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regulations February 19, 2026

Poseidon Principles' New Chair Advocates for Continued Climate Disclosure

Paul Taylor, the newly appointed chair of the Poseidon Principles Association, has urged banks to maintain maritime transparency amid geopolitical tensions and a rollback of green legislation in the US, as reported by Splash247. Taylor, who also holds the position of global head of maritime industries at Societe Generale, emphasized the importance of climate disclosure in the sector.

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fleet February 19, 2026

BB Energy Unveils Blue Bolt Shipping to Streamline Freight Operations

BB Energy has launched a new shipping unit called Blue Bolt Shipping, consolidating its global freight operations, as reported by Splash247. This rebranding of Turbo Asia marks a strategic move by the energy trader to enhance its shipping arm.

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fleet February 19, 2026

Sinokor Controls 25% of Compliant VLCC Fleet

Sinokor, led by Ga-Hyun Chung, now controls one in four compliant Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), as reported by Fearnleys. This follows the company's significant activity in the S&P and charter markets over recent months, according to Splash247.

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market February 19, 2026

Shipfinex Introduces Fractional Ship Ownership at Geneva Dry Dialogues

Splash247 reports that Shipfinex, a sponsor of the Geneva Dry Dialogues, is promoting ship ownership from as little as $1,000 through its ship tokenisation platform. The company aims to revolutionize the industry by enabling fractional ownership and leveraging blockchain technology.

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Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 19, 2026

Sinokor to Dominate 24% of Global VLCC Spot Fleet

Sinokor is poised to control 24% of the global VLCC spot trading fleet following a significant increase in acquisitions, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This development marks an unprecedented expansion in Sinokor's influence within the market, according to Signal Ocean.

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ports February 19, 2026

APM Terminals Acquires Stake in Jeddah Islamic Port

APM Terminals has acquired a 37.5% minority stake in the Southern Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, while DP World retains a 62.5% majority share, as reported by Splash247. The terminal will continue to be operated by DP World under a 30-year build-operate-transfer concession.

Jeddah Islamic Port (SA)

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environment February 19, 2026

Shipping Faces Unaccounted Carbon Costs from Crew Change Travel

Pippa Ganderton highlights in Splash247 the overlooked environmental impact of crew change travel on shipping's carbon footprint. The industry's decarbonization efforts have primarily focused on optimizing vessel performance, but the Scope 3.6 emissions from crew travel are becoming increasingly significant.

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Seatrade Maritime

ports February 19, 2026

Maersk Acquires Stake in Jeddah Terminal with DP World

APM Terminals, a part of Maersk, has acquired a minority stake in DP World's terminal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This strategic move marks a collaboration between two major port operators in the region.

Jeddah (SA)

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gCaptain

fleet February 18, 2026

CMA CGM Expands in India with LNG Ship Order and R&D Hub

CMA CGM has finalized contracts with Cochin Shipyard Limited for the construction of six LNG-powered containerships, as reported by gCaptain. Additionally, the company is launching a dedicated Research & Development hub in India to further strengthen its ties with the country.

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technology February 18, 2026

Seaspan Shipyards Invests in AI Robotics for Shipbuilding Automation

Seaspan Shipyards has awarded a $1.5 million contract to Confined Space Robotics to develop semiautonomous systems for blast and paint operations, as reported by gCaptain. This initiative marks a significant move towards automation in shipbuilding, targeting one of the industry's most hazardous tasks.

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