A product tanker anchored in Conakry Anchorage, Guinea, boarded by four armed robbers.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260962/product-tanker-ransacked-by-armed-robbers-in-guinea/
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Ocean Cleanup Puts Its System to Final Tests
The Ocean Cleanup’s System 001 starts the Pacific Trials.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261036/ocean-cleanup-puts-its-system-to-final-tests/
Trafigura Names 1st of 35 New Tankers
Trafigura today named the first of its 35 crude oil and product tankers being built in South Korea and China.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261029/trafigura-names-1st-of-35-new-tankers/
BIFA: Sulphur Surcharge Will Be Extremely Unpopular
BIFA has slammed the recent introduction of the sulphur surcharge by the container shipping industry
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261017/bifa-sulphur-surcharge-will-be-extremely-unpopular/
HHI’s LPG-Fueled VLGC Design Approved
HHI wins AiP for large gas carrier design capable of using LPG as fuel.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260911/hhis-lpg-fueled-vlgc-design-approved/
Armed Pirates Abduct Two Crew Members in Sulu-Celebes Seas
Pirates armed with M16 rifles abducted two crew members of a fishing trawler.
Jiangnan Gets AiP for LNG Bunker Vessel Design
Jiangnan Shipyard has received an Approval in Principle for its 7,500 m3 LNG bunker vessel.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260909/jiangnan-gets-aip-for-lng-bunker-vessel-design/
Gulftainer Signs 50-Year Concession for Port of Wilmington
Gulftainer signed a 50-year concession deal to operate and develop the Port of Wilmington.
China Moves Forward with Tariffs on USD 60 Bn of US Goods
China is responding to US’ latest tariffs with levies on USD 60 billion of imported US products.