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Jotun receives LR approval for coating and robotic cleaning system

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded its first Recognised Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval, the class society’s highest level of antifouling coatings certification, to Jotun’s SeaQuantum Skate. The type approval also covers Jotun’s Hullskater robotic cleaner, certifying the integrated antifouling coating and hull cleaning system.
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Crew evacuated from Zodiac car carrier after electric vehicle fire

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The crew of the PCTC Morning Midas were unable to bring a fire under control that started on a deck carrying electric vehicles.

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Baltic index scales two-month high as larger vessel rates firm 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, extended gains to scale a two-month peak on Wednesday, aided by an increase in larger vessel rates.

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Brisk trade buoys HSFO cash differentials but bunker markets soft 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Asia spot trade for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) retained a brisk pace on Wednesday, supporting cash differentials, though broader bunker markets remained weak. 

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CSSC appoints new Chairman Hu Xianfu

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Hu Xianfu has been named as the new Chairman of China’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate CSSC.

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Highest Ransoms Paid to Pirates Ever

From www.marineinsight.com

Did you know about the cases of ship hijackings, involving the highest ransoms paid to pirates ever? Read the article to find out!

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Union Maritime marks first newbuild tanker with BAR WindWings

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BAR Technologies announces LCO2 design collaboration as first of at least 14 WindWing-equipped vessels set for delivery.

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Alfa Laval lands Trafigura ammonia boiler contract

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As a zero-carbon fuel, ammonia is a promising future fuel but advanced boiler technology is required to handle purge gas and other waste gases.

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ONE signs first European shore power deal in Hamburg

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Hamburg Port Authority to supply Ocean Network Express ships with power, including at CTA and CTB terminals.

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Quarter of all box tonnage now deployed on Asia-Europe tradelane

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The Red Sea shipping crisis – and the need to take the far longer route via the Cape of the Good Hope – has seen the proportion of containerships globally deployed on the industry’s top tradelane jump from a fifth to a quarter of all tonnage, according to a new study from Alphaliner.  

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LR report outlines clear case for shipowners to retrofit

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Demand for advanced propeller retrofits and energy-saving devices (ESDs) has nearly quadrupled since 2020 to enhance energy efficiency to meet tightening emissions regulations. 

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Wah Kwong launches clean fuels trading subsidiary

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Well-known Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport has unveiled at this year’s Nor-Shipping show Venture Energy, a subsidiary focusing on the procurement and trading of clean fuels. 

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Crewing in the digital age

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In the latest instalment from Ship Concept 2035, our brand new magazine, Splash reporters detail a recent, pertinent workshop at Geneva Dry. 

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MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

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Ship engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has changed its name and will from now on be known as Everllence. 

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HHLA buys majority stake in Ukrainian intermodal terminal

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Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has decided to invest in another terminal in Ukraine. 

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Japan Passes Law Allowing Offshore Wind Development in the EEZ

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Japanese parliament has passed an amendment bill that will allow offshore wind projects in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). 

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North Korea Raises Capsized Destroyer Upright After Embarrassing Mishap

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The warship partially capsized, with its stern slipping into the water while the bow remained stuck on land.

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Sudden Storm Caused Tugboat To Capsize Off Galveston, NTSB Reports

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The crew had to climb out of the wheelhouse through the starboard door because the port wheelhouse door was almost in the water.

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Rabobank: Global grains, oilseeds trade continues to grow 

From www.world-grain.com

Volumes reached 880 million tonnes in 2023-24 valued at $330 billion
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De Heus acquires Belgian feed producer 

From www.world-grain.com

Acquisition of Voeders Huys will expand production capacity by 250,000 tonnes
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Russia Begins Escort of Shadow Fleet in the Baltic | What is the Parallel Fleet? 

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Sal Mercogliano — discusses the Russian decision to escort ships of the Shadow Fleet in the Baltic. What is the background on the Shadow Fleet, issues in the Baltic and what does depress oil prices mean going forward?

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India can increase imports of shale gas, LNG, crude from US

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

India aims to diversify its import basket by increasing purchases of shale gas, LNG, and crude oil from the US, leveraging lower prices. 

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Ukraine to Prosecute Russian Captain for Causing Kerch Oil Spill

From maritime-executive.com

The Prosecutor General of Ukraine has filed papers in court seeking to hold a Russian sea captain responsible for oil pollution resulting from the loss of a vessel in the Kerch Strait in December 2024.

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HMS Prince of Wales Enters Indian Ocean After Red Sea Transit

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HMS Prince of Wales (R09) and its carrier support group (CSG) have transited the Bab el Mandeb and are now in the Indian Ocean, according to a press statement released by the UK’s Royal Navy.

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Generator Fire Forces Crew to Evacuate Ferry Docked in Italy

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 Italian firefighters were able to control a quick fire aboard the RoRo ferry Splendid operated by GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci ) on Tuesday, June 3
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