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Cargo Ship’s Suspicious Voyage Ends in Massive Cocaine Bust
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October 14, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Cargo Ship’s Suspicious Voyage Ends in Massive Cocaine Bust

Spanish and French customs authorities have intercepted a Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship carrying an estimated 4,000 kilos of cocaine, 130 nautical miles off the Canary Islands. The vessel, named Ras, was...
Russia Allocates $1bn For Massive Nuclear Icebreaker, Paving Way For Year-Round Arctic Shipping
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October 14, 2024
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Russia Allocates $1bn For Massive Nuclear Icebreaker, Paving Way For Year-Round Arctic Shipping

Russia’s draft federal budget includes substantial funding of nearly $1bn over three years to complete construction of the country’s flagship nuclear icebreaker.  The vessel, expected to be called Rossiya, will...
Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Holds Steady, Battling Fierce Storm off Alaska Coast
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October 14, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Holds Steady, Battling Fierce Storm off Alaska Coast

The 738-foot bulk carrier Pan Viva remains anchored just off the coast of Unalaska, Alaska, as it weathers a severe storm. The U.S. Coast Guard swiftly responded to the distress...
Update: Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Beset By Fierce Storm Near Alaska
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October 13, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Update: Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Beset By Fierce Storm Near Alaska

Sunday Update: The Pan Viva remains at anchor and stable. The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies remained in contact with the vessel overnight. Weather on scene reported as 30-40kt...
Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Beset By Fierce Storm Near Alaska
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October 12, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Beset By Fierce Storm Near Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a large cargo ship beset by severe weather off the Alaskan coast. The Pan Viva, a 738-foot Panama-flagged bulk carrier with 21 crew...
Refueling Florida: Tankers Descend on Port Tampa Bay After Reopening
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October 12, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Refueling Florida: Tankers Descend on Port Tampa Bay After Reopening

Port Tampa Bay, a critical energy gateway supplying nearly half of Florida’s fuel, has resumed vessel operations following the impact of Hurricane Milton. The port’s shipping channels officially reopened on...
German Oil Tanker Ablaze in Baltic Sea
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October 11, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

German Oil Tanker Ablaze in Baltic Sea

A fire broke out on the German-flagged oil and chemical tanker Annika in the Baltic Sea on Friday. The 73-meter-long vessel, carrying approximately 640 tons of oil, caught fire northeast...
U.S Tightens Noose on Iran’s ‘Ghost Fleet’ After Israel Attack
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October 11, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S Tightens Noose on Iran’s ‘Ghost Fleet’ After Israel Attack

In response to Iran’s October 1 attack on Israel, the United States has intensified its sanctions on Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors, targeting a network of illicit shipping facilitators and...
WTO Sees Modest Global Trade Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties
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October 11, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

WTO Sees Modest Global Trade Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released updated projections for global trade growth, painting a picture of cautious optimism tempered by ongoing geopolitical concerns. In their latest forecast, WTO economists...
China Seeks Carbon Data From Ships as Trading Scheme Grows
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October 11, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
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gCaptain

China Seeks Carbon Data From Ships as Trading Scheme Grows

(Bloomberg) — Authorities in China have started to ask some overseas shipowners to report on their carbon emissions, highlighting greater scrutiny of the industry as the regulatory framework shifts. The...
Florida’s Petroleum Supply Chain Recovering from Milton
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October 11, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Florida’s Petroleum Supply Chain Recovering from Milton

As Hurricane Milton struck Florida’s Gulf Coast, the state’s petroleum supply chain faced significant challenges. The Category 3 hurricane prompted the closure of several key ports, disrupting the flow of...
German Oil Tanker Ablaze in Baltic Sea
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October 11, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

German Oil Tanker Ablaze in Baltic Sea

A fire broke out on the German-flagged oil and chemical tanker Annika in the Baltic Sea on Friday. The 73-meter-long vessel, carrying approximately 640 tons of oil, caught fire northeast...