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Seatrade Maritime
OOCL has named the world's largest methanol dual-fuel container ship, a 24,000 teu vessel, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This ship, built in China, is the first of seven newbuildings in the series.
Offshore Energy
The CMHI shipyard in Shenzhen, China, has commenced the construction of two methanol-ready dual-fuel vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step for Olympic Subsea in advancing eco-friendly maritime technology.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that key domestic Chinese industry players have established the China Multimodal Transport Development Alliance in Beijing. The initiative aims to enhance logistics efficiency across the country.
Offshore Energy
Equinor has obtained a drilling permit for the North Sea on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, utilizing a semi-submersible rig owned by COSL Drilling Europe, as reported by Offshore Energy. This operation is part of Equinor's agenda for June.
Offshore Energy
The Port of Blyth has unveiled a £100 million expansion project aimed at supporting the UK's offshore wind sector, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development is set to enhance connectivity with the JDR cable factory.
gCaptain
European Union imports of Russian Arctic LNG from the Yamal LNG project reached a record $4.4 billion in the first four months of 2026, as reported by gCaptain. This surge occurred despite the EU's efforts to limit Russian fuel purchases.
gCaptain
Tensions between the US and Iran escalated near the Strait of Hormuz, potentially jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire, as both nations engage in discussions for a permanent resolution to the conflict, gCaptain reports.
Seatrade Maritime
ABS Consulting has acquired RMC Global to enhance its cyber, risk, and resilience capabilities, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This strategic move is set to bolster ABS's offerings in the maritime technology sector.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Greece has secured a 20-year agreement with the US to import LNG, aiming to serve Eastern European markets, including Ukraine. This deal is expected to reduce the region's dependence on Russian gas.
Splash247
Sunil Kapoor, writing for Splash247, explores the disconnect between authority and accountability in modern shipping, emphasizing that a vessel's age is less significant than its maintenance and operation. With over forty years of experience in the industry, Kapoor argues that paperwork often fails to reflect the true condition of a ship.
