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gCaptain
The United States is seeking the forfeiture of two oil tankers linked to Iran, as reported by gCaptain. These vessels were seized by naval forces enforcing a blockade against the Islamic Republic, according to a senior administration official.
Offshore Energy
JDR Cable Systems, a UK-based company under the TFKable Group, has secured a contract to supply umbilicals for an Australian gas project, as reported by Offshore Energy. The umbilicals will be transported from the UK to Australia.
Seatrade Maritime
ABS and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to verify emissions reductions, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The Singapore-based shipping line aims to ensure third-party verification of its emissions reduction efforts.
Seatrade Maritime
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port experienced double-digit growth in the first quarter, with increases in container, iron ore, and crude oil throughput, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This growth highlights the port's expanding role in global maritime logistics.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that a US administrative law judge has ordered Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) to pay $45.6 million in reparations to the bankruptcy estate of Bed Bath & Beyond. This ruling, issued by Chief Administrative Law Judge Erin Wirth, could influence how ocean carriers manage service contracts during market disruptions.
Splash247
Splash247 reports on a candid panel at the Geneva Dry conference that explored which shipping technologies are truly effective. The Digital Dry Hard Talk workshop, moderated by Neville Smith from Mariner Communications, sought to distinguish between genuine advancements and overhyped solutions.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the Suez Canal is seeing increased use as CMA CGM redirects another service through the Red Sea, driven by rising bunker costs and reduced profitability. The strategic shift highlights the canal's growing importance amid chaos in the Hormuz Strait.
Splash247
Swedish authorities have seized the bulk carrier Caffa following a request from a foreign state, intensifying an international probe into allegations of transporting stolen Ukrainian grain, as reported by Splash247. The Caffa, a 96-meter bulk carrier, was detained by armed Swedish Coast Guard officers.
Splash247
Euroseas, a Nasdaq-listed Greek company led by Aristides Pittas, is reportedly planning to order two 1,800 teu bangkokmax newbuilds from Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering in China, according to Splash247. The move highlights a growing trend among boxship operators to turn to Chinese yards for feeder tonnage.
Seatrade Maritime
ONE's annual profit fell by 92% due to reduced cargo demand and supply pressures, yet the company anticipates a profitable FY2026, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
