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Friday, February 16, 2024
An oil spill in Tobago Island, Trinidad and Tobago, is seen in this handout photo released February 10, 2024. Office of the Chief Secretary - THA/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Tobago’s Tourism, Fishing Hit as Oil Slick Spreads Across Caribbean

By Curtis Williams SCARBOROUGH, Tobago, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Nine days after a slick was first spotted by Trinidad and Tobago’s Coast Guard, an

February 16, 2024
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A missile is launched from a U.S. Navy warship against what they describe as Houthi military targets in Yemen.Handout via REUTERS.
Shipping

Houthis Resume Attacks on International Shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

The Houthi rebels resumed attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden this week following a brief pause. The U.S. Central Command has

February 16, 2024
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Oil Tanker Bridge
Shipping

Seafarers can Refuse to Sail Through Red Sea as Houthis Step up Attacks

LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Seafarers have the right to refuse to sail on ships passing through the Red Sea in a new industry agreement as the situation

February 16, 2024
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2022 photo of The German Navy Sachsen-class air-defense frigate FGS Sachsen
Defense

German Government Approves Military Participation in EU Red Sea Mission

BERLIN, Feb 16 (Reuters) – The German government has approved the deployment of armed forces in a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea to

February 16, 2024
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Icebreaker escorting vessels along the Northern Sea Route. (Source: Sovcomflot)
Shipping

Russia Eases Icebreaker Escort Rules to Promote Year-Round Arctic Shipping

In an effort to pave the way for year-round transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the Northern Sea Route, the Russian government eased the requirements

February 16, 2024
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A containership at the Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Transpacific Carriers May Have Edge as Contract Season Looms

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Transpacific ocean carriers are holding on to as much of their Red Sea crisis-induced gains as they can, heading into

February 16, 2024
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
A Yemeni Coast Guard boat sails near the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen's Houthis last month, off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, December 5, 2023.
Shipping

NBC News Says U.S. Conducted Cyberattack on Suspected Iranian Spy Ship

Feb 15 (Reuters) – The United States conducted a cyberattack recently against an Iranian military ship in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden that had

February 15, 2024
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one apus
Shipping

New Study Looks at Impact of Weather on Container Stack Stability

Norwegian marine insurance group Gard has released a comprehensive new study exploring the effects of weather on the collapse of container stacks. The research

February 15, 2024
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CMA CGM Mermaid. Photo courtesy CMA CGM
Shipbuilding

CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Novel LNG-Fueled Feeder Ship

French shipping group CMA CGM has taken delivery of the CMA CGM Mermaid, the first in a series of ten 2,000 TEU container ships powered by Liquefied Natural

February 15, 2024
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Carriers Deploy Extra Loaders to Busy US West Coast
Shipping

Carriers Deploy Extra Loaders to Busy US West Coast

By Mike Wackett Import container throughput at the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is booming, with the neighbour facilities reporting

February 15, 2024
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Turkey’s Canal Istanbul Megaproject Hits Legal Snag
Shipping

Turkey’s Canal Istanbul Megaproject Hits Legal Snag

By Beril Akman (Bloomberg) — A Turkish court upheld an opposition complaint about a multi-billion dollar canal project pushed by President Recep Tayyip

February 15, 2024
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Deltamarin and BAR Technologies unveil a new wind-optimized hull and superstructure
Environment

Deltamarin and BAR Technologies Unveil Wind-Optimized Hull Design

Deltamarin and BAR Technologies have joined forces to introduce a new wind-optimized hull design equipped with rigid sails. The new Aframax/LRII design, known

February 15, 2024
Total Views: 1371

Singapore Bunker Sales Jump as Ships Reroute Around Cape of Good Hope
Shipping

Singapore Bunker Sales Jump as Ships Reroute Around Cape of Good Hope

By Elizabeth Low (Bloomberg) — The Red Sea shipping crisis is making waves in Singapore as the disruption to global shipping patterns spurs higher fuel

February 15, 2024
Total Views: 1392

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

US West Coast Ports See Minimal Red Sea Cargo Rerouting

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Feb 14 (Reuters) – West Coast ports are seeing minimal impact from militant attacks and drought that are

February 14, 2024
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A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
Ports

Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Off to a Strong Start in 2024

The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are off to a strong start in 2024, with significant gains in the amount of imports handled compared

February 14, 2024
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MSC ships a the Port of Felixstowe. File Photo: John New / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

MSC Ship Captain Sentenced for Sailing Under the Influence in the UK

Zbigniew Chowaniec, a 65-year-old Polish national and ship captain, has received a suspended prison sentence and a small fine in the UK after admitting to

February 14, 2024
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A red LNG carrier in the Suez Canal. Photo: Shutterstock/Alvaro Ardisana
Shipping

Shell Lowers LNG Growth Forecast as Demand Set to Peak in 2040s

By Anna Shiryaevskaya (Bloomberg) — Shell Plc said demand for liquefied natural gas by 2040 will be slightly lower than previously forecast as the world

February 14, 2024
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Bulk carrier Star Harmony file photo
Shipping

Star Bulk to Avoid Red Sea After Attacks on its Ships

LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Greece-headquartered Star Bulk will halt sailings through the Red Sea after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis

February 14, 2024
Total Views: 840

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Ambrey and Inchcape Shipping Services Join Forces on Maritime Security
Shipping

Ambrey and Inchcape Shipping Services Join Forces on Maritime Security

UK-based maritime security firm Ambrey and Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a leading port agency and marine services company, have announced a strategic

February 13, 2024
Total Views: 1888

An oil spill in Tobago Island, Trinidad and Tobago, is seen in this handout photo released February 10, 2024. Office of the Chief Secretary - THA/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Trinidad and Tobago Cleans Up Beaches After Overturned Vessel Spills Oil

Feb 13 (Reuters) – First responders and volunteers from Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday sought to contain an oil spill detected last week in the

February 13, 2024
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