Euronav NV is pleased to announce that it has concluded an order for two bitumen tankers with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng Co. (Yangzhou, China).

The IMO is advancing efforts to ensure the safe transport of plastic pellets transported on ships, which can cause damage to the marine environment if released into the sea.

Πραγματοποιήθηκε συνάντηση του υπουργού Ναυτιλίας με τους εκπροσώπους των Επιμελητηρίων της Κρήτης και του Περιφερειακού Επιμελητηριακού Συμβουλίου Κρήτης με αντικείμενο την πορεία υλοποίησης και εφαρμογής του Μεταφορικού Ισοδυνάμου στην Κρήτη.

H Πανελλήνια Ένωση Ναυτών Εμπορικού Ναυτικού απέστειλε ανοιχτή επιστολή στην κυβέρνηση, τα πολιτικά κόμματα και την Ένωση Ελλήνων Εφοπλιστών με θέμα τις επιθέσεις που έχουν δεχτεί έξι ελληνικών συμφερόντων εμπορικά πλοία στην Ερυθρά Θάλασσα.

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE:STNG) (“Scorpio Tankers,” or the “Company”) announced that the Company has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to install the Fowe Eco Solutions Ltd. (“FOWE”) fuel emulsion systems across its entire fleet.

Flex LNG Ltd. («Flex LNG» or «Company») (NYSE/OSE: FLNG) has received notice that the charterer of Flex Courageous, a super major, has exercised its first extension option.

LNG

The LNG market has maintained its levels from last week, drifting only slightly down, with little fresh enquiry reported for March dates.

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LR2

LR freight levels in the MEG continued downward this week. The 75kt MEG/Japan TC1 index shed 54.44 points to WS190.56.

Capesize

Throughout the week, the capes witnessed a notable increase in activity after a slow start. This uptick is evidenced by the BCI 5TC, which commenced at $20,378 on Monday, experienced a slight dip on Tuesday, and rose to $26,079 by Friday's close.

Global Handysize owner and operator Cetus Maritime and South American based Nachipa Corp (Nachipa) are pleased to announce they are amalgamating their businesses.