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Grace Romavictor grounding reported after towline failure
Marine Insight reports response work near Istanbul following a towline break in severe weather.
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Ukraine prepares seized bulker Emmakris III for sale
The Maritime Executive reports ARMA’s preparations, with no auction date announced in the account.
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Indian Navy commissions multipurpose vessel INS Samarthak
Naval News reports the Karwar ceremony on 16 October and describes the vessel’s trials and support roles.
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MSC Baltic III salvage reaches approximately 68% recovery
The Maritime Executive reports 7,445 tonnes recovered, citing the Canadian Coast Guard’s latest update.
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Shanghai reports 5.135 million TEU in September
The Maritime Executive reports a monthly throughput record, while separate congestion figures give a different view of the recovery.
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Mormugao Port advances plans for private 5G
Marine Insight reports September authorisation, with project planning and proof-of-concept work underway.
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US deep-sea freight PPI rises 0.39% in September
The latest retained BLS vintage also revises the August reading; September and August remain preliminary.
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Chemnav linked to two more suezmax newbuildings
Splash247 cites shipbroking sources on a pair of crude carriers at Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu in China.
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UK ports challenge carbon-pricing diversion analysis
Splash247 reports the British Ports Association’s objections to claims linking UK container growth to the EU emissions scheme.
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Tradeviews forecasts growth in West African bulk exports
Splash247 reports the consultancy’s 2030 outlook, alongside cautions about project delays and access to vessel demand.
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Report links Liquimar to three suezmax newbuildings
Splash247 cites shipbuilding sources on a proposed addition to the Greek owner’s tanker programme.
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HMM approves investment in 12 containerships
The reported programme combines eight new orders with four resale acquisitions and deliveries planned through 2029.
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