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Today, Tuesday, September 02 2025, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 38 points, reaching 1986 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry ...
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https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-falls-to-1986-down-38-points/Prices of iron ore futures drifted higher on Tuesday after falling to a one-week low in the previous session, aided by hopes of a demand recovery after the end of top consumer China’s military parade. Steelmakers in Tangshan, China’s top steel production hub, were required to implement production controls to ensure better air quality for ...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/iron-ore-ticks-higher-on-hopes-of-demand-recovery-after-chinas-military-parade/The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, fell to an over one-week low on Tuesday, as rates declined for all vessel segments. The main index BDI, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, fell by 38 points to 1,986 points, hitting ...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-index-hits-over-one-week-low-on-weaker-demand-across-vessel-segments/The number of ships flying false flags brazenly around the world’s shipping lanes continues to rise exponentially, with seemingly very little that regulators can do to clamp down on the scourge. Data from S&P Global as of a week ago shows there are now more than 370 vessels flying false or fraudulent flags, with 85% …
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https://splash247.com/dark-fleet-doubles-down-with-false-flags-as-regulators-left-chasing-shadows/Malaysian offshore vessel owner Keyfield International is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of a nine-year-old accommodation workboat from Carimin Petroleum. The Kuala Lumpur-based company has snapped up the Carimin Acacia in a deal, valued at RM76m ($18m). The Malaysian-flagged vessel has a nine-year operating history in domestic waters and meets specifications for local tenders, …
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https://splash247.com/keyfield-snap-up-accommodation-workboat-for-18m/Lomar’s tanker unit, CB Tankers, has seen one of its chemical carriers fitted with Mythos AI’s advanced pilot assistance system (APAS) as part of a year-long trial to test next-generation bridge intelligence in commercial shipping. The installation onboard the 2020-built CB Pacific marks the first deployment of APAS on a tanker and is being run …
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https://splash247.com/lomar-taps-pilot-assist-tech-for-tanker-trial/Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to acquire Altera Infrastructure’s entire FPSO business, bolstering its footprint in offshore energy infrastructure. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, includes ownership of multiple FPSOs and an FSO, as well as a 50% stake in the Altera&Ocyan joint venture. The portfolio features key units such …
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https://splash247.com/carlyle-moves-into-fpso-market-with-altera-acquisition/Asian regional container operator Interasia Lines has returned to the shipbuilding market, signing a contract with Jiangsu YangZiJiang Shipbuilding Group (YZJ) for up to eight 2,900 teu vessels. The order includes six firm newbuilds and two optional units, marking Interasia’s first collaboration with YZJ. Financial terms have not been revealed. The newbuilds are designed to …
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https://splash247.com/interasia-in-for-up-to-eight-boxship-newbuilds/Floater specialist BW Offshore has signed a head of agreement with Equinor confirming its selection as the preferred bidder for the FPSO unit for the Bay du Nord project offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Bay du Nord, Canada’s first deepwater oil project, is operated by Equinor in partnership with BP and holds an estimated 400m …
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https://splash247.com/bw-offshore-picked-as-preferred-fpso-supplier-for-equinor-project-in-canada/Dutch surveyor Fugro has signed two three-year contracts with offshore energy services company Constellation to support deepwater exploration activities in the Campos Basin and the Equatorial Margin off Brazil. Fugro’s work will involve deploying advanced ROVs aboard Constellation-managed vessels to carry out subsea equipment inspections, interventions, and a range of observation and survey activities. The …
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