Hormuz operations, IBF regulation, gas markets and tanker vetting — what changed this week and what it means for the seat at the bridge.
Drewry's Q2 2026 Manning Review puts the global officer shortfall on track from 8.5% today to roughly 10% by 2030, with the gap concentrated at senior gas and tanker ranks.
RegulationBIMCO has circulated the consolidated EU member-state position on the IMO economic measure following MEPC 82, signalling a per-tonne CO2 levy framework that owners should begin modelling into 2027 voyage budgets.
HormuzStrait of Hormuz throughput is back to roughly 80 transits per day in May 2026, but additional war risk premiums remain elevated at 1.5-3% of hull value.
RegulationThe IBF and the JNG have rolled the Warlike Operations Area designation forward through 31 December 2026, locking in the 100% basic-wage bonus and double compensation entitlements for crews transiting the listed corridors.
LNGQatarEnergy's expansion fleet is delivering into a tight type-rated officer market, and crewing managers are reporting double-digit wage premiums for Mark III-familiar Masters and Chief Engineers.
