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China’s ‘Red Sea’ Diplomacy Dents Its Business In East Africa; Beijing’s ‘Neutral’ Stance Just Not Working - Merchant Navy Info - News

China’s ‘Red Sea’ Diplomacy Dents Its Business In East Africa; Beijing’s ‘Neutral’ Stance Just Not Working

China has particular exposure to Africa, with investments rising by 4.4 percent to US$1.8 billion in the first half of 2023. Chinese companies in East Africa, which borders the embattled Red Sea waterway, have found the going tough. Their production has been hampered because they cannot afford the more costly alternative transport options, analysts say. […]

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India Shies Away From Contracted Russian Oil Supply Amid Stricter U.S. Sanctions - Merchant Navy Info - News

India Shies Away From Contracted Russian Oil Supply Amid Stricter U.S. Sanctions

The largest state-owned refiners in India have become increasingly cautious about committing to contracted Russian oil supply. They are wary of potentially violating the stricter enforcement of the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports. Multiple sources with knowledge of the matter have confirmed this, telling Bloomberg.  The U.S. levied new sanctions against Russia last month on the second

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Maldives Signs China's Military Pact To Further Shift Away From India - Merchant Navy Info - News

Maldives Signs China’s Military Pact To Further Shift Away From India

The Maldives announced on Tuesday that China would provide “military assistance.” This is the latest sign that the Indian Ocean Islands’ pro-China policy is on track after President Mohamed Muiz’s election last year. On Monday, the Maldives Ministry of Defense signed an agreement with the Chinese government. On “the provision of Chinese military assistance,” saying

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RightShip Adds Sanctions Data to the Platform - Merchant Navy Info - Blog

RightShip Adds Sanctions Data to the Platform

Ship verification platform RightShip provides subscribers with much-needed insight into sanctioned companies and vessels. RightShip has integrated the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) World-Check into its platform to help end users, including charterers, financial institutions, traders, port operators, and shipowners, Allows you to review and evaluate the company. Regarding the risks associated with sanctioned or

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Qatar’s Gas Boost Will Bring Energy Dominance — and Lots of Cash

The small Gulf state plans to capture an even bigger share of the world’s natural gas trade. Thereby increasing annual sales by more than $30 billion with Qatar’s Gas. With two major expansion phases already underway and a major new expansion on the horizon. The small Gulf state of Qatar. Is on track to produce approximately

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Cargo Ship Hit By Houthis Sinks, Spilling Oil, and Fertiliser Into Red Sea

A cargo ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has spilled oil and fertilizer into the Red Sea. Putting food, drinking water, and marine life at risk. The U.S. military’s Central Command, which has jurisdiction over the Middle East. Announced early Sunday morning that the  Belize-flagged ship Rubimar. Carrying 21,000  tons of ammonium phosphate sulfate fertilizer,

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