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Captain Mohit Kohli shared his harrowing experience navigating the Strait of Hormuz amidst missiles and drones, as reported by Splash247. The commercial shipping sector found itself unprepared for the conflict zone challenges, highlighting the dangers mariners face beyond typical maritime threats.
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Greek shipping magnate George Economou has re-entered the sale and purchase market by selling the 2006-built vessel Venture I, now renamed Cape Shanghai, as reported by Splash247. The ship, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao, is now registered with Talent Shipping, although the sale price remains undisclosed.
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Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers is being used for hybrid warfare, involving undersea infrastructure sabotage and drone surveillance over the Baltic and North Sea, as reported by Splash247. This finding comes from a new investigation by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime highlights the growing concern over maritime cyber threats, particularly the jamming of GPS signals often initiated by military organizations. These disruptions pose significant safety risks, including AIS-assisted collisions, that must be addressed.
Seatrade Maritime
Ilya Espino de Marotta has been appointed as the first female administrator of the Panama Canal, marking a significant milestone for the key waterway. Her leadership will span a seven-year period, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
gCaptain
The U.S. and Iran continue to disagree on critical issues such as Tehran's uranium stockpile and the control of the Strait of Hormuz, although U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted 'some good signs' in recent discussions, as reported by gCaptain.
gCaptain
Ilya Espino de Marotta has been appointed as the new administrator of the Panama Canal, marking a historic first as the waterway's first female leader, according to gCaptain. This announcement was made by Panama President José Raúl Mulino amid increasing global pressures on the canal.
gCaptain
gCaptain reports that ABS has introduced the ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange, marking a pioneering effort with technology centers in Athens, Greece, and Houston, Texas. This initiative aims to enhance maritime innovation and applied research.
gCaptain
gCaptain reports that Iran and Oman are in discussions to establish a permanent toll system for maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This move aims to formalize Iran's control over the crucial waterway, despite warnings from U.S. Senator Marco Rubio that such a regime should not be implemented.
Splash247
Turkish conglomerate Ciner Group has been linked to a significant newbuilding investment, with HD Hyundai announcing an order for very large ammonia carriers valued at approximately $715 million, as reported by Splash247. The contract involves the construction of six dual-fuel VLAC/LPG carriers awarded by a European shipowner.
