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Indonesian Ferry Sinking Claims Lives of Two Crewmembers

From maritime-executive.com

On Monday, an Indonesian car ferry sank off East Kalimantan, claiming the lives of two crewmembers.

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Port of Los Angeles sees sharp drop in imports

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

The US West Coast gateway port expects 20% of container ship calls in May to be cancelled as President Trump’s import tariffs bite.

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Three Dead, Seven Missing in Capsizing off San Diego

From maritime-executive.com

Three people are dead and seven are missing after a rustic vessel capsized off Del Mar Beach in San Diego, sending the passengers into the water. 

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Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Russia’s Black Sea Port Of Novorossiysk

From www.marineinsight.com

The attack triggered fires and forced authorities to declare a state of emergency in the port city, which is also home to the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

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U.S. Suspends Bombing After New "Ceasefire" With Houthis

From maritime-executive.com

The Trump administration has decided to implement a mutual ceasefire with Yemen's Houthi rebels, President Donald Trump announced in a press conference Tuesday.

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Baltic Index Falls On Lower Capesize, Panamax Rates

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Baltic Index Falls On Lower Capesize, Panamax Rates Baltic Index Falls On Lower Capesize.

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Massive Oil Leak Off Louisiana Coast Finally Capped After Weeklong Emergency

From www.marineinsight.com

A one nautical mile safety zone remains in place around the site, and the public has been asked to avoid the area to ensure safe operations.

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Crewmembers Arrested in Connection With Pirate Attack on Their Own Vessel

From maritime-executive.com

Police in Ghana have arrested four people in connection with the kidnapping of Chinese crewmembers from a Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel in late March - and the suspects include other crewmembers from the same vessel, a police spokeswoman said Tuesday.

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IMO mid-term measures tipped to add 80% premium to bunker costs by 2035

From splash247.com

British consultancyMaritime Strategies International has given an early indication of the impact that the International Maritime Organization’s recently agreed Net Zero Framework will have on the bunker market.

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Nokia to provide private wireless to Maersk ships

From splash247.com

Danish liner giant Maersk has contracted Nokia to equip 450 vessels in its fleet with private wireless. 

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Smaller shipowners in danger: Geneva Dry risk workshop

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It was a standing room during a specialist workshop, sponsored by Paratus, at the opening day of the second edition of Geneva Dry that saw panellists turn their attention to various aspects of risk management for dry bulk shipowners and operators.

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Valaris bags $135m drillship deal in Africa

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New York-listed offshore driller Valaris has been awarded a five-well contract offshore West Africa for one of its drillships.

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Solstad Offshore nets four-year anchor handler deal

From splash247.com

Norwegian vessel owner Solstad Offshore has won a new contract for one of its anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS). 

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DOF vessel duo get work off Brazil

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Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has been awarded contracts in Brazil for two of its vessels. 

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TGS clinches 4D streamer project in the Mediterranean

From splash247.com

Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has been awarded a 4D streamer contract in the East Mediterranean. 

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Uncertainties abound in today’s tanker market

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

US tariffs, Iran sanctions and OPEC+ increases in supply are making the future direction of the tanker market hard to call.

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Seatrade Maritime Club Round Table signifies start of UAE Maritime Week

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Latest closed-door discussion launches UAE Maritime Week, discussing navigating trump tariffs and decarbonisation, and the seafarers role in decarbonisation.

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ICTSI reports 14% jump in Q1 profit

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) ports handled 12% more containers in the first quarter of 2025.

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Rotterdam port launches €3.5m emissions reduction fund

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Carbonid to make up to €700,000 in financial support available to projects cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the Rotterdam port environment.

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Russian Immigrant Tries to Steal Luxury Yacht From Florida Marina

From maritime-executive.com

After an extended chase, police in Martin County, Florida have arrested a Russian national on charges of attempting to steal a vessel to flee to the Bahamas - twice.

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Mexico Agrees to Phased-in Rollout of Lowered Cruise Passenger Head Tax

From maritime-executive.com

After pressure from the cruise industry and concerns raised by local government in the states where cruises contribute to the economy, Mexico’s federal government has reportedly agreed to a lower amount and phased-in rollout to the hefty head tax planned for cruise passengers.

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Amidst Seafarer Shortage, Multi-orbit Connectivity is Key for Recruiting

From maritime-executive.com

Labor shortages remain rampant across many segments of the maritime industry.

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HD Hyundai and Maersk Cooperate on Researching Decarbonization Technology

From maritime-executive.com

HD Hyundai and A.P. Moller – Maersk have agreed to expand their long-term working relationship to jointly develop future decarbonization solutions for vessels while HD Hyundai will expand its use of Maersk’s integrated logistics services across its affiliates.

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Poland Sells Derelict Russian Tanker for Scrap After Seven Years in Gdynia

From maritime-executive.com

Polish authorities confirmed that a deal has been reached and pending final documentation a derelict Russian-owned product tanker will finally be departing after more than seven years at the dock in Gdynia. 

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British oil group BP shares rise on rumour of bid by Shell

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

British oil group BP, which has lagged rivals in recent years, won a boost to its share price Tuesday on rumours of a possible mega takeover by rival Shell.

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