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EU, UK confirm sanctions on shadow tankers, to review G7 price cap 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

The EU and UK on May 20 confirmed fresh rounds of sanctions on Russia to undermine its war chest against Ukraine, putting over 200 ships on their blacklists and suggesting the G7 price cap could be lowered in the future.

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Regulation - EU - 2025/932 - EN - EUR-Lex

From eur-lex.europa.eu

Official Journal of the European Union EN L series 2025/932 20.5.2025 COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2025/932 of 20 May 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.

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EU Snares Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. in Russian Sanctions Package

From maritime-executive.com

The European Union moved forward yesterday with what it called “the most wide-sweeping” sanctions package on Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine and targeted the oil and gas industry.

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Tense shipping situation in the Baltic as Russia hits out at neighbours

From splash247.com

The shipping situation in the Baltic is tense with Russia trading barbs with its neighbours and militaries getting involved.  

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Baltic index falls to near one-week low

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Baltic index falls to near one-week low Baltic index falls to near one-week low in Dry Bulk Market.

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Washington takes another swipe at the IMO in launching flag investigation

From splash247.com

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is conducting a nonadjudicatory investigation to examine whether the vessel flagging laws, regulations, or practices of certain foreign governments create unfavourable shipping conditions in the foreign trade of the US. 

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EU Moves to Expand Role of European Maritime Safety Agency

From maritime-executive.com

The European Council and European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement designed to enhance the mission statement of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).

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NTSB Makes Initial Visit to Damaged Mexican Sail Training Ship

From maritime-executive.com

On Tuesday, investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board met for the first time with their Mexican counterparts aboard the Mexican Navy sail training ship Cuauhtémoc, which struck the Brooklyn Bridge at six knots on Saturday night. 

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UN Says Global Security Depends on Maritime Security

From maritime-executive.com

The Secretary General of the United Nations opened a day-long session of the Security Council discussing maritime security by calling for a greater respect for international law. 

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Damen to 3D print a workboat

From splash247.com

Damen Compact Crafts (DCCr), part of the Damen Shipyards Group, and high-tech company CEAD are launching a collaboration to develop a 3D-printed workboat, exploring the potential of large-format 3D printing in shipbuilding. 

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Morek Engineering unveils floating wind installation vessel concept

From splash247.com

A consortium led by Morek Engineering has unveiled its design concept for a new vessel class for the floating offshore wind (FLOW) market, having completed the first feasibility stage. 

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Subsea 7 hot streak continues with West Africa contract

From splash247.com

\Offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 has announced a third contract award in as many days, this time in West Africa. 

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Eastern Med-focused Midline Shipping launches

From splash247.com

Midline Shipping has been established, a Dubai-headquartered shipowner set to offer regular services in the Mediterranean.  

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US ports hit out at proposed 100% tariff on China-built ship-to-shore cranes

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Ship to shore (STS) cargo handling cranes- where China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has had a seeming lock on the marketplace were the subject of hearings this week at the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the same agency recently in the news with the imposition of fees on Chinese controlled ships inbound to ports in the States.

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UK upping enforcement of Russian oil export price cap

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Despite sanctions by the US, EU and UK, export of Russian oil is allowed by G7 nations at a price cap of $60 per barrel keeping oil flowing where its needed, but at the same time cutting funding to Russia's war effort in Ukraine.

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CMB.Tech adds $921m to contract backlog in Q1

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

CMB.Tech announced a $40.4m profit for the first quarter of 2025, as fortunes varied across its spread of market segments. 

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Vessel Concept Meets Challenges of Floating Wind Turbine Installation

From maritime-executive.com

A consortium based in the UK is working on the designs for a new segment of the shipping industry specifically designed to support floating offshore wind installations. 

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Trump Administration Wants Coast Guard to Have its Own Service Secretary

From maritime-executive.com

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has signed off on a revamp of the U.S. Coast Guard's management structure, starting with a long-discussed plan to hire a service secretary for USCG headquarters.

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Cal Maritime Gets New Superintendent as it Becomes Cal Poly Maritime

From maritime-executive.com

The California Maritime Academy is set to become Cal Poly Maritime in the merging of two of California’s academic institutions. 

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India's Russian oil imports hit 10-month high on strong demand for ESPO crude

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Reliance Industries: India's Russian crude oil imports are set to reach a 10-month high in May, nearing 1.8 million barrels per day, driven by increased demand for lighter grades like ESPO Blend.

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Ship Demolition Still Stagnant 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

The ship recycling market has remained stagnant over the past week. 

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Weather concerns grip Russia's largest grain region

From www.world-grain.com

Report: Lack of rain after frost threatens yields
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Millers seek opportunities in GLP-1 growth

From www.world-grain.com

Industry will continue down path of providing nutrient-dense flour from wheat, other grains
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USGC highlights US exports in Spain 

From www.world-grain.com

Visit gains insights, shares opportunities for feed grains, co-products
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India To Invest $10 Billion To Build 112 Oil Tankers Locally By 2040

From www.marineinsight.com

India, which ranks as the world’s third-largest oil importer, currently has just 5% of its tanker fleet built domestically.

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