Pacific Shipping Decarbonisation: Transport ministers and senior officials from 10 Pacific countries are meeting in Majuro to launch the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership, aiming to formalise a charter and seek $300 million from the Green Climate Fund for a low-carbon demonstration fleet and national action plans to cut diesel dependence. Marshall Islands in the Spotlight: The Majuro talks come as the Marshall Islands also welcomed a major ITLOS compensation ruling over the 2022 detention of the VLCC Heroic Idun, with the tribunal awarding over $14 million and citing humane treatment and marine-trade rules. Fuel, Costs, and Climate Pressure: A separate report from Western Alaska shows how high fuel prices can hit remote communities hard—an echo of the pressures Pacific islands face when shipping costs rise. Sanctions With Maritime Links: The U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s military-linked oil trade, including Marshall Islands-flagged vessels, underscoring how shipping routes and vessel management can become part of environmental and security risks. Ocean Resilience Media: SPREP-backed efforts are training Pacific media to better cover weather and climate impacts, supporting community resilience as extreme conditions intensify.