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Zinus wins first Australian contract for ZPP800 charging tower at Sydney’s Barangaroo Wharf
Norway’s Zinus AS has won its first Australian contract to supply a fully autonomous ZPP800 DC Charging Tower for a...
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Tankers top wind propulsion uptake with 37 ships as IWSA fleet passes 100 vessels
Tankers have moved ahead of other ship types in the uptake of wind-assisted propulsion, with 37 vessels fitted with the...
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ABS grants Seatrium AIP for NEXTGEN Energy Hub concept
ABS has granted approval in principle to Singapore’s Seatrium for its NEXTGEN Energy Hub concept, an offshore design integrating ammonia...
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Vietnam’s port throughput rises 15% in 5M
Cargo volumes handled through Vietnam’s seaports and inland waterway ports rose strongly in the first five months of 2026, driven...
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Anglo-Eastern reinforces fleet security through its Global Security Desk as Hormuz disruption continues
Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (Anglo-Eastern), a global leader in independent ship management services, is drawing on its centralised Global Security Desk...
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Global shipping resilience ‘fragile’ without cooperation, Ningbo forum warns
Global shipping, logistics, and trade have shown remarkable resilience despite such disruptions, such as the closure of the Strait of...
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Korean shipbuilders seize bulk of VLGC/VLAC orders as LPG demand surges
The high-value ship order range of Korean shipbuilders is expanding from liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers to very large gas...
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ABS Advances Safe, Scalable Operational Solutions for Urgent Shipping Challenges
“Shipping has entered a period where complexity is building faster than it can be absorbed. Costs are rising and decision...
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Use of scrubbers in the Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (Med ECA)
From 1 May 2025, ships operating within the Mediterranean Emission Control Area (Med ECA) became subject to full compliance with...
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Evidence supports safety impact of NorthStandard ECDIS Training Assessment tool
Owner evidence and accumulated data indicate that NorthStandard’s online training assessment tool is helping bridge teams address ECDIS knowledge gaps...
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Monitoring a Fleet You Can’t Find: The Marine Insurance Challenge in a Dark-Activity Era
The Claims Environment Forced the Conversation The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse did more than produce a market-defining loss. Howden...
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India: Crude imports rise 11%, on track for record May purchases on stronger Russian, Venezuelan supplies
India’s crude imports surged 11 percent in May to 5 million barrels per day, as world’s third-largest consumer ramped up...
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Strait of Hormuz transits remain limited as US-Iran ceasefire extended
Transits through the Strait of Hormuz remain limited even as the US and Iran have reached an agreement to extend...
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Baltic Exchange launches new FFA resource to boost market understanding of freight derivatives
As part of its continuing support for the maritime industry and the wider market, Baltic Exchange has released a new...
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IMO MSC opens discussions on ISPS Code
Last week, the IMO concluded its 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111), which saw delegations enter into...
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Hormuz ship transits rise May 26 as another Malaysian VLCC exits strait: CAS
Ship transits via the Strait of Hormuz increased to 13 on May 26, including a Malaysian VLCC, S&P Global Commodities...
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ABS Introduces Nuclear-Ready Notation for Marine and Offshore Assets
ABS announced the release of the ABS Nuclear-Ready Notation, an industry first classification notation for marine and offshore assets designed...
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BW Epic Kosan expands use of GIT Coatings following 6% out-of-dock fuel savings and maintained hull performance
BW Epic Kosan (“BWEK”), a leader in LPG, petrochemicals and speciality gas transportation, has partnered with GIT Coatings to advance...
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Sailors’ Society to attend Posidonia 2026 once again as long-term supported charity partner
International maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society is delighted to be returning to Athens to attend Posidonia 2026 and thanks the...
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Euro zone inflation stays above ECB target for third month in May
Inflation in the euro zone’s four largest economies remained above the European Central Bank’s 2% target for a third consecutive...
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