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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 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,
Government needs to step up. Cargo diversions are always bad for business. According to retailers, the current spike in shipping costs caused by ocean carriers routing away from the conflict in the Middle East could seep into longer-term rates if the federal government waits too long to help mitigate potential backups at U.S. ports. “While
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According to information published by the US DOS on January 27, 2024, The Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic has received a letter from U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken proposing the transfer of up to four littoral combat ships to Greece under the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) program. Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship Uss Wichita.
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Discover the cutting-edge technology of hydrogen ship propulsion and its role in transforming marine mobility. Explore maritime transportation’s sustainable and emission-free future with this innovative solution, paving the way for a greener and more environmentally conscious maritime industry. Hybrid hydrogen ship propulsion is an exceptionally promising solution for emission-free marine transportation. It is much less
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Fears of increased piracy and the threat of war are contributing to a continued decline in seafarer satisfaction. According to the latest update to the quarterly Welfare Survey. The charity Mission to Seafarers is monitoring the investigation. Said the findings “raise serious concerns about the situation of all people working at sea.” They note that
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In early July, the Baltic state’s largest floating dock was permanently installed at the BLRT Group’s western shipyard in the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda. The first ship has already been accepted for repair. This floating dock accommodates post-Panamax, Panamax, and also Aframax vessels with a length of 235 meters, a width of 45 meters, and
By 2027, the world’s two largest shipbuilding countries will have almost exhausted the number of Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) berths available. Tanker broker Gibson said that in China. Delivery quotas for 2027 have expired, with the exception of a few quotas at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard. And Dalian Shipyard, but in South Korea, only 12
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On December 28, 2023, the DGA awarded Naval Group a framework agreement for the development and production. And testing of an unmanned combat underwater vehicle (UCUV) demonstrator. The first follow-on contract for the design and development of Naval Group’s Autonomous Decision-Making Process (ADMP). And also Safe Autonomous Navigation was awarded. This framework agreement follows an
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The Red Sea crisis, and the situation in the Middle East in general, continues to worsen. Ship diversions around the Cape of Good Hope are expected. To expand in scale and take much longer than originally expected. This is likely to be good news for long-term shipping inventories due to longer transportation distances. The Houthis
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