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Alaska Governor to Brief Trump on Asia Gas Push as Tariffs Bite
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March 28, 2025
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Alaska Governor to Brief Trump on Asia Gas Push as Tariffs Bite

Alaska's governor will brief U.S. President Donald Trump's administration next week on progress in securing Asian backing for a $44 billion natural gas export project, he told Reuters, part of Washington’s broader push on trade and tariffs.
Red Sea Tourist Submarine Sinking Kills At Least Six Off the Coast of Egypt
News
March 27, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Red Sea Tourist Submarine Sinking Kills At Least Six Off the Coast of Egypt

A small recreational submersible, named Sindbad, has sunk off the Egyptian resort town of Hurghada with 45 people on board. The incident occurred around 1,000 meters offshore during an hour-long...
Iran Oil-Filled Tankers Build Up Off Malaysia as Sanctions Mount
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March 27, 2025
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Iran Oil-Filled Tankers Build Up Off Malaysia as Sanctions Mount

Close to a dozen US-sanctioned tankers are idling off Malaysia with Iranian crude, with some having been stationed in the oil-transfer hub for more than a month — possible sign of slowing logistics for the sensitive trade to China.
Russian Oil Freight Rates From Baltic Ports to India Ease as More Western Shipowners Return
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March 26, 2025
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Russian Oil Freight Rates From Baltic Ports to India Ease as More Western Shipowners Return

Freight rates for Russian oil supplies from its Baltic ports to India are declining from recent record highs amid an increase in offers from Western shipowners after Urals crude oil prices fell below a price cap of $60 per barrel, two traders said.
Vattenfall Greenlights Construction of Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
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March 26, 2025
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Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Vattenfall Greenlights Construction of Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

More than three years into the Ukraine War the EU has finally slammed the door shut to the transfer of Russian LNG across its terminals. Ukrainian officials have long called for the bloc to begin phasing out the Russian supercooled gas, but support in Brussels for a full-fledged ban remains haphazard.
EU Transshipment Ban on Russian LNG Takes Effect, Forcing Shift to Ship-to-Ship Transfers
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March 26, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

EU Transshipment Ban on Russian LNG Takes Effect, Forcing Shift to Ship-to-Ship Transfers

More than three years into the Ukraine War the EU has finally slammed the door shut to the transfer of Russian LNG across its terminals. Ukrainian officials have long called for the bloc to begin phasing out the Russian supercooled gas, but support in Brussels for a full-fledged ban remains haphazard.
Oil Loading Slows at Venezuela’s Ports Amid US Tariffs, License Termination, Data Shows
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March 25, 2025
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gCaptain

Oil Loading Slows at Venezuela’s Ports Amid US Tariffs, License Termination, Data Shows

Loading of Venezuela's heavy crude at its main oil ports slowed this week after the U.S. imposed a tariff on trade with countries buying the South American nation's oil and producer Chevron began reducing its tanker fleetthere, according to shipping data and a document seen on Tuesday.
Trump Appoints Top Naval Strategist Brent Sadler To MARAD
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March 25, 2025
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Appoints Top Naval Strategist Brent Sadler To MARAD

by John Konrad (gCaptain) In a significant and long-awaited move that could reshape the trajectory of American maritime policy, retired U.S. Navy Captain Brent Sadler, a former submariner, has been...
US Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Ceasefire in the Black Sea
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March 25, 2025
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain

US Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Ceasefire in the Black Sea

The US said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea and to work out mechanisms for implementing their ban on strikes against energy infrastructure.
Russian Crude Flows Hit Five-Month High While Peace Talks Drag
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March 25, 2025
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Russian Crude Flows Hit Five-Month High While Peace Talks Drag

Russia’s oil exports rose to a five-month high while US-initiated talks aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict drag on.
Second Sanctioned Tanker Offloads Russian Arctic Crude Oil in Syria
News
March 25, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Second Sanctioned Tanker Offloads Russian Arctic Crude Oil in Syria

Syria has received another 100,000 tons of Arctic crude following last week’s initial Russian delivery. The 106,061-dwt Aframax tanker Sakina offloaded at Baniyas port on March 25, according to Syrian news agency reports.
Trump Says Nations Buying Venezuela Oil, Gas Face 25% Charge
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March 24, 2025
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Trump Says Nations Buying Venezuela Oil, Gas Face 25% Charge

President Donald Trump said he would seek a 25% tariff on any nation purchasing oil and gas from Venezuela, citing migration and criminal gang members in the US.