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Oldendorff has announced the acquisition of a new time charter to transport petroleum coke (petcoke). This charter is set to commence with delivery in the U.S. Gulf spot market and is scheduled for redelivery in Turkey. The lucrative deal is valued at a daily rate of $12,750, reflecting the growing demand for petcoke transportation in the maritime industry.

In a dramatic display of maritime defense, the Royal Navy's support vessel, RFA Fort Victoria, successfully thwarted a pirate assault on the bulk carrier MV Sagar Ratan off the coast of Oman. The incident unfolded approximately 150 miles southwest of Muscat, when ten armed pirates, operating from two skiffs, launched a series of aggressive attempts to board the Singaporean-flagged merchant ship using boarding ladders. As the situation escalated, the crew of MV Sagar Ratan signaled for urgent assistance by sending out an SOS and initiated evasive maneuvers to protect themselves. RFA Fort Victoria, stationed nearby, quickly set course to support the beleaguered vessel, skillfully navigating through treacherous seas stirred up by inclement monsoon conditions. In concert with the Royal Navy, the USS Ronald Reagan responded by deploying two F/A-18 Hornets, which soared over the pirate skiffs, further deterring the attackers. The combined efforts of Fort Victoria, the US jets, and the courageous actions of the Sagar Ratan's crew—who bravely endured attacks from five rocket-propelled grenades—ultimately forced the pirates to retreat. This incident highlights the ongoing threats faced by maritime shipping and the critical role of naval forces in safeguarding commercial vessels in international waters.