HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) has secured orders totaling $570.7 million for one gas carrier and one floating storage regasification unit (FSRU). The FSRU is valued at $317.9 million and the LNG carrier at $252.8 million. These vessels are slated for delivery by the first half of 2029.
Estonia has released striking images of machine guns and sandbags mounted on a Russian-flagged LNG carrier, the Marshal Vasilevskiy, in the Baltic Sea. This move signals a more confrontational approach from Moscow in safeguarding its civilian fleet, with analysts calling it a "crazy new step" and a hostile message to EU and NATO nations.
Estonia released surveillance images showing a Russian-flagged LNG carrier, Marshal Vasilevskiy, fortified with machine guns and sandbags in the Baltic Sea. This move, described as hostile by an analyst, signals Russia's confrontational stance to protect its civilian fleet amid sanctions and increased military presence.
Two mines were discovered attached to the stern of the Arrhenius gas carrier, which arrived from Belgium, near the Russian port of Ust-Luga. The ship's captain reported the finding after a diving inspection of the hull.
Russian security services thwarted a terrorist attack at the port of Ust-Luga after discovering naval magnetic mines attached to the hull of the Arrhenius gas carrier, which arrived from Belgium. The vessel was scheduled to proceed to Turkey.
FSB released footage showing mines discovered on the gas carrier "Arrhenius" upon its arrival from Antwerp. The mines, identified as NATO-made magnetic sea mines weighing approx. 7kg, were found attached to the vessel's stern.
Video shows damage to the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, attacked by drones and unmanned boats near Malta on March 3. The investigation revealed fire damage, destroyed control systems, and two gas tanks ruptured, indicating external impact. Drones were launched from Libya.
Russia's FSB announced the discovery of 7kg magnetic mines on the gas carrier 'Arhenius', likely of NATO origin. The mines were found in Russia but likely planted in Belgium during a port strike, leading to a criminal case for attempted terrorism.
The Russian FSB announced the discovery of 7kg magnetic mines on the gas carrier 'Arhenius', suspected to be NATO-made. The mines were found upon arrival in Russia after the ship was detained in Belgium.
The FSB has released footage showing magnetic mines attached to the hull of the gas carrier "Arrhenius". The video demonstrates the mines' placement and the FSB's operation to neutralize them.
Russian security services thwarted a terrorist attack on the Arrhenius gas carrier arriving from Belgium at the Ust-Luga port. The vessel was rigged with explosives and intended to travel to Turkey.
Russian security services thwarted a terrorist attack on the Arrhenius gas carrier arriving from Belgium, discovering explosive devices attached to its hull. The vessel was en route to Turkey. An investigation into attempted terrorism and illicit trafficking of explosives is underway.
FSB officers in the Leningrad region prevented a terrorist attack on a gas carrier that arrived from Belgium at the port of Ust-Luga. The vessel was reportedly mined.
MT Sarv Shakti, a Marshall Islands-flagged gas carrier carrying 46,313 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas for India, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on May 2. The vessel with 20 crewmembers, including 18 Indian nationals, is expected to reach the port of Visakhapatnam on May 13.
US President Trump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is facing challenges as satellite imagery confirms at least two Iranian oil tankers successfully exited the Persian Gulf this week. The Hero II and Hedy vessels carried approximately 4 million barrels of oil into the Arabian Sea, while 34 Iran-linked vessels have crossed the blockade zone since it began. Despite Trump's characterization of the blockade as a 'tremendous success,' the continued shipments highlight Tehran's resilient oil trade network.
