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Hanwha Ocean, a leading South Korean shipbuilder, has been selected by Chevron for the Leviathan platform expansion project, as reported by Splash247. This project, located offshore Israel, involves fabricating additional modules to boost production at the existing platform.
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Splash247 reports that UAE-based Lamprell has been contracted by ONGC to execute the PRP-IX pipeline replacement project off India's coast. The project involves replacing and laying approximately 285 km of subsea pipelines across ONGC's Western offshore fields, including Mumbai High.
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TGS, a seismic data specialist listed in Oslo, has announced plans for the Ramform Vanguard to conduct a new acquisition campaign during the upcoming European summer season, as reported by Splash247. The campaign, starting in mid-March, includes an oil and gas site survey followed by two offshore wind contracts.
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As reported by Splash247, the maritime industry is undergoing a crucial phase in 2026, marked by significant technological advancements. This period is characterized by the maturation of digital adoption, setting the stage for future innovations.
gCaptain
The US has sunk an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, intensifying the Middle East conflict and placing pressure on India's strategic stance, as reported by gCaptain. Iran has vowed retaliation, further complicating the geopolitical landscape for New Delhi.
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Kristi Noem has been removed from her position as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security by President Donald Trump, as reported by gCaptain. Her tenure was marked by significant changes in maritime policies, including unprecedented funding for Coast Guard modernization and Arctic initiatives.
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Container shipping rates have increased as Asian factories resume operations post-Lunar New Year, with carriers set to boost capacity on major trade routes, reports gCaptain. However, the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz poses a potential risk to these gains.
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Over 270,000 TEU are stranded as container carriers have halted cargo bookings to Arabian Container Ports, reports gCaptain. This suspension has left hundreds of thousands of containers in limbo, affecting the logistics chain significantly.
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The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply is under pressure after Qatar halted production and declared force majeure due to Middle East conflict, leaving top producers in the U.S. and Australia with limited capacity to compensate, as reported by gCaptain. Industry analysts and Reuters calculations indicate that the halt has left little backup supply.
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The global shipping industry is on high alert as tensions in the Middle East disrupt commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to gCaptain. Hundreds of vessels are stranded, prompting insurers, labor groups, and shipowners to implement emergency measures.
