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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Sep 18, 2025 (Thu)

Shipping Companies Re-Focus on Offshore Oil Development

Investment in shuttle tankers and offshore support vessels is on the rise

　Shipping companies are once again turning their attention to offshore oil field development as an i ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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