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EU’s environmental reputation in tatters as it fails marine protected areas on international stage

EU’s environmental reputation in tatters as it fails marine protected areas on international stage

Europe’s pressured marine protected areas (MPAs) and the life they harbour have been left to fend for themselves by European...
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The Rising Tide of Fatigue Among Seafarers: A Growing Maritime Safety Crisis

The Rising Tide of Fatigue Among Seafarers: A Growing Maritime Safety Crisis

Despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise. A study conducted by Cardiff...
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Kongsberg MGCs – the ultimate navigation safeguard against malicious GNSS disruption

At a time when GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) reception face growing threats from jamming and spoofing, having a navigation...
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Israel-Iran conflict: safety and stability of ocean supply chains under threat

“Geo-politics is once again threatening the safety and stability of global supply chains so we must hope for de-escalation in...
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Maritime war risk premium could rise if Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Maritime war risk premium could rise if Israel-Iran conflict escalates

  Maritime war risk premium in the Middle East could increase if the Israel-Iran conflict escalates following the latest Israeli...
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Baltic index logs weekly gain on rising rates across vessel segments

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, rose on Friday to...
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Japanese shipowners increasingly embracing technology to stay competitive, says Columbia Group

Japanese shipowners increasingly embracing technology to stay competitive, says Columbia Group

The Japanese shipping market is seeing a shift with more owners recognising the role of technology in driving efficiency and...
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NatPower Marine and Athenian Sea Carriers Sign MoU for Shore Power and Electric I-Fuel Charging

NatPower Marine and Athenian Sea Carriers Sign MoU for Shore Power and Electric I-Fuel Charging

NatPower Marine, a leading developer of clean energy infrastructure for the maritime sector, is pleased to announce the signing of...
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Whitaker’s Whitchampion becomes first bunker tanker certified to load, carry and blend FAME B100 onboard

The biofuel blending approval offers scalable solution for lower-carbon fuel supply. In what is believed to be an industry first,...
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Containership orders hit $8.3 bn for S. Korea’s top shipyards

South Korea’s three major shipbuilders—HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), Hanwha Ocean, and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI)—have secured containership orders...
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Maritime agency warns shipping industry over rising Middle East tensions

Maritime agency warns shipping industry over rising Middle East tensions

Increased tensions in the Middle East may lead to an escalation in military activity that could impact shipping in critical...
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HSFO premium eases; inventories extend climb

HSFO premium eases; inventories extend climb

Asia’s spot premium for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) softened on Thursday as trade slowed in recent sessions, while onshore...
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US ocean imports plunged in May on 145% tariffs on China

Imports at several of the busiest U.S. seaports dropped sharply in May, after President Donald Trump’s short-lived 145% tariffs on...
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Comprehensive Guide to Sampling Procedures: Best Practices and Insights

Comprehensive Guide to Sampling Procedures: Best Practices and Insights

Given that cargo contamination claims are the most frequent and costly claim that tankers experience, the following bulletin highlights the...
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ECSA FREIGHT WATCH:  Anticipated June demand drives market recovery amid a Capesize boost

The South Atlantic grain market experienced a significant boost in the recent trading week, with freight rates surging due to...
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Baltic Index Extends Gains To More Than Eight-Month High

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, extended gains to scale...
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Climeon Receives Repeat Order from NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Climeon’s ORC-based waste heat recovery system to boost energy efficiency on world’s largest methanol-fueled cement carrier Repeat Order Underscores Successful...
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Iron ore rebounds as traders cheer Sino-US trade progress

Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Wednesday, as signs of progress in trade talks between the world’s two largest economies...
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US EIA slashes ethane export outlook for 2025, 2026 amid curbs on exports to China

US EIA slashes ethane export outlook for 2025, 2026 amid curbs on exports to China

U.S. ethane exports will fall by 24% in 2025, while production of the shale gas will decline by 4%, the...
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Nippon Paint Marine joins RightShip Zero Harm Innovation Partners program to improve marine safety and sustainability

Nippon Paint Marine joins RightShip Zero Harm Innovation Partners program to improve marine safety and sustainability

Ongoing collaboration between Nippon Paint Marine and RightShip as part of the program will help to drive maritime decarbonisation through...
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