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DNV, Shipbuilding Giants Partner on Revolutionary Carbon Capture Technology for Marine Fuel Cells
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DNV, Shipbuilding Giants Partner on Revolutionary Carbon Capture Technology for Marine Fuel Cells

International classification society DNV has joined forces with HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hydrogen to develop innovative

5 hours ago
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff onboard Hydrographic Survey Vessel CATLETT observe the damage resulting from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, March 26, 2024. USACE Photo
Accidents

NTSB: Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Risk Was 30 Times Above Acceptable Threshold; 68 Other Bridges Need Assessment

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed today that the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed following a vessel strike last year, had a

7 hours ago
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The Colcutt building, London
Shipping

Lloyd’s Register Abandoning Modern HQ for Historic Homecoming

Lloyd’s Register, the maritime society formed in a London coffee house in 1760, has put its modern glass headquarters up for sale as it prepares to move back

9 hours ago
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Ukrainian coast guard patrols the "grain corridor" in the Black Sea. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Shipping

Russia and US to Discuss Black Sea Shipping on Monday

Russian and U.S. experts will discuss ways to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea at talks on a possible Ukrainian peace

11 hours ago
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Aerial view of a container terminal
News

CK Hutchison Flags Political Risk as Port Deal Upsets China

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. warned of a deteriorating global business environment due to geopolitical and trade tensions, as the Hong Kong conglomerate reported

11 hours ago
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Accidents

Three Stevedores Killed in Enclosed Space on Bulk Carrier, Highlighting Critical Training Gaps

Three stevedores lost their lives in an enclosed space accident aboard the Isle of Man-registered bulk carrier Berge Mawson at Indonesia’s Bunyu Island

11 hours ago
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Shipping

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese ‘Teapot’ Refinery and Shadow Fleet in Major Iranian Oil Crackdown

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has launched a sweeping enforcement action targeting a Chinese

12 hours ago
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The newest ultra large container ship Manila Express of Hapag-Lloyd with container cranes at the Burchardkai in the in the Port of Hamburg
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Posts 19% Lower Net Profit in 2024, to Cut Dividend

Container shipping liner Hapag-Lloyd HLAG.DE on Thursday reported an 18.9% lower net profit for 2024 and proposed a 11.4% cut in its divided versus 2023,

17 hours ago
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
USNS John Lewis Completes First Fleet Replenishment Operation Off Southern California
Defense

USNS John Lewis Completes First Fleet Replenishment Operation Off Southern California

The Military Sealift Command’s newest fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) achieved a significant milestone by completing its first

March 19, 2025
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A containership at the Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Maritime Industry Warns USTR’s China Port Fees Could Sink U.S. Economy

Industry Leaders Sound Alarm: Proposed Tariffs on Chinese Ships Threaten Economic Shockwaves Across U.S. Trade Major maritime industry stakeholders are voicing

March 19, 2025
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Port cranes at dusk
Shipping

European Shipping Commands 35% of Global Fleet, Critical for EU Security and Trade

European shipping has emerged as a crucial geopolitical asset for the European Union, controlling 35% of the world’s fleet despite the EU representing

March 19, 2025
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Photos: Royal Navy Shadows Russian Task Force Carrying Cargo from Syria
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Photos: Royal Navy Shadows Russian Task Force Carrying Cargo from Syria

The Royal Navy, along with NATO allies, conducted a coordinated operation to monitor a Russian naval task group transporting cargo from Syria through UK

March 19, 2025
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A view of the half-sunk cargo ship OS 35 in Catalan Bay after its collision with an LNG tanker near Gibraltar
Accidents

LNG Tanker Collision in Gibraltar Highlights Ongoing Pilotage Concerns

A minor collision between an LNG tanker and a bulk carrier in Gibraltar’s western anchorage has reignited discussions about pilotage requirements for

March 19, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump launches military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis
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US Strikes Houthi Strongholds in Yemen Where Leaders Are Hiding

The U.S. hit targets across Yemen in airstrikes overnight, including Saada province, which Yemeni sources say is a long-time hideout for

March 19, 2025
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FILE PHOTO: A ship sails near the Balboa Port after Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd 0001.HK agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to curb China's influence in the region, Panama City
Ports

What Levers Do China and Hong Kong Have Over CK Hutchison’s Port Deal?

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison is facing intense criticism from Beijing over its ports sale to a BlackRock-led consortium, fueling

March 19, 2025
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The U.S. Navy replenishment vessel USNS Wally Schirra sets sail after successful MRO project
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Hanwha Ocean Completes Landmark U.S. Navy Ship Maintenance, Marking First Korean Shipyard Contract

In a significant milestone for South Korea’s maritime industry, Hanwha Ocean has successfully completed maintenance and overhaul work on the Military

March 19, 2025
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The Top 3 Things You Can Do to Stay Healthy and Full of Energy at Sea
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The Top 3 Things You Can Do to Stay Healthy and Full of Energy at Sea

By Ship Shape Health Life at sea can be challenging. Long hours, limited equipment, unpredictable routines, and few healthy food options. But staying fit,

March 19, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump reads about tariffs on steel and aluminum, as Howard Lutnick stands in the background, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Ports

Shipping Trade Group Says Trump Port-Fee Plan Will Hurt US

A plan by the Trump administration to introduce fees on the use of Chinese commercial ships is likely to damage the US economy and may fail to reverse

March 19, 2025
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Iraq Makes Rare Seizure of Ship Suspected of Fuel Smuggling in Gulf
Maritime Security

Iraq Makes Rare Seizure of Ship Suspected of Fuel Smuggling in Gulf

Iraqi naval forces have seized an unidentified ship in Iraqi territorial waters in the Gulf suspected of smuggling fuel, the naval forces said in a

March 19, 2025
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Korean Giant Hanwha Acquires Austal Stake in Latest Push to Reshape U.S. Shipbuilding
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Korean Giant Hanwha Acquires Austal Stake in Latest Push to Reshape U.S. Shipbuilding

Shares of Australian shipbuilder Austal Ltd. climbed after a unit of Hanwha Aerospace Co. became a substantial shareholder of the US Navy contractor, as South

March 18, 2025
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