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Novorossiysk-bound ships detouring amid heightened drone threat
A document circulated on social media suggests ships are being instructed to alter course after a general cargoship spotted a naval drone in the Black Sea earlier this month; however, the exact reason why others are anchoring mid-route is not clear
Red Sea tensions on display at IMO meeting
IMO member states voice concern over ongoing Houthi attacks and the re-emergence of Somali piracy in the region, with Yemen’s government asking for help to salvage the sunken Rubymar to avoid damaging the environment
Yang Ming boxship knocks down three cranes at Turkish port of Evyap
A statement said no one was hurt but local media reported that a crane operator was seriously injured
The week in charts: Houthi attacks will continue | Newbuilding prices set to rise | Ship recycling recovery on hold | Chinese demand props up Russia oil exports
Robust weapons supply chain continues to support Houthi firepower, shipbuilders’ bulging orderbooks mean prices are set to creep up in 2024 and Russian crude oil imports hit eight-month high in China
Indian Navy rescues hijacked bulker Ruen from Somali pirates
All 17 hostages freed uninjured from hijacked bulker Ruen on Saturday after a two-day, anti-piracy operation that saw Indian commandoes parachute onto the vessel and capture 35 Somali pirates
Dark fleet insurance? Not reassuring
It’s 2024 and we still still have vessels ‘owned’ by anonymous brass plate companies, ‘flagged’ with fictitious ‘registries’, ‘IMO numbered’ with digits based on mum’s birthday, ‘classed’ by little-known ROs and ‘insured’ by shaky fixed premium providers. This isn’t progress
Fortescue ship in world’s first ammonia bunkering trial
Fortescue’s dual-fuel ammonia supply vessel has taken on ammonia as a marine fuel in Singapore, marking the first-ever ammonia bunkering operation, following rigorous safety tests to ensure the fuel delivery
The Lloyd’s List Podcast: How long can Ukraine keep its grain corridor open?
Ukraine’s Black Sea corridor is an undeniable success. Ships are sailing into and out of Ukraine outside of an international agreement and most importantly without direct Russian interference. It is a critical route for grain export and many countries besides Ukraine have a vested interest in its continued operation. Ukraine says the military is key to the corridor functioning. This week we discuss how true this is, and whether or not a lack of military aid could really result in the route’s closure
US Coast Guard sees ‘rapid’ rise in sexual misconduct complaints
The US Coast Guard has seen a surge in harassment and sexual misconduct complaints since the Safer Seas Act, passed in the aftermath of the Midshipman X controversy, strengthened seafarer protections. The USCG’s assistant commandant for prevention policy says it is a sign that mariners trust their complaints will be investigated
Houthi attacks will continue thanks to their robust weapons supply chain
Naval operations protecting shipping from Houthi attacks, which are set to increase during Ramadan, are not focused on stemming the re-supply of weapons, allowing the attacks to continue
Somalia piracy resurgence makes kidnap & ransom cover necessary
‘You might as well have it, because stuff happens,’ lawyer warns
NorthStandard partners with navigational safety start-up Orca AI
NorthStandard to incentivise members to use Orca AI’s automated watchkeeper platform by subsiding part of their investment. The club envisions members ‘making significant savings as a result of using Orca AI’s advanced solution’
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