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gCaptain
Libyan authorities have secured the damaged Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz after it was adrift for weeks, as reported by gCaptain. The vessel was boarded and attached to a tug to prevent potential environmental hazards.
Seatrade Maritime
Saudi Arabia has temporarily relaxed documentation requirements for both Saudi and foreign vessels, granting a 30-day suspension on navigation license and work permit renewals due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
gCaptain
gCaptain reports that a containership traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan was turned back by Iran at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. This incident highlights Iran's emerging policy of controlling commercial shipping in the strategic waterway.
gCaptain
Iran has begun charging a $2 million transit fee on some commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by gCaptain. This move marks a significant development in maritime regulations affecting one of the world's most critical shipping lanes.
Seatrade Maritime
Diana Shipping is attempting to replace six members of the Genco Shipping & Trading board after unsuccessful cash bids, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This proxy battle has reignited ahead of Genco's annual meeting.
Offshore Energy
SBM Offshore has been selected to conduct front end engineering and design (FEED) studies for a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel for ExxonMobil Guyana's oil project, as reported by Offshore Energy. The project is located in the Stabroek block off the coast of Guyana.
gCaptain
Indian shipping regulators are closely monitoring supply chain dynamics as ocean carriers are accused of profiteering from capacity disruptions, particularly during crises, reports gCaptain. This scrutiny comes amid global ripples caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Seatrade Maritime
As reported by Seatrade Maritime, the Thai-flagged bulker Mayuree Naree has been allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, 13 days after being attacked in the area. This development marks a significant step in ensuring the vessel's safe passage through the strategic waterway.
Offshore Energy
Equinor has commenced drilling at its $9 billion natural gas project off Brazil's coast using a Valaris-owned drillship, as reported by Offshore Energy. The project marks a significant step in Equinor's operations in the region.
Offshore Energy
Fontis Finance, a subsidiary of Paratus Energy Services, is transferring its drilling operations and jack-up fleet to a joint venture between Borr Drilling and CME in Mexico, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move involves the acquisition of five rigs by the newly formed partnership.
