American giant Chevron will supply 2 billion cubic meters of LNG (400 million per year) to MVM starting in 2026, marking Hungary’s first import of American LNG.
🔘The EU plans to phase out Russian gas by 2027, while Hungary maintains a waiver from US sanctions to continue importing from Russia, which still dominates its supplies. 🔘This agreement complements recent deals with Azerbaijan, Shell, and Engie, reflecting geopolitical shifts affecting energy markets. Author: @iPr1nce Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | PRO_LNG | #education
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Seafarers vs. Mortgage Banks: How to Defend Your Right to Your Own Home
Seafarers around the world are increasingly facing problems when applying for mortgages: banks and insurance underwriters don’t understand the specifics of maritime work. Irregular contracts, changing flags and vessels, income from different countries—all of this is often perceived as instability, even if a seafarer has had a steady income for years. Formally, many seafarers meet […]
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Men aged 18–60 will be automatically registered for military service, including those located outside of Ukraine, according to MP Oleksandr Fediyenko.
Details and what this means for sailors: ▪️ Registration occurs automatically, without a medical examination, based on age and the absence of a previous registration.▪️ Being abroad, on a flight, or under contract is not an exception to registration.▪️ Persons with disabilities or serious illnesses may voluntarily submit medical documents.▪️ In such cases, the VLK’s […]
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Thailand May Block Fuel Exports to Cambodia
Thai authorities are considering restricting or suspending fuel supplies to Cambodia amid an escalating border conflict between the two countries. A decision has not yet been made, but the very fact of the discussion indicates rising tensions. 📈Thailand is Cambodia’s main supplier of petroleum products, so potential restrictions could lead to fuel shortages, higher prices, […]
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Maersk Tests Ethanol as a Marine Fuel
A.P. Moller–Maersk has begun testing ethanol as an alternative marine fuel as part of its goal to achieve net zero by 2040. Tests are underway on the container ship Laura Mærsk, where a blend of ethanol and e-methanol is being tested. 🌱 Initial results demonstrate stable engine operation without loss of reliability. Ethanol is seen […]
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