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Mike Schuler
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Cyprus Shipping Veteran Thomas Kazakos Named ICS Secretary General
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has unanimously appointed Thomas A. Kazakos as its next Secretary General. Kazakos, who brings extensive maritime...

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Bloomberg
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Denmark Warns Russia May Send Warships to Escort Oil Tankers
Denmark warned that Russia’s navy may start escorting the so-called shadow fleet tankers through Danish straits to escalate provocations against NATO countries.

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Reuters
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Extend Control Over Tehran’s Oil Exports
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have tightened their grip on the country's oil industry and control up to half the exports that generate most of Tehran's revenue and fund its proxies across the Middle East, according to Western officials, security sources and Iranian insiders.

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Reuters
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Trump Tariff Threat Helps Lift US Ocean Imports
When U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump started talking about new import tariffs on the campaign trail, Danny Reynolds checked the tags on wedding dresses in his bridal salon and sped up some shipments to his independent clothing store in Indiana.

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
UK Leads Global Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions
The UK government has announced comprehensive measures targeting illicit oil shipping while bolstering Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. The UK has imposed sanctions on 20 shadow fleet vessels, including notable tankers Ocean...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Houthis Plan Red Sea Security Webinar… Yes, Really
After a year of drone and missile attacks against merchant and naval vessels, the Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group is now extending an olive branch of sorts—by planning a seminar and...

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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Insurance Checkpoint Ahead: European Countries Step Up Scrutiny of Tankers Moving Russian Oil
Twelve European countries are set to clamp down on tankers that move millions of barrels of Russian petroleum around the world — by asking to see how they’re protected against oil spills and other high-cost claims.

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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
EU Imposes First-Ever Sanctions On Yamal Gas Project Targeting ‘Christophe de Margerie’ LNG Carrier
The EU’s 15th sanctions package against Russia for the first time targets Yamal LNG by including a carrier in service of the project. The ice-capable tanker Christophe de Margerie, one...

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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Insurance Checkpoint: Baltic Sea Countries Step Up Scrutiny of Tankers Moving Russian Oil
Twelve European countries are set to clamp down on tankers that move millions of barrels of Russian petroleum around the world — by asking to see how they’re protected against oil spills and other high-cost claims.

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
EU Expands Maritime Sanctions: 52 New Vessels Added to Russia’s Shadow Fleet Blacklist
The European Union has unveiled its 15th package of restrictive measures, specifically targeting Putin’s shadow fleet and maritime circumvention efforts. The latest sanctions package introduces port access bans and service...

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Reuters
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Yellen Won’t Rule Out Sanctions On Chinese Banks, Curbs On ‘Dark Fleet’ Oil Tankers
By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. is looking at further sanctions on “dark fleet” tankers and will not...

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Reuters
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Ukraine Plans Grain Exports To Syria Post-Assad
KYIV, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had instructed his government to set up supply mechanisms to deliver together with international organizations and partners food to...