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Gibson tanker report – Mid Term Fallout

Following weeks of uncertainty, the Democrats have won both the House and the Senate in Tuesday’s midterms. In the Senate, six Republican seats Source: GIBSON SHIPBROKERS LTD

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Maritime trainers boost LNG-fuelled ship safety skills in Japan

Maritime trainers from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam completed a subregional train-the-trainer workshop held in Japan (22-30 October) so they can upskill seafarers who work on…

  • Subregional train-the-trainer workshop held in Japan (22-30 October)
  • Equipped maritime trainers from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Viet Nam
  • Focused on enhancing LNG ship training, STCW Convention compliance

PRC Research Vessels Nearly Double Survey Time Around Taiwan in 2026

From January 1, 2018 to October 9, 2026, Windward MIOC analysis of 52 PRC research vessels shows several distinct changes in where and how the fleet works.

  • Chinese research vessels surveyed Taiwan area nearly twice as much in 2026
  • Slow-speed survey and station work increased from 3,862 to 7,411 hours
  • Activity primarily driven by China Geological Survey and academic vessels

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