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Offshore Energy
The JGC Fluor BC LNG II joint venture has received approval to commence early activities for expanding the LNG export terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia, as reported by Offshore Energy. This project is operated by LNG Canada, which includes partners such as Shell, Petronas, and PetroChina.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian company Solstad Offshore has partnered with Netherlands-based SBM Offshore to enhance their fleet with a newly built multi-purpose deepwater installation and construction vessel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration aims to bolster their capabilities in offshore operations.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports a significant 24% increase in the number of Greek shipowners with fleets exceeding 1 million tonnes over the past year. This growth marks a record number of Greek owners joining the Tonne Millionaire club.
gCaptain
The Fayard Shipyard in Denmark is poised to remain a vital service location for Russia's Yamal LNG fleet through another summer, even as European sanctions tighten, according to gCaptain. Other Western shipyards have begun withdrawing from servicing this fleet, highlighting Fayard's unique position.
gCaptain
Startups are aiding Ukraine's military in countering Russian drone threats over the Black Sea, particularly targeting the port city of Odesa, as reported by gCaptain. Charles Maher has been instrumental in developing solutions to detect and neutralize these threats.
gCaptain
The Al Rayyan tanker, carrying liquefied natural gas, switched off its transponder while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by gCaptain. This action highlights the increasing risks in the global gas trade amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that the Mediterranean Shipping Company's Panama-flagged cargo ship was struck by projectiles in the Middle East, underscoring ongoing threats to maritime trade. The incidents have raised significant concerns over security in the region.
Seatrade Maritime
The container ship MSC Sariska V was struck off the coast of Iraq, with Iran claiming responsibility for the attack, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. MSC has condemned the unprovoked assault on the Panama-flagged vessel.
Seatrade Maritime
Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, has emphasized the importance of investing in seafarers, especially in light of the ongoing crisis in Hormuz, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. He has consistently prioritized the welfare of seafarers and sees the current situation as an opportunity for dialogue.
Seatrade Maritime
The civil trial concerning the destruction of the Key Bridge by the container ship Dali has been delayed, pending the outcome of a criminal trial, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The incident involved significant damage to the bridge, prompting legal proceedings.
