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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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News

International Seaways Acquires Tankers International, Expands Into Suezmax Market

International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW) has acquired sole ownership of Tankers International, one of the world’s leading shipping pools, while

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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A satellite image shows the Skipper tanker, in north of Guadeloupe
Shipyard

Top Ship Recycler GMS Says It Is In Talks to Buy Venezuela-Linked Ships Seized by US

Dubai-run GMS has applied for a U.S. license to buy and scrap ships seized by the U.S. government linked to Venezuelan oil trading, the leading ship recycler's

January 27, 2026
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Germany secures oil tanker adrift off its Baltic coast.Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

European Nations Issue Warning to Russia-Linked Shadow Fleet

A group of 14 European nations have issued an open warning to shadow-fleet tankers in the Baltic and North Seas, raising the stakes for vessels they say are

January 27, 2026
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Monday, January 26, 2026
Trucks At Port Of LA
Ports

FMC Launches Investigation Into Ocean Carriers’ Grip on U.S. Chassis Market

The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a formal investigation into whether ocean carriers are unlawfully restricting truckers and shippers from choosing

January 26, 2026
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A fire burns on the M/V One Henry Hudson berthed at the Port of Los Angeles
Accidents

Fire-Damaged ONE Henry Hudson Departs Los Angeles After Two-Month Salvage Effort

The fire-damaged containership ONE Henry Hudson has departed the Port of Los Angeles for repairs in Asia, closing the book on what U.S. Coast Guard

January 26, 2026
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Chinese Coast Guard conduct rescue operations after receiving reports of a distressed cargo ship which was carrying Philippine crew members, in a location given as South China Sea
News

Nickel Ore Liquefaction Suspected in Fatal Sinking of Bulk Carrier Devon Bay

The sinking of the bulk carrier Devon Bay near Scarborough Shoal on January 23 has once again thrust nickel ore into the spotlight as one of shipping’s

January 26, 2026
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Gasoline Starved California Is Turning To Fuel From the Bahamas
Energy

Gasoline Starved California Is Turning To Fuel From the Bahamas

By Will Kubzansky and Lucia Kassai Feb 15, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US supplies of gasoline are being shipped out of the country to travel thousands of

Denmark Records 292 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers Passing Through Danish Straits
Featured

Denmark Records 292 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers Passing Through Danish Straits

New data compiled by the Danish Maritime Authority reveals that EU-sanctioned tankers linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” made 292 voyages

Trump Unveils White House Maritime Action Plan to Restore U.S. Seapower
Navy

Trump Unveils White House Maritime Action Plan to Restore U.S. Seapower

America builds under 1% of commercial ships. The White House Maritime Action Plan bets on vessel fees, a trust fund, and zones, but Congress is the clock.By

More Dark Tankers Arrive at India Scrapyards as Trade Expands
Shipyard

More Dark Tankers Arrive at India Scrapyards as Trade Expands

Three US-sanctioned tankers have arrived for demolition on India’s west coast in under a month, an unusually strong start to the year for a ship-breaking

Two US Navy Ships Collide, No Major Injuries, US Southern Command Says 
Collision

Two US Navy Ships Collide, No Major Injuries, US Southern Command Says 

A U.S. warship and a Navy supply vessel collided during refueling Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Southern Command told Reuters in an emailed statement on


Monday, January 26, 2026
A U.S. military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard
News

Vitol and Trafigura: Traders at the Heart of Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab

President Donald Trump has portrayed his takeover of Venezuela’s oil sales as a victory for America, but when his administration wanted to sell several

January 26, 2026
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he word POLICE is printed on the back of a high-visibility stab-proof vest worn by local and national police officers at the scene of an incident.
News

Spain Dismantles Vast Narco-Fleet in Record Atlantic Drug Bust

Spanish authorities have dismantled what they describe as the largest cocaine trafficking network operating in the Atlantic, delivering a major blow to a

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 2342

Smoke rises from Marlin Luanda, a tanker carrying Russian naphtha, after the vessel was struck by a Houthi anti-ship missile
News

Renewed Houthi Threats and U.S. Military Buildup Cloud Shipping’s Tentative Return to the Suez

As maritime shipping weighs a tentative return to the Suez Canal after two years of Red Sea diversions, a dangerous convergence of Houthi warnings and U.S.

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 2656

Two people arrested in cable breach investigation
Offshore

Finland Ramps Up Baltic Sea Surveillance After String of Undersea Sabotage Incidents

HELSINKI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Finland’s Border Guard hopes to prevent damage to critical undersea infrastructure in the Gulf

January 26, 2026
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An offshore oil rig is pictured off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, U.S., November 14, 2024
Offshore

Trump Moves to Reopen California Offshore Drilling, Triggering Unified West Coast Opposition

The Trump administration has taken the first formal step toward reopening California’s offshore waters to oil and gas drilling for the first time in decades

January 26, 2026
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Gasoline Starved California Is Turning To Fuel From the Bahamas
Energy

Gasoline Starved California Is Turning To Fuel From the Bahamas

By Will Kubzansky and Lucia Kassai Feb 15, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US supplies of gasoline are being shipped out of the country to travel thousands of

Denmark Records 292 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers Passing Through Danish Straits
Featured

Denmark Records 292 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers Passing Through Danish Straits

New data compiled by the Danish Maritime Authority reveals that EU-sanctioned tankers linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” made 292 voyages

Trump Unveils White House Maritime Action Plan to Restore U.S. Seapower
Navy

Trump Unveils White House Maritime Action Plan to Restore U.S. Seapower

America builds under 1% of commercial ships. The White House Maritime Action Plan bets on vessel fees, a trust fund, and zones, but Congress is the clock.By

More Dark Tankers Arrive at India Scrapyards as Trade Expands
Shipyard

More Dark Tankers Arrive at India Scrapyards as Trade Expands

Three US-sanctioned tankers have arrived for demolition on India’s west coast in under a month, an unusually strong start to the year for a ship-breaking

Two US Navy Ships Collide, No Major Injuries, US Southern Command Says 
Collision

Two US Navy Ships Collide, No Major Injuries, US Southern Command Says 

A U.S. warship and a Navy supply vessel collided during refueling Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Southern Command told Reuters in an emailed statement on


Monday, January 26, 2026
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Turbine
Offshore

North Sea Nations Sign Historic 100 GW Offshore Wind Pact

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband signed a landmark clean energy security agreement with European allies on Monday at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, committing

January 26, 2026
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Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
Energy

EU Countries Give Final Approval to Russian Gas Ban

European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut ties with their former top

January 26, 2026
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LNG Carrier ‘Alexey Kosygin’ Docks At Arctic LNG 2 Expanding Russia’s Shadow Fleet Capacity
Energy

LNG Carrier ‘Alexey Kosygin’ Docks At Arctic LNG 2 Expanding Russia’s Shadow Fleet Capacity

The Arc7 LNG carrier Alexey Kosygin has arrived at the Utrenniy terminal to presumably load its inaugural cargo from the Arctic LNG 2 project, marking the

January 26, 2026
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Sunday, January 25, 2026
French navy diverts suspected russian shadow fleet tanker to Marseille-Fos port
Shipping

France Detains Indian Captain Of Suspected Shadow Fleet Tanker

MARSEILLE, France, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The captain of an oil tanker intercepted by the French navy has been detained under investigations into

January 25, 2026
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Facilities of CPC marine terminal near Novorossiysk
Offshore

Kazakh Oil Flows Set To Normalize As Black Sea Mooring Restored

By Bloomberg News Jan 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The Caspian Pipeline Consortium said an offshore mooring is back online, enabling crude to flow through

January 25, 2026
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Corporate News

February 5, 2026

Damen announces successful sea trials for seventh BC Ferries’ Island Class

Damen Shipyards Group has announced the successful completion of sea trials for the latest Island Class ferry for BC Ferries. The seventh Island Class vessel in a series of

February 4, 2026

Floating the Carbon Solution: The Role of Offshore CO2 Injection and Storage Facilities

By Michael Kei, ABS Vice President, Technology Interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is accelerating as industries adapt to evolving regulatory expectations, customer

February 3, 2026

American Great Lakes Ports Launch Study to Expand Cargo Shipments Between Great Lakes and Inland Waterways

Unprecedented port partnership to assess economic opportunities and transportation benefits for enhancing connection between the nation’s two busiest inland shipping channels.

February 3, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime to deliver NexusWave connectivity across Auerbach fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels

Fully managed bonded service delivery and unlimited high-speed connectivity align with performance expectations for Auerbach’s new generation of ultra-efficient heavy lift

February 3, 2026

Count down to CMA Shipping 2026: the global maritime meeting place in North America

The count down is on for this year’s highly anticipated CMA Shipping 2026 conference and exhibition taking place from 10–12 March 2026 at the Hilton Stamford Hotel

January 29, 2026

Resolve Marine Announces Office in Japan to Strengthen Regional Emergency Response and Compliance Services

Expansion into Japan Reinforces the Company’s Growing Presence Across Asia Pacific Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA – Resolve Marine is pleased to announce the opening of its new

January 21, 2026

Damen announces contract with Qatari Emiri Navy for two ASD Tugs 3212

Damen Shipyards Group has announced a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 3212. The contract was announced at the Doha

January 20, 2026

NAVTOR helps ‘heroes of the sea’ with free NavFleet system and support for Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue

NAVTOR is helping Redningsselskapet (Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue) increase both efficiency and cost savings by making its cutting-edge fleet management solution, NavFleet,

Corporate News

February 5, 2026

Damen announces successful sea trials for seventh BC Ferries’ Island Class

Damen Shipyards Group has announced the successful completion of sea trials for the latest Island Class ferry for BC Ferries. The seventh Island Class vessel in a series of

February 4, 2026

Floating the Carbon Solution: The Role of Offshore CO2 Injection and Storage Facilities

By Michael Kei, ABS Vice President, Technology Interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is accelerating as industries adapt to evolving regulatory expectations, customer

February 3, 2026

American Great Lakes Ports Launch Study to Expand Cargo Shipments Between Great Lakes and Inland Waterways

Unprecedented port partnership to assess economic opportunities and transportation benefits for enhancing connection between the nation’s two busiest inland shipping channels.

February 3, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime to deliver NexusWave connectivity across Auerbach fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels

Fully managed bonded service delivery and unlimited high-speed connectivity align with performance expectations for Auerbach’s new generation of ultra-efficient heavy lift

February 3, 2026

Count down to CMA Shipping 2026: the global maritime meeting place in North America

The count down is on for this year’s highly anticipated CMA Shipping 2026 conference and exhibition taking place from 10–12 March 2026 at the Hilton Stamford Hotel

January 29, 2026

Resolve Marine Announces Office in Japan to Strengthen Regional Emergency Response and Compliance Services

Expansion into Japan Reinforces the Company’s Growing Presence Across Asia Pacific Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA – Resolve Marine is pleased to announce the opening of its new

January 21, 2026

Damen announces contract with Qatari Emiri Navy for two ASD Tugs 3212

Damen Shipyards Group has announced a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 3212. The contract was announced at the Doha

January 20, 2026

NAVTOR helps ‘heroes of the sea’ with free NavFleet system and support for Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue

NAVTOR is helping Redningsselskapet (Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue) increase both efficiency and cost savings by making its cutting-edge fleet management solution, NavFleet,


Sunday, January 25, 2026
Sky view of the Northern Fleet Severomorsk on a cloudy day in Russia
Defense

Power Cut To Russia’s Main Naval Base Home Town

MOSCOW, Jan 25 – The home town of Russia’s main naval base was forced to switch to emergency generators after aging power lines collapsed during

January 25, 2026
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A structure of a hand holding an oil well tower stands near the headquarters of Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA, in Caraca
Shipping

US Pushes For Quickest Fixes To Boost Venezuela Oil Output

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and David Wethe Jan 24, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The US is in talks with Chevron Corp., other crude producers and the world’s

January 25, 2026
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Oil tanker on Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas. REUTERS/Issac Urrutia
Featured

Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Heavy Oil Departs To U.S.

By Marianna Parraga HOUSTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) – A crude tanker chartered by Trafigura departed on Sunday from Venezuela’s Jose

January 25, 2026
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
deep-sea mining vessels
Offshore

Deep-Sea Mining Company Seeks International Permit Under New Trump Rules

By Ernest Scheyder Jan 22 (Reuters) – The Metals Co TMC.O on Thursday became the first deep-sea miner to seek Washington’s approval to mine

January 24, 2026
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USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group
Defense

Trump’s Move To Send US Ships To Mideast Renews Iran Threat

By Courtney McBride, Roxana Tiron and Hadriana Lowenkron Jan 23, 2026 (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump has dispatched naval assets to the Middle

January 24, 2026
Total Views: 1602

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Saturday, January 24, 2026
An aerial view of the USS Cincinnati combat ship navigates near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as a Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area
Navy

US Warship Visit to Cambodia Base Shows Continued Warming Ties

By Philip J. Heijmans Jan 24, 2026 (Bloomberg) –A US warship docked at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base on Saturday for a five-day visit, signaling a

January 24, 2026
Total Views: 801

An oil spill is seen in the Pacific Ocean near Santa Barbara in Goleta
Offshore

California Suing Trump Administration Over Sable Oil Pipeline Restart

By Nichola Groom Jan 23 (Reuters) – California’s attorney general on Friday said the state was suing the Trump administration for

January 24, 2026
Total Views: 1107

The downtown skyline rises above a thick layer of fog in Vancouver
Shipping

Trump Threatens Canada With 100% Tariff Over Pending Trade Deal With China

By Bo Erickson and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose a 100% tariff

January 24, 2026
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Friday, January 23, 2026
USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) escorts an Australian -owned cruise ship out of pack ice in the Ross Sea after the vessel requested assistance amid Operation Deep Freeze 2026
Defense

USCGC Polar Star Frees Cruise Ship Trapped in Antarctic Ice

The 50-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star freed an Australian cruise ship trapped in pack ice near McMurdo Sound during the cutter’s 29th

January 23, 2026
Total Views: 4822

Crude oil tanker Delta Harmony, managed by Greece's Delta Tankers, transits the Bosphorus
News

Drone Attacks Push Black Sea Shipping Into New High-Risk Phase

By Paul Morgan (gCaptain) – The Black Sea has entered a far more dangerous phase for commercial shipping after drone attacks struck Greek-managed oil

January 23, 2026
Total Views: 1568