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A Naval Architect and Marine Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the maritime industry, with professional exposure across the Far East, the United Kingdom, and the UAE. He is currently based between Athens and London, delivering technical consultancy and advisory services.

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    VLCC Orderbook Surge: Will the 2026 Freight Rates Boom Last?

    by A. D. Dimitriou February 25, 2026
    by A. D. Dimitriou February 25, 2026

    Will the 2026 VLCC ordering frenzy crash the tanker market? Explore how 57 newbuild orders in two months impact freight …

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    VLCC Market is booming: Spot Rates Soar Past $150,000 as Geopolitics and Tight Supply Ignite Global Oil Shipping

    by A. D. Dimitriou February 25, 2026
    by A. D. Dimitriou February 25, 2026

    VLCC freight rates surge in February 2026 as Middle East tensions and fleet tightening drive spot earnings past $150,000/day. Get …

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    Record-Breaking Growth: Electric Boat to Hire 8,000 Workers in 2026

    by A. D. Dimitriou February 24, 2026
    by A. D. Dimitriou February 24, 2026

    General Dynamics Electric Boat announces a record-breaking plan to hire 8,000 workers in 2026 to meet U.S. Navy submarine production …

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    Fire Onboard ‘World Legacy’ Near Singapore: Investigation Underway Following Crew Fatality

    by A. D. Dimitriou February 22, 2026
    by A. D. Dimitriou February 22, 2026

    A fatal fire on the cruise ship World Legacy near Singapore has left one Indonesian crew member dead and four …

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    Two Killed in Engine Room Fire Aboard Singapore‑Flagged “Mandy” off China

    by A. D. Dimitriou February 19, 2026
    by A. D. Dimitriou February 19, 2026

    Photo: MarineTraffic Another accident (engine room fire) on a vessel with a serious PSC history and deficiencies highlights that high …

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    The POLESIE–VERITY Collision: The Outcome of the Final Investigation

    by A. D. Dimitriou February 17, 2026
    by A. D. Dimitriou February 17, 2026

    The MAIB concludes the POLESIE VERITY collision was wholly avoidable. A deep dive into investigation findings, failures, and safety recommendations.

  • Daily News

    Greece and Turkey Offshore Horizons in Oil and Gas

    by A. D. Dimitriou February 17, 2026
    by A. D. Dimitriou February 17, 2026

    Analysis of the 2026 offshore energy drives of Greece and Turkey, featuring Turkey’s Somalia mission and Chevron’s new exploration deals …

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    Hapag-Lloyd Closes the mega deal on ZIM: A $4 Billion deal

    by A. D. Dimitriou February 15, 2026
    by A. D. Dimitriou February 15, 2026

    The container shipping world is bracing for a tectonic shift. In a move that could redefine the global carrier rankings, …

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    Rescue in the Sea of Japan: The TAI ZE XING 319 Emergency Towing Operation

    by A. D. Dimitriou February 13, 2026
    by A. D. Dimitriou February 13, 2026

    The inherent risks of the maritime industry were brought into sharp focus this week as the TAI ZE XING 319, …

  • Sustainability & Green Shipping

    Shipping Decarbonization to Accelerate: The 2026 Turning Point

    by A. D. Dimitriou February 11, 2026
    by A. D. Dimitriou February 11, 2026

    Shipping Decarbonization As we move through 2026, the maritime industry is no longer just “talking” about green transitions; it is …

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