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ports April 17, 2026

CMA CGM Expands Gemalink Terminal at Cai Mep Port

CMA CGM, in partnership with Gemadept, has initiated expansion work at the Gemalink container terminal at Cai Mep port in southern Vietnam, as reported by Splash247. The expansion will increase the terminal's capacity from 1.7 million TEU to approximately 3 million TEU, with completion expected by 2027.

Cai Mep port (VN)

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Seatrade Maritime

security April 17, 2026

Shipowners Urged to Review War Risk Cover Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Seatrade Maritime highlights a warning from the London P&I Club about the growing need for shipowners to review their war risk cover due to escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East. The club emphasizes that the current threat landscape requires vigilance and proactive measures to ensure adequate protection.

Seatrade Maritime

Splash247

fleet April 17, 2026

Performance Shipping Secures Long-Term Repsol Charters for Suezmax Newbuilds

Performance Shipping has secured long-term charters with Repsol Trading for two suezmax newbuildings, as reported by Splash247. The Greek owner, listed on Nasdaq, has arranged these deals for the 158,000 dwt vessels under construction at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding in China.

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Offshore Energy

fleet April 17, 2026

Inpex Expands LNG Fleet with New Carrier Named in South Korea

Inpex Shipping, a subsidiary of Japan's Inpex, has partnered with MOL Encean to enhance its LNG fleet, as reported by Offshore Energy. A naming ceremony for the new vessel was recently held in South Korea.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

environment April 17, 2026

Maritime Carbon Capture Aids Emission Reduction and Agriculture

Seatrade Maritime highlights the potential of carbon capture and storage systems at sea to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support agricultural activities like growing tomatoes. The innovative approach could create a circular economy by utilizing captured emissions for agricultural benefits.

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

security April 17, 2026

Europe Ready to Clear Mines in Hormuz, Says French Minister

French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin stated that European countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, possess mine clearance capabilities that could ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by gCaptain. This statement was made during an interview with French TV station TF1.

gCaptain

operations April 17, 2026

Pakistan Tanker Navigates Hormuz Amid US Blockade

A Pakistan-flagged tanker made a rare transit through the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit with a crude cargo since a US blockade commenced, as reported by gCaptain. This highlights the restricted traffic through this critical maritime chokepoint.

gCaptain

technology April 17, 2026

Fugro Opens New ROV Test Pool in Singapore

Dutch company Fugro has inaugurated a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) test pool in Singapore, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step in enhancing ROV testing capabilities in the region.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

security April 17, 2026

US-Iran Tensions Escalate in Strait of Hormuz Amid Shipping Crisis

Splash247 reports that nearly 50 days into a significant shipping crisis, tensions are escalating in the Strait of Hormuz as both the US and Iran enforce blockades. This development comes amid diplomatic and military maneuvers in the region, affecting global shipping operations.

Splash247

fleet April 17, 2026

COSCO Expands Fleet with New Panamax Tanker Orders

COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation is expanding its fleet by ordering two 74,900 dwt panamax crude tankers, each priced at about $76.5 million, as reported by Splash247. The vessels are being constructed at Cosco Shipping Offshore Qidong.

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