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Seatrade Maritime

operations May 20, 2026

Chinese VLCCs Navigate Hormuz Amid Middle East Tensions

Two Chinese VLCCs, operated by Cosco Shipping and Sinochem, have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz after being trapped in the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. These tankers had been unable to exit the region since the onset of the conflict.

Cosco Shipping (tanker) Sinochem (tanker)

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Splash247

operations May 20, 2026

Next Geo Secures €9m Contract for Dutch Offshore Wind Survey

Italy's Next Geosolutions has been awarded a €9 million contract by TenneT for marine survey activities in the Voordelta – Nederwiek 3 offshore wind area, as reported by Splash247. The project aims to assess the technical feasibility of a cable corridor and support the design and engineering phases of the infrastructure.

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gCaptain

security May 19, 2026

HMS Dragon Transits Suez Canal for Potential Hormuz Mission

HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy destroyer, has transited the Suez Canal, entering the Middle East in preparation for a possible multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by gCaptain.

HMS Dragon (destroyer)

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gCaptain

fleet May 19, 2026

Navy Commissions Final Littoral Combat Ship, Ending Controversial Program

The U.S. Navy has commissioned the USS Cleveland (LCS 31), marking the conclusion of the Littoral Combat Ship program, which has been plagued by cost overruns and mechanical issues, as reported by gCaptain. This commissioning ends a program that spanned over two decades.

USS Cleveland (combat)

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gCaptain

market May 19, 2026

U.S. DOJ Charges Chinese Shipping Giants in COVID Supply Conspiracy

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted four major Chinese shipping container manufacturers and seven senior executives for allegedly orchestrating a global conspiracy to restrict supply during the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by gCaptain. This indictment highlights significant concerns over market manipulation in the shipping industry.

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gCaptain

market May 19, 2026

U.S. Extends Russian Oil Waiver Amid Tightening Markets

The U.S. Treasury Department has extended its sanctions wind-down authorization for Russian oil cargoes at sea, allowing shipments to continue through mid-June, as reported by gCaptain. This decision comes as oil markets face tightening conditions.

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gCaptain

security May 19, 2026

NATO Considers Mission in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Crisis

NATO is contemplating a mission to assist ships navigating the blocked Strait of Hormuz if the situation persists into early July, as reported by a senior official in the military alliance, according to gCaptain. The discussion comes amid concerns about the prolonged closure of this critical waterway.

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gCaptain

market May 19, 2026

U.S. Investigates Alleged Pre-COVID Container Production Cuts by Chinese Firms

Federal investigators are examining claims that Chinese container manufacturers intentionally reduced global shipping container production before the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by CBS News. This investigation could revive concerns about supply chain disruptions, according to gCaptain.

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Seatrade Maritime

market May 19, 2026

Diana Shipping Sells Genco Shares to Fund Acquisition

Diana Shipping has sold shares of Genco to finance its acquisition of the company, amidst ongoing disputes over Genco's net asset value, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The transaction highlights the strategic maneuvers within the dry bulk sector.

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gCaptain

operations May 19, 2026

Understanding the Impact of Additives on Marine Fuel Emulsions

The effectiveness of demulsifiers on marine fuel emulsions varies significantly based on the type of emulsion, as reported by gCaptain. While a demulsifier may resolve a distillate water-in-fuel emulsion effectively, it might not work on an HFO emulsion stabilized by a viscoelastic asphaltene-resin film.

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