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gCaptain
The U.S. Navy disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, as reported by gCaptain. This action is part of Washington's expanded enforcement of its maritime blockade targeting vessels associated with Iranian ports.
Seatrade Maritime
Transpacific container rates from Shanghai to New York have increased by 7% due to fuel and peak season surcharges, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. Data indicates a decline in US containerized imports from China in April.
gCaptain
The U.S. Coast Guard's icebreaking fleet faced an extended season due to a series of storms, as reported by gCaptain. This year's historic cold pushed the fleet to its limits, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining navigable waterways.
Offshore Energy
ConocoPhillips Skandinavia has received regulatory approval for its $1.8 billion subsea redevelopment project on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, as reported by Offshore Energy. This approval marks a significant step forward for the U.S. energy company's operations in the region.
Offshore Energy
BW Offshore, based in Oslo, has secured arrangements to extend the deployment of its floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel in the North Sea on the UK Continental Shelf until the end of the decade, as reported by Offshore Energy.
gCaptain
China's foreign ministry has confirmed that an oil products tanker with a Chinese crew was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing deep concern over the impact on vessels amid the Middle East conflict, as reported by gCaptain.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized a tanker during a special operation in the Gulf of Oman. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
Offshore Energy
Lloyd’s Register has endorsed a new FPSO design by Wison New Energies, featuring an internal turret mooring system for harsh environments, as reported by Offshore Energy. This endorsement highlights the design's compliance with industry standards.
Offshore Energy
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), HD Hyundai, and Anduril Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of autonomous surface vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. This partnership aims to enhance technological advancements in the maritime industry.
Offshore Energy
MISC Group has announced the naming of two new-generation liquefied natural gas carriers, enhancing its collaboration with SeaRiver Maritime, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant addition to MISC's fleet and strengthens its partnership with the ExxonMobil subsidiary.
