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UK sanctions 20 more Russian tankers

From splash247.com

The United Kingdom has escalated its maritime pressure campaign on Russia, unveiling a new sanctions package at the G7 Summit in Canada that targets 20 additional tankers linked to Vladimir Putin’s shadow oil fleet with the European Union likely to follow suit.  

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In the Know Podcast 70: Norman Schmiedl, CEO of COLUMBIA blue

From maritime-executive.com

What does it take to set up and manage a cruise ship for commercial success? To find out, TME founder and editor-in-chief Tony Munoz spoke with Norman Schmiedl, the CEO of COLUMBIA blue - the cruise, luxury and leisure division of Columbia Shipmanagement.

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Baltic Index Down On Weaker Rates For Large Vessels

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Baltic Index Down On Weaker Rates For Large Vessels.

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Maritime industry braces for Iran-Israel conflict impact

From www.porttechnology.org

The maritime industry is tentatively preparing for the unfolding reverberations from the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

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How to fund renewed US shipbuilding ambition?

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

The SHIPS for America Act and other measures to rebuild the US fleet leave open the question of where the money would come from.

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China Merchants Heavy Industry inks FPSO contract with Saipem

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

Saipem has awarded the hull fabrication contract of the Kutei Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel to China Merchants Heavy Industry, aiming to optimise operations for Eni’s Kutei North Hub development in Indonesia.

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GTT and HD HHI aim to optimise LNG carrier performance

From www.seatrade-maritime.com

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) inks two agreements with French LNG specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT).

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Morocco Moves Ahead with Africa’s First Offshore Wind Farm

From maritime-executive.com

While Africa has been missing in the global offshore wind scene, Morocco has become the first country in the continent to unveil an offshore wind project.

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Wan Hai 503 Crew Faces Negligence Inquiry After Deadly Blast

From maritime-executive.com

Indian authorities have opened a criminal inquiry against the master and crew of the boxship Wan Hai 503, which suffered a cargo fire off the coast of Kerala last week and continues to smolder at a position off the coast. 

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Tanker Burning off Khor Fakkan Had Shadow Fleet Ties

From maritime-executive.com

One of the two vessels involved in a serious collision in the Gulf of Oman yesterday is linked to Russia's "dark fleet" of sanctions-evading tankers, according to Bloomberg.

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Shadow aframax heads for demolition in Alang

From splash247.com

The 2004-built shadow aframax tanker Conico Atlas has been sold for scrap following mounting regulatory pressure and a high-profile entry denial at India’s Vadinar Port earlier this year. 

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Subsea 7 scores EPCI work off Norway

From splash247.com

Offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 has won a new engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract offshore Norway. 

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Dozen US states opposing offshore oil and gas drilling

From splash247.com

Governors and attorneys general of a dozen US states are voicing their opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. 

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LiftOff unveils new offshore wind vessel

From splash247.com

Engineering contractor LiftOff has revealed its design for a new major component exchange vessel (MCEV). 

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Performance Shipping charters out LR1 newbuild to Mercuria

From splash247.com

Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner and operator Performance Shipping has entered into a long-term time charter contract with Mercuria Energy Trading for a newbuilding LR1 tanker. Mercuria chartered the tanker for a firm period of four years, through early 2031, at a daily gross charter rate of $23,750.

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MOL, Petronas, and MISC launch liquefied CO2 shipping venture

From splash247.com

Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Malaysian state energy firm Petronas and the country’s top shipping line, MISC, have launched a joint venture to build and operate liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers. 

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Asian tanker freight hits 2025 highs as Israel-Iran tensions spark fears of ship attacks

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Asian tanker freight rates rose to year-to-date highs on June 17, as owners secured significant war risk premiums amid fears of commercial ships being targeted during the Israel-Iran tensions, market participants said.

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Iran-Israel missile war sees ship owners withhold tonnage, fuels VLCC market rally 

From www.hellenicshippingnews.com

The East of Suez VLCC market surged sharply at the start of the new trading week June 16, with sentiment swinging bullish as owners held back tonnage in anticipation of further upside.

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Led by China's Growth, Offshore Wind Capacity Will Hit 100 GW by 2026

From maritime-executive.com

Despite uncertainties in the North American market, the global commissioned capacity of offshore wind is on course to surpass the 100 GW mark by mid-2026 as countries in Europe and Asia ramp up projects.  

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Australian Task Force Targets Cocaine Shipments in Pacific Islands

From maritime-executive.com

Drug smugglers are constantly on the lookout for new ways to get narcotics past customs agents, and containerized freight is an area of constant innovation for organized crime. 

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Russia Reports Progress on Nuclear-Powered Submarine LNG Carriers

From maritime-executive.com

Russia has confirmed progress in its ongoing project to design nuclear-powered, LNG-carrying submarines for gas exports along the Northern Sea Route (NSR). 

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Brace for $100 Oil: Tensions Soar as Crude Prices Surge Due to Strait of Hormuz Threats

From energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Crude oil prices have spiked nearly 15% amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Brent crude reaching $75 per barrel.  

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Nibulon signs contract with Port of Chornomorsk 

From www.world-grain.com

Will transship up to 1 million tonnes of ag products
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Bulgaria oilseed production to rebound

From www.world-grain.com

Improved weather conditions to boost rapeseed, sunflower seed output, FAS says
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