Podcast: John Fredriksen’s savvy play and Hing Chao’s warning that ‘global trade is under threat’
This week’s episode of TradeWinds’ shipping news podcast also looks at safety in ammonia-fuelled vessels and fire risks on container ships
March 2025
Dutra Group Orders New Hopper Dredge from Eastern Shipbuilding Group
The Dutra Group, a California-based heavy civil marine contractor, has issued a notice to proceed to Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) for the construction of a 10,464 cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge, named Adele.The ship will be constructed a…
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BP rakes in $1 billion from sale of partial stake in pipeline carrying gas from field off Azerbaijan
BP has struck a deal with Apollo-managed funds to divest a minor non-controlling stake in BP Pipelines (TANAP), the firm’s subsidiary that holds its 12% interest in owner and operator of the pipeline that carries natural gas from a giant offshore field…
Castor Maritime bulker joins ‘flexible’ Greek panamax pool
Petros Panagiotidis company commits 21-year-old vessel to Athens-based Bluepool
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Namibia sets the stage for new offshore oil & gas licensing round and drilling plays
As multiple drilling campaigns are poised to shape Africa’s energy future this year, the African Energy Chamber (AEC), which serves as the voice of the energy sector in Africa, has opted to shine a light on the offshore oil and gas drilling programs an…
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