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Global tanker freight rates have dropped significantly
During March 2024, rates for tankers in the MR (Medium Range), LR (Large Range) and VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) segments fell.
The steamship “Imperiya” caught fire and sank in Russia (photo)
The incident took place in Tolyatti, Samara region. As a result of the fire, the Russian ship sank.
Latvia increased import of Russian grain by 40%
The volume of grain imports from Russia to Latvia in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 39.8% compared to the same period last year.
Russian missile ship “Serpukhov” burned in the Baltic Sea: details
A fire broke out on the Russian small missile ship “Serpukhov” stationed in the Baltic Sea.
In Russia, the icebreaker “Cathrine the Great” was on fire: there is one decesed person
In Vladivostok, Russia, a unique icebreaker caught fire during repairs.
NATO naval exercises will take place in the Black Sea and the Danube
Naval exercises of the North Atlantic Alliance will take place in Romania, in which 13 NATO member countries will take part.
A pipeline used to pump oil to tankers was blown up in Russia (video)
In the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, another military facility was blown up – a pipeline used to pump oil to tankers in the Azov port.
Russia is behind GPS navigation failures in the Baltic Sea
The Ministry of Defense of Germany believes that Moscow is most likely responsible for GPS malfunctions in the Baltic Sea region.
US sanctions prevent Russia from repairing oil refineries
Russia cannot repair oil refineries after the Ukrainian drone attacks, because it is hindered by US sanctions.
South Korea detained a ship with a Chinese crew that was heading to Russia
South Korea detained a ship headed for Russia. He is suspected of violating UN sanctions against North Korea.
