1. Series of attacks launched against ship off Yemen. An unnamed ship came under attack Monday by a series of small vessels and missiles some 70 nautical miles (130km) southwest of Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the vessel had reported two collisions with an unnamed craft, while two manned small craft fired at it in a new suspected attack launched by Yemen’s Houthi group.
https://splash247.com/series-of-attacks-launched-against-ship-off-yemen/
https://splash247.com/series-of-attacks-launched-against-ship-off-yemen/
2. Wuhu Shipyard to build two 400 teu fully electric river-sea boxships. Chinese shipbuilder Wuhu Shipyard has signed a deal with Zhejiang Zhonghuaizhou Shipping Technology to build a pair of river-sea pure electric containerships.According to the shipyard and its subsidiary Tri Water New Energy Technology, the 400 teu boxships will be the first vessels of its kind in China.
https://splash247.com/wuhu-shipyard-to-build-two-400-teu-fully-electric-river-sea-boxships/
https://splash247.com/wuhu-shipyard-to-build-two-400-teu-fully-electric-river-sea-boxships/
3. Torm snaps up eight MRs in $340m deal. Danish tanker owner Torm has increased its fleet with the acquisition of eight second-hand MR tankers for a total consideration of $340m.The delivery of the vessels is to occur during the third and fourth quarters of 2024. Of the total price, $238m will be paid in cash while the rest will be settled with the issuance of approximately 2.65m shares. The cash element of this transaction will be financed through traditional bank financing.
https://splash247.com/torm-snaps-up-eight-mrs-in-340m-deal/
https://splash247.com/torm-snaps-up-eight-mrs-in-340m-deal/
4. ‘Ike’ Returns Home After Nine-Month Deployment. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) returned to Naval Station Norfolk on July 14, 2024, following a historic nine-month deployment as the flagship of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG).
https://gcaptain.com/ike-returns-home-after-nine-month-deployment/
https://gcaptain.com/ike-returns-home-after-nine-month-deployment/
5. Greece Extends Naval Drills That Deter Russian Oil Transfers. Greece is again extending the naval drills that have largely deterred transfers of Russian oil near its coastline and forced them to other hubs across the world.The activity in the Bay of Laconia, due to end Monday, will continue for two more months — the longest extension to date, according to a notice from the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service.
https://gcaptain.com/greece-extends-naval-drills-that-deter-russian-oil-transfers/
https://gcaptain.com/greece-extends-naval-drills-that-deter-russian-oil-transfers/
6. Vietnamese enterprises suffer from growing sea freight prices. Many export-import enterprises in Vietnam are struggling as ocean freight costs rise, putting significant pressure on product prices.Furthermore, the difficulty in scheduling shipping due to a shortage of containers causes delivery delays.Currently, local companies must pay more to have their products shipped sooner.
https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Vietnamese+enterprises+suffer+from+growing+sea+freight+prices
https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Vietnamese+enterprises+suffer+from+growing+sea+freight+prices
7. CSN is calling for dynamic Speakers, Panelists and Sponsors to join the 1st CSN Mediterranean Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Conference 2nd October Limassol. CSN is calling for dynamic Speakers, Panelists and Sponsors to join the 1st CSN Mediterranean Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Conference 2nd October Limassol.Do not miss your chance to actively participate in CSN’s conferences: read below how to submit an abstract or become our Sponsor!
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/16/csn-is-calling-for-dynamic-speakers-panelists-and-sponsors-to-join-the-1st-csn-mediterranean-energy-efficiency-and-sustainability-conference-2nd-october-limassol/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/16/csn-is-calling-for-dynamic-speakers-panelists-and-sponsors-to-join-the-1st-csn-mediterranean-energy-efficiency-and-sustainability-conference-2nd-october-limassol/
8. Alarming spike in dengue cases. Dengue is on the rise around the world, and vessels’ crews should be aware of the risk and learn to recognise its symptoms and how to keep mosquitos away.Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. It usually begins with flu-like symptoms but can develop into a potentially lethal complication called ‘severe dengue’. It is found mostly in urban and semi-urban areas and has long been associated only with tropical and sub-tropical climates.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/16/alarming-spike-in-dengue-cases/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/16/alarming-spike-in-dengue-cases/
9. Successful emissions reduction: Stena Drilling’s breakthrough in energy efficiency measures. Stena Drilling collaborated with DNV’s class independent Maritime Advisory experts to identify the most effective energy efficiency measures tailored to their operations. After successful implementation, Stena Drilling was one of the first companies to be awarded DNV’s Abate notation for their DrillMAX vessel, acknowledging highest standards in energy efficiency in the offshore industry.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/16/successful-emissions-reduction-stena-drillings-breakthrough-in-energy-efficiency-measures/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/16/successful-emissions-reduction-stena-drillings-breakthrough-in-energy-efficiency-measures/
10. Will the alternative steel making process suppress Capesize charter rates in the long term? Even though the steel making process tries to move away from the blast furnace-based route (that depends on iron ore) to the route based on electric arc furnaces that rely heavily on ferrous scrap, the unavailability of ample recycled metal will further support the iron ore trade. Additionally, robust bauxite trade on Capesizes and a low orderbook compared to the aged fleet will continue to strengthen the Capesize charter market in the long run.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/16/will-the-alternative-steel-making-process-suppress-capesize-charter-rates-in-the-long-term/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/07/16/will-the-alternative-steel-making-process-suppress-capesize-charter-rates-in-the-long-term/
