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operations March 30, 2026

Golden Pass LNG Begins Production Amid Hormuz Crisis

Golden Pass LNG has successfully produced its first liquefied natural gas from Train 1 at the Sabine Pass export terminal in Texas, marking a significant achievement for QatarEnergy’s investment, as reported by gCaptain. This development comes at a time when global gas flows are disrupted due to the Hormuz crisis.

Sabine Pass (US)

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gCaptain

market March 30, 2026

Bunker Costs Drive 10% Increase in Intra-Asia Freight Rates

Bunker costs have led to a 10% increase in intra-Asia freight rates over the past two weeks, as reported by gCaptain. This rise is attributed to disruptions in the Gulf region affecting the market.

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gCaptain

security March 30, 2026

Western Allies Face Challenges in Protecting Strait of Hormuz

Western allies are encountering significant challenges in their efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz for energy shipping, as reported by gCaptain. A previous initiative in the Red Sea, aimed at countering Yemen's Houthis, incurred billions in costs and ultimately failed.

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gCaptain

market March 30, 2026

UN Warns Hormuz Crisis May Trigger Global Economic Shock

The UN Trade and Development agency warns that the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is escalating from a shipping disruption to a broader economic shock, potentially affecting global trade, as reported by gCaptain. The strait is a critical chokepoint for about a quarter of global seaborne energy shipments.

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gCaptain

fleet March 30, 2026

Vard Marine Secures U.S. Navy Contract for Logistics Ship Design

Vard Marine US, Inc., based in Houston, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to advance the design of the Next Generation Logistics Ship, as reported by gCaptain. This contract marks a significant step in defining the Navy's future logistics fleet.

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Seatrade Maritime

operations March 30, 2026

Port of Salalah to Gradually Resume Operations Post Drone Attack

Operations at the Port of Salalah in Oman, which was damaged in a drone attack on Saturday, are set to gradually resume on March 31, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. Maersk has announced that some operations will begin on Tuesday.

Port of Salalah (OM)

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gCaptain

market March 30, 2026

Alaska's 'Polar LNG' Eyes Repurposed Russian Equipment

A proposed LNG project on Alaska's North Slope is considering using equipment sanctioned from Russia's Arctic LNG 2, as reported by gCaptain. This highlights the opportunities and geopolitical challenges in Arctic energy development.

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Offshore Energy

operations March 30, 2026

Seabed Preparation Begins for Dutch Offshore Wind Farm

Offshore Energy reports that seabed preparations have commenced at the OranjeWind project site, marking the initial phase of construction for a new offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. This development is a significant step in the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in the region.

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

accidents March 30, 2026

Search for Missing Crew in Strait of Hormuz Ends Without Success

A search for three crew members missing from a Thai-flagged cargo vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz has concluded without success, as reported by gCaptain. The vessel's owner confirmed that the crew members remain unaccounted for following the incident earlier this month.

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gCaptain

market March 30, 2026

Brent Oil Surges Amid Houthi Attacks on Israel

Oil prices surged as Brent crude headed for a record monthly increase, following the Yemeni Houthis' expansion of the Iran conflict with attacks on Israel, according to gCaptain. This escalation has intensified tensions in the Gulf region.

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