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The flow of crude oil and oil products through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait has plummeted by over 50% in the first eight months of 2024, according to the

By John Micklethwait and Nancy Cook (Bloomberg) — Former US President Donald Trump said his policies would inspire growth despite adding to the debt as

The cargo ship Pan Viva has successfully weathered a severe storm off the Alaskan coast and resumed its voyage, averting a potential environmental

Damen Shipyards, Windcat, and CMB.TECH have unveiled the first of six cutting-edge Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The landmark launch, which

MANILA, Oct 15 (Reuters) – The Philippines‘ Bureau of Fisheries said a “Chinese maritime militia” boat deliberately sideswiped one

(Bloomberg) — China’s exports of both cars and ships hit records in September even as broader shipments slowed, underscoring the rapid changes in the

The iconic SS United States is set to embark on its final journey – not across the Atlantic, but towards a new life as the world’s largest

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $9.5 million emergency funding package for SeaPort Manatee, aiming to accelerate the port’s recovery in the

China has conducted a series of military exercises codenamed “Joint Sword 2024B” around Taiwan, raising tensions in the region and drawing

Roustabouts play a critical part in the oil and gas industry. Although they are entry-level workers, they are often the backbone of drilling operations on land

Spanish and French customs authorities have intercepted a Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship carrying an estimated 4,000 kilos of cocaine, 130 nautical miles off the

Green Yard Kleven has inked a shipbuilding contract with Romanian energy giant OMV Petrom S.A. for a new “Field Support Vessel” destined for the

The Massachusetts Maritime Academy celebrated the arrival of its new training ship, the Patriot State, in Buzzards Bay on Friday. This delivery marks a

Russia’s draft federal budget includes substantial funding of nearly $1bn over three years to complete construction of the country’s flagship nuclear

Oct 14 (Reuters) – Another Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa damaged two civilian vessels

Twenty crew members of the MFV Armana were safely rescued after their fishing vessel caught fire off the coast of South Africa. The South African Maritime

TAIPEI, Oct 14 (Reuters) – China’s military vowed to take further action against Taiwan if needed after staging a day

In a proactive response to the growing risks associated with electric vehicle (EV) transportation, the U.S. Coast Guard recently spearheaded a crucial

Global logistics giant DP World has unveiled plans for a £1 billion (US $1.3 billion) expansion of London Gateway, aiming to transform it into Britain’s

The 738-foot bulk carrier Pan Viva remains anchored just off the coast of Unalaska, Alaska, as it weathers a severe storm. The U.S. Coast Guard swiftly