Tide Signal

Maritime business news and intelligence for shipping markets, freight, finance, chartering, ports, technology and maritime risk.

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

Tide Signal is now live.

Shipping is full of noise. Our purpose is to organise the signals — across freight markets, ship finance, chartering and maritime risk.

Clear business insight, shaped by industry perspective.

Bridge to boardroom.

#shipping #maritime

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

SOLAS Chapter V is much more than bridge equipment.

It covers ECDIS, AIS, radar, VDR, voyage planning, pilot transfer, steering, VTS and the master’s safety authority — plus key 2026 updates.

Full guide:
https://t.co/wqeadV0aHH
#SOLAS #MaritimeSafety #Navigation

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

SOLAS Chapter III is not just about lifeboats.

It covers the full survival system: liferafts, rescue boats, lifejackets, launching gear, drills, maintenance and muster organization.

Full Tide Signal Academy guide:
https://t.co/rwASribLJi
#SOLAS #MaritimeSafety #Shipping

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

QatarEnergy warns Hormuz disruption could delay parts of its North Field expansion.

With NFE due in 2027 and NFS in 2028, project timing now matters for future LNG supply and LNG carrier demand.

https://t.co/AnO3XvCMzE

#LNG #Shipping #QatarEnergy

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

COSCO Heavy enters the pre-IPO process with a 216-vessel orderbook as China captures roughly 76% of global Jan–Aug newbuilding orders by CGT.

The real story: yard capacity, delivery slots and future fleet supply.

https://t.co/3bVOj0NfPg

#Shipping #Shipbuilding #COSCO

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

Europe faces a projected 510,000 b/d jet fuel deficit in Q4.

South Korean cargoes are rising, ARA stocks remain tight and longer Asia–Europe voyages could support MR/LR product tanker demand.

https://t.co/ghEikBu1qg

#Shipping #JetFuel #Tankers

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

Saudi crude exports are back above 4m b/d — but Hormuz traffic remains severely disrupted.

The result: more STS activity, tighter VLCC availability and higher freight risk.

Full analysis:
https://t.co/OaaLsll0j5
#Shipping #Tankers #Hormuz

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

GMDSS explained: Sea Areas A1–A4, DSC, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX and SOLAS Chapter IV.

https://t.co/wjUb486M2h

#GMDSS #SOLAS #Maritime

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

Shipping Week Ahead | 21–25 Sep
Suez services return.
Container rates stay elevated.
Hormuz traffic remains heavily reduced.
Panama pressure continues.
World Maritime Day lands Thursday.

Full briefing:
https://t.co/UA1B1CTuVC
#Shipping #Maritime #Suez #Hormuz

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

SOLAS Chapter II-2 explained.

Fire prevention. Detection. Containment. Fire pumps. Fixed CO₂. SCBA. EEBD. Escape. Drills. PFOS. Ro-ro fire safety.

Complete Tide Signal guide:

https://t.co/lkq8rzfFZO

#SOLAS #FireSafety #Shipping #IMO

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

SOLAS explained chapter by chapter.

Construction. Fire safety. Lifesaving. GMDSS. Navigation. Cargoes. Dangerous goods. ISM. ISPS. Bulk carriers. Polar Code.

A complete Tide Signal Academy reference:

https://t.co/8LgthoQ2eT

#SOLAS #Shipping #IMO #Maritime

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

MARPOL Annex I–VI explained in one complete guide.Oil. Chemicals. Packaged pollutants. Sewage. Garbage. Air https://t.co/dbBgpN2Kws Special Areas vs ECAs, ORB, SOPEP, BDNs, CII, EEXI and PSC checks.https://t.co/Hy0hOT7Aup #Shipping #IMO #Maritime

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

China’s refined fuel exports jumped 12.7% YoY to 6.01m tonnes in August.

Jet fuel hit a record 2.55m t, while diesel rose 42.1%.

More export barrels could reshape MR/LR tanker employment.

https://t.co/bZXsd6JA6V

#Shipping #Tankers #China

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

World-first milestone for ammonia shipping.

NYK and partners completed the first ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering to an ammonia-fueled vessel in Japan.

A major step from concept to real operations.

Full analysis:
https://t.co/sgtoQ6DdZ2
#Shipping #Ammonia #Bunkering

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

India’s power-sector coal imports jumped 85.6% YoY to 5.52m tonnes in August.

Around 80% came from Indonesia.

More coal demand = fresh Panamax/Supramax and Indian Ocean freight exposure.

Full analysis:
https://t.co/t264Xg2Vot
#DryBulk #Shipping #Coal

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

🔴 Still LIVE!

This afternoon, IMO’s Technical Seminar on the use of ammonia as marine fuel continues.
Topics include:
• Safe & practical ammonia-fuelled vessels
• From concept to operations
• Beyond carbon: environmental considerations 🌱
🎥 Watch: https://t.co/F1H9I8U8I1

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

ICYMI: Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance is also available as an ebook.

To find out more, follow the link below.

https://t.co/sTXMJ1eEYI

[Tide Signal @TideSignal]

LNG near $30/mmBtu is crushing Asian spot demand.

Asia heads for its weakest September imports since 2018, while Europe pulls in more cargoes ahead of winter.

But LNG carrier freight remains surprisingly weak.

Full analysis:
https://t.co/jmXL70PmOt
#LNG #Shipping #Energy

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

How does maritime policy translate into real-world impact?

From capacity-building to practical solutions, see how this year's #WorldMaritimeDay “From Policy to Practice” is making a difference on the ground.

📸 Explore the gallery on Flickr: https://t.co/Mc1E1wZtfF

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), @BIMCONews, the Cruise Lines International Association (@CLIAGlobal), European Shipowners | ECSA (@EU_shipping), @InterferryOrg, @intertanko, and the World Shipping Council (@WSC_shipping) have issued a joint industry open letter...

[Lloyd's List @LloydsList]

Skyrocketing spot rates for VLCCs loading via ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman are pulling tonnage toward the Middle East and tying up capacity in lengthy waits for shuttle tankers braving the Strait of Hormuz
https://t.co/pJziQHHv6X