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gCaptain

market May 19, 2026

Savannah Port Sees 2.5% Drop in Container Volumes Amid Expansion Efforts

Georgia Ports Authority has reported a 2.5% decline in container volumes through April, influenced by softer market conditions and the effects of last year's tariff-driven front-loading, as reported by gCaptain. The Port of Savannah is at the center of ongoing expansion efforts aimed at boosting capacity.

Port of Savannah (US)

gCaptain

gCaptain

regulations May 19, 2026

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on 19 Tankers in Iran Crackdown

The Trump administration has launched a significant sanctions initiative, targeting over 50 entities, including 19 tankers linked to Iran, as part of its 'Economic Fury' campaign, gCaptain reports. This move marks one of the broadest sanctions actions to date under the administration's efforts.

gCaptain

gCaptain

regulations May 19, 2026

US Sanctions Target Iranian Exchange House and Shadow Fleet

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange house and front companies linked to Iranian banks, as reported by gCaptain. These measures are part of ongoing efforts to maintain pressure on Tehran.

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

ports May 19, 2026

FSRU Launch Advances Poland's Gulf of Gdańsk LNG Terminal

Offshore Energy reports that Gaz-System, Poland's gas transmission system operator, has marked a significant milestone in constructing a new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) for an LNG terminal in the Gulf of Gdańsk. This development brings Europe closer to completing this critical energy infrastructure.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

accidents May 19, 2026

Dali Disaster Legal Battle in Baltimore Expected to Prolong

The legal proceedings following the destruction of the Key Bridge by the vessel Dali in Baltimore are anticipated to extend beyond a single court case, as Master Mariner Naveen Singhal explains the complexities involved, according to Seatrade Maritime.

Dali

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

operations May 19, 2026

Karpowership Enhances Mexico's Energy with LNG-to-Power Project

Karpowership, a Turkish provider of floating power solutions, is advancing energy infrastructure in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula with a new project involving a powership and an LNG terminal vessel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative aims to boost the region's energy capabilities.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

technology May 19, 2026

Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance Forms to Boost Green Shipping

Twenty-eight energy and shipping companies have launched the Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance (GLHA) to promote scalable green hydrogen for maritime use, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This initiative aims to facilitate the adoption of clean energy solutions in the shipping industry.

Seatrade Maritime

Splash247

operations May 19, 2026

Bahrain Enters Ship Recycling Market with ASRY-Priya Blue Venture

Bahrain has expanded its presence in the global ship recycling market through a joint venture between the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) and India’s Priya Blue Group, as reported by Splash247. The collaboration marks the arrival of the first vessel for dismantling at the Gulf yard, leveraging ASRY’s infrastructure and Priya Blue’s expertise.

Splash247

Splash247

fleet May 19, 2026

Zodiac Maritime Expands Car Carrier Fleet with New China Order

Zodiac Maritime has bolstered its car carrier fleet by ordering two LNG dual-fuel car carriers from Yantai CIMC Raffles in China, as reported by Splash247. The London-based shipowner, controlled by Eyal Ofer, expects delivery of the 7,000 ceu vessels in 2028.

Splash247

Offshore Energy

technology May 19, 2026

Offshore Vessel Charging Pilot to Begin in Denmark This June

Stillstrom, part of A.P. Moller - Maersk, is leading an international consortium to launch an offshore vessel charging pilot in Denmark this June, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative aims to advance sustainable maritime operations.

Offshore Energy