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Chhattisgarh Horror: Disabled Man Murdered, Encased in Cement, Stuffed in Suitcase; Couple Caught at Delhi Airport
RAIPUR — In a chilling murder case that unfolded across state lines, the body of a disabled man was discovered...
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North Asian refiners reassert confidence over stable Middle East crude import logistics
Major North Asian refiners said that their latest logistics for Middle Eastern sour crude cargoes are “all on schedule,” with...
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LNG Shipping: A New Market Ahead?
The LNG tanker market could benefit from a rise in global LNG supply, which can offset the current fleet imbalance....
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Effect of FAME Contamination on Engine Oils
Engines running on Bio-blends containing Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), especially pure FAME, e.g. 100% FAME can experience decreased engine...
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Bunker Holding delivers satisfactory results in a highly competitive and shifting market
The financial year 2024/2025 has presented a new set of challenges for Bunker Holding. In addition to a year shaped...
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Iran tensions make thermal coal a winner against pricier LNG
Thermal coal may end up as a major beneficiary of escalating hostilities in the Middle East, as the fuel used...
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Global maritime healthcare specialist VIKAND backs industry efforts to improve diversity and tackle harassment, in the run up to Day of the Seafarer
VIKAND has pledged its support to Day of the Seafarer (25th June) and the International Maritime Organization’s 2025 campaign theme:...
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Performance Shipping Inc. Announces Acceptance Of A Signed Commitment Letter From Alpha Bank To Refinance Existing Facilities
Performance Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, announced that it has accepted a...
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Escalating Hormuz tensions drive up Middle East war risk insurance costs, sources say
U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s reprisals have doubled the price of insuring shipments to the Middle East...
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LNG freight rates hit 8-mth top on tight tanker availability, Mideast conflict
Shipping costs for liquefied natural gas cargoes have rallied to their highest in about eight months with vessel availability tightened...
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Concerns ease over Persian Gulf commodity flows on ceasefire talk
Concerns eased on June 24 about potential disruptions to commodity flows from the Persian Gulf after US President Donald Trump...
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US strike on Iran raises Strait of Hormuz disruption concerns
(The Insurer) – Concerns have been raised over potential disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S....
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Future-proofing ports for climate and trade evolution
After introducing “Climate Intuition,” examining homeowners insurance and introducing broad climate adaptation strategies, we wanted to tackle a tangible asset...
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Shipping threats around Arabian Peninsula rising, largest global shipowners organization warns
The world’s largest direct-membership organization for shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, and agents is warning that while it is still unclear how...
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LNG Canada produces first liquefied natural gas for export
The Shell-led Canada facility has produced its first liquefied natural gas for export in Kitimat, British Columbia, a spokesperson for...
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The importance of blackout awareness and prevention
Increasing ship complexity raises concerns Modern ships are becoming increasingly complex due to advancements in technology, regulatory requirements, and the...
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NYK Reaches an Agreement on Acquisition of Kadmos, an Innovative End-to-end Salary Payments Platform for Seafarers
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Kadmos Holding GmbH (Kadmos), a global end-to-end...
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Ship collision risks heighten as congestion builds-up in Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf shipping faces severe congestion as GPS jamming has increased the risk of collisions, while escalating regional tensions force...
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Seafarers must not be made scapegoats in criminal investigations without evidence, says InterManager
The threat of prosecution from a criminal investigation should never be held against an individual seafarer where there is no...
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Hong Kong Convention and how to obtain IHM certification for ship recycling
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) enters into force on 26...
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