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Maritime Incident: Collision in Changjiang River Results in Fuel Oil Spill A recent maritime incident has occurred in China’s Changjiang River, involving a collision between two bulk carriers. The incident, which took place at approximately 10 p.m. local time, has resulted in a significant fuel oil spill and substantial hull damage to the vessels involved.…

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Urgent Call to Action: Cargo Removal from East and Gulf Coast Ports The world’s second-largest container carrier has issued a pressing warning to its customers, urging them to remove their cargo from East and Gulf Coast ports in the US before a critical deadline. With a potential strike looming on the horizon, the carrier is…

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Maritime Security Concerns Escalate as Israel Issues Warning to Houthi Militants Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations recently issued a stern warning to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants, urging them to cease missile attacks on Israel. The ambassador emphasized that persistence in these attacks would lead to the same “miserable fate” as Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria’s…

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HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has made significant strides in developing eco-friendly shipping solutions. The company has recently received approval from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for their design concept of an environmentally responsible Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC). This innovative design is expected to significantly reduce emissions and minimize the maritime industry’s environmental impact. Advanced Design…

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Global Liquefied Natural Gas Exports Experience Slowdown The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports have grown at the slowest pace since 2015. This slowdown threatens to keep prices elevated until new supply comes online. The maritime and industrial sectors are closely watching this development, as it has significant implications for the global energy market. According…

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UK Issues MIN for Red Sea and Gulf of Aden MARPOL Annex I and V Special Areas Pollution Prevention The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a Merchant Information Note (MIN) for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden MARPOL Annex I and V Special Areas pollution prevention. This move aims to reinforce the…

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Cyberattack Hits Vallianz, Exposing Company Servers Vallianz, a prominent player in the offshore support vessel (OSV) industry, has recently fallen victim to a cyberattack. The incident granted an unauthorized party access to the company’s servers, although fortunately, it has been reported that there was no impact on the company’s operations.

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USCG Issues Safety Alert for Counterfeit Pilot Ladders The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a safety alert regarding the discovery of counterfeit pilot ladders during a Port State Control (PSC) examination. This alert serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that all safety equipment on board vessels is genuine and compliant…

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Maritime Industry Trends in 1925: A Year of Transformation The maritime industry in 1925 was a complex and dynamic sector, marked by significant technological, economic, and regulatory changes. As the world recovered from the aftermath of World War I, the industry was poised for growth and transformation. In this post, we will delve into the…

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EXMAR Initiates Construction of New Midsize Gas Carrier with LPG Dual-Fuel Engines Belgium-based shipping player EXMAR has revealed the beginning of the construction of its new midsize gas carrier with LPG dual-fuel engines. As disclosed, the steel cutting ceremony for EXMAR’s third midsize gas carrier was held on December 30, 2024, at CIMC Sinopacific shipyard…

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