Estonia has released the oil tanker Kiwala, a vessel on the EU sanctions list, after detaining it for sailing without a valid flag, highlighting challenges in enforcing sanctions against Russias shadow fleet of unregulated tankers. The tanker was allowed to resume its journey after Djibouti unexpectedly provisionally accepted it into its registry.
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A nighttime collision between two cargo vessels on the Lower Mississippi River sent six barges careening into the waterway, with one sinking to the riverbed and others tangling in anchor lines before salvage crews could intervene. The incident forced a temporary shutdown of the busy shipping lane before traffic resumed under restrictions the following afternoon.
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The TX-10000, a colossal catamaran originally launched as the VB-10000, has been reborn for offshore demolition after a major refit, now serving as a linchpin in heavy marine salvage with its 10,000-ton lifting capacity and DP3 dynamic positioning.
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A multi-agency response is underway after an oil and gas spill near Louisianas Garden Island Bay Production Facility, with over 150 personnel and specialized equipment deployed to contain the incident. Crews have recovered nearly 9,500 gallons of oily liquids, but the full scale of the spill remains undetermined.
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Marlink has launched its External Attack Surface Management (EASM) tool, a proactive cybersecurity solution designed to identify vulnerabilities before hackers can exploit them. The zero-friction system continuously scans external infrastructure, prioritizing risks like misconfigured firewalls or leaked credentials to enhance operational resilience.
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