A total of 31 vessels transited the Hormuz Strait on June 23, highlighting continued maritime activity despite ongoing regional tensions. Energy shipments and commercial traffic remain active.
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An explosion and fire at the Barzan facility within Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex left more than 50 people injured and 18 missing. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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A fire broke out in the engine room of the Italian Ro-Ro passenger ferry GNV Azzurra in the Mediterranean Sea. All 763 passengers and 113 crew members were safely rescued, and the vessel was towed back to Porto Torres.
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The Port of Zeebrugge has commissioned Belgium’s first shore power system for Ro-Ro vessels, helping reduce emissions, noise, and fuel consumption while ships are alongside.
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Two tourist vessels sank after a major fire near the Greek island of Paxos. All passengers and crew were rescued safely, while authorities launched an investigation.
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Swedish company Candela has introduced the P-12 Voyager, a 12-passenger electric hydrofoil vessel designed for luxury transfers, resorts and premium passenger routes.
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Ireland-based Insight Marine has launched to provide engineering and advisory services for offshore wind, subsea cable projects and marine infrastructure across Europe.
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Norway has confirmed funding for the Stad Ship Tunnel project, which will become the world’s first full-scale tunnel designed specifically for maritime traffic.
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A new study suggests that offshore wind farms, energy islands, and ports could be connected into a single “electric shipping highway” to help decarbonize European shipping.
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France has launched a major offshore wind tender with a total capacity of 10 GW, including both fixed-bottom and floating wind projects.
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Japanese companies NYK, Yanmar and ENEOS have announced a project to build a hydrogen fuel cell-powered cruise vessel scheduled to enter service in 2027.
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China has completed the world’s largest bulk carrier-to-containership conversion project. The former 80,000 dwt bulker now features a container capacity of 3,607 TEU.
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