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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Novatek, Russia's largest independent natural gas producer, has established a shipbuilding subsidiary to enhance its vertical integration, as reported by Splash247. This strategic move aims to circumvent increasing Western sanctions and manage future fleet needs, highlighting a significant shift for the Arctic LNG specialist.
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India has secured its inaugural order for ammonia dual-fuel vessels, as Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited signs a contract to construct four 92,500 dwt bulk carriers for Energy ONE Limited, reports Splash247. The vessels will be built at the Pipavav shipyard and feature ammonia-fuelled propulsion.
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Avikus, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai, has received type approval from DNV for its HiNAS Control autonomous navigation system, marking it as the first mass-producible system approved for broad application across various vessel types, as reported by Splash247. This approval signifies a significant advancement from experimental technology to mainstream maritime deployment.
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Rafael Muñoz Abad, writing for Splash247, highlights Spain's vulnerability to the 'ghost fleet' phenomenon, a concern that persists since the Prestige tanker disaster in 2002. Spain remains one of the EU countries most exposed to these elusive vessels, according to the maritime analyst.
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Dolphin Drilling has signed a letter of intent for a potential new contract involving the semisub rig Paul B. Loyd Jr., as reported by Splash247. The rig, built in 1990 and acquired from Transocean in 2024, is the subject of this agreement, which is contingent upon certain conditions.
