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Seatrade Maritime
ZEPA has introduced new standards and tools to facilitate the transition to battery-electric operations in ports, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. These initiatives aim to support port decarbonisation efforts.
Splash247
Marcura, a maritime tech firm based in Dubai, has acquired UK-based Shipdem, a specialist in chemical tanker demurrage, as reported by Splash247. This acquisition enhances Marcura's capabilities in the complex tanker market, particularly in handling intricate demurrage claims.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Australia's engineering company Worley has been selected by New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as the technical advisor for the country's LNG import terminal project.
Splash247
Workers at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services have intensified their strike following the announcement of a $4.2 billion acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd, as reported by Splash247. Approximately 800 unionized employees initiated a warning strike at ZIM's Haifa headquarters in response to the impending takeover.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that construction has commenced on the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects in Poland, starting with subsea rock installation. These projects are part of a broader effort to enhance renewable energy infrastructure in the region.
Splash247
Pantheon Tankers Management has ordered four very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from China's Hengli Heavy Industry, as reported by Splash247. The Greek company, controlled by Anna Angelicoussis, plans to receive the 306,000 dwt vessels between 2028 and 2029, with estimated prices ranging from $113 million.
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Splash247 reports that TankerTrackers.com, a prominent observer of the shadow fleet, has made a substantial portion of its research publicly accessible. Founded by Samir Madani, the platform utilizes satellite imagery and AIS data to monitor tanker movements.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that Zimbabwe, a landlocked nation, has alerted the International Maritime Organization (IMO) about a fraudulent registry link involving the tanker Range Vale. Zimbabwe clarified to the UN body that it does not have a maritime registry or authority. The 2005-built Range Vale was falsely associated with Zimbabwe, as noted in the Equasis database.
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The oil tanker Grinch, suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet, has been allowed to depart from French waters after being immobilized for three weeks off the Marseille-Fos oil terminal, as reported by Splash247. The 2005-built aframax had previously loaded crude at Russia's Arctic port of Murmansk and was falsely flagged to Comoros.
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Thenamaris, led by Nikolas Martinos, has reportedly entered the sale-and-purchase market with the acquisition of two 2022-built suezmax tankers, Emeraldway and Sunriseway, marking its return to the tanker segment, as reported by Splash247. These vessels, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao, are being acquired from Eastern Pacific Shipping.
