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The U.S. carried out a strike on a vessel suspected of smuggling drugs off Venezuela’s coast. Moscow condemned Washington’s actions and warned of the risk of escalation in the Caribbean region.
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The Dutch bulk carrier Thamesborg has been stranded for a month in Canada’s Northwest Passage. Icebreaker Botnica and other vessels joined the rescue mission, as Wagenborg plans to refloat the ship before ice closes the route.
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HS Schiffahrt and Mare Trust have ordered four 12,500 DWT MPP vessels from Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry with options for six more. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029.
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Maersk, together with 50 shipowners, is upgrading 200 vessels: new propellers, bulbous bows, shaft generators, and other retrofits will reduce emissions and increase capacity by 2027.
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Five years after the MV Wakashio disaster, the official report reveals shocking crew negligence: mobile internet and alcohol were prioritized over safety. Mistakes by the captain and weak state response led to a 1,000-ton oil spill.
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Belgium’s DEME Offshore has signed a contract worth up to €150 million to install 124 km of subsea cables for the Nordseecluster B wind farm in the North Sea, set to power 1.6 million homes.
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Iraq has approved a project with Excelerate Energy to develop the country’s first floating LNG import terminal. The project aims to diversify energy supplies and reduce reliance on pipeline gas.
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President Donald Trump urged new investments in American shipbuilding. Experts say adopting a commercial-style project management model could help deliver more ships on time and within budget.
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On September 28, the Philippine Coast Guard reported six vessels aground after Typhoon “Ompong” hit Mindoro and Romblon. All crews were rescued, with no casualties or pollution reported.
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French forces boarded the tanker Boracay off Saint-Nazaire, France. The vessel, tied to the “shadow fleet,” is under investigation for violations. The captain and chief officer have been arrested.
Read The Dutch-flagged cargo ship Minervagracht caught fire after a Houthi missile strike in the Gulf of Aden. Two crew members were injured and the crew evacuated. Houthis also imposed sanctions on ExxonMobil and Chevron.
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Finnish company Aker Arctic has revealed the design of a new B+ class icebreaker, meeting strict environmental standards and ensuring year-round access to Baltic ports. Delivery is expected by 2029.
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