance hikes and 15-day detours.
Sailing Regattas Cancelled; Team Secures 5th in Ilca 6 at Trofeo Azqueta
Local sailing events cancelled due to bad weather; sailing school team places 5th in Ilca 6 class at Trofeo Azqueta regatta in Getxo amidst variable winds.
National Geographic 2026 Expedition Sweepstakes Signals Specialised Cruise Boom
National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions launch third annual Earth Month sweepstakes for a 2026 expedition cruise, reflecting rising demand for specialised maritime tourism with ice-class vessels and sustainable practices.
US Navy Random Urinalysis Programme Criticised: Global Maritime Safety Debate
Critique of US Navy’s random urinalysis programme highlights inefficacy and morale impact, contrasting with civil STCW standards since 1995.
Hormuz Strait blocked: 17 vessels transit on 11 April, US deploys mine-clearance
Strait of Hormuz sees only 17 vessels transit on 11 April post-ceasefire. US mine-clearance ops deploy as 172 crude tankers reroute to US Gulf Coast. Iranian exports continue with 6M barrels loading.
GNV deploys Altair ferry on Barcelona-Ibiza route with 2,700 passenger capacity
GNV launches the GNV Altair on the Barcelona-Ibiza route from 13 December, with capacity for 2,700 passengers and 820 vehicles, intensifying Mediterranean ferry competition.
Singapore’s Invincible-Class Submarine Illustrious Arrives, Boosting Fleet with Three More
Singapore’s RSN receives Invincible-class submarine Illustrious, enhancing surveillance in the Strait of Malacca where 40% of global trade transits, with three more vessels planned.
Neurodiversity in Shipbuilding: Boosting Innovation and Tackling Labour Shortages
Neurodiversity in shipbuilding, adopted since the 1990s, enhances innovation and quality control while addressing global labour shortages. Key benefits include error reduction and improved safety.
Baltic Dry Index Climbs 1% to 2,161 Points After Five Straight Gains
The Baltic Dry Index rose 1% to 2,161 points, its fifth straight daily gain and highest since 5 March 2024, signalling improved dry bulk shipping demand.
Cruise Ship Voyeurism: Hidden Camera on Celebrity Beyond Records 90 Minutes
Passenger arrested on 2 April 2026 for hiding a camera in a Celebrity Beyond bathroom, recording 90 minutes including a child, facing up to 1 year prison and $100k fine.