Join our crew and become one of the 105,810 members that receive our newsletter.

gCaptain – Maritime and Offshore News


Wednesday, April 24, 2024
FILE PHOTO: Houthi followers hold a Palestinian flag during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen January 29, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah//File Photo
Shipping

Houthis Claim Fresh Attacks After Brief Hiatus

CAIRO/DUBAI, April 24 (Reuters) – Houthi militants in Yemen have attacked what they said were two American ships and an Israeli vessel, the

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Total Views: 3856

Aerial view of a container ship
Shipping

Hanwha Ocean Moves to Advance Ammonia Fuel in Shipping

One of the world’s leading shipbuilders, Hanwha Ocean of South Korea, is joining forces with New York-based Amogy to fast-track the implementation of

April 24, 2024
Total Views: 481

port of long beach truck gates
Shipping

Biden Administration Sets Sights on Zero-Emissions Freight Sector

The Biden Administration has announced a first-of-its-kind national goal to transition the freight sector—including the marine sector—to zero emissions. 

April 24, 2024
Total Views: 830

The Kozmino oil port in eastern Russia
Shipping

EU’s Proposed Russia Sanctions to Target More Ships

By Julia Payne and Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, April 24 (Reuters) – The European Commission is expected to propose sanctions on ships delivering North Korean

April 24, 2024
Total Views: 765

lng bunkering rotterdam
News

Steep Discounts, New Vessels Spur Demand for LNG to Power Ships

SINGAPORE, April 24 (Reuters) – Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power ships will rise this year on attractive prices, while more

April 24, 2024
Total Views: 732

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ships at the Port of Brunswick
Ports

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures 20-Year Lease at Georgia’s Port of Brunswick

The Georgia Ports Authority and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have signed a 20-year terminal lease agreement consolidating the company’s handling of automobiles

April 24, 2024
Total Views: 927

🔥 Most Read

📰 Corporate News

View All

⚓ Job Listings

View All

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Offshore

New US Effort to Lift Offshore Wind Features Turbines in Pacific

(Bloomberg) — The Biden administration is taking steps to jump-start the fledgling offshore wind sector, outlining a five-year leasing plan that would

April 24, 2024
Total Views: 695

Pure car and truck carrier in port
Shipping

MSC Subsidiary Launches $700 Million Takeover of Gram Car Carriers

SAS Shipping Agencies Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the world’s largest container shipping line, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, plans to

April 24, 2024
Total Views: 1091

Photo shows the installation of the first offshore wind turbine at South Fork Wind
Offshore

Biden Administration Unveils New Five-Year Offshore Wind Leasing Schedule

U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, has announced an ambitious five-year offshore wind leasing schedule that includes up to 12 potential offshore wind

April 24, 2024
Total Views: 581

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
A Chinese Coast Guard ship is seen blocking the direction of a Philippine Coast Guard ship conducting a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
Shipping

China’s Ships Are Winning the Battle for Energy in South China Sea

By Philip Heijmans (Bloomberg) — This was supposed to be the year that Vietnam reaped the benefits from one of its largest natural gas

April 23, 2024
Total Views: 15975

wheat bulk ship
Shipping

Second Egypt Wheat Ship Stuck in Russia Sails After 3-Week Wait

By Abdel Latif Wahba and Áine Quinn (Bloomberg) — An Egyptian wheat ship has been allowed to sail after waiting three weeks for the correct paperwork,

April 23, 2024
Total Views: 1542

polygon icon polygon icon

Why Join the gCaptain Club?

Access exclusive insights, engage in vibrant discussions, and gain perspectives from our CEO.

Sign Up

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Joanne Marie listing at the shipyard on the morning of June 25, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Accidents

Vessel Flooded Due to Obstructed Check Valve, Says NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says that an obstructed check valve on a bilge pump was the root cause behind the flooding and partial sinking

April 23, 2024
Total Views: 3432

Wreckage removal operations continue at the Fort McHenry Federal Navigation Channel response, April 21, 2024. USACE Photo
Shipping

Progress Made in Clearing Baltimore’s Blocked Channel

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced significant progress in clearing a major obstruction in the Port of Baltimore which will allow part of

April 23, 2024
Total Views: 1346

AFIF Hapag-Lloyd
Environment

Hapag-Lloyd Wins Landmark Tender for Zero-Emission Maritime Shipping

The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) announced the successful completion of its first ever tender for sustainable ocean shipping, marking a

April 23, 2024
Total Views: 1156

OSG ATB
Shipping

OSG Receives $3 Million Federal Grant for CO2 Transport Ship Design

U.S. flag tanker firm Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) has announced that it has been awarded a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to

April 23, 2024
Total Views: 866

Responders with the Unified Command conduct an overflight assessment of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, March 29, 2024. The Key Bridge was struck by the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Dali early morning on March 26, 2024. (Unified Command courtesy photo)
Shipping

Baltimore Sues Dali Ship Owner and Manager Over Key Bridge Collapse

The City of Baltimore has taken legal action against the owners and managers of the cargo ship Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March

April 23, 2024
Total Views: 1730

gCaptain-jobs

Check out our job section to look for qualified candidates or find your next dream job. Whether you are an employer or jobseeker we got you covered.

Employers Start Here Jobseekers Start Here
woman-jacket-jobs

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Aerial photo of an oil tanker at anchor. Stock Photo: Nickeo23/Shutterstock
Shipping

Oil Market Sees Iran Sanctions Having Muted Export Impact

(Bloomberg) — Legislation pushing Joe Biden to ratchet up sanctions on Iranian crude oil is on track to become law as early as this week. But don’t

April 23, 2024
Total Views: 497

Monday, April 22, 2024
LR1 product tanker Nexus Victoria
Environment

MOL to Equip LR1 Tanker with Carbon Capture System

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will equip its LR1 product tanker, Nexus Victoria, with the an onboard CO2 capture system. The installation will mark the first commercial

April 22, 2024
Total Views: 1275

containership ship bunkering
Shipping

TotalEnergies to Build LNG Bunkering Hub in Oman

TotalEnergies and the Oman National Oil Company (OQ) have announced the final investment decision for the Marsa LNG project. The project aims to serve as the

April 22, 2024
Total Views: 615

An illustration of the ammonia-fueled aframax tankers
Environment

AET Orders World’s First Ammonia Dual-Fuel Aframax Tankers

Malaysia’s MISC Berhad, through its tanker subsidiary AET, has signed contracts for the world’s first two ammonia dual-fuel Aframaxes. The deal

April 22, 2024
Total Views: 873

world's largest wind turbine
Offshore

Vestas and Maersk Join Forces on South Korea’s Offshore Wind Supply Chain

Offshore wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with A.P. Moller-Maersk, Jeonnam Province, and Mokpo City for supply chain

April 22, 2024
Total Views: 714

close

JOIN OUR CREW

Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 105,810 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.

Join Our Crew

Join the 105,810 members that receive our newsletter.