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operations February 18, 2026

ZIM Workers Strike Amid Hapag-Lloyd Takeover Plans

Workers at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services have intensified their strike following the announcement of a $4.2 billion acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd, as reported by Splash247. Approximately 800 unionized employees initiated a warning strike at ZIM's Haifa headquarters in response to the impending takeover.

Haifa (IL)
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fleet February 18, 2026

Pantheon Tankers Expands Fleet with New VLCC Orders in China

Pantheon Tankers Management has ordered four very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from China's Hengli Heavy Industry, as reported by Splash247. The Greek company, controlled by Anna Angelicoussis, plans to receive the 306,000 dwt vessels between 2028 and 2029, with estimated prices ranging from $113 million.

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regulations February 18, 2026

Zimbabwe Alerts IMO on Fraudulent Tanker Registry Link

Splash247 reports that Zimbabwe, a landlocked nation, has alerted the International Maritime Organization (IMO) about a fraudulent registry link involving the tanker Range Vale. Zimbabwe clarified to the UN body that it does not have a maritime registry or authority. The 2005-built Range Vale was falsely associated with Zimbabwe, as noted in the Equasis database.

Range Vale (tanker)
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Splash247
security February 18, 2026

French Authorities Release Suspected Shadow Fleet Tanker from Marseille

The oil tanker Grinch, suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet, has been allowed to depart from French waters after being immobilized for three weeks off the Marseille-Fos oil terminal, as reported by Splash247. The 2005-built aframax had previously loaded crude at Russia's Arctic port of Murmansk and was falsely flagged to Comoros.

Grinch (tanker) Marseille-Fos oil terminal (FR) Murmansk (RU)
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fleet February 18, 2026

Thenamaris Acquires Two Suezmax Tankers for $176 Million

Thenamaris, led by Nikolas Martinos, has reportedly entered the sale-and-purchase market with the acquisition of two 2022-built suezmax tankers, Emeraldway and Sunriseway, marking its return to the tanker segment, as reported by Splash247. These vessels, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao, are being acquired from Eastern Pacific Shipping.

Emeraldway (tanker) Sunriseway (tanker)
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market February 18, 2026

Liberia's Iron Ore Boom to Boost Capesize Demand by 2026

Liberia's expansion in iron ore exports is anticipated to increase Capesize vessel employment by 2026, as reported by Splash247. This development is part of a shift from supramax and ultramax tonnage to larger vessels for key loadings, with Liberia emerging as a significant player in West African bulk growth. Braemar's analysis highlights this trend, which has previously focused on Guinea and Simandou.

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Splash247
security February 18, 2026

Concerns Rise Over Maritime Industry's Use of False Flags

David Heindel from the International Transport Workers’ Federation highlights the risks associated with the maritime industry's use of flags of convenience, as reported by Splash247. The rise of shadow fleets and false flags has raised concerns about maritime security, sanctions enforcement, and environmental safety, with seafarers' rights often being overlooked.

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