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War Hull Insurance: Past, Present — and Now, Seamlessly Available at Charter 

From www.linkedin.com

Over the past decade, war hull insurance has become one of the most volatile and essential tools in shipping — with premiums surging from 0.05% to over 10% in conflict zones like the Black Sea and Red Sea.

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Orcas are attacking French sailors – and they could be on way to UK

From www.telegraph.co.uk

Sailors encountering killer whales in British waters have been warned to switch off their engines and lower their sails or risk being rammed after orcas attacked a yacht in Spain.

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Small Modular Reactors Are A Game-Changer For Africa And The World

From www.eurasiareview.com

For South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa where electricity deficits stifle growth, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) offer a promising solution.  

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NATO warns of surging state-linked cyber threats targeting ports

From splash247.com

Maritime ports are facing a deluge of cyber attacks from state-backed hackers, according to a new policy brief from NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). 

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UK sanctions Lukoil-linked trader, 135 shadow fleet tankers

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

The UK has sanctioned a Lukoil-linked trading house in the UAE and 135 oil tankers in its latest clampdown on shadow fleet operations, the government said on July 21, highlighting its efforts in undermining Russia’s war chest against Ukraine.

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Independent Driller Discovers Poland's Biggest Offshore Oil Reservoir

From maritime-executive.com

An independent Canadian E&P firm has discovered what it believes to be the largest offshore oil find in the nation's history. 

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U.S. Treasury Sanctions UAE-Based Fuel Traders Who Supply Houthi Ports

From maritime-executive.com

The U.S. Treasury is continuing its crackdown on the petroleum-shipping networks that support Yemen's Houthi rebels.

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Master of Burned-Out Ferry Barcelona V Named as a Suspect

From maritime-executive.com

The master of the Indonesian ferry Barcelona V has been named as a suspect in connection with the fire that burned through the vessel last weekend. 

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China establishes permanent mission to the IMO

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Chinese Ambassador to the UK, Zheng Zeguang, paid a formal visit to the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), delivering official notice of China's decision to establish a Permanent Mission.

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Houthi Red Sea attacks could drive ship recycling in H2

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Owners of some of the ‘seriously older units’ that have continued to trade in recent months could change their minds in the weeks ahead as trading prospects turn negative, according to latest analysis from GMS, the world’s largest cash buyer of end-of-life ships.

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Zara founder buys into UK ports

From splash247.com

The Financial Times is reporting Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega, founder of the Zara fashion empire, has made his first move into maritime infrastructure, acquiring a 49% stake in UK port operator PD Ports through his investment arm Pontegadea. 

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Eastern Pacific stacks up orderbook with boxship newbuilds in China

From splash247.com

Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) is back in the container newbuild market, signing up for six feeder boxships in China. 

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Nuclear bodies join forces to advance atomic-powered ship development

From splash247.com

The World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) and the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organisation (NEMO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly shape the future of nuclear-powered shipping and transportable nuclear power plants. 

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CMA CGM and TotalEnergies set up LNG bunker venture at Europe's busiest port

From splash247.com

French liner giant CMA CGM has teamed up with compatriot energy major TotalEnergies to form an LNG bunkering services joint venture at the Port of Rotterdam.

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Solstad bags CSV work with SAExploration

From splash247.com

Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad has won a contract for one of its construction support vessels. 

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Yang Ming Orders Over 40,000 Containers Amid Fleet Expansion Plans

From breakbulk.news

Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has placed a $120 million order for 40,400 containers as part of its broader fleet expansion strategy, aiming to ensure equipment availability ahead of upcoming vessel deliveries.

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Grimaldi Names First of 10 Giant, Ammonia-Ready Car Carriers

From maritime-executive.com

Grimaldi Group is marking a major expansion of its car carrier operations along with the launch of what the company is calling “a true technological gem.”

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Wind-Assisted Propulsion Expands to LR2s with Landmark Dual-Fuel Order

From maritime-executive.com

In what is believed to be the first application of wind-assisted propulsion combined with a dual-fuel tanker, the UK’s Bar Technologies reports it has confirmed what it calls a landmark order for its WindWing technology to be installed on two new LR2 dual-fuel tankers to be built in China.

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Top Russian University Offers a Program in Sanctions Evasion

From maritime-executive.com

In a busy week in the world of sanctions - with President Trump threatening 100% tariffs on those evading US sanctions on Russia, the European Union announcing an agreement on its 18th round of anti-Russian sanctions, and the UK launching a further 137 listings of dark fleet entities - Moscow’s Higher School of Economics is offering a new academic program.
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Global oil and gas emissions standard put on pause after Shell, others walk away

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Shell, Norway's Aker BP and Canada's Enbridge have all quit the expert advisory group of Science-Based Targets initiative since late last year, the FT reported.

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Oil India in talks with ExxonMobil, Total, Petrobras for joint bids in new auction round

From www.livemint.com

Oil India is in talks with global E&P majors to jointly bid for hydrocarbon blocks in India's upcoming auctions, as it looks to tap into their expertise in the exploration of deepwater blocks.

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AGP opens 11th soybean processing facility 

From www.world-grain.com

David City, Nebraska, plant will process 50 million bushels annually
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Above-average winter crop yields expected in EU 

From www.world-grain.com

Dry, hot weather impacting summer crop prospects
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South Africa’s corn production poised to grow

From www.world-grain.com

FAS: Crop forecast to reach 16 million tonnes in 2025-26
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