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South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has reportedly won a $553 million contract to build ten 2,800 TEU feeder containerships tied to HMM, the country’s flagship liner operator. Read more: https://www.maritimetelegraph.com/hd-hyundai-secures-550m-containership-order-linked-to-hmm/
Anyone can fall overboard - getting back like this is another story. 😲
Crew members said Iran guided an Indian LPG tanker through the Strait of Hormuz along a pre-approved route after verifying vessel and crew details, highlighting a growing system of controlled transit. The crossing took place under heightened risk, with AIS switched off and GPS disruptions. Read more: https://www.maritimetelegraph.com/iran-guides-indian-tanker-through-strait-of-hormuz/
French naval forces, with support from the United Kingdom, have intercepted and boarded the crude oil tanker Deyna, suspected of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet used to bypass international sanctions. Read more: https://www.maritimetelegraph.com/france-boards-shadow-tanker/
Diana Shipping has escalated its takeover attempt of Genco by launching a proxy fight, seeking to replace the company’s board after its revised bid was rejected again. While Diana argues the merger would create value, Genco maintains the offer undervalues the business and is not in shareholders’ interests. The dispute is now moving to a shareholder vote, setting up a high-stakes battle for control. Read more: https://www.maritimetelegraph.com/diana-shipping-genco-takeover/
Japan has officially certified its first fully autonomous RoRo vessel, Hokuren Maru No. 2, for commercial operations. Operated by K LINE, the 6,890-dwt ship carries trucks with agricultural goods between Hokkaido and Tokyo. Retrofitted with advanced sensors and an AI navigation system, it completed sea trials with a 96% success rate. Read more: https://www.maritimetelegraph.com/first-autonomous-roro-japan/
German shipowners have proposed a civilian maritime reserve to ensure the country can maintain trade and shipping during crises. Under the plan, young volunteers would train and serve aboard merchant vessels, building a pool of seafarers ready to support logistics and supply lines if needed. The scheme is designed as a non-combat alternative to compulsory military service, allowing volunteers to contribute to national preparedness through maritime training. Read more: https://www.maritimetelegra...
Libya is preparing to secure and tow the damaged LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz, which has been drifting in the Mediterranean since a fire and explosion in early March. Despite severe damage, the vessel remains afloat with fuel and possibly LNG still onboard. Authorities are coordinating an emergency response to prevent the ship from becoming a major hazard as it approaches Libyan waters. Read more: https://www.maritimetelegraph.com/arctic-metagaz-towed-by-libya/
Vessel in dry dock. A moment from the yard.
Fresh footage from the livestock carrier Spiridon II reveals the harsh conditions onboard after the ship spent weeks stranded off Turkey with nearly 3,000 cattle. The vessel was denied entry due to import documentation issues and remained waiting offshore for several weeks, with some animals dying and around 140 calves born at sea. Staying aboard in such conditions is a severe ordeal not only for the animals but also for the crew. Working on a livestock carrier is definitely among the toughest j...