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gCaptain
The U.S. Coast Guard has confiscated more than 200,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific since August, as part of Operation Pacific Viper, according to gCaptain. This operation marks one of the largest maritime counter-drug efforts in recent years.
gCaptain
Singapore has raised alarms about the increasing presence of sanctioned 'shadow fleet' tankers near the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, as reported by gCaptain. The city-state is advocating for enhanced international collaboration to address the exploitation of legal grey areas by these aging vessels.
gCaptain
The European Union has introduced its most stringent sanctions package against Russia, as reported by gCaptain. This includes a comprehensive ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil and a further reduction in the price cap, targeting the shadow tanker fleet that circumvents Western restrictions.
Offshore Energy
Cheniere Marketing International, a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, has finalized long-term charter agreements for new liquefied natural gas carriers with Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Line and Ocean Yield, as reported by Offshore Energy. These deals highlight the collaboration between the U.S. energy giant and leading shipping companies from Japan and Norway.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group has secured a substantial contract with Shell in North America, as reported by Offshore Energy. This new agreement highlights the ongoing collaboration between DOF and Shell.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian offshore shipping company Solstad has signed two letters of intent for construction support vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. The identity of the clients remains undisclosed.
Offshore Energy
Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE), based in China, has secured orders for three new liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. This expansion marks a significant addition to the company's orderbook.
Offshore Energy
Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has received a new LPG dual-fuel very large gas carrier (VLGC) from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel is chartered by TotalEnergies.
Offshore Energy
Kongsberg Maritime, based in Norway, has signed a contract to design and equip four methanol/ethanol-ready handy-size tankers for Transpetro, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step in the advancement of environmentally friendly maritime technology.
Splash247
Panama's decision to revoke Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison's rights to operate the Balboa and Cristobal ports has escalated diplomatic tensions with China, as reported by Splash247. President José Raúl Mulino announced that Panama will no longer grant port concessions to a single company, a move that has drawn criticism from China.
