The Wire, Thursday 8 October 2026

10 stories, each linked to its publisher

Tankers

Pistiolis doubles down at GSI with four more MRs

Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top Ships is adding another four MR tanker newbuildings at Guangzhou Shipyard International, lifting its newbuilding pipeline in the segment to 14…

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Tankers

Sanctioned 22-Year-Old Tanker Makes Rare Late-Season Arctic Voyage

A 22-year-old product tanker sanctioned by the European Union is making an unusual late-season voyage along Russia's Northern Sea Route, highlighting the growing use of older, lower-specification vessels to move petroleum products through the…

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Ports and containers

Maersk revises Balkan intermodal fuel fees

Maersk will revise its Balkan intermodal fuel fees for truck transportation across five Southeast European markets. The updated Import Fuel Surcharge levels will apply from a Price Calculation Date of 15 October 2026 and remain in effect until further…

Container News

Industry and policy

Black Sea threat expands west to Romanian and Bulgarian waters

Seafarers continue to pay the ultimate price in the Black Sea as Russia and Ukraine launch UAV and USV attacks on merchant…

Seatrade Maritime

Chinese Navy Practice Shipborne Hovercraft Deployment

Chinese Navy Practice Shipborne Hovercraft…

The Maritime Executive

IMarEST: From MASS Code to Maritime Practice

As shipping becomes increasingly automated, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced legislation to ensure future technology is safe and secure. But there are significant challenges with taking the new Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code from…

Hellenic Shipping News

Rockhopper pledges $44 million for oil project’s second Falklands-bound FPSO

Rockhopper has committed millions to secure a stake in a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) destined for the Falkland…

Offshore Energy Network

University of West Florida Launches Watercraft and Vessel Engineering Program

Northwest Florida has long been defined by its connection to the water. Home to Naval Air Station Pensacola, the Port of Pensacola and a growing network of marine manufacturers, defense contractors and emerging technology companies, the region is an important center for…

MarineLink

Analysis: The safety work behind new-fuel adoption

Analysis: The safety work behind new-fuel…

SAFETY4SEA

New cover protects forwarders from late or temperature-hit cargo

Forwarders shipping flowers, pharmaceuticals and other sensitive cargo are being offered a tracking and insurance package combining fixed payouts for qualifying delays with cover for temperature-related losses. Airfreight wholesaler Solent Freight Services, technology provider…

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