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Strategic Marine announces another successful delivery to Truth Maritime Services in Thailand

Strategic Marine has achieved another successful delivery to Truth Maritime Services (TMS), strengthening a partnership that has been evolving since 2022. This latest milestone further cements the ongoing collaboration between Strategic Marine, Prima Marine Group, and TMS, as they work together to provide innovative and efficient vessels tailored to the demands of the offshore sector in Thailand and beyond.

Following the successful handover of the first two Gen 4 FCBs, TMS RANOD and TMS RAMAN,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/21/strategic-marine-announces-another-successful-delivery-to-truth-maritime-services-in-thailand/

HSH Prince Albert II joins emotional tribute in Germany

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Monday, April 21, 2025

HSH Prince Albert II joins emotional tribute in Germany as Monaco-backed peace foundation marks 20 years The Foundation for Post-Conflict Development celebrated its 20th anniversary in Leipzig, Germany, during a moving ceremony attended by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II…

Scan the future as Monaco unveils Osaka Expo pavilion online To celebrate Monaco’s participation in the World Expo in Osaka, an innovative QR Code now offers a unique...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/21/hsh-prince-albert-ii-joins-emotional-tribute-in-germany/

Indian Register of Shipping Relocates Kakinada Office to Strengthen Regional Presence

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) Executive Chairman Arun Sharma at the opening ceremony of the new office

Mumbai, 21 April 2025 – Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Kakinada Site Office to a new and improved facility. This move forms part of IRS’s ongoing efforts to enhance its presence in the region and offer superior services to the local maritime community.

The inauguration ceremony of the new office was marked by the presence of key stakeholders...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/21/indian-register-of-shipping-relocates-kakinada-office-to-strengthen-regional-presence/

“K” Line : Newbuilding LNG vessel for Qatar Energy Named “AL TUWAR”

The Naming Ceremony

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that a joint venture company *1 held naming ceremony for 174,000m3 LNG vessel for QatarEnergy *2 at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd on 17 April.  The vessel was named “AL TUWAR” by Ms. Shi Dai, Director and President of China Merchants Group Limited. “AL TUWAR” is derived from the name of a hill in Al Wakrah, a major city in Qatar.

The vessel is the first of a series of 12 LNG vessels that the joint...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/20/k-line-newbuilding-lng-vessel-for-qatar-energy-named-al-tuwar/

USTR reveals fee scales, timing for Section 301 action on China

In a long-expected move, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on April 17 took Section 301 “targeted action to restore American shipbuilding and address China’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.”

The Section 301 provisions of the Trade Act provide a domestic procedure through which interested persons may petition the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate a foreign government act, policy, or practice and take appropriate...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/regulations/ustr-reveals-fee-scales-timing-for-section-301-action-on-china/

Monaco responds to Myanmar earthquake with urgent aid contribution

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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Monaco responds to Myanmar earthquake with urgent aid contribution The Prince’s Government and the Monaco Red Cross announced plans on April the 17th, to support relief efforts In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar last month…

National Council green lights new housing developments Monaco’s National Council has approved two strategic land decommissioning projects in a bid to bolster housing availability for Monegasque nationals…

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https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/19/monaco-responds-to-myanmar-earthquake-with-urgent-aid-contribution/

World Shipping Council urges constructive solutions following USTR Port Fee Announcement

Washington, April 18, 2025 — The World Shipping Council (WSC) today voiced serious concerns regarding the port fee regime announced by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), cautioning that the measures could undermine American trade, hurt U.S. producers, and weaken efforts to strengthen the nation’s maritime industry.

“Revitalizing America’s maritime sector is an important and widely shared goal — one that requires a long-term, legislative and industrial strategy. We welcomed the vision outlined...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/18/world-shipping-council-urges-constructive-solutions-following-ustr-port-fee-announcement/

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