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French Court Resolves Detention of “Shadow Fleet” Tanker Grinch

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French authorities, acting through the Marseille Judicial Court, have concluded the detention of the tanker Grinch. This vessel, identified as part of a “shadow fleet,” had been held under French…

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Vessel Strikes Dock and Crane in Ust-Luga Port

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A Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned tanker was involved in an incident at Russia’s Ust-Luga port. On Saturday, February 14, the vessel struck a dock wall and a crane during its maneuvering. This…

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Update: China Sends its First Maritime Message After the Japanese Election

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Title: Beijing Signals Maritime Stance Following Japanese Election Update: China Sends its First Maritime Message After the Japanese Election On February 8, Japan conducted a parliamentary election, resulting in the…

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New York Halts Offshore Wind Bids, Explores New Paths

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New York State regulators officially closed the fifth round of its offshore wind solicitation on Friday, February 13. This quiet decision resulted in no awarded contracts. Despite this, the state…

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Update: Macquarie Agrees to Buy Australian Ports and Logistics Company Qube

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Title: Macquarie Asset Management to Acquire Australian Logistics Firm Qube Update: Macquarie Agrees to Buy Australian Ports and Logistics Company Qube Qube Holdings, a prominent Australian ports and logistics company,…

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Hapag-Lloyd Acquisition of ZIM Reshapes Global Shipping Ranks

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Hapag-Lloyd, currently the world’s fifth-largest container shipping line, has agreed to acquire ZIM, Israel’s de facto national shipping line and the tenth-largest carrier globally. This significant transaction, initiated through a…

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U.S. Military Boards Sanctioned Tanker in Indian Ocean

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U.S. forces executed a boarding operation on the sanctioned tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean overnight Saturday. This incident marks the ninth vessel impacted by a U.S. military flag…

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Maritime Industry Navigates Significant Fuel Transformation

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The global maritime industry stands at a critical juncture. It is currently navigating a significant energy transition. This crucial shift, once considered a distant ambition, has now become an immediate…

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Allegations Surface Over Crew Wages on Former NZ Ferry

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A dispute has emerged in New Zealand concerning the welfare and pay of seafarers aboard a former Interislander ferry. The vessel is currently awaiting its departure to India, where it…

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Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Taman Port, Igniting Fires

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Ukrainian forces conducted a long-range drone strike against Russia’s Taman port during the overnight hours of Saturday. This attack led to the ignition of fires across multiple facilities within the…