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Israel Receives Its Most Advanced Warship as Iran Tensions Rise
Israel received its most advanced warship on Wednesday, describing the German-made vessel dubbed "Shield" as a bulwark for vulnerable Mediterranean gas rigs as tensions with Tehran soar over the assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist.The …
Dec 3, 2020 / Naval
SBM Offshore confirms contract negotiation for Petrobras FPSO
As announced on Wednesday (Sep16) by Petrobras, SBM Offshore confirms it has entered into negotiations with Petrobras for a charter contract for the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré which will operate in the Buzios field which is part of the Santos basin, …
Sep 16, 2020 / Vessels
Australia: All-aluminium ferry "Nairana" propelled by SCHOTTEL
"Nairana", a unique all-aluminium ferry, is equipped with state-of-the-art propulsion solutions from SCHOTTEL. Australian shipbuilder Richardson Devine Marine (RDM) has recently handed over the Incat Crowther design vessel to ferry owner and operator …
May 19, 2020 / Curious
Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization allocates over $857m for maritime reform plan
Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has allocated 36 trillion rials (about $857.2 million) of its budget resources for a program to develop the country’s maritime industry, IRNA reported on Tuesday, quoting the PMO head.Speaking in the 27th …
Feb 24, 2020 / Curious
MODEC, Mitsui, MOL and Marubeni to Proceed with the Deepwater FPSO Charter Project for Búzios Field of Brazilian Offshore Pre-Salt Oil Field
MODEC, Inc. (MODEC), Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni) have agreed that Mitsui, MOL and Marubeni will invest in a long-term charter business currently promoted by MODEC for the …
Nov 12, 2019 / Curious
All Crude Oil from Adrian Darya 1 has been Sold, claims Iran
Iran has sold the crude oil from Adrian Darya 1, released by Gibraltar after weeks in the custody of British Royal Marines and the vessel’s owner will decide on its next destination, IRIB news agency quoted an Iranian government spokesman as saying …
Aug 27, 2019 / Curious
Update: Iranian tanker Adryan Darya 1 Sails to Undeclared Destination Amid Cargo Scrutiny
The Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1 that the U.S. sought to seize in Gibraltar was about halfway into the Mediterranean Sea without declaring a destination on Sunday amid mounting speculation over where the roughly 2 million-barrel cargo of crude …
Aug 26, 2019 / Curious
Released Iranian Oil Tanker Switches Direction, Heads for Turkey
The Iranian oil tanker that the U.S. sought to seize in Gibraltar has changed its heading to southern Turkey, raising concern that its cargo will end up in Syria.The Iranian-flagged Adrian Darya 1 switched its destination to the Turkish port city of …
Aug 26, 2019 / Curious
What we know about the ongoing “Tanker War” between Iran, Britain, US
Tensions in Middle East shipping lanes have continued to escalate after the US unilaterally pulled out of the joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPOA) nuclear treaty and reimposed sanctions on Iran.Of late, a series of tit-for-tat measures …
Aug 22, 2019 / Curious
US releases video it claims shows Iran removing mine from tanker
US claims the video shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded mine from oil tanker hit in Gulf of Oman.The United States has released a video which it claims shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) removing an unexploded mine from one …
Jun 14, 2019 / Accidents