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Friday, June 27, 2025
File photo of an oil tanker at sea
Shipping

Tanker Captain Catches Crew Smuggling Drugs in Belgium

The MT Scot Bremen, a Maltese-flagged product tanker operated by Turkish shipping company Scot Tankers, has become the center of a narcotics investigation

Friday, June 27, 2025
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File photo shows a seafarer standing on the deck of a ship
Shipping

Alarming 25% Rise in Seafarer Deaths Following Pandemic, Gard Report Reveals

Norwegian Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurer Gard has released its second Crew Claims Report highlighting concerning trends in seafarer health and

June 27, 2025
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Towing vessel pushing barges
News

Maritime Partners to Acquire Centerline Logistics in Major Jones Act Fleet Transaction

Maritime Partners, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Centerline Logistics, one of the nation’s larger operators of Jones

June 27, 2025
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offshore rig
Offshore

Equinor and Shell Launch ‘Adura’: New Energy Giant Emerges in UK North Sea

The UK North Sea energy landscape is set for a major transformation with the announcement of Adura, soon to become the region’s largest independent oil

June 27, 2025
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FILE PHOTO: Docked cargo ships are loaded with shipping containers at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S., July 12, 2023.
Shipping

EU, US Confident They’ll Reach Tariff Deal by July Deadline

The European Union and the US believe they can clinch some form of a trade agreement before a July 9 deadline, when Washington is set to impose a 50% tariff on

June 27, 2025
Total Views: 575

A ship departing the Domino sugar factory on the Hudson
Shipping

Closure of Sugar Refinery Brings End to New York City Suburb’s Working Waterfront

Daniel Katzive (gCaptain) — The historic Domino sugar refinery in Yonkers, New York will cease operations by the end of this year. The closure of the

June 27, 2025
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Red Sea Crisis Boils Over as Houthis Claim Sinking of M/V Magic Seas; Galaxy Leader Struck
Shipping

Red Sea Crisis Boils Over as Houthis Claim Sinking of M/V Magic Seas; Galaxy Leader Struck

Yemen’s Houthi militants who earlier claimed responsibility for an attack on the M/V Magic Seas, now say they sank the Greek bulk carrier. The sinking has

Fire Reported After Vessel Comes Under Attack in Red Sea
Shipping

Fire Reported After Vessel Comes Under Attack in Red Sea

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center is reporting a maritime security incident in the Red Sea off Yemen, where a vessel came under attack

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance
Defense

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance

President Trump’s vast tax and spending bill has secured funds the U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for since the early 2010s. The “One Big Beautiful

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue
Cruise Ships

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue

A dramatic rescue aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship has reignited the debate over man overboard (MOB) detection technology in the cruise industry. Earlier

Crew Rescued In Red Sea After Attack On Ship Near Yemen
Incidents

Crew Rescued In Red Sea After Attack On Ship Near Yemen

CAIRO, July 6 (Reuters) – The crew of a ship set on fire in an attack in the Red Sea on Sunday abandoned the vessel and were rescued as it took on


Friday, June 27, 2025
China’s Iran Oil Imports Surge in June on Rising Shipments
Energy

China’s Iran Oil Imports Surge in June on Rising Shipments

 China's oil imports from Iran surged in June as shipments accelerated before the recent conflict between Israel and Iran and demand from independent

June 27, 2025
Total Views: 577

U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker ‘Healy’ Heads To Arctic for Multi-Month Deployment
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker ‘Healy’ Heads To Arctic for Multi-Month Deployment

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy has reached the Arctic Ocean marking the beginning of its annual Arctic deployment in support of science missions. The icebreaker

June 27, 2025
Total Views: 2076

Thursday, June 26, 2025
Key Bridge Response salvors use a diamond wire cold-cutting tool to sever steel bridge wreckage lying on the M/V Dali on April 26, 2024.
Accidents

Salvage Industry Showed Signs of Recovery in 2024

The International Salvage Union (ISU) has released its annual statistics for 2024, revealing a modest recovery in the salvage industry compared to past years

June 26, 2025
Total Views: 949

Ro-Ro ‘Ville de Bordeaux’ Saves 568 Tons of Fuel with Wind Propulsion Technology
Environment

Ro-Ro ‘Ville de Bordeaux’ Saves 568 Tons of Fuel with Wind Propulsion Technology

Spain-based bound4blue’s eSAIL® is reporting that its wind propulsion technology has shown significant fuel savings on the Louis Dreyfus Armateurs

June 26, 2025
Total Views: 1883

Countless cargo ships in the strait of hormuz
Shipping

Ships Near Hormuz Sending Unusual Messages to Deter Attacks

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz have been broadcasting unusual messages concerning nationality in a bid to avoid being attacked as doubts linger over the

June 26, 2025
Total Views: 20768

Most Read

Red Sea Crisis Boils Over as Houthis Claim Sinking of M/V Magic Seas; Galaxy Leader Struck
Shipping

Red Sea Crisis Boils Over as Houthis Claim Sinking of M/V Magic Seas; Galaxy Leader Struck

Yemen’s Houthi militants who earlier claimed responsibility for an attack on the M/V Magic Seas, now say they sank the Greek bulk carrier. The sinking has

Fire Reported After Vessel Comes Under Attack in Red Sea
Shipping

Fire Reported After Vessel Comes Under Attack in Red Sea

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center is reporting a maritime security incident in the Red Sea off Yemen, where a vessel came under attack

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance
Defense

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance

President Trump’s vast tax and spending bill has secured funds the U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for since the early 2010s. The “One Big Beautiful

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue
Cruise Ships

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue

A dramatic rescue aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship has reignited the debate over man overboard (MOB) detection technology in the cruise industry. Earlier

Crew Rescued In Red Sea After Attack On Ship Near Yemen
Incidents

Crew Rescued In Red Sea After Attack On Ship Near Yemen

CAIRO, July 6 (Reuters) – The crew of a ship set on fire in an attack in the Red Sea on Sunday abandoned the vessel and were rescued as it took on


Thursday, June 26, 2025
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Oil Tanker Rates Fall as Hormuz Tensions Subside

Shipping costs for the Gulf have fallen in the past two days after a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Iran, although rates could rebound if tensions

June 26, 2025
Total Views: 296

FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are stacked for storage at Wando Welch Terminal operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S. May 10, 2018. Picture taken May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Randall Hill/File Photo
Shipping

Global Goods Trade Gains as Tariff Fears Speed Imports, WTO Says

Global merchandise trade accelerated in the World Trade Organization’s latest assessment, with a surge in imports tied to tariff stockpiling outweighing a

June 26, 2025
Total Views: 255

REGENT's Viceroy seaglider
Shipping

Viceroy Seaglider Takes Flight—Sort Of—in First Crewed Foil Test

REGENT Craft has announced the successful completion of its first crewed foil-mode testing of the Viceroy seaglider prototype, marking a significant

June 26, 2025
Total Views: 2411

Hong Kong Convention Enters Into Force: A New Era for Sustainable Ship Recycling
Environment

Hong Kong Convention Enters Into Force: A New Era for Sustainable Ship Recycling

After nearly two decades of work, the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) has

June 26, 2025
Total Views: 670

Views of the port of Hamburg
Shipping

EU to Canvass Leaders at Summit on Resolving US Tariff Conflict

European Union leaders are to tell the European Commission on Thursday if they want a quick trade deal with the United States at the cost of Washington getting

June 26, 2025
Total Views: 370

Corporate News

13 hours ago

Keeping The Human In The loop: A Step-By-Step Approach To Maritime Digitalisation

Panellists at an Inmarsat ‘Thriving in the Digital Age’ seminar urged a step-by-step approach to maritime digitalisation with due consideration for the ‘human in the

July 2, 2025

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

In a major step towards more efficient offshore operations, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with

July 2, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single provider. Inmarsat

June 26, 2025

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on strategic ports and

June 25, 2025

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink, a leader in managed

June 16, 2025

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki Recognized with Silver Bell Award for Outstanding Service and Safety Leadership

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding

June 16, 2025

Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will provide Pacific Basin vessels with a seamless connection to high-speed internet to support both crew and business

May 28, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave To Support Sustainable Scallop Harvesting For New Ava Ocean Vessel

The fully managed connectivity service will facilitate Ava Ocean’s pioneering seabed harvesting methods in the remote Barents Sea while supporting operational efficiency and

Corporate News

13 hours ago

Keeping The Human In The loop: A Step-By-Step Approach To Maritime Digitalisation

Panellists at an Inmarsat ‘Thriving in the Digital Age’ seminar urged a step-by-step approach to maritime digitalisation with due consideration for the ‘human in the

July 2, 2025

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

In a major step towards more efficient offshore operations, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with

July 2, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single provider. Inmarsat

June 26, 2025

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on strategic ports and

June 25, 2025

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink, a leader in managed

June 16, 2025

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki Recognized with Silver Bell Award for Outstanding Service and Safety Leadership

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding

June 16, 2025

Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will provide Pacific Basin vessels with a seamless connection to high-speed internet to support both crew and business

May 28, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave To Support Sustainable Scallop Harvesting For New Ava Ocean Vessel

The fully managed connectivity service will facilitate Ava Ocean’s pioneering seabed harvesting methods in the remote Barents Sea while supporting operational efficiency and


Wednesday, June 25, 2025
U.S. in Talks to Buy 15 Icebreakers from Finland, Trump Says at NATO Summit
Defense

U.S. in Talks to Buy 15 Icebreakers from Finland, Trump Says at NATO Summit

U.S. efforts to expand the country’s icebreaker fleet continue to pick up steam. At the NATO summit in The Hague President Trump confirmed that the U.S. was

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 4788

Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
Shipping

Trump Hints at Easing Iran Oil Sanctions to Aid Reconstruction

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. has not given up its maximum pressure on Iran - including restrictions on sales of Iranian oil - but

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 929

Tom Frazier aground and listing to starboard
Accidents

NTSB Finds Captain’s Navigation Error Led to Ohio River Grounding

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that a towing vessel grounded on a submerged jetty in the Ohio River last year after the captain

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 2166

Greenpeace activists confront the deep sea mining vessel Hidden Gem.
Offshore

Interior Department Streamlines Offshore Critical Minerals Development Process

The Department of the Interior has announced new policy measures to accelerate the exploration and development of offshore critical minerals essential for the

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 1118

offshore rig north sea
Offshore

BOEM Announces Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Gulf of America with Lowered Royalty Rates

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced a Proposed Notice of Sale for Lease Sale 262, offering approximately 15,000 unleased blocks across

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 594

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Offshore Wind: Green Energy Cannot Come at a Human Cost
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Offshore Wind: Green Energy Cannot Come at a Human Cost

Utility-scale wind projects are springing up along the Atlantic seaboard, the Gulf of Mexico, and—within the decade—off the Pacific Coast. Federal lease

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 2798

U.S. Coast Guard Academy ceremonial flag
News

Legal Claims Against Coast Guard Grow Over Mishandled Assaults at Academy

Class-action litigation law firm Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP filed an additional Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) administrative complaint against the

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 1145

Leadership Changes at USMMA Amid Infrastructure Challenges and Calls for Reform
Shipping

Leadership Changes at USMMA Amid Infrastructure Challenges and Calls for Reform

Vice Admiral Joanna M. Nunan, the 14th Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and Rear Admiral David M. Wulf have announced their

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 2955

M/V Hydrogen One rendering. Illustration credit: Elliott Bay Design Group
News

Maritime Partners Bets on Methanol-to-Hydrogen Tech with e1 Marine Acquisition

Maritime Partners, a privately held marine leasing and financing company, has acquired e1 Marine LLC, a move that positions the company at the forefront of

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 553

Cheniere Expands LNG Capacity with Investment Decision in Corpus Christi Facility
Shipping

Cheniere Expands LNG Capacity with Investment Decision in Corpus Christi Facility

Cheniere Energy, the leading U.S. LNG producer and exporter, has announced a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) on its Corpus Christi Midscale Trains 8

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 715