Eve Church

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Japanese Partnership Plans to Reduce Emissions From Oil Imports

In order to design and build a low-carbon emission very large crude carrier (VLCC), four Japanese players have joined forces.

Two Vessels Rescued from Somali Pirate Hijackings

Two fishing vessels, one belonging to Iran and the other to Sri Lanka have been released after being hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia

Seadrill Gains $100 Million from Drillship Pair Contracts

Seadrill, an offshore drilling contractor, has recently secured two significant contracts totaling approximately $97.5 million for its drillships

Panagiotidis: Twin Castor Bulk Carriers Added to Fleet

Castor Maritime, a Cyprus-based shipping company, has recently finalized the sale of two of its panamax bulk carriers from 2010.

IACS Rolls Out 2024 Blue Book for Maritime Professionals

The 2024 edition of the Blue Book has been disclosed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

Crisis in Red Sea Halts UN's Completion of FSO Safer Ops

The ongoing maritime crisis in the Red Sea has led to the halting of efforts to dismantle the FSO Safer, an aging tanker.

Forensic Psychology Service Launches as Industry-first

A forensic psychology service aimed at supporting investigators in crimes at sea has been launched by Germany’s Mental Health Support Solutions.

SEACOR Plans Battery Power Conversion for Additional 4 PSVs

SEACOR Marine Holdings has declared its intention to transform four platform supply vessels (PSVs) to utilize hybrid battery power.

Europe's Drive for Offshore Wind Faces Supply Chain Complexity

European offshore wind sector is challenged with a substantial undertaking to construct the infrastructure required to achieve climate targets.

Economou Expands Influence in OceanPal Holdings

Greek shipping tycoon George Economou has recently increased his shareholding in OceanPal, a dry bulk company with connections to the Palios family

Maritime Safety Breach: UK Port Captain's High Alcohol Level

A 65-year-old captain faces sentencing after admitting he was in command of a containership while exceeding the legal alcohol limit for seafarers

11% Rise in Seafarer Abandonments is “Unacceptable” Says ITF

There has been an alarming 11% increase in the number of crew abandonment cases in 2023 compared to 2022 according to a recent report by the ITF

Tsakos Expands Fleet with Purchase of Five Viken Tankers

Tsakos has been linked to acquiring five contemporary tankers through an agreement with Viken Shipping, a Norwegian company.

Two Missing SEALS Presumed Dead from Raid on Iran Ship

Military officials said that the U.S. Navy SEALs who went missing in the Gulf of Aden amidst a raid on an Iranian ship have still not been found.

Shipping Emissions Skyrocket Due to Cape Route Diversions

The recent shift in trade routes between Asia and Europe, triggered by the Houthis is significantly impacting the shipping industry's carbon footprint

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