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Van Oord's new offshore wind installation vessel Boreas was officially christened on June 18 in Rotterdam. The event marked a milestone in Van Oord’s commitment to enhancing the energy transition. In addition, Van Oord announced that it had become the first marine contractor to receive approval on science-based targets for its decarbonization approach. The Boreas was christened by Ms. Carola Schouten, the mayor of Rotterdam. Guests and Van Oord employees gathered to celebrate this moment. Once it is operational, the Boreas will be the largest and most sustainable offshore wind installation vessel in the world.

With Sat Signal Jamming, Vessel Near Iran Appears to be in Rural Russia

18 hours ago

The Front Tyne oil tanker was sailing through the Gulf between Iran and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday when just past 9:40 a.m. shiptracking data appeared to show the massive vessel in Russia, in fields better known for barley and sugar beets.By 4:15 p.m., the ship's erratic signals indicated it was in southern Iran near the town of Bidkhun, before later placing it back and forth across the Gulf.Mass interference since the start of the conflict between Israel and Iran has affected nearly 1,000 ships in the Gulf, according to Windward, a shipping analysis firm.

Tanker Vessel Market Flashes Yellow as Middle East Burns

18 hours ago

While global energy markets are not yet pricing in worst-case scenarios for the Israel-Iran war, oil tanker rates are providing a good real-time gauge of the escalating risks.Geopolitical risk has spiked following Israel's surprise bombardment of the Islamic Republic last Friday and Iran's retaliatory ballistic missile strikes, leading to a rally in global energy prices, with Brent crude rising 8% to roughly $75 a barrel.But markets and investors now appear to be in a holding pattern as the conflict unfolds, with possible scenarios spanning everything from an imminent ceasefire and strengthened nuclear deal to a joint U.S.

Iran Must Take Control of the Strait of Hormuz, says Former Iranian Minister

19 hours ago

Former Iranian Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi has said that tankers and LNG cargoes should only transit the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian permission and this policy should be carried out from "tomorrow [Wednesday] for a hundred days."It was not immediately clear whether Khandouzi was echoing a plan under theIranian establishment's consideration or sharing his personal opinion.Tehran has long used the threat of blocking the narrow waterway as a means to ward off Western pressure, without acting on its threats. The stakes have risen since Israel launched an air war on Iran last week after concluding the latter was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon.

Tanker Collision Near Strait of Hormuz Not Related to Israel-Iran Conflict, Frontline Confirms

2 days ago

Frontline, the owner of Front Eagle oil tanker which was involved in a collision with Adalynn, a tanker owned by India-based Global Shipping Holding, has confirmed the collision was a navigational incident and not related to the current regional conflict between Israel and Iran.The incident occurred approximately 15 nautical off Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman, off the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at 00:15 local time on June 17, 2025.All the crew onboard the Front Eagle are reported safe, with no injuries and no reports of pollution at this time, Frontline said.Following the incident immediate action was taken to extinguish a fire on deck of the Front Eagle.

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Van Oord Christens World's Largest and Most Sustainable Offshore Wind Installation Vessel

With Sat Signal Jamming, Vessel Near Iran Appears to be in Rural Russia

Tanker Vessel Market Flashes Yellow as Middle East Burns

Iran Must Take Control of the Strait of Hormuz, says Former Iranian Minister

Tanker Collision Near Strait of Hormuz Not Related to Israel-Iran Conflict, Frontline Confirms