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India’s crude imports fall to lowest in over a decade in July

India’s crude imports fall to lowest in over a decade in July

India’s crude oil imports fell in July to their lowest since March 2010 as fuel demand slowed amid renewed coronavirus-induced...
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Increased risk of hull fouling due to COVID-19

Increased risk of hull fouling due to COVID-19

The COVID 19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the shipping industry. Hundreds of container ships have found their...
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Japan ship deviated from shipping lane before Mauritius impact, data shows

Japan ship deviated from shipping lane before Mauritius impact, data shows

The Japanese-owned bulk carrier that ran aground off Mauritius and spilled oil over pristine waters and fragile coral reefs diverted...
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2021 World Maritime theme – “Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future”

2021 World Maritime theme – “Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future”

“Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future” has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2021, reflecting a clear...
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Greek tanker hijacked in Somali waters

Greek tanker hijacked in Somali waters

The 1994-built 8,100 dwt chemical tanker Aegean II has been hijacked by armed men in Somali waters. According to a report by maritime...
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Bahri orders ten chemical tankers at Hyundai Mipo

Bahri orders ten chemical tankers at Hyundai Mipo

Saudi Arabian owner Bahri has entered into an agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for the construction of ten 49,999 dwt...
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90% of Maritime Kidnappings Take Place In Gulf of Guinea, IBF Calls For Strict Action

90% of Maritime Kidnappings Take Place In Gulf of Guinea, IBF Calls For Strict Action

The history of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea dates back decades, but it is only in the past few...
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Bulk Carrier Crew Refuses To Work After Months Trapped On Ship, Gets Repatriated

Bulk Carrier Crew Refuses To Work After Months Trapped On Ship, Gets Repatriated

The crew of another ship have taken matters into their own hands in a new front in the unfolding crew...
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Cargo Ship Catches Fire In The Arabian Sea, Second Engineer Dies

Cargo Ship Catches Fire In The Arabian Sea, Second Engineer Dies

A fire aboard the Greek-flagged cargo ship ‘Faneromeni’ led to the demise of a 55-year old second engineer, who was...
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India: Ministry Of Shipping Inks MoU For Skill Development In Port And Maritime Sector

India: Ministry Of Shipping Inks MoU For Skill Development In Port And Maritime Sector

To reap the benefit for vast employment opportunities in maritime sector and with a view to certify their skill sets,...
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Brazil, India and South Africa face toughest recovery among G-20 nations, study finds

Brazil, India and South Africa face toughest recovery among G-20 nations, study finds

Brazil, India and South Africa face the harshest road to recovery of all the G-20 (Group of 20) major economies,...
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Iranian Forces Detain UAE Flagged Vessel

Iranian Forces Detain UAE Flagged Vessel

Reporting suggests that Emirati Coast Guard vessels shot at a number of Iranian fishing vessels, which resulted in the deaths...
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Container Shipping service levels dropping as costs and rates rise : Drewry

Container Shipping service levels dropping as costs and rates rise : Drewry

Container shipping costs and service levels are at risk of spiralling out of control, according to Drewry. As well as...
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No permits required to load Transshipment Containers in Saudi Ports

No permits required to load Transshipment Containers in Saudi Ports

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) in cooperation with the Saudi Customs, announced recently the abolishment of the requirement to issue...
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DP World bolsters India footprint with another feeder acquisition

DP World bolsters India footprint with another feeder acquisition

DP World-controlled Unifeeder Group has confirmed it is buying Transworld Feeders FZCO, Avana Logistek , including its subsidiary Avana Global...
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Saudi Arabia latest to ban open loop scrubbers

Saudi Arabia latest to ban open loop scrubbers

Saudi Arabia has joined the list of countries to ban the use of open loop scrubbers at the country’s ports....
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Two ships collide near Shanghai causing major fire, 14 missing

Two ships collide near Shanghai causing major fire, 14 missing

An oil tanker collided with a sand barge near the estuary of Yangtze River off Shanghai this morning, resulting in...
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US suspends shipping tax exemptions with Hong Kong

US suspends shipping tax exemptions with Hong Kong

The US government has announced that it has suspended three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong, including shipping tax exemptions, as...
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ClassNK Grants AIP To “K” Line And Airseas For Automated Kite System “Seawing”

ClassNK Grants AIP To “K” Line And Airseas For Automated Kite System “Seawing”

Leading Classification Society ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) based on its “Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for...
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Mauritius Oil Spill: Captain Of MV Wakashio Arrested

Mauritius Oil Spill: Captain Of MV Wakashio Arrested

Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar, the captain of the ship that caused the oil spill on the protected coastline of Mauritius has...
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