Encuentro entre el presidente de la Autoridad Portuaria de Vigo, Carlos Botana, y el Agregado de Defensa y Naval de la Embajada de Perú en España

Encuentro mantenido recientemente entre el presidente de la Autoridad Portuaria de Vigo, Carlos Botana, y el Agregado de Defensa y Naval de la Embajada de Perú en España, el Contralmirante Imanol Laucirica Lizarzaburu, con motivo de la escala del buque escuela a vela de la marina peruana, el B.A.P. “UNION”, que visitará el Puerto de …

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La Fundació BCN Port Innovation celebra dos años impulsando futuros posibles

La celebración del 2º aniversario reúne perfiles innovadores y disruptivos como Helena Arias y Xesco Espar. El acto apuesta para romper límites desde el liderazgo, la ciencia, la digitalización y la sostenibilidad. La Fundación reafirma su misión: impulsar proyectos colaborativos, transformadores y arraigados en el Port de Barcelona. El CaixaForum ha vuelto a ser escenario, …

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Energy efficiency: the unsung hero of decarbonisation?

The decarbonisation spotlight on shipping is often on shone on alternative fuels, but the role of energy efficiency should not be overlooked, according to a shipping expert. In a recent DNV Maritime Impact podcast, DNV’s director of environment for maritime, Eirik Nyhus, and global decarbonisation director, Jason Stefanatos, discussed the critical, often understated, impact of …

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Number of Persian Gulf-bound oil tankers at multi-year low amid mounting maritime risks

Shipping companies have become less keen to send their tankers to lift oil and chemical products from the Persian Gulf, with heightened operational risks amid electronic interference following the escalation of Iran-Israel military conflicts, according to industry data and participants. S&P Global Commodities at Sea(opens in a new tab) data shows the daily average number …

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Shipping insurance costs spike in the Middle East as Israel-Iran conflict rages

Israel and Iran’s escalating conflict has significantly driven up the cost of insurance for ships sailing through the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Marine insurers are now charging 0.2% of the value of a ship for journeys into the Gulf, according to data from the world’s largest insurance broker Marsh McLennan, up from 0.125% prior …

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Naming Ceremony for Northern Lights Liquefied CO2 Carrier “NORTHERN PATHFINDER”

On June 17, 2025, a naming ceremony was held for the liquefied CO2 carrier “NORTHERN PATHFINDER” (the Vessel) newly built for Northern Lights JV DA (Northern Lights)*1 in Oslo, Norway. She is the second of three same designed vessels for which Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has been awarded for their ship managements. The …

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Turkey: Maritime security raised to maximum level for ships in Strait of Hormuz

In response to rising regional tensions following Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, Turkiye has taken new steps to safeguard its maritime interests. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that security protocols for Turkish-flagged vessels have been significantly heightened in key regional waters. Speaking on Monday, Uraloğlu stated that as of June 17, 2025, …

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