The US container terminal was saved from closure after intervention from Oregon’s governor, but long-term investment and a third-party operator are required to secure its future

Rough-and-ready concealment of hull details seen escalating this year at chokepoint, as ships laden with grain and oil from Russian ports change names and flags

Maersk executives floated a possible return to slow steaming to offset higher fuel costs from rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, as geopolitics cloud volume demand outlook of the remainder of 2024

Just 39% of tankers calling at Russian ports over February had marine insurance with the International Group of P&I clubs, a proxy for sanctions compliance with the G7 oil price cap — the lowest number since it was implemented 14 months ago

The lack of a genuine link between ships and the flag they fly has long been a subject of debate within the IMO, but the rise of the dark fleet* and a growing problem with fraudulent flags has spurred action from governments concerned about looming safety disasters

Mockett’s widow has sold her jewellery and house over past 13 years, while family and friends have waged a so-far futile battle for compensation and justice