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Tufton Assets, listed in London, has committed to purchasing two Japanese-built handysize bulkers for $33 million, reflecting its positive outlook on the dry bulk market, as reported by Splash247. The vessels are described as high-specification eco-design ships, acquired at approximately 85% of their depreciated replacement cost.
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Lloyd’s Register has granted approval in principle to GTT for its CUBIQ LNG fuel containment system, a cubic tank design aimed at expanding the use of membrane tanks in LNG-fueled vessels, as reported by Splash247. This approval marks a significant step towards broader adoption of the technology.
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Norwegian offshore contractor DOF Group has secured a new contract for its vessel Skandi Skansen in the North Sea, as reported by Splash247. The contract involves providing vessel and ROV services for 30 days. Additionally, DOF has obtained an extension for another vessel in Australia.
gCaptain
Iran's oil exports saw a slight decrease in January, but the resilience of its dark fleet remains evident, as reported by gCaptain. The fleet continues to operate through complex networks, with a notable concentration of activity in Malaysian waters, despite expanding U.S. sanctions enforcement.
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Danaos has reported strong fourth-quarter earnings for 2025, securing $4.3 billion in contracted revenue and expanding into LNG through a partnership with the Alaska LNG project, as reported by gCaptain. The company maintains robust charter coverage and high fleet utilization, ensuring earnings visibility through 2028.
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Western naval actions are compelling sanctioned oil tankers to abandon fraudulent flags and re-register under the Russian registry, as reported by gCaptain. This development signifies a shift in Moscow's control over its shadow fleet, moving from documentation to physical inspections.
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Venezuela is shipping its first crude oil cargo to Israel in years, marking a significant reopening of its oil exports, as reported by gCaptain. This development follows the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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A fuel barge ran aground near the entrance to San Juan Harbor while being towed from St. Thomas, as reported by gCaptain. The incident occurred near Old San Juan’s El Morro fortress, with no injuries or pollution reported, and the port remains open to traffic.
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Greece and Malta are reportedly the main obstacles to the European Union's proposal to replace a Russian oil price cap with a ban on services required to ship Russian oil, as reported by gCaptain. The proposal aims to tighten restrictions on Russia's oil trade.
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The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a safety alert following multiple container stack collapses at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in late 2025, as reported by gCaptain. The incidents, which injured a worker and damaged an emissions control barge, have prompted calls for stricter procedures during cargo operations.
