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Russian Oil Facility Burns After Reported Drone Attack - Merchant Navy Info - News

Russian Oil Facility Burns After Reported Drone Attack

Ukraine’s State Security Service announced on Wednesday that it had attacked two Russian state-run. Oil depots in the Smolensk region of western Russia. Reuters quoted a Ukrainian intelligence official as saying the drone attack destroyed more than 26,000 cubic meters. Just under 1 million cubic feet of fuel at a warehouse belonging to Russian energy […]

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Karachi Port Receives $50mn Upfront Payment from AD Ports Group - ONS - Merchant Navy Info - News

Karachi Port Receives $50mn Upfront Payment from AD Ports Group

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has secured its first major revenue stream. This is under a new concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Group (AD Ports). As per the sources, a signing ceremony was held in the presence of the Maritime Affairs Minister. Here the AD Ports subsidiary, Karachi Gateway Terminal (KGTL), gave a check of

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De-Dollarization Main Agenda of BRICS 2024 Summit - Merchant Navy Info - News

De-Dollarization Main Agenda of BRICS 2024 Summit

Recent statements by diplomats suggest that the 2024 BRICS summit will primarily focus on the de-dollarization agenda. The 2024 BRICS summit is scheduled to be held in Russia’s Kazan region in October. The 16th summit will see the addition of four new countries. Including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Iran, and also Ethiopia. Saudi Arabia could

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Saudi Arabia Wants China To Help Fund Its Struggling $500 Billion Neom Megaproject - Merchant Navy Info - News

Saudi Arabia Wants China To Help Fund Its Struggling $500 Billion Neom Megaproject

Saudi Arabia took its Neom megaproject roadshow to China. This is amid speculation about the scope of the project and its finances. Neom megaproject officials visited Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong last week. All in the hopes of courting Chinese investors and shed more light on the mysterious megacity. While no deals have been announced, one attendee told

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What is TEU in Shipping – Everything You Wanted to Know - Merchant Navy Info - blog

What is TEU in Shipping – Everything You Wanted to Know

With developed economies and rapid industrialization, the freight transportation industry has experienced tremendous growth. 85% of international trade is carried out by sea, and the majority of cargo is transported in shipping containers. Container ships, which can carry thousands of TEUs, help transport large amounts of cargo from one point to another. The largest of

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New Laser Propulsion Could Power Silent Yet Supersonic Chinese Submarines - Merchant Navy Info - news

New Laser Propulsion Could Power Silent Yet Supersonic Chinese Submarines

A new laser-based propulsion technology developed by researchers at China’s Harbin Engineering University. Could one day help the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) build quiet, ultra-fast submarines? According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP). The technology could also power underwater missiles and torpedoes. The concept of underwater laser propulsion is not new.

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10 Billion Barrels Of Oil Discovered Off Namibia's Coast - Merchant Navy Info - news

10 Billion Barrels Of Oil Discovered Off Namibia’s Coast

LISBON, April 21 (Reuters)—Galp Energia, the Portuguese oil company, has made a significant stride in the oil and gas industry. On Sunday, it announced the successful ending of the first phase of exploration in the Mopane field off the coast of Namibia. The company estimates a potential reserve of at least 10 billion barrels of oil. A

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HD Hyundai Unveils a New R&D Center for Green Ship Technology - Merchant Navy Info - news

HD Hyundai Unveils a New R&D Center for Green Ship Technology

HD Hyundai is taking things to new heights. South Korea’s Busan New Port has extended its capacity by launching a seventh container terminal. The terminal’s opening ceremony on Friday was attended by President Yoon Suk Yeol. The leader has lauded the facility as a milestone in turning Busan Port into a world-class smart port. Also,

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Report Danish Frigate's Weapons Malfunctioned During Houthi Drone Attack - Merchant Navy Info - news

Report: Danish Frigate’s Weapons Malfunctioned During Houthi Drone Attack

The Danish frigate’s Ivar Huitfeldt is on her way home early from her air-defence mission in the Red Sea. While in the theatre, the warship shot down four Houthi drones. According to Danish outlet Olfi, her commander was concerned about her ability to shoot down too many more.  The paper obtained a message from the Huitfeldt commanding

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