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ports May 12, 2026

CMA CGM to Invest $820M in Mombasa Port Expansion

CMA CGM has committed $820 million to modernize and expand two terminals at the Port of Mombasa, enhancing cargo-handling capacity and regional trade, as reported by Splash247. The investment is part of a cooperation framework with the Kenyan government, aiming to boost Kenya's connectivity to global markets.

Port of Mombasa (KE)

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Offshore Energy

fleet May 12, 2026

Dolphin Drilling's Rig Secures North Sea Assignment

Dolphin Drilling has secured a multimillion-dollar contract for its 36-year-old semi-submersible rig to operate on the UK Continental Shelf, as reported by Offshore Energy. Meanwhile, the company's 52-year-old rig continues its operations off the coast of India.

Offshore Energy

Offshore Energy

market May 12, 2026

LNG Capacity Boost in Oceania as PNG Gas Project Advances

Offshore Energy reports that Santos and its joint venture partners have approved the development of a new gas project in Papua New Guinea, enhancing LNG capacity in Oceania. This follows the final investment decision, marking a significant step forward for the region's energy sector.

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Seatrade Maritime

market May 12, 2026

Stalemate Threatens Shipping in the Strait Amid US-Iran Tensions

Seatrade Maritime reports that tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, increasing the likelihood of a stalemate affecting shipping routes in the Strait. This development poses a direct threat to global trade by sea.

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accidents May 12, 2026

Rising Severity and Frequency of Vessel Fires Reported by Gard

Seatrade Maritime reports that fires on vessels insured by Gard resulted in seven deaths and nine injuries last year. The insurer has observed an increase in both the number and severity of these incidents.

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gCaptain

other May 12, 2026

Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Leads to Quarantine in Netherlands

gCaptain reports that two planes carrying 28 passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, landed in the Netherlands. In response, a Dutch hospital has quarantined 12 staff members as a precautionary measure.

MV Hondius (cruise)

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operations May 12, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Halted Amid US-Iran Tensions

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was halted as oil prices rose following US President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's latest offer, suggesting the ceasefire may not hold, gCaptain reports.

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Offshore Energy

operations May 12, 2026

NextGeo Secures €10M Contract for Central Mediterranean Survey

Next Geosolutions, based in Naples, has secured a €10 million contract to conduct a geophysical survey in the Central Mediterranean, as reported by Offshore Energy. The company plans to deploy multiple vessels for this campaign.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

security May 12, 2026

US Targets Iran's Oil Pipeline to China with New Sanctions

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned 12 individuals and entities for facilitating the sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China, as reported by Splash247. This move, part of Washington's Operation Economic Fury, is executed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control under its counterterrorism authority.

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market May 12, 2026

Bauxite Trade Challenges Impact Capesize Vessels

The seaborne bauxite trade is facing significant challenges due to a potential export cap in Guinea and a supply chain crisis in the Middle East, as reported by Splash247. These issues could affect the availability of capesize vessels, a key component in dry bulk shipping's recent growth.

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