Sanctioned tankers are increasingly being sent to India for recycling.
Oil tankers previously used to transport sanctioned cargo continue to arrive at Indian shipbreaking facilities, including the Alang cluster in Gujarat. These are the so-called “shadow fleet” vessels, which are being decommissioned and transferred for recycling. 🚢 According to industry sources, at least three such tankers—Woodchip, Global Star, and Bodhi—arrived on the Indian coast in […]
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Norwegian Cruise Line Secures Fincantieri Shipyard Slots Until 2037
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has signed a new agreement with Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri for the construction of three cruise ships. The contract secures the company production slots at European shipyards until 2037, intensifying competition for shipbuilding capacity in the region. 🇮🇹 According to the operator, one new ship will be delivered to each […]
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Iran announces temporary closure of part of the Strait of Hormuz amid talks with the US
Iranian authorities announced the temporary closure of certain areas of the Strait of Hormuz for several hours as part of naval exercises. The strait remains a key route for global oil transportation logistics, handling a significant share of seaborne crude oil shipments. 📍 According to Iranian state television, the restrictions are related to exercises by […]
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Why can’t diplomas be verified through Diia after exchanging documents with QR codes?
Currently, the functionality for verifying diplomas after exchanging them through Diia is not implemented. Confirmation is only possible by submitting documents to the Maritime Administration or a Maritime Service branch. 🪪 Why do diplomas with QR codes need to be exchanged? Documents with QR codes are subject to mandatory exchange. Exchange is completed by submitting […]
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The White House unveiled the Maritime Action Plan, a major strategy for reviving the US maritime industry.
The US administration has published the White House Maritime Action Plan (MAP), a comprehensive strategy for rebuilding the nation’s shipbuilding and merchant marine industries. The document is considered the country’s most ambitious maritime policy since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. 📊 According to official data, the US currently builds less than 1% of the […]
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