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gCaptain’s full coverage of the maritime shipping industry, including containerships, tankers, dry bulk, LNG, breakbulk and more.


Friday, July 5, 2024
File photo shows a seafarer standing on the deck of a ship
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Gard Report Sheds Light on Seafarer Health and Safety Trends

Marine insurer Gard has published a new report analyzing five years of data from over 20,000 cases, shedding light on critical trends in seafarer injuries and

July 5, 2024
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Ocean Yield Enters LNG Carrier Segment

Norwegian-based shipowner Ocean Yield AS has announced an agreement to purchase infrastructure fund CVC DIF’s share in the French company Geogas LNG. The

July 5, 2024
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Golar LNG Inks 20-Year FLNG Deal in Argentina

Golar LNG Ltd. has finalized agreements with Pan American Energy (PAE) to deploy a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) vessel in Argentina for a 20-year

July 5, 2024
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Supertankers Find New Trade After Houthi Ship Attacks

By Alex Longley and Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — Some of the world’s biggest oil-hauling supertankers are instead loading up vast volumes of diesel in

July 5, 2024
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Smoke rises after an explosion on a ship that Houthis say is an attack by them on Greek-owned MV Tutor in the Red Sea. HOUTHI MEDIA CENTRE/Handout via REUTERS
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Houthi Explosive Drone Boat Attacks Escalate Red Sea Danger

LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthis are sending drone boats packed with explosives into the Red Sea as they intensify their attacks on

July 3, 2024
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The Indian Navy rescues the MV RUEN in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia, March 16, 2024. Photo courtesy Indian Navy
Piracy

Houthi Attacks Fuel Resurgence of Somali Piracy

By Simon Marks (Bloomberg) — Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants on the Red Sea have reinvigorated piracy networks in Somalia, with criminal groups

July 3, 2024
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MSC Container ship enters portCatstyecam / Shutterstock.com
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MSC Hits Record 20% Market Share of Global Containership Capacity

By Charlotte Goldstone (The Loadstar) – MSC now holds a 20% share of the global container shipping market, in terms of capacity offered, a record in the

July 3, 2024
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A child looks on towards China's Xiamen city from the coast in Kinmen, Taiwan February 21, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang
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China’s Seizure of Taiwan Fishing Boat Risks Inflaming Tensions

By Cindy Wang, Yian Lee and Foster Wong (Bloomberg) — China detained a Taiwanese fishing boat and its crew, a move that risks worsening tensions with

July 3, 2024
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Photo courtesy Crowley
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Crowley Secures $2.3 Billion Contract Extension with U.S. Transportation Command

Crowley has been awarded a $2.3 billion, seven-year contract extension by U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). The contract will enable Crowley to

July 3, 2024
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tanker at sea
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Abandoned Tanker Has Likely Sunk Off Yemen, Sources Say

ATHENS/LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) – An abandoned tanker that was drifting off Yemen’s coast in June has disappeared and is believed to have

July 3, 2024
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Photo courtesy DOF
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DOF to Acquire Maersk Supply Service in $1.1 Billion Deal

DOF Group ASA will acquire Maersk Supply Service A/S (MSS) for approximately USD 1.112 billion. The deal will be financed through a combination of cash and new

July 2, 2024
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Paris MoU Detention Rates Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
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Paris MoU Detention Rates Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control saw a slight decrease in the overall detention rate in 2023, though it has not returned to

July 2, 2024
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Rendering of Russia’s new “combat icebreaker.” (Source: Ministry of Defense)
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Russia’s New ‘Combat Icebreaker’ Heads For Sea Trials

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – Russia continues to push forward with the rapid renewal and expansion of its icebreaker fleet. In addition to commissioning

July 2, 2024
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Journalists onboard a Philippines Coast Guard ship take photos of a China Coast Guard vessel, during a resupply mission for troops stationed at a grounded Philippines ship, in the South China Sea, September 8, 2023. REUTERS/Jay Ereno
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Philippines Pledges ‘Relentless’ Protection of Interests in South China Sea

MANILA, July 2 (Reuters) – The Philippines told China it will be “relentless” in protecting its interests and upholding its sovereignty,

July 2, 2024
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Scientists Are Turning to Superyachts to Boost Ocean Research

By Laurel Chor (Bloomberg) — For almost two years, Robert Brewin collected data from the bow of a superyacht as it sailed pristine waters from the

July 2, 2024
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File photo of a containership in port
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Global Trade Trends Show Positive Growth in Early 2024

Global trade trends turned positive in Q1 2024, with goods and services trade increasing by 1% and 1.5% respectively, driven by the US, China, and India,

July 2, 2024
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Monday, July 1, 2024
Danger mines sign is pictured at an empty beach, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in Odesa, Ukraine, March 26, 2022. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
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Black Sea Mine Removal Initiative Aims to Secure Ukraine Exports Path

By Selcan Hacaoglu (Bloomberg) — Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria joined forces to hunt mines in the Black Sea, a move aimed at improving shipping safety

July 1, 2024
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M/V Hydrogen One rendering. Illustration credit: Elliott Bay Design Group
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Maritime Partners Acquires Green Tech Specialist e1 Marine

Maritime Partners has successfully acquired e1 Marine, a company known for its innovative work in hydrogen generation technology for the marine sector. e1

July 1, 2024
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SC Ports accommodating three ships at Wando Welch Terminal. Photo: SCPA/Walter Lagarenne
Ports

South Carolina Ports Works to Reduce Vessel Delays

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) is working to address ship delays by implementing operational solutions and temporarily pausing toe wall construction as part

July 1, 2024
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An EUNAVFOR warship escorts a merchant vessel in the Red Sea
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Shipping ‘Tonne-Miles’ Leap Most Since 2010 After Red Sea Attacks

By Eleanor Thornber and Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — A gauge of global sea transport is heading for its biggest annual jump since 2010 after attacks in

July 1, 2024
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