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Interview: Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International

From maritime-executive.com

As she enters her third year at the helm of WISTA (Women's International Shipping and Trading Association), Elpi Petraki can take justifiable pride in her many accomplishments – increased membership, new national chapters, a landmark second survey of "Women in Maritime" in partnership with the IMO, Observer Status at UNCTAD (United Nations Trade and Development) and more.
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US court tariff ruling cements volatility into shipping trades

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

A US trade court has sowed even more “confusion and volatility” into markets with its ruling that Donald Trump’s tariff strategy was illegal.

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How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on Ukraine

From www.bbc.co.uk

Data shows that Russian fossil fuel revenues are three times higher than aid allocated to Ukraine.
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Record numbers of vessels abandoned

From splash247.com

The number of vessel abandonments has soared nearly 33% year-on-year, with 158 cases already recorded by May 2025, compared to 119 at the same point last year, according to new figures released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). These cases have impacted at least 1,501 seafarers—many of whom have been left unpaid, without food, …
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Norway Confirms Bridge Alarms Were Turned Off Before Boxship Grounded

From maritime-executive.com

The Norwegian authorities released the details of a Port State inspection after the feeder ship NCL Salten was refloated and moved to a dock. Th
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UN nuclear chief meets Greek shipping leaders to advance maritime nuclear propulsion

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Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), met with leading Greek shipowners on Thursday to explore the potential of nuclear-powered commercial vessels. The talks come as the UN agency launches ATLAS — Atomic Technology Licensed for Applications at Sea — an initiative aimed at creating a regulatory and safety framework …
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Avenir seals multi-year vessel deal with Excelerate Energy

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Small-scale liquified natural gas (LNG) player Avenir has landed a charter extension with Excelerate Energy for one of its vessels. The London-based outfit with five LNG bunker ships on the water and two under construction has fixed the 2021-built Avenir Accolade on a multi-year deal, following Excelerate’s acquisition of New Fortress Energy’s LNG import and …
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Ballast water system failure sank MSC ship: Indian authorities

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

India’s Director General (DG) of Shipping Shyam Jagannathan told a news conference on Wednesday, “Our primary inference is that the vessel sank due to mechanical failure of the ballast management system.”

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Skipper Injured as Sailboat is Caught in Tanker’s Wake Entering Lock

From maritime-executive.com

The skipper of a training sailboat operating in Germany was injured when the vessel was caught in the wake of a tanker as it was entering a lock o
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Update on sanctions and the Red Sea with Mike Salthouse from NorthStandard

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

A discussion with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand explores the implications of the latest UK sanctions, the rise of the parallel fleet in response to these restrictions, and other developments in enforcement.

 

The conversation also touches on the evolving risk landscape in the Red Sea following recent ceasefire between the US and the Houthi in Yemen.

 

Tune in to gain insights into how shipowners and operators navigate this challenging environment.

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Plastic Waste Drifts Ashore After MSC Boxship Sinks

From maritime-executive.com

 With monsoon season getting into full swing off India's southwest coast, salvors are gearing up to manage the risk of fuel and plastic
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Fatigue Among Cargo Seafarers Rises Despite Rest Regulations, Study Finds

From www.marineinsight.com

A higher number of cargo workers also described insufficient sleep due to work-related anxiety, general anxiety and homesickness.
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Geopolitical tensions lead to increasing risks for shipping sector globally

From cyprusshippingnews.com

Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2025: Trade conflict between the US and China and growing shadow fleet add to substantial […]
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Ammonia is the Cheapest Compliance Option for New IMO Carbon Rules

From maritime-executive.com

 When the University College London's Energy Institute used detailed modeling to evaluate the IMO's highly complex new carbon pric
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PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard Launches Indonesia’s First All-Electric CBG 500 E Crane

From www.marineinsight.com

The crane will be mounted on a custom-built barge named Leo Trans 10, designed and constructed by the company itself.
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CN to spend $3.4 billion on capital projects | World Grain

From www.world-grain.com

Company says expenditures will benefit grain industry
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Coast Guard Cutter Delivers 13 Tonnes of Cocaine to Port Everglades

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The crew of the Coast Guard cutter USCGC Thetis have offloaded nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine onto the dock at Port Everglades, Florida, th
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In the global race for future battery technologies - Europe and the United States risk falling behind

From www.chemeurope.com

Next-generation battery technologies play an important role in the energy and mobility transition. A research team from the Universities of Münster and Cambridge and the Fraunhofer Research Insti
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US Coast Guard finds surprising items in Titan submersible investigation

From marineindustrynews.co.uk

A new documentary about the disaster of the OceanGate submersible which imploded 3,800 meters below sea level has been released by the Discovery Channel.
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EU proposes Black Sea security hub to counter Russian threats

From www.porttechnology.org

The EU has proposed establishing a dedicated centre to improve security in the Black Sea and enhance regional monitoring.
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US imports grow to 2.4 million TEUs despite tariffs

From www.porttechnology.org

US container imports posted robust growth in April 2025, with volumes increasing by 1.2 per cent over March and 9.1 per cent year-on-year.
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Waterford’s new sustainable bridge takes shape after final lift by BAM

From www.projectcargojournal.com

BAM’s work redeveloping the Waterford South Quays in Ireland signals a major milestone, with the installation of a sustainable bridge, built by Victor Buyck Steel…
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Bankrupt Hooymeijer leaves €10 Million debt behind

From www.projectcargojournal.com

The bankrupt Hooymeijer Group has left behind a debt burden of nearly €10 million. The second bankruptcy report indicates that the remaining assets are insufficient to pay off the creditors.
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ForestWave’s fourth Ecobox XL vessel hits the water

From www.projectcargojournal.com

Ferus Smit shipyard has launched construction number 478, named FWN Adriatic in Leer. The godmother of the vessel was Tatyana Shimskaya, an employee of ForestWave.…
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Navigare Shipping seals deal for four mini-bulkers

From splash247.com

Faroe Islands owner and operator Navigare Shipping & Logistics is bringing in new vessels through a deal for a quartet of minibulkers. The Hojgaard family-controlled company has struck a long-term charter agreement with Briese Schiffahrts and Futurum Shipping for the so-called Groot 5200 XL vessels. “This collaboration marks a major step in strengthening our commercial …

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