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Drone Footage Shows Successful Salvage of Omani Oil Tanker Grounded off Turkey’s Bozcaada Coast
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Successful Salvage of Omani Oil Tanker Grounded off Turkey’s Bozcaada Coast

Drone footage has captured the successful rescue operation of the Omani-flagged crude oil tanker QENDIL, which ran aground off the coast of Bozcaada, Çanakkale, highlighting Turkey’s advanced maritime salvage capabilities.

The 249-meter-long tanker, en route from Aliağa to Yalova, grounded on January 4 after encountering a severe southerly storm. Although the vessel was empty at the time, it remained stranded for 12 days, prompting a carefully coordinated response by Turkey’s General Directorate of Coastal Safety.

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India Presses Iran for Consular Access to 16 Indian Crew Members Detained at Sea
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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India Presses Iran for Consular Access to 16 Indian Crew Members Detained at Sea

India has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure consular access for 16 Indian nationals detained by Iranian authorities after their vessel was seized last month, amid growing concern from families and legal action in Indian courts.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Saturday formally urged Iran to grant immediate consular access to the crew members of the tanker MT Valiant Roar, who were detained by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on December 8, 2025.

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China Explores Arctic’s Hidden Depths: Manned Submersible Dives 5,277 Meters beneath Sea Ice Image credit: CAS -China Academy of Sciences
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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China Explores Arctic’s Hidden Depths: Manned Submersible Dives 5,277 Meters beneath Sea Ice

Beijing, China – In a groundbreaking expedition, Chinese scientists have successfully deployed a manned submersible to explore one of Earth’s last untouched seafloors beneath the Arctic pack ice. The Fendouzhe submersible reached a depth of 5,277 meters to survey the previously uncharted eastern Gakkel Ridge, a volcanic underwater mountain range stretching between Greenland and Siberia.

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MSC Charters Dutch Heavy-Lift Vessel for Antarctica Mission, Raising U.S. Flagship Concerns
Maritime Trade & Economy
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MSC Charters Dutch Heavy-Lift Vessel for Antarctica Mission, Raising U.S. Flagship Concerns

Port Hueneme, California – The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) recently completed cargo loading for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, sending the Dutch-flagged heavy-lift vessel Plantijngracht to McMurdo Station in Antarctica. The decision to charter a foreign-flagged ship has sparked discussions over MSC’s reliance on non-U.S. vessels for critical government missions.

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Pakistan Customs Mandates Shipping Fees Based on Official Bank Exchange Rates
Pakistan Maritime NewsShipping Regulations & Policies
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Pakistan Customs Mandates Shipping Fees Based on Official Bank Exchange Rates

Islamabad – Pakistan Customs, operating under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has taken a major step to ensure transparency in the shipping industry by enforcing shipping charges according to official bank exchange rates.
The move effectively ends the long-standing practice of arbitrary and inflated billing by international shipping lines. According to the FBR, all shipping fees are now calculated strictly based on exchange rates provided by authorized commercial banks, in compliance with State Bank of Pakistan regulations.

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U.S. Crackdown on Venezuelan Oil Exports Sends Shockwaves through Global Energy Markets
Maritime Trade & Economy
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U.S. Crackdown on Venezuelan Oil Exports Sends Shockwaves through Global Energy Markets

According to the Wall street journal, the United States’ intensified crackdown on Venezuelan oil exports has dramatically reshaped global crude supply patterns, sharply reducing shipments and forcing major importers such as China to seek alternative sources. This strategic move comes amid heightened enforcement against sanctioned tankers and follows decisive U.S. actions in Caracas.

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CMA CGM Tenere Completes First Dry Dock Inspection, Milestone for Dual-Fuel LNG Container Ships
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CMA CGM Tenere Completes First Dry Dock Inspection, Milestone for Dual-Fuel LNG Container Ships

The world’s first dual-fuel LNG-powered container ship, CMA CGM Tenere, has successfully completed its first class dry dock inspection at COSCO Zhoushan Shipyard, marking a significant milestone in the operation of this new generation of vessels. The ship rejoined commercial service on January 15, deployed on the Asia–Caribbean route, jointly operated by CMA CGM (PEX2) and COSCO (CAX1). This service features a fleet of twelve vessels ranging from 9,000 to 15,000 TEUs, with the 6,000 TEU CMA CGM Baikal being replaced by the Tenere, according to Alphaliner.

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New Robotic Arm Opens Doors to Explore Future of Maritime Repair
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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Innovative Robotic Arm Revolutionizes Maritime Repair, Paving the Way for Future Ship Maintenance

To support research aimed at strengthening the United States’ maritime industrial base, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has installed a new industrial robotic arm at its advanced manufacturing facility. The system, known as the RAMLAB MaxQ robot, will be used to study, test, and validate advanced repair and manufacturing methods, with the goal of identifying the most effective ways to transfer these capabilities to small businesses and industry partners.

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PNSC Inaugurates Modern West Wharf Workshop, Strengthening Pakistan’s Maritime Self-Reliance
Pakistan Maritime NewsShip Repair & Engineering
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PNSC Inaugurates Modern West Wharf Workshop, Strengthening Pakistan’s Maritime Self-Reliance

The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has inaugurated its newly developed West Wharf Workshop, marking a significant step forward in Pakistan’s maritime industry and technical self-sufficiency. The state-of-the-art facility reflects PNSC’s growing industrial capacity and long-term commitment to indigenous ship repair and engineering excellence.

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Egypt Opens First Semi-Automated Container Terminal at Sokhna Port, Boosting Trade Connectivity under Vision 2030
Maritime Trade & Economy
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Egypt Opens First Semi-Automated Container Terminal at Sokhna Port, Boosting Trade Connectivity under Vision 2030

Red Sea Container Terminals (RSCT) has officially inaugurated Egypt’s first semi-automated container terminal at Sokhna Port on the Gulf of Suez. The milestone project, backed by a 30-year concession agreement with the Egyptian government, reinforces Egypt’s position as a strategic hub for international trade and investment.

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Global BBNJ Agreement to Protect Ocean Biodiversity in International Waters Enters into Force on 17 January 2026
Maritime Environment Policy and Law
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Global BBNJ Agreement to Protect Ocean Biodiversity in International Waters Enters into Force on 17 January 2026

The world’s first legally binding global treaty aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in international waters will enter into force on 17 January 2026, marking a major milestone in ocean governance. Known formally as the Biodiversity beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, the treaty establishes a comprehensive framework for the sustainable use and conservation of marine resources on the high seas.

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India and EU to Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement on 27 January
Maritime Trade & Economy
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India and EU to Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement on 27 January

India and the European Union are nearing the conclusion of a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA), with negotiations expected to wrap up later this month, according to India’s Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. If finalized, the deal would become India’s largest trade agreement, as New Delhi looks to diversify export markets amid ongoing U.S. tariff pressures and slower progress in trade talks with Washington.

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