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accidents May 13, 2026

Historic $2.25B Settlement in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Case

A record $2.25 billion settlement has been reached by the State of Maryland with the owner and operator of the containership Dali, marking a significant milestone in maritime legal history, as reported by gCaptain. This settlement follows the collapse of the Baltimore Key Bridge.

Dali (container)

gCaptain

operations May 13, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd Reports Loss Amid Strait of Hormuz and Weather Disruptions

Hapag-Lloyd experienced a significant drop in first-quarter earnings due to severe weather and Middle East conflicts, as reported by gCaptain. The container shipping giant cited increased costs and operational challenges as key factors.

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

market May 13, 2026

TotalEnergies and Vitol Secure LNG Agreements with Venture Global

Venture Global has finalized two liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreements with TotalEnergies and Vitol, as reported by Offshore Energy. These deals involve LNG sourced from North American basins.

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

regulations May 13, 2026

OOCL Challenges $45M FMC Fine in Pandemic Shipping Case

OOCL has decided to appeal a $45 million fine imposed by the US Federal Maritime Commission, as reported by gCaptain. This decision comes amid widespread industry interest in the high-stakes pandemic shipping case.

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

market May 13, 2026

Shell to Deliver LNG Cargo for Bulgargaz in Türkiye

Shell has been selected to deliver a cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Türkiye for Bulgargaz EAD, Bulgaria's public natural gas supplier, as reported by Offshore Energy. This delivery is part of a broader energy strategy involving Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD.

Offshore Energy

EMSA

operations May 13, 2026

EMSA Launches 2026 Maritime Operation in La Manche and Southern North Sea

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has initiated the 2026 Multipurpose Maritime Operation in La Manche and the Southern North Sea, as reported by EMSA. This marks the third successive EMSA-led operation in the region, highlighting its strategic importance.

EMSA

gCaptain

security May 13, 2026

Iran-Linked LPG Tanker Bypasses US Navy Blockade

An LPG tanker associated with Iranian cargoes has reportedly navigated past a blockade set by the US Navy, as reported by gCaptain. This development follows the blockade boundary announcement made last month.

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

operations May 13, 2026

Stamper Oil & Gas Secures License Extension for Namibia Exploration

Offshore Energy reports that Stamper Oil & Gas Corp., based in Canada, has received an extension for its Namibian offshore petroleum exploration license. This development comes as major energy companies continue to explore multiple basins in Namibia for hydrocarbon opportunities.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

fleet May 13, 2026

Torm Expands Fleet with Six New MR Tanker Resales

Danish product tanker owner Torm is set to expand its fleet by acquiring six MR tanker resales, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2028, as reported by Splash247. The Copenhagen- and New York-listed company continues its growth strategy through a combination of resale and secondhand vessel acquisitions.

Splash247

fleet May 13, 2026

BW LNG Orders Two New LNG Carriers at HD Hyundai Samho

BW LNG has been identified as the buyer of two new large LNG carriers ordered at HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, as reported by Splash247. These 174,000 cu m vessels are scheduled for delivery in the second half of the year, according to market sources.

Splash247

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