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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.
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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.
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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.
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Splash247 reports that the Trump administration's Project Freedom, aimed at escorting stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, was abruptly terminated after just one day due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The situation worsened with ships being attacked and Iran asserting control over a larger section of the strait.
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The Trump administration has initiated a project to develop small modular reactors (SMRs) for commercial shipping, as reported by Splash247. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Maritime Administration will explore how nuclear propulsion could be implemented across American fleets.
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The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has launched the first comprehensive mapping of crew welfare, wellbeing, and safety data in the shipping industry, as reported by Splash247. Funded by the Lloyd's Register Foundation, this new resource serves as a reference for various maritime stakeholders.
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DP World has introduced a pioneering cargo war risk insurance solution to aid businesses facing disruptions along Middle East trade routes, as reported by Splash247. This coverage extends across the entire supply chain, including ocean or air transit, port storage, and inland delivery.
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Zodiac Maritime, based in London, is expanding its operations into the gas carrier sector by ordering a series of very large ammonia carriers from Hanwha Ocean in South Korea. This move marks a shift from the company's recent focus on tankers and containerships, as reported by Splash247.
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Seatrade Maritime reports that vessels were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions. In related news, Zim emerged as an unexpected bidder, and tanker prices have surged.
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Technology and trust were key topics at the Geneva Dry 2026 conference, where industry leaders discussed the impact of digital tools on the dry bulk shipping supply chain, as reported by Splash247. The panel on Digital Efficiency Drivers highlighted ongoing inefficiencies costing the sector millions.
