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Hormuz VLCC crossings rise to six as tanker security risks persist
Tanker movements continued through Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab as maritime authorities reported attacks and a disabled vessel.
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Hormuz tanker attacks expose gaps in shipboard emergency planning
Record attacks and oil pollution off the UAE are raising questions about merchant ships’ ability to manage simultaneous fire, flooding and power failure.
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Battery-electric ferry China Zorrilla starts River Plate service
Buquebus’s new ferry links Argentina and Uruguay using battery propulsion and dedicated charging facilities at both terminals.
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UK factory growth accelerates as shipping delays and input costs mount
October’s preliminary manufacturing survey showed stronger output and orders alongside longer supplier lead times and rising energy, materials and transport costs.
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Shipping leaders urge IMO rules to support transition investment
The Global Maritime Forum’s Shanghai summit focused on regulation, fuel infrastructure and maritime safety ahead of a December milestone for the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework.
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Price Forbes names Burnell-Nugent marine CEO as Kearns becomes chairman
The specialty broker says the leadership changes form part of long-term succession planning for its marine division.
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Alkagesta agrees Energy Petrol acquisition in first move into vessel ownership
The Turkish marine fuel distribution deal includes eight vessels and has received approval from Turkey’s antitrust watchdog, according to Alkagesta.
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Alkagesta highlights marine fuel diversification after SIBCON 2026
The company linked Singapore conference discussions on alternative marine fuels to its feedstock and storage commitments, while reporting talks with APAC industry counterparts.
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