SEA-LNG Reports That LNG-Fueled Fleet Will Double With Upcoming Deliveries of Current Orders

SEA-LNG, an industry coalition, is emphasizing the rapid growth of LNG-fueled vessels within the global fleet and the ongoing investments from major shipping companies in this emerging sector. Established eight years ago, SEA-LNG advocates for LNG as a viable marine fuel option, highlighting significant advancements in addressing environmental concerns related to methane emissions. According to […]

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Houthi Attack On Tanker: Attempted Bomb Boat Explosion

Videos released from both the Houthis and the crew of the Cordelia Moon (163,288 dwt) provide stark contrasts in the narrative surrounding the recent attack on the tanker. The incident occurred on October 1 while the empty crude oil tanker was en route north through the Red Sea toward Suez, approximately 64 nautical miles from […]

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Oil Prices Are Climbing Due To Escalating Conflicts In The Middle East and Growing Demand Expectations

Oil prices experienced a slight uptick due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and rising economic activity in the world’s largest oil-consuming nations, the US and China. These factors have heightened expectations for increased oil demand. However, the prospect of Saudi Arabia boosting its oil production in December has tempered further price increases. As […]

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Dubai Maritime City (DMC) Completes Major Infrastructure Upgrades to Enhance Global Maritime Hub Status

Dubai Maritime City (DMC) has successfully completed significant infrastructure upgrades, enhancing its ship handling capacity and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global maritime hub. The upgrades include retrofitting DMC’s ship lifts, introducing new ship cradles, and activating advanced substations and shore power supplies. With the installation of upgraded 6,000-tonne and 3,000-tonne ship lifts, DMC […]

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First Containership with Integrated Automation Systems Departs Korea

South Korea proudly announces the successful completion of installation and testing for the first containership equipped with an integrated automation system, which is now set to begin international service. This groundbreaking project, supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, aims to advance and commercialize autonomous shipping […]

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Three Australians Arrested for Smuggling $270 Million Worth of Methamphetamine Hidden in Juice Bottles

Australian authorities have arrested three men linked to a scheme to import $270 million worth of liquid methamphetamine, marking the latest significant drug-smuggling operation in a country known for its high methamphetamine demand. The operation came to light after Canada’s Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted a container in Vancouver, initially believed to be filled with […]

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Turkish Cargo Ship Abandoned After Collision Off Iran

Turkish authorities have confirmed that the crew of a Turkish-owned cargo ship is safe following a collision with a bulk carrier off the coast of Iran. The Turkish General Directorate of Maritime Affairs (DSGM) reports that the rescue operation involved coordination between the rescue centers in Ankara and Bandar Abbas. The incident involved the Knidos, […]

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“Navigating the Future: Ships Now Sailing with AI-Driven Precision”

On September 16, 2024, the maritime industry to witness a landmark advancement with the launch of the 6th Generation ECDIS, now integrated with cutting-edge AI technology. Since the introduction of the first ECDIS in 1979, which revolutionized navigational practices by providing real-time situational awareness, continuous positional updates, and comprehensive shipping information, the industry has continuously […]

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Highest Monthly Container Record For Jebel Ali Port

DP World’s Jebel Ali Port achieved a remarkable milestone in July 2024, setting a new monthly container throughput record of 1.4 million TEU, surpassing its previous high from 2015. This achievement builds on a robust performance in the first half of the year, during which the port handled 7.3 million TEU, marking a 3.9% increase […]

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