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Seatrade Maritime
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Hitachi have announced plans to convert vessels into floating data centres, utilizing seawater for cooling and offering deployment flexibility, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The initiative highlights a novel approach to data centre infrastructure, leveraging maritime technology.
Splash247
A French court has sentenced Captain Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker, to one year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant against him, as reported by Splash247. This ruling is a significant step in Europe's efforts to enforce sanctions on Russian oil.
Splash247
China's shipbuilding industry is experiencing a significant capacity expansion with reactivated yards and major expansions, as noted in BRS Group's annual shipping markets review. This expansion has led to China achieving a 70.9% orderbook market share by the end of 2025, as reported by Splash247.
gCaptain
A Kuwaiti supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude was hit by a drone off Dubai, causing a fire that was controlled without injuries or pollution, as reported by gCaptain. This incident highlights the resurgence of Gulf shipping threats.
gCaptain
US oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, amid escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, as reported by gCaptain. The increase follows President Donald Trump's threats of further attacks on critical energy infrastructure.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that two projectiles landed near the container ship Express Rome while it was off the coast of Saudi Arabia. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region.
Offshore Energy
Chiyoda Corporation, NYK Line, and KNCC are collaborating on global carbon capture and storage initiatives, as reported by Offshore Energy. The partnership aims to advance environmental sustainability in maritime operations.
Splash247
Goran Dominioni, a climate change law expert, highlights the importance of a global revenue-raising policy for international shipping, as reported by Splash247. The proposal aligns with the UN's International Maritime Organization's Net-Zero Framework agreement, marking a significant climate breakthrough.
Splash247
Jadestone Energy's Stag oilfield, situated 60 km offshore Western Australia, has been damaged by cyclone Narelle, as reported by Splash247. The platform was demobilised on March 23 due to the cyclone's projected path, which escalated into a category 5 storm.
Seatrade Maritime
The Kuwait-flagged tanker Al-Salmi caught fire after being attacked off the coast of Dubai, resulting in damage to the vessel's hull, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The tanker was fully loaded at the time of the incident.
