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US and UK forces attack Houthi targets in Yemen in retaliation for Red Sea attacks
12th January 2024 Report: US and UK forces strike on Houthi President Joe Biden announced late Thursday that the United […]
Middle East shipping Chaos a tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz
11th January 2024 Report: Attack near Strait of Hormuz In the latest episode of maritime unrest in the Middle East, […]
In the midst of the Red Sea shipping crisis, the Houthi rebels unleash an unprecedented attack
10th January 2024 Houthis Complex Attack The Houthi rebels have launched their most massive weapons barrage to date, causing alarm […]
Navy Quickly Responds to Distress Call in Arabian Sea Following MV Lila Norfolk Hijacking
5th January 2024 Report: MV Lila Norfolk Hijacking near Arabian Sea In a dramatic turn of events in the Arabian […]
Consumers Can Now Pay for Bunkers Using Bitcoin in Colombia
Colombia-based bodily provider CI International Fuels is now in a position to settle for funds for bunkers utilizing digital currencies similar to Bitcoin and Ether
First Floating Tidal Power Delivered to Nova Scotia Grid
Sustainable Marine, a UK-based marine energy firm, has leveraged the Bay of Fundy’s massive tidal currents to supply the first floating in-stream tidal power to Nova Scotia’s grid.
Singapore Bunker Contamination Reports
The presence of COC within a batch of marine fuel is said to be the cause of a much reported contaminated bunker incident in Singapore.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Crude oil prices soar past $100 a barrel – Cause for worry for India
Oil prices jumped on February 24th, with Brent surpassing $100 per barrel for the first time in eight years, as Russia initiated an attack on Ukraine, raising worries that a European conflict may disrupt energy supplies.
India’s largest container port JNPT hit by a cyber attack
A cyber attack has reportedly targeted a state-run container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), India’s main container port. JNPT officials said that “operations were normal and there was no impact on trade.”
World’s first ammonia-ready vessel delivered to Avin International
Avin International, a Greek shipowner, has taken delivery of Kriti Future, the world’s first ammonia-fuel equipped vessel. The 274-meter-long tanker’s delivery ceremony was conducted on January 10, 2022, at New Times Shipbuilding.
Denmark lifts all virus restrictions from Feb 2022: Says Covid is no longer a threat to society
Denmark is the first European Union country to lift all domestic Covid-19 restrictions, including the use of face masks. The Scandinavian country no longer considers Covid-19 “a socially critical disease”.
India fines Japanese car carrier operators over cartel claims
Four Japanese marine transport businesses have been sanctioned by India for price-fixing tactics in the automobile carrier industry. The CCI issued a final order on January 24, 2022, against NYK Line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Nissan Motor Carrier Company.
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