Insurers are recording increased risks for vessels with dual-fuel engines.
The shipping market is seeing a growing number of incidents related to dual-fuel operation, primarily involving systems using LNG and VLSFO backup fuel. 💡 The problem is that backup fuel is often stored for too long, losing its properties. Under improper storage conditions, VLSFO separates or thickens, which can lead to damage to filters, separators, […]
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The Philippines is investigating mass deportations of seafarers from the United States.
The Philippine Embassy in Washington has appealed to US authorities following reports of the deportation of nearly 100 Filipino seafarers in the first half of 2025. ❌ According to the government, cases of crew members being removed from ships in US ports and expelled from the country have increased in recent months. US authorities stated […]
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China announced the creation of five new “green maritime corridors” between Chinese and European ports.
The main goal is to reduce emissions and develop environmentally friendly logistics. 📍 One of the first such routes will connect the port of Qingdao and the port of Hamburg. These routes will accommodate vessels using alternative fuels (methanol, ammonia, LNG, and biofuels), and the ports themselves will provide infrastructure for green operations and refueling. […]
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Attempted hijacking of the tanker Stolt Sagaland off the coast of Somalia
🌊 On the night of November 3, armed pirates attacked the chemical tanker Stolt Sagaland, located approximately 332 nautical miles east of Mogadishu. Four attackers in a speedboat approached the vessel from the starboard side and opened fire. The crew immediately raised the alarm, increased speed, and began evasive maneuvers. The armed security team on […]
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The Royal Navy intercepted a Russian warship in its territorial waters: this is the first time a British ship has acted under direct NATO orders, rather than from London, according to Sky News.
In the North Sea, the British destroyer HMS Duncan and a Wildcat helicopter intercepted the Russian ship Vice-Admiral Kulakov. The French Navy and a Dutch NH90 helicopter also participated in the operation. 💬 Armed Forces Secretary Al Carnes stated that the Royal Navy is “ready to respond to any activity by the Russian Navy.” The […]
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