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Novatek, Russia's largest independent natural gas producer, has established a shipbuilding subsidiary to enhance its vertical integration, as reported by Splash247. This strategic move aims to circumvent increasing Western sanctions and manage future fleet needs, highlighting a significant shift for the Arctic LNG specialist.
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India has secured its inaugural order for ammonia dual-fuel vessels, as Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited signs a contract to construct four 92,500 dwt bulk carriers for Energy ONE Limited, reports Splash247. The vessels will be built at the Pipavav shipyard and feature ammonia-fuelled propulsion.
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Avikus, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai, has received type approval from DNV for its HiNAS Control autonomous navigation system, marking it as the first mass-producible system approved for broad application across various vessel types, as reported by Splash247. This approval signifies a significant advancement from experimental technology to mainstream maritime deployment.
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Rafael Muñoz Abad, writing for Splash247, highlights Spain's vulnerability to the 'ghost fleet' phenomenon, a concern that persists since the Prestige tanker disaster in 2002. Spain remains one of the EU countries most exposed to these elusive vessels, according to the maritime analyst.
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Dolphin Drilling has signed a letter of intent for a potential new contract involving the semisub rig Paul B. Loyd Jr., as reported by Splash247. The rig, built in 1990 and acquired from Transocean in 2024, is the subject of this agreement, which is contingent upon certain conditions.
Seatrade Maritime
Sky-high bunker prices, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, are prompting shipowners to consider installing energy-saving devices, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The doubling of fuel costs is expected to accelerate retrofitting initiatives to enhance vessel efficiency.
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Hambantota port in Sri Lanka is witnessing increased container and vehicle traffic as shipping lines divert from the Arabian Gulf due to regional conflicts, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This surge is prompting the port to expand its capacity to accommodate the growing volumes.
gCaptain
U.S. President Donald Trump's waiver allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport goods between domestic ports has not significantly affected American oil supply, as reported by gCaptain. Analysts note that U.S. refiners and shippers are profiting more from exporting fuel overseas.
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Libya has recommenced salvage operations on the Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz, deploying naval assets and divers, as reported by gCaptain. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with regional partners.
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Federal prosecutors have charged a tugboat captain with seaman’s manslaughter following a tragic collision in Biscayne Bay that resulted in the deaths of three children, as reported by gCaptain. The incident has drawn significant attention to maritime safety protocols in the area.
