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Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites and military commanders in major attack 

From www.bbc.com

The IDF says Iran has launched about 100 drones towards its territory and claims it killed Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami in overnight strikes.

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Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran

From www.bbc.co.uk

The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.

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Baltic Index Extends Gains To More Than Eight-Month High 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Baltic Index Extends Gains To More Than Eight-Month High.

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Kerala hit by third maritime incident as court orders arrest of MSC ship

From splash247.com

Kerala’s coast is witnessing an alarming spate of maritime mishaps, with a third ship-related incident reported within a span of weeks, prompting legal action, firefighting operations, and mounting concerns over environmental and economic fallout.

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Firefighters continue to tackle blaze on Wan Hai ship

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

In an update posted on social media X the Indian Coast Guard said that in joint operations with the Indian Air Force some 4,000 kg of dry powder extinguishers had been air dropped on the fires burning in the vessel’s cargo holds and containers.

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Mideast tensions raise risk to global trade routes

From www.porttechnology.org

The UKMTO has warned that increased tensions in the Middle East could impact shipping and global trade in critical waterways.

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Marcura, Sedna partner to simplify maritime workflows

From www.porttechnology.org

Marcura and Dataloy Systems are deepening their partnership to bring enhanced automation and insights to Dataloy’s VMS.

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Voluntary decarbonisation standards need ambition and transparency, says UCL

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Study notes improvements in initiatives like the Poseidon Principles, but more progress needed to lead the decarbonisation of shipping.

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Alarm as crew criminalisation on the rise

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Bimco has called for Interpol to be called into help local jurisdictions investigate cases where criminality has taken place on board a ship and crew are seen as key suspects, as the rise in the criminalisation of crew raises alarm.

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NGM shakes up strategy with rare kamsarmax buy

From splash247.com

Shrewd Greek shipowning group, NGM Energy, has made its first reported bulk carrier acquisition of 2025—signalling a strategic shift in its asset playbook.

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Dry Bulk Ship Purchases on the Rise Again 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Dry bulk ship acquisitions have been on the rise over the course of the past week, with more being reported.

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OPEC’s crude tanker loadings jump 24% week-on-week

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

In a possible sign that the unwinding of OPEC+ production cuts could increase seaborne volumes, the combined crude tanker loadings of OPEC countries has jumped 24% week-on-week to 2.281 million barrels per day.

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Gulf Shipping on Edge as Israel Sets Nuclear Deal Deadline

From gcaptain.com

The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has issued an advisory about potential maritime security impacts in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Northern Arabian Sea after Israeli authorities reportedly issued an ultimatum requiring a nuclear agreement between Iran and the United States by Sunday, with warnings of military action if negotiations fail.

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A lifeline to home and increased productivity

From splash247.com

Internet use is now a critical factor in seafarer satisfaction, something that will only accelerate in the years ahead. 

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Oceaneering scores Gulf of Mexico vessel contract

From splash247.com

Houston-based oilfield services provider Oceaneering has, through its offshore projects group (OPG), secured a vessel services contract with an undisclosed major operator in the Gulf of Mexico. 

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Chartwell Marine designs CTV to support legacy offshore wind turbines

From splash247.com

NR Marine Services has commissioned UK-based ship designer Chartwell Marine to design a new CTV, which will be capable of supporting older generation assets, now referred to as legacy turbines.

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Green shipping leaders struggle to meet efficiency targets

From splash247.com

Just how big a mountain shipping has to climb if it is to keep up with the green goals set by the International Maritime Organization(IMO) has been set in sharp relief with the latest disclosure report from the Sea Cargo Charter, whose members are considered environmental leaders in shipping. 

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Korean Bulker Rescues Crew from Cargo Ship Sinking in the Indian Ocean

From maritime-executive.com

The crew of a Chinese cargo ship is thankful for a Korean bulker that came to their aid.

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Hapag-Lloyd Takes Delivery of Last Ship in its New LNG Ultra Large Class

From maritime-executive.com

Hapag-Lloyd is reporting it has taken the delivery of the new Wilhelmshaven Express (229,350 dwt) container vessel the twelfth in its new ultra large Hamburg Express class and its first dual-fuel LNG class of vessels. 

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Trump Administration Names USMMA Alumnus Sang Yi as Acting Head of MARAD

From maritime-executive.com

For the third time since March, the Trump Administration has named a new person to helm the U.S. Maritime Administration, which has been without a confirmed leader since the departure of Adm. Ann Phillips in January.

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U.S. Launches First Offshore Mineral Lease Review in 30 Years Near American Samoa

From gcaptain.com

The Department of the Interior has initiated its first offshore mineral lease evaluation in over 30 years, focusing on waters near American Samoa with the the publication of a Request for Information and Interest. 

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From the editor: India, China prioritizing grain storage 

From www.world-grain.com

Countries addressing food security concerns with billion-dollar investments
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COCERAL forecasts higher EU grain output 

From www.world-grain.com

 Forecast crop of 300 million tonnes is up 7% from 2024
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Conab raises record grains outlook for Brazil

From www.world-grain.com

Total production reaches 336.1 million tonnes in latest survey for 2024-25
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Bureau Veritas launches AI-powered inspection tool

From www.porttechnology.org

Bureau Veritas has launched a new tool powered by AI and machine learning to optimise anomaly detection and localisation for inspections.

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