The UK’s decision to extend its Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to maritime transport from July 1, 2026 marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for shipping, introducing a company-level carbon compliance regime that operators must begin…
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The ship recycling market gained ground last week, as supply remained short. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships, said that “the Indian market strengthened during the week due to the limited avail…
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Why maintenance records matter at handover Marine insurers have long emphasised that maintenance records should follow the vessel at changes of ownership or management. Gard addressed the issue in a Loss Prevention Circular in 2010, and IUMI reinforced…
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Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries triggered shortages and price spikes in some regions.Drivers in many reg…
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Oil prices jumped nearly 5% on Wednesday, hitting a two-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that the United States will likely engage in additional strikes on Wednesday night after attacks the previous day, adding that they…
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