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The dark fleet and safety dangers, secondhand ship prices, mega-port developments, regulatory pressures, and much more in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.
Always a great summary and reminder of the month just gone with Marcus Hand
A round-up of the top maritime and shipping stories in December on the Seatrade Maritime Podcast.
From www.linkedin.com
Foreign vessel fined for using Starlink in Chinese waters 🇨🇳! China has fined a foreign vessel for illegally using Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, in its territorial waters. This is the first such case in history!
by: Marin Naqellari
Sweden's customs agency has completed an investigation aboard the Russian cargo ship Adler, which broke down in the Kattegat and was inspected by Swedish forces on Sunday night.
From www.shippax.com
TT-Line signs firm contract with Jinling Shipyard for next-generation RoPax vessel
From www.linkedin.com
On 11 December 2025, CMA CGM officially took delivery of CMA CGM ANTIGONE at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai — the Group’s first methanol-powered container ship built in China, marking a significant milestone in its global decarbonisation journey.
On Saturday, Russian forces attacked a sunflower seed oil terminal in the Odesa region of Ukraine, causing extensive damage.
The US is pursuing the 2002-built VLCC Bella 1 headed to Venezuela as the Trump administration continues its blockade of the Latin American countries oil exports.
Morocco’s leading port operator Marsa Maroc has announced entry into the Spanish market, marking yet another major milestone for the company’s expansion strategy.
After a decade of negotiating uncertainty, Bagamoyo Port project is finally moving ahead. Last week, Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) revealed Africa Global Logistics (AGL), a subsidiary of the ocean carrier MSC, as the construction partner for the port.
After their life in oceangoing service, shipping containers get repurposed for all sorts of inventive uses - storage sheds, shop spaces, mobile offices, housing, even indoor aquaculture ponds.
Following a series of drone overflights directed against Danish targets in September, the Danish Ministry of Defense has concluded an order with Kongsberg for coastal defense missiles.
From splash247.com
Pierre Aury writes for Splash that in shipping, low barriers to entry are being offset by digital barriers to exit quietly built by IT vendors.
From splash247.com
John Fredriksen-backed SFL Corporation has agreed to sell two of its older suezmax tankers, continuing a selective reshuffle of its tanker portfolio.
From splash247.com
Diana Shipping has lined up forward employment for one of its kamsarmax bulkers, adding to a steady run of period fixtures by the Greek owner.
From splash247.com
Integrated Wind Solutions has strengthened its forward orderbook after agreeing a two-year extension to a strategic contract with an existing client, tightening utilisation for its walk-to-work fleet into the next decade.
From splash247.com
Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer, a Moreld subsidiary, has been awarded a contract for work on a life extension project on Equinor’s Mikkel field.
From splash247.com
Offshore contracting giant TechnipFMC has been awarded an EPCI contract by Italian major Eni on the Coral North development offshore Mozambique.
From www.world-grain.com
US agriculture groups applaud elevation of experienced USTR leader
From www.world-grain.com
US Surface Transportation Board to review railroads’ application
From www.world-grain.com
Cooper: China ‘reneged on its commitment’ to buy US ethanol
Oil Demand 2025: Explore how India's rising energy demand is driving the global oil and gas market's recovery by 2025, as geopolitical tensions and shifting import patterns shape the landscape.
This action, potentially the third such operation in two weeks, has influenced market sentiment.
Tanker owners are sailing into perilous waters in the early months of 2026 as drone attacks hit more ships over a wider area, the shadow fleet grows, and war in Ukraine grinds on.
Amnesty International called on nations to prevent a cargo ship with military components destined for Israel from docking at their ports.
Cellus, a cargo ship, carrying paper products ran aground while entering the Port of Sunderland.
