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Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Missile Strike On Civilian Grain Vessel

A Russian Missile Hit A Turkish Grain Vessel For Ukraine Near Romania Senior officials in Bucharest and Kyiv condemned the attack, saying Russia was behind it. A suspected Russian missile hit a Turkish-operated cargo ship bound for Ukraine about 30 miles off the Romanian coast on Thursday, according to Kyiv and Bucharest authorities. Ukrainian officials […]

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One In Five Russian Tankers Refuse To Take Pilots In The Denmark Straits - Merchant Navy Info

20% of Russian Tankers Refuse Danish Straits Pilots

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One In Five Russian Tankers Refuse To Take Pilots In The Denmark Straits Since partial sanctions on Russian oil shipments came into effect in 2022, Danish maritime authorities have expressed concern about the risks posed by the “dark fleet” tankers that transport crude oil to the market from Russian terminals in the Baltic Sea. The

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MSC CEO Vows to Stand Alone as Global Shipping Rivals Team Up - Merchant Navy info

MSC CEO Stands Firm Amidst Shipping Alliances

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MSC CEO Vows to Stand Alone as Global Shipping Rivals Team Up MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to navigate volatile shipping markets independently and ruled out a new alliance months before its partnership with AP Moller-Maersk A/S ends. “We want to be independent,” Chief Executive Officer Soren Tufte said in a phone interview. “We will

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Russian Ship Carrying Iranian Missiles Seen At Caspian Port

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A Russian ship suspected of carrying Iranian ballistic missiles was spotted at a Caspian port Satellite images shared by CNN show that a Russian cargo ship suspected of carrying Iranian ballistic missiles for Moscow’s war on Ukraine was seen at a Russian port in the Caspian Sea a week ago. Maxar Technologies identified the ship,

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Danube Reveals Sunken Nazi Ships From WWII

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Nazi ships sunk in World War II reappear in the Danube as water levels recede. The wreckage of Nazi ships loaded with explosives from World War II has reappeared in the Danube River as a result of severe drought in Eastern Europe. Historically low water levels in July and August revealed the remains near the

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Qatar Energy Unveils Rex Tillerson LNG Vessel

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Qatar Energy Unveils Rex Tillerson LNG Vessel Qatar Energy unveiled the Rex Tillerson vessel, marking the delivery of the first LNG vessel in its historic shipbuilding program. The Rex Tillerson vessel is named after ExxonMobil’s former Chairman and CEO in recognition of his ongoing achievements in the energy sector. The traditional naming ceremony occurred at

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Russia’s Gazprom Sends Baltic LNG Through Arctic Avoiding Africa Detour

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Gazprom To Send Lng From Baltic Region Via Arctic To Avoid Diversion To Africa Arctic routes continue to grow as an alternative to existing trade routes. Russian gas giant Gazprom is the latest company this summer to skip the Suez Canal or reroute to Africa, instead sending a vessel to use the Northern Sea Route

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Turkish Cargo Ship Sinks Off Iran Coast After Collision

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Turkish Cargo Ship Sank After Colliding With A Vessel Off The Coast Of Iran The Turkish authorities reported on September 9, 2024, that the crew of a Turkish cargo ship had been rescued after it collided with a bulk carrier off the coast of Iran. The 13 crew members of the cargo ship General Knidos

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Star Bulk Is Selling Its Oldest Vessel

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Star Bulk Is Selling Its Oldest Vessel 1. Selling its oldest vessel, the Capesize m/v Star Triumph (built in 2004), for $20 million. The sale is expected to generate $13 million in net proceeds and approximately $7.7 million in proceeds in the third quarter of 2024. 2. Repurchasing 791,015 common shares at an average price

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Afghanistan and Central Asia Collaborate to Boost Regional Trade - Merchant Navy Info

Afghanistan and Central Asia Boost Regional Trade

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Afghanistan and Central Asia Collaborate to Boost Regional Trade Afghanistan and Uzbekistan are strengthening trade relations through new agreements, including the Termez International Trade Center and the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan Railway Project. Trade between Afghanistan and its neighbors, including Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan, is growing rapidly, including projects such as the Tapi gas pipeline and the Trans-Afghanistan

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Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Missile Strike On Civilian Grain Vessel

20% of Russian Tankers Refuse Danish Straits Pilots

MSC CEO Stands Firm Amidst Shipping Alliances

Russian Ship Carrying Iranian Missiles Seen At Caspian Port

Danube Reveals Sunken Nazi Ships From WWII

Qatar Energy Unveils Rex Tillerson LNG Vessel

Russia’s Gazprom Sends Baltic LNG Through Arctic Avoiding Africa Detour

Turkish Cargo Ship Sinks Off Iran Coast After Collision

Star Bulk Is Selling Its Oldest Vessel

Afghanistan and Central Asia Boost Regional Trade

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