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Monday, August 4, 2025
A crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel
Energy

Tankers Deliver Russian Crude to India Despite US, EU Pressure

At least four tankers discharged millions of barrels of Russian crude at Indian refineries at the weekend, a sign the closely scrutinized deliveries are

Monday, August 4, 2025
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Sunday, August 3, 2025
Migrants still come, but 2015 migrant hub Lesbos is 'moving on'
Incidents

At Least 54 Die As Boat Sinks Off Yemen, Dozens Missing

ADEN, Aug 3 (Reuters) – At least 54 died when a boat carrying around 150 people sank off Yemen’s coast in bad weather on Sunday, with dozens

August 3, 2025
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Russian volcano in Kamchatka erupts for the first time in 600 years.
News

Russia Cancels Tsunami Warning After Dormant Volcano Erupts

Aug 3 (Reuters) – Russia’s Ministry for Emergency Services lifted a tsunami warning for the Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday after a 7.0

August 3, 2025
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Russia and China to hold naval drills in Sea of Japan.
Navy

Russian and Chinese Navies Carry Out Drills In Sea Of Japan

MOSCOW, Aug 3 (Reuters) – The Russian and Chinese navies are carrying out artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan as part of scheduled

August 3, 2025
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Saturday, August 2, 2025
LNG-powered Russian vessel Vladimir Vinogradov unloads crude at the Deendayal Port in Vadinar
Energy

India To Maintain Russian Oil Imports Despite Trump Threats

NEW DELHI, Aug 2 (Reuters) – India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of penalties, two

August 2, 2025
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Shipping Tycoon Aponte’s TiL Gets $2.5 Billion In Private Debt
Shipping

Shipping Tycoon Aponte’s TiL Gets $2.5 Billion In Private Debt

By Kat Hidalgo and Silas Brown Aug 1, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Terminal Investment Ltd., the port operator controlled by Italian billionaire Gianluigi

August 2, 2025
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Most Read

Fire on USS New Orleans Amphibious Warship Off Okinawa Now Extinguished
Defense

Fire on USS New Orleans Amphibious Warship Off Okinawa Now Extinguished

An amphibious warship USS New Orleans (LPD-18) suffered a fire off the coast of Okinawa, Japan on Wednesday, prompting a coordinated international response

Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat
Environment

Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat

Hurricane Erin has intensified to near-major hurricane strength with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph while moving northward through the western Atlantic,

Ukrainian Man Arrested Over Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks
News

Ukrainian Man Arrested Over Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks

A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of coordinating the 2022 attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, German prosecutors said on

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker
Defense

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker

Davie shipyard has officially commenced construction on Canada’s flagship Polar Max icebreaker, marking a significant milestone in the country’s

Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract
Defense

Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract

The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to winning a contract to build icebreakers for the United States is to develop


Saturday, August 2, 2025
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
Shipping

Panama Closes Ship Registry to Older Oil Tankers and Bulkers Amid Shadow Fleet Concerns

The Panama Ship Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers or bulk carriers that are more than 15 years old. This decisive action aims to

August 2, 2025
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USS Minnesota at the HMAS Stirling in Rockingham
Defense

Trump Orders Nuclear Submarines Moved After Russian ‘Provocative Statements’

By Phil Stewart, Jonathan Landay and Ryan Patrick Jones WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered

August 2, 2025
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Friday, August 1, 2025
Knot E Z vessel
Commercial Fishing

Fishing Companies Fined $1.2 Million for Illegal Bilge Dumping in Alaska Waters

A federal district court in Anchorage has imposed civil penalties exceeding $1.18 million against three Kodiak-based commercial fishing companies and their

August 1, 2025
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an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Shipping

Markets Dive After Trump Hits Countries with Steep Tariffs

By John Revill and Trevor Hunnicutt ZURICH/WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest wave of tariffs on exports from

August 1, 2025
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A photo of turbines as the South Fork Wind offshore wind farm
Shipping

Trump Yanks Millions of Acres Designated for Offshore Wind

By Ari Natter (Bloomberg) — The Trump administration is revoking approval for millions of acres of ocean to be set aside for offshore wind development

August 1, 2025
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Most Read

Fire on USS New Orleans Amphibious Warship Off Okinawa Now Extinguished
Defense

Fire on USS New Orleans Amphibious Warship Off Okinawa Now Extinguished

An amphibious warship USS New Orleans (LPD-18) suffered a fire off the coast of Okinawa, Japan on Wednesday, prompting a coordinated international response

Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat
Environment

Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat

Hurricane Erin has intensified to near-major hurricane strength with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph while moving northward through the western Atlantic,

Ukrainian Man Arrested Over Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks
News

Ukrainian Man Arrested Over Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks

A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of coordinating the 2022 attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, German prosecutors said on

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker
Defense

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker

Davie shipyard has officially commenced construction on Canada’s flagship Polar Max icebreaker, marking a significant milestone in the country’s

Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract
Defense

Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract

The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to winning a contract to build icebreakers for the United States is to develop


Friday, August 1, 2025
SeaLead Terminates Charters on Sanctioned Ships Linked to Iran
Shipping

SeaLead Terminates Charters on Sanctioned Ships Linked to Iran

Singapore carrier SeaLead Shipping yesterday terminated charters on 16 ships caught up in the US Office of Foreign Asset Control’s (OFAC) sanctions on an

August 1, 2025
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An LNG carrier transits through the Panama Canal. Photo credit: Flystock/Shutterstock
Ports

Panama Communities Challenge Canal Expansion Project in Supreme Court

Communities in Panama that would have to relocate under the Panama Canal's plan to build a $1.6 billion reservoir filed a Supreme Court challenge on

August 1, 2025
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Aerial top view of a containership at port. Stock Photo: Shutterstock/Avigator Fortuner
Shipping

Container Spot Rates Flat as Peak Season Fails to Materialize

Container spot freight rates on the major east-west trades were barely unchanged for yet another week, as expected peak season volumes are yet to materialise

August 1, 2025
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USACE survey's Baltimore bridge collapse
Shipping

Opinion: Fed Agencies Paralyzed or Deep State Run Amok?

Why the Senate Must Confirm Civilian Leadership Over the Army Corps of Engineers By William P. Doyle — The U.S. Senate must act to confirm federal agency

August 1, 2025
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Indian Refiner Snaps Up US Oil After Trump’s Russia Threats
News

Indian Refiner Snaps Up US Oil After Trump’s Russia Threats

India’s largest oil refiner has snapped up millions of barrels of crude from the US and UAE, with the South Asian nation facing mounting pressure from US and

August 1, 2025
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Corporate News

August 20, 2025

Autonomous Technology to be Explored by ABS and Saronic

ABS and Saronic Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore autonomous technologies for maritime applications. The agreement establishes a cooperative

August 20, 2025

Anglo-Eastern selects Inmarsat’s NexusWave for Hadley Shipping Group

The agreement enables Hadley Shipping’s fleet under Anglo-Eastern’s technical management to upgrade to Inmarsat NexusWave.  Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has

August 20, 2025

Sperry Marine FOG Cuts Through Ship Jamming and Spoofing

Once detected as isolated incidents – if at all – jamming and spoofing of ship locations now afflict the world’s busiest waterways. Sperry Marine’s Ralf Magner

August 19, 2025

Moxie Media Launches Free Training Resource to Help Families Support Their Mariners While at Sea

Moxie Media has released Supporting Your Mariner’s Mental Health: A Guide for Loved Ones, a free online training program that helps families and friends support the

August 18, 2025

Thordon Bearings appoints Progreen as exclusive distributor in Azerbaijan

Thordon Bearings Inc., a global leader in water-lubricated and grease-free bearing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Progreen as its exclusive distributor for

August 14, 2025

ABB integrates multi-megawatt marine fuel cell system for the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht

ABB has integrated a comprehensive scope of technologies onboard Feadship Breakthrough. The vessel was constructed by Dutch high-end yacht builder Feadship. Launched in May 2025,

August 12, 2025

The Trust For Governors Island Debuts New Hybrid Electric Ferry: The Harbor Charger

The Trust for Gov­er­nors Island unveiled today its new hybrid-elec­tric fer­ry, the Har­bor Charg­er, the first of its kind in New York State and a wel­come

August 12, 2025

Bardex Reinforces Commitment to Allied Maritime Infrastructure at US-ASEANADS Mission

Bardex Corporation can confirm that Nick Atallah, Director, Product Development for Bardex, will represent the company at the upcoming Aerospace, Defense & Security (ADS)

Corporate News

August 20, 2025

Autonomous Technology to be Explored by ABS and Saronic

ABS and Saronic Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore autonomous technologies for maritime applications. The agreement establishes a cooperative

August 20, 2025

Anglo-Eastern selects Inmarsat’s NexusWave for Hadley Shipping Group

The agreement enables Hadley Shipping’s fleet under Anglo-Eastern’s technical management to upgrade to Inmarsat NexusWave.  Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has

August 20, 2025

Sperry Marine FOG Cuts Through Ship Jamming and Spoofing

Once detected as isolated incidents – if at all – jamming and spoofing of ship locations now afflict the world’s busiest waterways. Sperry Marine’s Ralf Magner

August 19, 2025

Moxie Media Launches Free Training Resource to Help Families Support Their Mariners While at Sea

Moxie Media has released Supporting Your Mariner’s Mental Health: A Guide for Loved Ones, a free online training program that helps families and friends support the

August 18, 2025

Thordon Bearings appoints Progreen as exclusive distributor in Azerbaijan

Thordon Bearings Inc., a global leader in water-lubricated and grease-free bearing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Progreen as its exclusive distributor for

August 14, 2025

ABB integrates multi-megawatt marine fuel cell system for the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht

ABB has integrated a comprehensive scope of technologies onboard Feadship Breakthrough. The vessel was constructed by Dutch high-end yacht builder Feadship. Launched in May 2025,

August 12, 2025

The Trust For Governors Island Debuts New Hybrid Electric Ferry: The Harbor Charger

The Trust for Gov­er­nors Island unveiled today its new hybrid-elec­tric fer­ry, the Har­bor Charg­er, the first of its kind in New York State and a wel­come

August 12, 2025

Bardex Reinforces Commitment to Allied Maritime Infrastructure at US-ASEANADS Mission

Bardex Corporation can confirm that Nick Atallah, Director, Product Development for Bardex, will represent the company at the upcoming Aerospace, Defense & Security (ADS)


Friday, August 1, 2025
Port Los Angeles container terminal
News

Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on Nations Ahead of Trade Deal Deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners, including Canada, Brazil, India and Taiwan, ahead of a Friday

August 1, 2025
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A crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel
Energy

US Sanctions Force Vessels With Russian Oil to Divert From India, Sources Say

At least two vessels loaded with Russian oil bound for refiners in India have diverted to other destinations following new U.S. sanctions, trade sources said,

August 1, 2025
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Balboa Port is pictured after Hong Kong's CK Hutchison agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, in Panama City.
Ports

CK Hutchison-Operated Panama Ports Could be Taken Over by State Partnerships

PANAMA CITY, July 31 (Reuters) – Public-private partnerships could take over two key ports near the Panama Canal if courts invalidate a contract with

July 31, 2025
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Scotland Gives Go-Ahead for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Offshore

Scotland Gives Go-Ahead for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

By Eamon Akil Farhat and William Mathis (Bloomberg) — The Scottish government has given SSE Plc consent to build what would be the world’s

July 31, 2025
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$150B ‘Make America Shipbuilding Great Again’ Pact Helps Seal US-Korea Trade Agreement
Shipbuilding

$150B ‘Make America Shipbuilding Great Again’ Pact Helps Seal US-Korea Trade Agreement

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Thursday that a shipbuilding partnership package dubbed "Make America Shipbuilding Great Again" was key to

July 31, 2025
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Marmac 306 cable barge
Offshore

Nexans and Crowley Launch Jones Act Cable Lay Barge for U.S. Offshore Wind

Nexans and Crowley Wind Services have announced a partnership to develop and operate a Jones Act compliant cable lay barge specifically designed for offshore

July 31, 2025
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smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

Carbon Emissions in Container Shipping Improve as Industry Navigates Red Sea Crisis

Ocean container shipping is witnessing its first significant improvement in carbon emissions performance after a challenging year marked by the ongoing Red Sea

July 31, 2025
Total Views: 373

Fincantieri shipyard
Shipbuilding

Fincantieri Reports Record Backlog with Deliveries Scheduled Through 2036

Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups, has reported an all-time high total backlog of €57.7 billion in its recently approved

July 31, 2025
Total Views: 712

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

BOEM Rescinds All Offshore Wind Energy Areas in Major Policy Reversal

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced yesterday it has rescinded all designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf,

July 31, 2025
Total Views: 3986

The Balboa Port is pictured after Hong Kong's CK Hutchison agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, in Panama City.
News

Panama Official Seeks Review of CK Hutchison Port Contract

Panama’s comptroller general asked its Supreme Court to review the government’s contract extension with CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.’s local ports unit,

July 31, 2025
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