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gCaptain
gCaptain reports that at least two Iranian tankers have successfully navigated past a US blockade in the Persian Gulf, transporting approximately 9 million barrels of oil. This maneuver is part of a larger flotilla operation circumventing US warships.
Splash247
Lloyd’s Register has conducted a live trial of Orca AI’s navigation platform on a feeder containership in the Mediterranean, as reported by Splash247. The five-day assessment evaluated the AI's ability to assist bridge teams, particularly in challenging visibility and high-traffic conditions.
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A Liberia-flagged containership sustained heavy damage to its bridge after being fired upon by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps boat, as reported by Splash247. The incident took place in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting escalating tensions in the region.
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Swiss engineering firm Accelleron has introduced the ACCX300-L turbocharger, which aims to enhance flexibility, efficiency, and uptime for two-stroke marine engines, as reported by Splash247. The new turbocharger features a simplified platform, integrated digital tools, and a novel service model to improve lifecycle maintenance.
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JP Morgan is reportedly venturing into crude shipping with a $500 million VLCC newbuilding order at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC), as reported by Splash247. Sources indicate that a JP Morgan-backed platform has contracted two 307,000 dwt newbuilds, with options for two additional vessels.
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As delegates gather in Switzerland for Geneva Dry next week, the event is marked by anticipation and regulatory uncertainty, according to Splash247. The high-level panel on decarbonisation, moderated by the World Economic Forum, is set to address significant challenges facing the industry.
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Akkon Lines is on track to become Turkey's largest containerline, as reported by Alphaliner. The Istanbul-based company is close to overtaking Arkas Line with the addition of the newly delivered 3,316 teu vessel, Ou Sheng, according to Splash247.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that a container ship has been fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the fourth such incident by Iran since the strait's closure over the weekend. The attack resulted in significant damage to the ship's bridge.
Offshore Energy
Saipem has been awarded its eighth offshore contract by ExxonMobil, reinforcing their ongoing partnership in Guyana, as reported by Offshore Energy. The Italian company continues to play a significant role in ExxonMobil's offshore projects in the region.
Splash247
A new coalition, the USA Shipbuilding Coalition, has been formed by US labor groups and shipbuilding employers to advocate for the SHIPS for America Act, as reported by Splash247. This alliance aims to rejuvenate domestic ship construction through coordinated lobbying efforts in Washington.
