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gCaptain
The Yamal LNG project in Russia has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo to China since November, as reported by gCaptain. This marks a shift in distribution after European buyers dominated the first quarter of 2026.
gCaptain
Japan is increasingly utilizing ship-to-ship oil transfers to maintain crude supplies while avoiding the Middle East, a region currently deemed too hazardous for tankers, as reported by gCaptain. This strategic move aims to protect both crews and vessels from potential conflicts.
Seatrade Maritime
Hafnia, a BW Group company, has placed an order for eight MR tanker newbuildings with Hyundai Heavy Industries, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The deal is valued at $405 million.
Seatrade Maritime
As reported by Seatrade Maritime, Qingshan Shipyard has officially restarted its shipbuilding business with an order from Zhonggu Logistics for container ships. This marks a significant return to operations for the China Merchant's yard.
Splash247
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, with drone strikes impacting key export facilities near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, as reported by Splash247. The attacks reportedly damaged the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal, affecting a single point mooring, loading infrastructure, and four large storage tanks.
Splash247
Peter Döhle Schiffahrts is expanding its container fleet with a new contract for two feeder newbuildings at Chengxi Shipyard in China, as reported by Splash247. The Hamburg-based company has contracted the Jiangsu yard, affiliated with CSSC, for two 3,100 TEU container ships.
Splash247
Carlova Maritime, based in Athens and led by Anthony Inglessis, is increasing its tanker fleet by ordering a second 300,000 dwt VLCC at Hanwha Ocean in South Korea, as reported by Splash247. The new vessel is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2029, marking the company's expansion into China for an aframax newbuild.
Splash247
The Strait of Hormuz sees rising tensions as US President Donald Trump suggests imposing tolls on vessels transiting the waterway, according to Splash247. The situation intensifies with a dual-corridor system under Iranian and Omani management and the blocking of two Qatari LNG tankers by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Quantum has launched the Qavich.AI platform, which utilizes image and video-based analysis to improve emergency response at terminals. This technology aims to revolutionize safety protocols by providing real-time incident detection and response.
gCaptain
The Liberian Registry is calling for shipowners, managers, and crewing agencies to bolster seafarer compliance frameworks due to increasing global sanctions enforcement, as reported by gCaptain. This move comes as the world’s largest flag state seeks to mitigate risks associated with rising sanctions.
