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The fourth week of war between Iran and the US/Israeli coalition reaches a critical juncture tonight as Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran expires, with the US president threatening to “obliterate” Iranian power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened — a demand Iran has met with a counter-threat of complete, indefinite closure. …
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https://splash247.com/iran-signals-possible-indefinite-hormuz-closure/Taiwanese carrier TS Lines is adding more tonnage to its fleet, signing up for 2,900 teu containerships at China’s Fujian Mawei Shipyard in a deal worth $168.6m. The Hong Kong-listed intra-Asia operator has contracted four firm vessels, with deliveries slated by May 2029, further building out its feeder fleet. The latest order follows a pair …
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https://splash247.com/ts-lines-expands-boxship-orderbook-with-168m-mawei-deal/Greek owner Diana Shipping has secured an improved rate for one of its kamsarmax bulkers, extending the deal with Japan’s NYK. The New York-listed company said the 2013-built, 82,131 dwt Myrto will continue on charter at a $16,650 per day, minus a 5% commission, with the new period running from April 7, 2026 through to …
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https://splash247.com/diana-secures-improved-kamsarmax-earnings-with-nyk/U.S. President Donald Trump went into the Iran war convinced that America’s vast oil wealth would insulate the country from the kind of energy shock now battering much of the world. Four weeks into the conflict, that shield is looking fragile.Trump’s wager has only partly paid off. U.S.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-oil-shield-starts-showing-cracks-iran-537147
https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-oil-shield-starts-showing-cracks-iran-537147The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe on the release of more stockpiled oil "if necessary" due to the Iran war, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday."If it is necessary, of course, we will do it.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/iea-weighs-further-oil-stock-releases-war-537149
https://www.marinelink.com/news/iea-weighs-further-oil-stock-releases-war-537149An unknown projectile struck a vessel 15 nautical miles north of the United Arab Emirates' Sharjah, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early on Sunday.It said that all crew were reported safe.The UKMTO said in a later statement that the target of the incident could not be conc
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/vessel-struck-projectile-off-uaes-sharjah-537153Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers on Monday sailed through the Strait of Hormuz although overall traffic through the critical waterway remained blocked, according to data and sources.The Pine Gas tanker sailed through the Strait with the Jag Vasant following close by, shiptrac
https://www.marinelink.com/news/two-indiabound-tankers-pass-hormuz-537159
https://www.marinelink.com/news/two-indiabound-tankers-pass-hormuz-537159AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand, International, has launched Intergard 6788, a new aluminum-pigmented universal primer developed to meet the demands of the global newbuilding market. The launch in Asia will take place at the Asia Pacific Maritime conference in Singapore…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/international-launches-aluminumpigmented-537161CNOOC, China’s third-largest oil and gas producer, has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO). The company appointed Huang Yongzhang as its vice chairman, executive director, and CEO. He was also named as president of the company and a member of the strategy and sustainability committee. He succeeds Zhou Xinhuai, who left the position in …
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https://splash247.com/cnooc-names-huang-yongzhang-as-ceo/Adura, the new UK-based joint venture between Shell and Equinor, has hired two platform supply vessels (PSVs) to help with offshore operations. The 2010-built Remøy Shipping-managed vessel Songa Commander will support the drilling development at the Rosebank field, West of the Shetland Islands. The contract has a duration of about 500 days, covering seven development …
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