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Offshore Energy
Oceaneering has successfully conducted the first land-based piloting of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) on an offshore drilling rig in Brazil, as reported by Offshore Energy. This operation marks a significant advancement in remote technology for the maritime industry.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez emphasized the need for all security conditions to be met before activating an evacuation plan for 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf of Hormuz. The safety of these seafarers is paramount, as highlighted in the evacuation strategy.
gCaptain
The U.S. Coast Guard's heavy icebreaker, Polar Star, has returned to Seattle after a deployment in Antarctica, as reported by gCaptain. The mission involved supporting resupply operations for U.S. research stations.
Seatrade Maritime
Yangzijiang Maritime has acquired eight very large crude carriers (VLCCs), as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The company also sold four medium-range tankers and has ordered scrubber-equipped VLCCs for delivery between 2028 and 2030.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that organized crime networks are increasingly driving up global cargo theft through sophisticated tactics across various channels, including road, rail, sea, and digital platforms. The complexity of these operations highlights the evolving nature of cargo theft in the maritime industry.
gCaptain
Three vessels, including an Iranian fuel tanker, attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, as reported by gCaptain. The transit efforts occurred while both US and Iranian blockades remained in place.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that VARD has completed significant upgrades on DOF Group's subsea vessel, Skandi Minder, which was built in 2018. The refurbishment marks a major enhancement for the vessel, as noted by Offshore Energy.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister has expressed concerns over the fragmentation of the global trading system, emphasizing the nation's dedication to maintaining freedom of passage. The warning highlights the increasing contestation and threats faced by the maritime system.
Splash247
Brazil's Transpetro has ordered three new gas carriers from Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding in China, as part of its fleet renewal initiative under the Mar Aberto programme, reports Splash247. These 10,000 cu m semi-refrigerated carriers are designed to transport liquefied petroleum gas and related products.
Splash247
Rio Tinto has signed a long-term charter agreement with Japan's NS United Kaiun Kaisha for two methanol-capable dual-fuel newcastlemax bulkers, as reported by Splash247. The vessels, set for delivery from 2028, will enhance Rio Tinto's shipping flexibility for future operations.
