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gCaptain
India's Coast Guard has dismantled an international oil-smuggling network off the country's west coast, as reported by gCaptain. The operation targeted vessels involved in illicit mid-sea transfers amid increasing global scrutiny on shadow-fleet activities linked to sanctioned oil trades.
gCaptain
U.S. forces have seized the crude oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean following a 10,000-mile pursuit from the Caribbean, as reported by gCaptain. This operation marks one of the longest maritime enforcement actions in the U.S.'s ongoing efforts to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet.
Offshore Energy
Nauticus Robotics, a U.S.-based developer of subsea autonomous robotic systems, has secured financing of up to $50 million for its expansion into the UAE, as reported by Offshore Energy. This funding will support the company's growth in the region.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the Russian oil sector is facing increased challenges as the European Union intensifies restrictions and India reduces its imports. This situation may force Russia to rely more heavily on the substandard shadow fleet.
Offshore Energy
Transocean has initiated a merger with Valaris, creating a $17 billion offshore drilling company with a fleet of 73 rigs, including ultra-deepwater drillships and modern jack-ups, as reported by Offshore Energy. This strategic move aims to capitalize on emerging growth opportunities in the offshore drilling sector.
Offshore Energy
Italy's Eni has marked the first LNG shipment from the second phase of its project off the coast of Congo, as reported by Offshore Energy. This milestone highlights the expansion of Eni's liquefied natural gas operations in Africa.
Seatrade Maritime
Maersk has placed an order with New Times Shipbuilding in China for eight 18,600 TEU container ships, with delivery expected to commence in 2029, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Offshore Energy
AET, a Singapore-based owner and operator of crude and product tankers, is enhancing its fleet with the addition of its first hybrid-electric, ethanol-ready tanker, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move aligns with AET's strategy to develop a multi-fuel fleet.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that over 400 offshore workers employed by Bilfinger UK will strike for 48 hours next week, affecting operators such as BP, CNR, Ineos, Ithaca, and TAQA on the UK Continental Shelf. This industrial action stems from a dispute over pensions, impacting numerous offshore installations.
Splash247
Eidesvik Offshore has secured a charter extension from Equinor for its platform supply vessel Viking Avant, as reported by Splash247. The extension will commence immediately after the current charter ends, according to an Oslo Bors filing.
