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Monday, October 26, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
News

As Attacks Mount, Shipping Faces an Uncomfortable Question: Are Safety Rules Fit for War?

October has become the worst month on record for attacks on merchant ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, and oil is now washing onto the beaches of the

11 hours ago
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Aerial view of the 130-meter battery-electric ferry China Zorrilla underway on the River Plate, leaving a wake behind it as a helicopter flies overhead.
News

World’s Largest Battery-Electric Ship Begins Commercial Service in South America

The world’s largest battery-electric ship has officially entered commercial service, marking a major milestone for the maritime industry and the growing use

14 hours ago
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
Shipping

Tanker Disabled in Strait of Hormuz Attack, Another Vessel Reported on Fire in Persian Gulf

Two new maritime security warnings issued Monday point to continued dangers for commercial shipping in the Middle East, with one tanker confirmed disabled by a

16 hours ago
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Russia's shadow fleet vessels in unofficial anchorage area in the Gulf of Finland
Shipping

Hormuz Chaos Sparks Legal Showdown Over Global Tanker Pricing

Commodity trader Mercuria Energy Group accused the Baltic Exchange of continuing to publish the world’s benchmark oil tanker rate, despite distortions

16 hours ago
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Offshore wind farm
Offshore

Singapore Yards Chase Profit From Europe’s Offshore Wind Push

At a shipyard in northern Singapore, a yellow platform towers over a maze of scaffolding and cranes. Resembling a 15-story building, the piece will be shipped

17 hours ago
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U.S. President Trump looks on as he signs executive orders from the Oval Office of the White House
Energy

How Trump’s Energy Dominance Turned Into Hubris

When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, “energy dominance” was the bedrock of his economic and foreign policy plans. But an unpopular war

18 hours ago
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Featured

UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill

Oct 24 (Reuters) – Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day

News

Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected in Norfolk November 2, Ahead of Tanker Bound for New York

A tanker carrying Russian diesel is expected to arrive in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 2, potentially becoming the first such shipment to reach the United

News

Empire State VII to Return to New York After Months-Long Navy Mission Plans Scrapped

SUNY Maritime College’s training ship Empire State VII is expected to return to its Fort Schuyler campus by mid-November after the federal government

News

QatarEnergy Signs Long-Term Deal to Buy U.S. LNG as Iran War Disrupts Exports

QatarEnergy has signed two long-term agreements to purchase up to 4 million tonnes of U.S. liquefied natural gas annually from Cheniere Energy through 2054, as

News

South Korean Shipowner Sinokor Dominates Hormuz Transits as Oil Flows Rebound

A little-known South Korean shipowner dominated oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz in September, data from intelligence firms suggest, with the


Monday, October 26, 2026
Arctic Sunrise AHTS in harbor
Offshore

Chouest Group Acquires Canada’s Horizon Maritime in Major Expansion

The Louisiana-based Chouest Group has acquired Canadian marine and offshore services provider Horizon Maritime, expanding its presence across Canada’s

19 hours ago
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The Houston Ship Channel and adjacent refineries, part of the Port of Houston, are seen in Houston, Texas
News

Lawmakers Warn U.S. Ports and Banks Over Trump-Putin Russian Diesel Deal

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is warning major banks and port authorities against facilitating Russian diesel shipments under President Donald

20 hours ago
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Caddell Dry Dock & Repair Announces Leadership Transition
Sponsored

Caddell Dry Dock & Repair Announces Leadership Transition

Salvatore Molino Named President; Steven Kalil to Become Chief Executive Officer as John  B. Caddell II Continues as Chairman Caddell Dry Dock & Repair

21 hours ago
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Oil Spill Off UAE Widens, Satellite Images Show, Prompting More Beach Closures 
Oil Spill

Oil Spill Off UAE Widens, Satellite Images Show, Prompting More Beach Closures 

An oil spill from a damaged tanker off the coast of the United Arab Emirates has widened, satellite images showed, triggering more beach closures and raising

October 26, 2026
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Dubai’s DP World in Talks on Alliance With Northern Canada Port
Ports

Dubai’s DP World in Talks on Alliance With Northern Canada Port

Dubai’s DP World Ltd. is set to unveil a deal backing potential development of Canada’s port of Churchill, a northern outpost that Prime Minister Mark

October 26, 2026
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UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill
Featured

UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill

Oct 24 (Reuters) – Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day

Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected in Norfolk November 2, Ahead of Tanker Bound for New York
News

Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected in Norfolk November 2, Ahead of Tanker Bound for New York

A tanker carrying Russian diesel is expected to arrive in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 2, potentially becoming the first such shipment to reach the United

Empire State VII to Return to New York After Months-Long Navy Mission Plans Scrapped
News

Empire State VII to Return to New York After Months-Long Navy Mission Plans Scrapped

SUNY Maritime College’s training ship Empire State VII is expected to return to its Fort Schuyler campus by mid-November after the federal government

QatarEnergy Signs Long-Term Deal to Buy U.S. LNG as Iran War Disrupts Exports
News

QatarEnergy Signs Long-Term Deal to Buy U.S. LNG as Iran War Disrupts Exports

QatarEnergy has signed two long-term agreements to purchase up to 4 million tonnes of U.S. liquefied natural gas annually from Cheniere Energy through 2054, as

South Korean Shipowner Sinokor Dominates Hormuz Transits as Oil Flows Rebound
News

South Korean Shipowner Sinokor Dominates Hormuz Transits as Oil Flows Rebound

A little-known South Korean shipowner dominated oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz in September, data from intelligence firms suggest, with the


Sunday, October 25, 2026
Europe weighs letting utilities shoot down threatening drones
Defense

Russia Says It Hit Two Cargo Vessels And Ukrainian Logistics Hubs

MOSCOW, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that its drones had struck a cargo vessel bound for the Black Sea port of

October 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka Navy personnel assist Iranian sailors during a rescue operation in Indian Ocean
Incidents

Sri Lanka Rescues 40 Iranian Sailors

By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from multiple commercial ships in

October 25, 2026
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Offshore Oil Rig At Night
Incidents

Borr Drilling Rig Sinks Off Gabon, One Person Dead And Four Missing

By Gnaneshwar Rajan and Colleen Goko Oct 25 (Reuters) – Borr Drilling’s BORR.N Prospector 5 drilling rig sank late on Saturday

October 25, 2026
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Search for missing crew of cargo ship
Defense

Romania Blames Russia For Drone That Sinks Cargo Ship; 1 Killed, 3 Missing

BUCHAREST, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its attacks on NATO’s eastern flank on Friday, after a

October 24, 2026
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Russian-flagged cargo ship Zhibek Zholy seen off the coast of Black Sea port of Karasu
Shipping

Latvia Emerges As Top-Five Country Used To Ship Russian Grain

MOSCOW, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Latvia, a member of the European Union and NATO, has emerged as one of the top five countries used to

October 24, 2026
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Corporate News

October 22, 2026

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects.

October 13, 2026

ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains

October 12, 2026

Moxie Media to Launch Moxie Connect 2026 Event Alongside the International WorkBoat Show

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at

October 12, 2026

Connecting maritime digitalisation to process

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively,

October 12, 2026

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The

October 9, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds production plant to meet growing demand

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable

October 7, 2026

Asia’s maritime community to take centre stage at upcoming WISTA 2026

The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as

October 7, 2026

ABS Issues AIP and Completes Basic Design Review for SHI’s Entire FLNG Topsides Facilities

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) and completed a basic design review (BDR) for a natural gas liquefaction system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the

Corporate News

October 22, 2026

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects.

October 13, 2026

ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains

October 12, 2026

Moxie Media to Launch Moxie Connect 2026 Event Alongside the International WorkBoat Show

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at

October 12, 2026

Connecting maritime digitalisation to process

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively,

October 12, 2026

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The

October 9, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds production plant to meet growing demand

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable

October 7, 2026

Asia’s maritime community to take centre stage at upcoming WISTA 2026

The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as

October 7, 2026

ABS Issues AIP and Completes Basic Design Review for SHI’s Entire FLNG Topsides Facilities

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) and completed a basic design review (BDR) for a natural gas liquefaction system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the


Saturday, October 24, 2026
Footage released by IRIB and attributed to the IRGC shows Gem No 2 ablaze
Featured

UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill

Oct 24 (Reuters) – Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day

October 24, 2026
Total Views: 15075

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

Two Wealthy Americans Face Off In Bitter Feud Over Panama Port

By Devon Pendleton and Fabiano Maisonnave Oct 22, 2026 (Bloomberg) –To hedge-fund billionaire Louis Bacon, the crystalline waters and densely

October 24, 2026
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Friday, October 23, 2026
A U.S. fishing boat with nets out on the water.
Commercial Fishing

Trump Administration Unveils Seafood Strategy to Boost U.S. Fishing Fleet and Domestic Production

The Trump administration on Friday unveiled its America First Seafood Strategy, outlining plans to strengthen the U.S. commercial fishing industry through

October 23, 2026
Total Views: 987

The NSMV II, named Patriot State. Photo courtesy Philly Shipyard
News

MARAD’s Training Ship Success Offers a Blueprint for U.S. Shipbuilding

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently embraced VCM when procuring a new generation of training ships for five of the six state maritime academies. To

October 23, 2026
Total Views: 1622

A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California
Ports

USTR Proposes Extending China Ship Port Fee Suspension Through January 2027

The Trump administration is proposing to extend its suspension of port fees targeting China-linked vessels for another two months, pushing their potential

October 23, 2026
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Friday, October 23, 2026
Aerial view of a heavy loaded crude oil tanker traveling over open ocean during sunset time
Shipping

Record Tanker Rates Threaten to Push U.S. Oil Exports to Asia to Seven-Year Low

US crude oil exports to Asia are set to hit multi-year lows after the Iran war disrupted global shipping and pushed the cost to lease a tanker for the Pacific

October 23, 2026
Total Views: 2773

PVT AZURA
News

Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected in Norfolk November 2, Ahead of Tanker Bound for New York

A tanker carrying Russian diesel is expected to arrive in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 2, potentially becoming the first such shipment to reach the United

October 23, 2026
Total Views: 8665

South Korea's shipbuilding sector woos Trump, offering carrot in tariff negotiations.
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai–Kiewit Shipyard Plan Signals New Phase in South Korea’s U.S. Shipbuilding Push

South Korea’s push to help rebuild the American shipbuilding industry is moving beyond investments in existing shipyards and toward the development of

October 23, 2026
Total Views: 674

oil tanker at sea
Shipping

First Russian Diesel From Putin-Trump Deal Heading for US

The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a

October 23, 2026
Total Views: 629

Aerial photo of an oil tanker at anchor. Stock Photo: Nickeo23/Shutterstock
News

South Korean Shipowner Sinokor Dominates Hormuz Transits as Oil Flows Rebound

A little-known South Korean shipowner dominated oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz in September, data from intelligence firms suggest, with the

October 23, 2026
Total Views: 3071