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Riding the Hydrogen Wave: Hexagon Purus Prepares for a Maritime Fuel Revolution

Riding the Hydrogen Wave: Hexagon Purus Prepares for a Maritime Fuel Revolution The maritime industry, a vital cog in the global trade machine, faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. Enter hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel with the potential to transform shipping and propel the industry towards a sustainable future. Norwegian company Hexagon Purus, a […]

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Rig Roundup: Diamond Offshore Secures Landmark Deals as Offshore Landscape Shifts

The offshore drilling sector continues to navigate choppy waters, but recent developments from Diamond Offshore suggest a potential shift in the tide. The Houston-based company secured two significant contracts worth $360 million, sparking questions about the industry’s evolving landscape and prospects. Let’s dive deep into these deals, explore the underlying trends, and assess their potential

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Feeder Frenzy: Contships Returns to the Market, Fueling Consolidation in a Key Maritime Niche

The feeder vessel market, crucial for connecting international shipping routes with smaller ports and terminals, is witnessing a wave of consolidation. Greece’s Contships Management, the world’s largest independent owner of feeder ships, recently re-entered the acquisition trail, snapping up the 966-teu Vega Scorpio. This move highlights the strategic importance of feeder vessels and raises questions

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Riding the Green Wave: India Embarks on a Hydrogen-Powered Maritime Future

The maritime industry, a crucial pillar of global trade, faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. Enter green hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel with the potential to revolutionize shipping and propel the industry towards a sustainable future. Recognizing this potential, India has taken a bold step by launching a program to support the retrofitting of

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Hydrogen Cars: A Clean and Sustainable Alternative for the Future of Transportation

The transportation sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and finding clean and sustainable alternatives is essential for combating climate change. Hydrogen-powered cars have emerged as a promising option, offering zero emissions and a long driving range. While they are not yet mainstream, there is growing interest in hydro cars, and the US

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The Rise of the U.S. as the Top Crude Oil Producer: A Closer Look

The United States has become the world’s top producer of crude oil, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia in 2018. This achievement is largely due to the increase in domestic production through hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. However, despite being the top producer, the U.S. still has less proven reserves than other countries. This blog

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The Gulf of Guinea: From Piracy to Oil Bunkering

Maritime criminal attacks in the Gulf of Guinea have transformed over the last decade, shifting from piracy to oil bunkering. Several factors underpin the reduction of piracy incidents, including enhanced naval patrols and improved cooperation. Yet, illegal oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism are at an all-time high. The Gulf of Guinea: A Strategic Area The

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The Law and Practice of Container Shipping

The evolution of container shipping has played a crucial role in transforming international trade and shipping, making it more efficient, cost-effective, and interconnected. Today, container shipping is ubiquitous and efficient. The most recent ULCV, the MSC Irina, has an astonishing capacity of 24,346 TEU. This has been a transformative force in global trade, fostering economic growth,

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