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Exail Secures Subsea Tech Deals for Deepwater Projects in Angola and Brazil
Exail, a subsidiary of Exail Technologies, has been awarded contracts to provide its long baseline (LBL) subsea positioning systems for two deepwater energy projects off the coasts of Brazil and Angola.
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U.S. Navy Declines Escort Requests in Strait of Hormuz
Despite frequent requests from shipping companies, the U.S. Navy has refused to provide escorts through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new report.
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Middle East Tensions Disrupt Global Shipping Fuel Supply
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global marine fuel supply chains, according to shipping giant Maersk, as the U.S. warns Iranian ports could become military targets.
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Pentagon Boosts AI Spending for Defense Electronics
The U.S. Department of Defense is investing $66.1 billion in IT and cybersecurity, with a focus on integrating AI into defense systems.
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Acteon Expands Offshore Engineering Capabilities with Upstream Engineering Acquisition
Acteon, a leading provider of offshore energy infrastructure solutions, has acquired Houston-based Upstream Engineering to bolster its engineering and project management services.
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Attacks on Merchant Shipping Escalate in Persian Gulf
A container ship operated by ONE was attacked in the Persian Gulf, the first confirmed targeting of commercial vessels beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lightweight Insole Technology Disrupts Performance Footwear Market
A new poured polyurethane insole technology called DreamCell VELO is making waves in the running and court sports footwear industry.
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U.S. Maritime Commission Warns Carriers Over Hormuz Surcharges
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is closely monitoring new surcharges introduced by ocean carriers amid the security crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Maritime Security Solutions Advance to Protect Critical Infrastructure
A new partnership between Mil-Com Security Solutions and IndustrialEnet aims to enhance gunshot detection and response capabilities for ports, terminals, and other maritime facilities.
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Vidle Housing Partners with June Homes to Expand Rental Options for Travel Healthcare Professionals
Vidle Housing and June Homes have formed a strategic partnership to increase access to furnished mid-term rental housing for travel nurses and allied healthcare workers across the United States.
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Risen Energy Advances Ultrathin Solar Cell Production
Risen Energy shares its journey from concept to mass production of high-performance, radiation-resistant ultrathin solar cells for potential space-based applications.
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Maritime Attacks Escalate in Middle East Conflict
A series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have heightened maritime security concerns in the region.
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Nuclear Power's Role in Meeting U.S. Data Center Energy Demands
New report evaluates pathways to expand U.S. nuclear capacity to 400 GW by 2050 to support growing AI and data center electricity needs.
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate as Iran Threatens $200 Oil, Attacks Merchant Ships
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are rising as Iran warns of $200 oil and attacks a cargo ship, while the U.S. taps Chubb to lead a $20B insurance plan to protect commercial shipping in the region.
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Maritime Industry Briefing: Strait of Hormuz Tensions, Ship Management Deals, and Oil Market Moves
A roundup of the latest maritime industry news, including updates on the Strait of Hormuz, ship management acquisitions, and oil market developments.
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G7 Rejects Lifting Russia Sanctions Amid Middle East Oil Crisis
G7 leaders agree that the ongoing Middle East situation does not warrant the removal of sanctions against Russia, despite concerns over oil supply disruptions.
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Muted Short-Term Impact on MPVs from Iran Conflict, but Longer-Term Risks Rising
The conflict in the Middle East has led to 19 MPVs being stuck in the Arabian Gulf, while bunker costs have increased by $3 to $7 per ton of cargo, according to one vessel operator.
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New Jersey American Water Highlights Ongoing Assistance Programs
New Jersey American Water reminds customers of long-standing affordability resources as the state's annual Winter Termination Program concludes.
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Panagiotidis Spins Off Tanker Business in Latest Nasdaq Listing
Prominent Cypriot shipowner Petros Panagiotidis is creating a new US-listed tanker company, continuing his strategy of carving out shipping assets into separate public entities.
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Surging Diesel Prices Add to Trucking Cost Pressures
Diesel fuel prices in the U.S. have spiked amid the war in Ukraine, adding to the cost burdens facing the trucking industry.
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