Maritime Current News

Insights, Updates, and Maritime Intelligence

Friday, April 10, 2026

Maritime Current News

Insights, Updates, and Maritime Intelligence

Friday, April 10, 2026

Author: Maritime Current News

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Acquires Modern MR-II Clean Product Tanker MT. Quetta
Pakistan Maritime News
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Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Acquires Modern MR-II Clean Product Tanker MT. Quetta

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), the national flag carrier of Pakistan, has announced the successful induction of a modern MR-II clean product tanker, formerly known as MT. Stavanger Poseidon (DWT 49,999, built in 2020),into its managed fleet. The vessel has been renamed MT. Quetta.
This strategic addition reflects PNSC’s ongoing commitment to fleet expansion, portfolio diversification, and strengthening its presence in the international shipping market. MT. Quetta is a technologically advanced vessel, constructed to meet high standards of safety, operational efficiency, and environmental compliance.

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China Controls Shipbuilding Volume, but Korea Retains Edge in LNG Ships and Advanced Maritime Technology
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China Controls Shipbuilding Volume, but Korea Retains Edge in LNG Ships and Advanced Maritime Technology

China now dominates global shipbuilding orders, but South Korea is fighting back in high-end vessels such as LNG carriers, as rising geopolitical tensions reshape the maritime industry and global supply chains.
In 2025, Chinese shipyards secured 63 percent of global new vessel orders, far ahead of South Korea’s 21 percent and Japan’s 5 percent, according to London-based Clarkson Research Services. Chinese state data placed the figure even higher at 69 percent, underscoring Beijing’s tightening grip on global shipbuilding.

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Bio-LNG and Biomethane: Driving Maritime Decarbonisation under EU Regulations
Maritime Trade & Economy
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Bio-LNG and Biomethane: Driving Maritime Decarbonisation under EU Regulations

The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Net Zero Framework (NZF) adjournment has increased the relative importance of European Union regulations, including FuelEU Maritime and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Shipowners with liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines are financially incentivized under these rules to transition to Bio-LNG, also known as biomethane, to meet decarbonisation targets. FuelEU Maritime strongly favors Bio-LNG because of its low to negative life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and compatibility with existing LNG engines, offering a seamless pathway for operators to reduce emissions without extensive retrofitting.

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Cyberattacks Surge in Maritime Sector, Persistent Vessel Tracking Becomes Critical
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Cyberattacks Surge in Maritime Sector, Persistent Vessel Tracking Becomes Critical

Cyberattacks are escalating across industries, and the shipping and maritime sectors are no exception. According to research by law firm HFW, reported by the BBC, the cost of addressing cyberattacks in the shipping sector doubled from 2022 to 2023, averaging $550,000 per incident. As attacks grow more sophisticated, maritime operators and ports face increasing financial and operational risks.

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Asia-US Container Rates Ease amid Low Volume and Rising Blank Sailings, Panama Ports Dispute Escalates
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Asia-US Container Rates Ease amid Low Volume and Rising Blank Sailings, Panama Ports Dispute Escalates

Container shipping rates from East Asia and China to the US edged lower this week as cargo volumes remain soft, despite carriers increasing the number of blank sailings. Supply chain advisory firm Drewry reported that spot rates from Shanghai to major US ports declined slightly due to subdued demand. Ahead of factory closures for the Lunar New Year, carriers announced 57 blank sailings over the next two weeks on transpacific East and West Coast trade lanes, significantly higher than in previous years. Analysts expect spot rates to continue a modest decline in the coming weeks.

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Pakistan Secures $3 Million GEF Funding to Boost Marine Biodiversity and Sustainable Fisheries
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Pakistan Secures $3 Million GEF Funding to Boost Marine Biodiversity and Sustainable Fisheries

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that Pakistan has secured $3 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to conserve marine biodiversity and accelerate a shift toward sustainable and regenerative fisheries management.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the maritime minister said the project titled “Conserving marine biodiversity by accelerating transition to sustainable and regenerative fisheries management practices”, will be executed by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs.

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Trump Administration Unveils Maritime Action Plan to Revive US Shipbuilding and Counter China’s Dominance
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Trump Administration Unveils Maritime Action Plan to Revive US Shipbuilding and Counter China’s Dominance

The Trump administration has released a comprehensive Maritime Action Plan aimed at rebuilding the United States shipbuilding industry and strengthening the broader maritime sector, funded in part through port fees on cargo arriving aboard China-built vessels. The levies, introduced under Section 301 following a U.S. investigation into China’s alleged unfair shipping practices, were expected to generate an estimated $3.2 billion annually before both countries agreed to pause the measures for 12 months amid escalating trade tensions.

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Seascale Energy Marks Strong Growth Nine Months After Launch as Marine Fuel Procurement Platform
Ports and Shipping
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Seascale Energy Marks Strong Growth Nine Months After Launch as Marine Fuel Procurement Platform

Nine months into operations, Seascale Energy has gained significant momentum as a marine fuel procurement platform focused on scale, transparency, and efficiency in the bunker industry. Launched in May 2025 as a joint venture between Cargill’s Pure Marine Fuels (PMF) and the Hafnia Bunker Alliance, Seascale Energy was created to offer a future-ready approach to marine fuel procurement.

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IMO Secretary-General Attends Launch of Methanol-Ready Product Tanker Thun Resolve at Ferus Smit Shipyard
Ports and Shipping
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IMO Secretary-General Attends Launch of Methanol-Ready Product Tanker Thun Resolve at Ferus Smit Shipyard

Erik Thun Group has officially launched its latest product tanker, Thun Resolve, the newest vessel in its R‑class “Resource Efficiency” series, designed for top-tier performance, sustainability, and crew safety. The launch took place at Shipyard Ferus Smit BV in Leer, Germany, at 11:00 CET and was attended by IMO (International Maritime Organization) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, who leads global maritime safety and environmental protection efforts. The ceremony also included Brigit Gijsbers, Deputy Director-General for Civil Aviation and Maritime Affairs in the Netherlands, who served as the vessel’s Godmother, highlighting Erik Thun Group’s commitment to responsible, future-ready shipping.

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Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Advocates Sea-to-Steel Green Corridor to Achieve National Steel Self-Sufficiency and Boost Sustainable Shipping
Pakistan Maritime News
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Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Advocates Sea-to-Steel Green Corridor to Achieve National Steel Self-Sufficiency and Boost Sustainable Shipping

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chaired a high-level review meeting today to accelerate progress on the Sea-to-Steel Initiative at Port Qasim.
The meeting focused on the Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex (IMIC), a flagship initiative aimed at modernizing industrial operations through port infrastructure upgrades, shipbuilding and recycling facilities, and the establishment of an integrated steel mill.

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UK Shipping Industry Warns of High Costs and Risks from ETS Extension to Domestic Vessels
Maritime Environment Policy and Law
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UK Shipping Industry Warns of High Costs and Risks from ETS Extension to Domestic Vessels

UK shipping industry leaders have voiced strong concerns over the government’s plan to extend the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to domestic maritime operations from July 1, 2026, warning that the move could raise costs, impact island communities, and undermine competitiveness without delivering significant emissions reductions. The Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 was passed in the Commons on February 11, drawing criticism from industry groups for what they described as limited parliamentary scrutiny.

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Asian Coastal States Join First IMO Workshop to Enhance Ships’ Routeing and Navigation Safety
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Asian Coastal States Join First IMO Workshop to Enhance Ships’ Routeing and Navigation Safety

Government officials and maritime experts from Asian coastal states gathered in Singapore from February 2–6, 2026, for the first IMO workshop on ships’ routeing and ship reporting systems, aiming to strengthen regional expertise in navigational safety, IMO procedures, and effective implementation of maritime traffic management systems. The workshop focused on enhancing safety for coastal States experiencing rising shipping activity and congestion in busy sea lanes.

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