SeaLead Shipping, once one of the world’s fastest-growing container carriers, is heading into liquidation following a series of US sanctions that severely disrupted its global operations. The Singapore-headquartered liner operator has reportedly moved into liquidation after the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sweeping sanctions in July, […]
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China has taken another major step in the development of green maritime technology with the launch of Blue Sea Navigator, described as the country’s largest self-propelled all-electric deep-sea cable-laying vessel. The vessel was launched in Jiangsu province and will now undergo the remaining stages of construction, outfitting and commissioning before […]
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Oil prices moved higher on Friday as uncertainty surrounding the reopening and future operating conditions of the Strait of Hormuz continued to unsettle energy markets. The latest market reaction follows proposals from Iran, reportedly being discussed with Oman, that could introduce strict conditions on vessels seeking to transit the strategic […]
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Maritime sanctions widen as London targets vessels, ship management and financial networks linked to Russian energy exports The United Kingdom has further intensified pressure on Russia’s maritime energy trade by expanding its sanctions regime to target an LNG carrier, five oil tankers and a Mumbai-based ship management company allegedly connected […]
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PRECIPITATION – Understanding Different Forms of Water from the Atmosphere Precipitation is one of the most important weather phenomena affecting maritime operations. It influences visibility, navigation, cargo handling, deck safety, and vessel stability, particularly in cold weather. Understanding how different forms of precipitation develop enables mariners to interpret weather conditions […]
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The security situation in the Black Sea has taken another dramatic turn after two major shipping operators—Russia’s state-owned Fesco and Turkish regional carrier Kalyon—announced the suspension of all services to Russia’s Black Sea ports following a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on merchant vessels. The decision marks a significant disruption […]
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The security situation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden continues to deteriorate as Yemen’s Houthi movement has announced another attack targeting a Saudi oil tanker while separate maritime incidents have further highlighted the growing risks facing commercial shipping in one of the world’s busiest trade corridors. On Wednesday, […]
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The Indian government has intensified its maritime response as tensions across West Asia continue to impact commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. Authorities are now preparing to evacuate 13 India-bound merchant vessels operating in high-risk waters, while closely monitoring a total […]
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Two very different checks, one shared goal: making sure the people on board are ready, capable, and fit for the job. This week we look at how crew are trained to handle dangerous cargo safely, and how a strong drug and alcohol policy keeps the whole ship’s operation sound. Questions […]
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