1. Diana Shipping fixes out kamsarmax bulker to Paralos Shipping. New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Paralos Shipping for one of its vessels.
Aquavita chartered the 2013-built, 81,513 dwt kamsarmax bulker Astarte for a gross charter rate of $14,000, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of July 15, 2025, up to a maximum of September 15, 2025.
https://splash247.com/diana-shipping-fixes-out-kamsarmax-bulker-to-paralos-shipping/
https://splash247.com/diana-shipping-fixes-out-kamsarmax-bulker-to-paralos-shipping/
2. Tankers International increases VLCC pool to 35. UK-based VLCC pool operator Tankers International has added two Vietnamese-flagged tankers to increase the pool size to 35.The two vessels in question are the 2010-built Felix and the 2009-built Symphony VLCCs. The former joined the pool earlier this year, with the latter joining earlier this month.
https://splash247.com/tankers-international-increases-vlcc-pool-to-35/
https://splash247.com/tankers-international-increases-vlcc-pool-to-35/
3. Anglo-Eastern seals Windcat CSOV shipmanagement deal. Crew transfer vessel operator Windcat, part of Saverys family-controlled CMB.TECH, has selected Hong Kong-based shipmanager Anglo-Eastern for the technical and crewing management of six commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) currently under construction at Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards.
https://splash247.com/anglo-eastern-seals-windcat-csov-shipmanagement-deal/
https://splash247.com/anglo-eastern-seals-windcat-csov-shipmanagement-deal/
4. ASRY appoints new CEO. Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has appointed Ahmed Al-Abri as the new chief executive officer.The Omani national and former chairman of Asyad Container Terminals and CEO of Asyad Ports brings over 25 years of experience to Bahrain-based ship repair and fabrication yard.
https://splash247.com/asry-appoints-new-ceo/
https://splash247.com/asry-appoints-new-ceo/
5. Tsunami of boxship orders grows as Wan Hai lines up 20 newbuilds. Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines has set out to expand its fleet with up to 20 methanol dual-fuel vessels. The world’s 11th largest containerline, which had ordered around 40 ships during the box shipping boom of 2021 and 2022, has inked a letter of intent with compatriot shipbuilder CSBC Corporation for 12 firm and four optional 8,000 teu ships worth between $102.5m and $124m each.
https://splash247.com/tsunami-of-boxship-orders-grows-as-wan-hai-lines-up-20-newbuilds/
https://splash247.com/tsunami-of-boxship-orders-grows-as-wan-hai-lines-up-20-newbuilds/
6. Is There a Simple Explanation for Rising Maritime Accident Rates? According to 2019 estimates, there are roughly 650,000 Americans employed at sea, and even more employed by ports and marine terminals. All told, government figures show 2.3 million jobs in the marine sector, although a small percentage of those are people working aboard vessels or handling cargo. For those who work at sea, even common hazards are life-changing.
https://gcaptain.com/is-there-a-simple-explanation-for-rising-maritime-accident-rates/
https://gcaptain.com/is-there-a-simple-explanation-for-rising-maritime-accident-rates/
7. Shattered Wind Blade Puts Nantucket on Frontlines of a Clean-Energy Fight. Weeks after a busted wind turbine washed onto Nantucket shores, residents of this wealthy Massachusetts enclave are still angry. Some even liken the accident to an oil spill.While their ire belies the fleeting nature of the event — waters were re-opened for swimming within 24 hours — the sense of harm felt by the community threatens to cast a long shadow.
https://gcaptain.com/shattered-wind-blade-puts-nantucket-on-frontlines-of-a-clean-energy-fight/
https://gcaptain.com/shattered-wind-blade-puts-nantucket-on-frontlines-of-a-clean-energy-fight/
8. Two Ships Report Blasts in the Red Sea off Yemen. Two ships reported coming under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on Tuesday, although neither reported damage, British maritime agencies said.
One ship’s captain said his vessel was targeted by an uncrewed surface vessel (USV), which was successfully disabled about 63 nautical miles (116 km) southwest of the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said.
https://gcaptain.com/two-ships-report-blasts-in-the-red-sea-off-yemen/
https://gcaptain.com/two-ships-report-blasts-in-the-red-sea-off-yemen/
9. Salvage Continues on South Africa Shipwreck as Investigation Gets Underway. The salvage team on the Panama-flagged cargo vessel, the MV Ultra Galaxy, is anxiously awaiting a week-long ‘good weather window’ to prepare for the removal of the vessel’s remaining fuel and oil. Meanwhile, determining why the now wrecked vessel ended up beached on the west coast of South Africa remains a priority.
https://gcaptain.com/salvage-continues-on-south-africa-shipwreck-as-investigation-gets-underway/
https://gcaptain.com/salvage-continues-on-south-africa-shipwreck-as-investigation-gets-underway/
10. Centre weighs shipbuilding policy with recycling incentives, subsidies: Report. The government plans to seek Cabinet approval to a policy aimed at increasing India’s share in the global shipbuilding market. The proposed policy includes a recycling credit note scheme, fixed subsidies for shipbuilders, and the creation of three maritime clusters in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Odisha, according to The Economic Times.
https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Centre+weighs+shipbuilding+policy+with+recycling+incentives%2C+subsidies%3A+Report
https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Centre+weighs+shipbuilding+policy+with+recycling+incentives%2C+subsidies%3A+Report
