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gCaptain
Russia's flagship crude oil is experiencing its steepest discount in nearly three years due to Western sanctions, as reported by gCaptain. These sanctions have significantly deterred international trade with Moscow.
Top Ships, a New York-listed tanker owner, has agreed to acquire nine ECO MR product/chemical tanker newbuildings, as reported by Splash247. This deal, linked to long-term charter employment, is expected to generate a potential revenue backlog of approximately $679 million.
Offshore Energy
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has been selected to provide equipment for two LNG bunkering vessels being constructed in China, as reported by Offshore Energy. This order highlights Wärtsilä's ongoing role in advancing maritime technology.
Splash247
Celsius Tankers, a part of Danish owner Celsius Shipping, has ordered an additional 180,000 cu m LNG carrier from Samsung Heavy Industries, as reported by Splash247. This order increases Celsius Tankers’ LNG fleet to 24 vessels, marking a significant expansion in the segment.
Offshore Energy
SeaBird Exploration, based in Cyprus and a subsidiary of SED Energy Holdings, has secured a contract extension for one of its vessels in the Western Hemisphere, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development underscores the company's ongoing operations in the region.
Offshore Energy
Eco Wave Power's wave energy project at Jaffa Port in Israel has successfully passed real-world sea conditions tests, demonstrating its robust energy generation capabilities, as reported by Offshore Energy.
Offshore Energy
Vinssen from South Korea and Dutch firm MANA Engineering are working together on a hydrogen retrofit project for a feeder vessel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative aims to advance maritime decarbonization technology.
Seatrade Maritime
Eastern Pacific Shipping is undergoing senior management changes following the integration of CoolCo, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The shipping company aims to streamline operations with these new appointments.
Offshore Energy
Boskalis has successfully completed the preparation of 150 kilometers of inter-array cable routes for the Baltica 2 project, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step in the cable installation process.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for the recognition of seafarers as keyworkers on the anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is marking the occasion with a €500,000 project aimed at enhancing seafarers’ rights in the Arab world.
