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Which Indian Shipyards Can Actually Build a VLCC?

India is steadily emerging as a formidable player in the global shipbuilding landscape. However, constructing a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) demands capabilities that extend far beyond conventional…

  • SDHI in Pipavav has largest dry dock accommodating vessels up to 400,000 DWT, ideal for VLCCs.
  • Cochin Shipyard's new dry dock handles up to 300,000 DWT, narrower focus on smaller vessels.
  • MDL in Mumbai excels in naval engineering, capable of delivering sophisticated vessels.

NorthStandard partners with PntGuard to help Members combat GNSS jamming and spoofing

NorthStandard has entered a partnership with SGM Technology to offer its Members the innovative PntGuard™ platform for authenticating ship position signals in real time on preferential terms, to help…

  • NorthStandard partners with SGM Technology to combat GNSS jamming and spoofing
  • PntGuard platform offers 15% discounted access for NorthStandard Members
  • PntGuard detects spoofing, maintains navigational resilience

Steel flows face fresh challenges in the final quarter of 2026

Steel flows slip into negative growth in July 2026 • Global steel flows fall 1% y/y in July 2026 to reach 22.2 Mt. • China’s share of global steel flows rises from 41.6% in July 2025 to 45.7% in July…

  • Global steel flows declined 1% YoY in July 2026 to 22.2 million tonnes.
  • China's share of global steel flows rose to 45.7% in July 2026.
  • EU's origin rules for steel may challenge China's exports in Q4 2026.

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