Safe Carriage of Nickel Ore Cargoes in the south-western Pacific Ocean

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There has been a significant increase in nickel ore exports from the Philippines and the Solomon Islands in the south-western Pacific Ocean since 2024, driven by rising global demand for nickel for electric vehicle batteries and related mining investments.

Introduction Since 2024 there has been a significant increase in the volume of nickel ore exports from both the Philippines and the Solomon Islands located in the south-western Pacific Ocean. This surge in exports corresponds with heightened mining investments in these regions, driven by global demand for nickel in applications such as electric vehicle battery ...