Latest news with #VLCC
News18
17-07-2025
- Health
- News18
Weight Loss Drugs: What You're Not Hearing About GLP-1 And GIP Based Injectables For Weight Loss
Weight loss drugs: Real success is about taking control, gaining confidence, and achieving the energy to live life to the full, not simply shedding kilos. Discussions on weight loss have been going on for decades, but the discussion has evolved significantly in the last few years. Increasingly, people are turning to weight loss alternatives like injections, moving beyond just diet and exercise regimens. In this trend GLP-1-based injectables—which help manage blood sugar and support weight loss are becoming increasingly popular. While these injections may seem like an easy and almost immediate fix, an important part of the conversation is often left out: the need for careful eligibility assessment, continuous medical oversight, and safety concerns. These discussions leave out the real reasons behind why we gain weight, and the impact of our own lifestyles and habits. Dr. Anju Ghei, MBBS, PGCRT, Head – Preventive Health, VLCC shares all you need to know: These injectable drugs were initially approved for treating type 2 diabetes and are now also approved to manage obesity. They work by mimicking our natural hormones in the gut, GLP-1 and GIP, which help the body release insulin, slow stomach emptying, and signal a feeling of fullness, thus reducing appetite. In addition, GIP also regulates fat metabolism. By doing so, they assist in the weight loss of up to 10–20% of body weight as well as improvement in metabolic parameters. For people dealing with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea, PCOS, or other obesity-related health issues, these beneficial effects can be truly life-changing. But these medications are not a magic bullet, and certainly not for everyone. Clinical evidence shows that weight regain is common once the drugs are discontinued, especially when not supported by holistic lifestyle changes. Additionally, they may cause side effects such as nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, constipation, or bloating. In rare cases, serious complications like pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, or allergic reactions may arise. Moreover, rapid weight loss itself can result in muscle loss, skin laxity, nutrient deficiencies, electrolyte imbalance, and hormonal imbalance, with symptoms like fatigue, anxiety and mood swings. This is why careful eligibility assessment and close medical monitoring are both essential throughout the weight-loss journey. Weight Loss: More Than Numbers Weight loss isn't just about losing kilos, it's about rebalancing many parts of your system. That means balancing hormones, fixing your gut health, sleeping better, controlling stress, staying active and addressing emotional triggers. Injectables may get the ball rolling, but without also identifying and fixing the underlying issues, the results do not last. These drugs must be used under proper medical guidance only, with detailed health profiling and systematic lifestyle guidance. They are most appropriate for people with certain medical conditions for which changing lifestyle alone hasn't helped. So, What's the Alternative? A better approach for long lasting benefits, even after the drugs are discontinued, is integrated wellness. By integrating wellness practices of nutrition (working around whole foods and conscientious calorie management), physical exercise, emotional well-being (stress reduction, behavioural therapy), and habituated lifestyle routines, this approach offers lifelong benefits. Though this pathway takes more time, discipline, and commitment, it provides something injectables can't: side-effect-free, lasting transformation. It's the best approach for those who do not have extreme metabolic disorders, desire self-control over their own health, and are not afraid to construct their own change, brick by brick. The best strategy, therefore, is to balance both, but with expert supervision. Injectables can provide the initial thrust, but they deliver real benefits only when they are part of a tailored plan that addresses physical, emotional, and metabolic well-being. Begin a conversation with your doctor. Monitor not only your weight, but also your energy, sleep, digestion, and mood. Long-term weight loss is about consistency, not perfection. GLP-1 Injectables might be part of the process but should not be the end goal. Real success is about taking control, gaining confidence, and achieving the energy to live life to the full, not simply shedding kilos. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Asyad Shipping takes delivery of VLCC ‘Qurayyat'
MUSCAT - Asyad Shipping Company SAOG, a listed entity on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) under the trading code ASCO, has announced the successful delivery of one of two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) it acquired earlier this year. The vessel was received on July 11, 2025 and has been named 'Qurayyat', reflecting the company's pride in Oman's identity and coastal heritage. The update follows a previous market disclosure made on April 30, 2025, which outlined the purchase of two VLCCs worth a total of $206 million. The second vessel is expected to be delivered soon, with shareholders and the market to be notified upon its arrival. The vessels, each with a capacity of up to two million barrels, are among the largest in the world and represent a strategic investment to strengthen Asyad Shipping's capacity in the global energy sector. In remarks reported by the Oman News Agency (ONA) on May 24, 2025, Emad bin Saeed Al Khaduri, Chief Commercial Officer of Asyad Shipping, said the acquisition is part of an integrated fleet expansion plan. He stressed that the new tankers are aligned with carbon neutrality standards, supporting the company's sustainability goals and enhancing its competitiveness in regional and international markets. As of April 2025, Asyad Shipping's fleet comprised 85 vessels, with ongoing plans to grow further across key shipping sectors, including crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), ethylene, ammonia, and oil derivatives. The company also operates with flexible commercial models, offering short- and long-term contracts in addition to spot agreements to meet dynamic market needs. According to Al Khaduri, Asyad Shipping aims to invest between $2.3 and 2.7 billion as part of its expansion strategy, of which over $1 billion has already been committed. The pipeline includes additional tankers set to enter service in 2026 and 2027, including two LNG carriers, four crude oil carriers, and two product tankers. Through its international operations, particularly its trade office in Singapore, Asyad Shipping managed and operated 38 tankers in 2024, a performance that underscores its operational efficiency and leadership in the global maritime sector. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Middle East crisis: Supertankers making U-turns near Strait of Hormuz; at least 5 rerouted
Strait of Hormuz (Pic credit: AP) At least two supertankers abruptly turned back near the Strait of Hormuz following US military strikes on Iran, according to ship-tracking data, the clearest sign yet that escalating Middle East tensions are beginning to rattle the arteries of global energy supply. The moves come as the US joins Israel in its military campaign against Iran, raising fears of Iranian retaliation in the form of a partial or full closure of the Strait, the narrow chokepoint between Iran and Oman through which nearly 20% of the world's oil and gas shipments pass. Shipowners, energy traders, and governments are watching with growing unease as oil markets spasm and vessels stall, reroute, or anchor offshore, waiting out the storm. Tankers turn back, rates skyrocket On Sunday, the Coswisdom Lake, a Chinese-chartered Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), made a U-turn near the strait before changing course again on Monday, resuming its route toward the UAE port of Zirku, according to data from Kpler and LSEG. The vessel was scheduled to load crude for delivery to China, chartered by Sinopec's trading arm, Unipec. The Chinese firm has not commented publicly. Another VLCC, the South Loyalty, scheduled to lift crude from Iraq's Basra terminal, also reversed course and remained outside the strait, according to LSEG and Kpler data. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The rerouting isn't isolated. Over the past week, inbound empty tankers entering the Gulf have fallen 32%, and loaded departures are down 27% compared to early May levels, according to Singapore-based Sentosa Shipbrokers. Rates for VLCCs, which can carry 2 million barrels of oil, have more than doubled in the past week, crossing $60,000 per day, freight data shows. Rerouting, delays and anchored vessels More tankers are now hugging the coast of Oman or halting off ports in the UAE. MarineTraffic data shows a cluster of tankers rerouting to avoid Iranian waters, while primarily Iranian-flagged vessels remain within domestic zones. The chemical tanker Kohzan Maru was seen diverting away from the strait, lingering in the Gulf of Oman. The oil tanker Red Ruby and chemical carrier Marie C, both en route for loading, opted to anchor off Fujairah, UAE, instead of transiting the strait. "Vessels will only enter the region when it is nearer to their loading time," said KY Lin, spokesperson for Taiwan's Formosa Petrochemical Corp. The company is among many adopting a wait-and-watch stance, balancing operational deadlines with geopolitical risk. Oil prices surge, traders brace for supply snags The uncertainty pushed Brent and WTI crude to five-month highs Monday, with markets swinging on fears that any further escalation or Iranian naval retaliation could pinch already tight global supply. Analysts are now bracing for oil potentially spiking to $100 a barrel. Some Japanese shippers, including Nippon Yusen and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, said their vessels are still transiting the strait but under strict instructions to reduce time spent inside Gulf waters. Oil traders and analysts told Reuters they have been warned to expect shipping delays as vessels cluster outside the high-risk zone, awaiting instructions or turnarounds. Iranian threats loom, but closure still unlikely — for now Iran's Press TV reported that Iran's Parliament on Sunday approved a resolution to close the Strait of Hormuz, a move that, if executed, could send shockwaves through global markets. However, such a drastic action would require approval from the country's Supreme National Security Council. While Iran has often threatened to close the Strait during periods of tension, it has never followed through. Analysts warn that even the perception of a threat is enough to unsettle trade routes and inflate freight and fuel costs.
Business Recorder
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Tankers U-turn, zig-zag, pause around Strait of Hormuz
SINGAPORE: At least two supertankers made U-turns at the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. military strikes on Iran, shiptracking data shows, as more than a week of violence in the region prompts vessels to speed, pause, or alter their journeys. Washington's decision to join Israel's attacks on Iran has stoked fears that Iran could retaliate by closing the strait between Iran and Oman through which around 20% of global oil and gas demand flows. That has spurred forecasts of oil surging to $100 a barrel. Disruption is already evident, with tankers avoiding spending more time than needed in the strait, industry sources said. Singapore-based Sentosa Shipbrokers said that over the past week, empty tankers entering the Gulf are down 32% while loaded tanker departures are down 27% from early May levels. The Coswisdom Lake, a very large crude carrier (VLCC), reached the strait on Sunday before making a U-turn and heading south, Kpler and LSEG data showed. On Monday it turned back again, resuming its journey towards the port of Zirku in the United Arab Emirates. The South Loyalty, also a VLCC, made a similar U-turn and remained outside the strait on Monday, LSEG data showed. It was scheduled to load crude from Iraq's Basra terminal, according to Kpler data and two shipping sources. US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz The Coswisdom Lake was scheduled to load crude at Zirku for delivery to China. It was chartered by Unipec, a trading arm of China's state-run Sinopec, LSEG and Kpler data showed. Sinopec did not immediately respond to a request for comment. No lingering Shipowners will try to minimise time that vessels spend inside the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict, KY Lin, spokesperson at Taiwan's Formosa Petrochemical Corp. 'Vessels will only enter the region when it is nearer to their loading time,' he said on Monday. Japanese shipping firms Nippon Yusen and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said on Monday they continue to transit the strait but have instructed their vessels to minimise time spent in the Gulf. Iran's top security body to decide on Hormuz closure, Press TV reports Several oil traders and analysts told Reuters that they had been warned to expect possible shipping delays as vessels wait for their turn outside the area. Iran's parliament on Sunday approved a measure to close the strait, Iran's Press TV reported, but any such move would require approval from the Supreme National Security Council. Iran has threatened to close the strait in the past but has never done so.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tanker rates surge, container lines monitor Mideast after US bombs Iran
Spot rates for the largest crude oil tankers from the Persian Gulf to China have surged 50% in the past week on heightened Middle East tensions, but major container lines continue sailings through the region despite threats by Iran to close the vital Strait of Hormuz. Rates for ultra large crude carriers (VLCCs) on the Middle East Gulf to the Far East were climbing even before the United States bombed Iran's nuclear facilities on June 21. The rate for a 270,000-metric ton tanker surged 22 points, or about 50%, on the Worldscale (WS) global index to about 75, on a baseline of 100. This translates to a roundtrip time charter equivalent (TCE) of more than $57,000 per day, according to published reports. That rate was approximately $21,000 per day as of June 11. Crude oil futures reached $76.42 Sunday, up from the previous close of $73.84. The Iranian parliament on Sunday approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow gateway from the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and worldwide shipping lanes. Approximately 17 million barrels per day — or one in four barrels of the world's production — pass through the waterway each year, according to the Strauss Center for International Security and Law at the University of Texas. On Sunday U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China, the biggest customer for Iranian oil, to prevent Tehran from closing the strait. Iran's security regime would have to sign off on a closure, which last occurred in 1984. Gulf nations account for 2-3% of annual global container volumes, and shipping lines are tracking developments. 'We continue to monitor the situation very closely, especially considering the U.S. involvement in the conflict,' Maersk of Denmark said in an advisory. 'At the moment sailing through the Straight [sic] of Hormuz continues, but we are ready to re-evaluate this based on information available. Equally, we will continuously monitor the security risk to our specific vessels in the region and are ready to take operational actions as needed.' French-based CMA CGM said 'shipping activities are proceeding as normal in the area, and that our operations and logistics chains remain unchanged. We continue to ensure full service coverage across all routes and ports of call.' Find more articles by Stuart Chirls to power half of Port Newark box terminal's energy needs New Freightos index: Israel-Iran conflict yet to hit shipping Tariff damage looms without new trade deal, says economist WATCH: 'Dark fleet' tanker collision sparks fire near Strait of Hormuz The post Tanker rates surge, container lines monitor Mideast after US bombs Iran appeared first on FreightWaves.
