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Rep. John Garamendi speaks outside the U.S. Capitol during a press conference with lawmakers, labor leaders and maritime industry representatives urging passage of the SHIPS for America Act, legislation aimed at revitalizing U.S. shipbuilding and the maritime industrial base.
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More Than 100 Lawmakers Push to Include SHIPS for America Act in Defense Bill

A bipartisan group of 119 lawmakers is urging congressional leaders to preserve and expand provisions of the SHIPS for America Act in the final fiscal year

2 hours ago
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he Liberian-flagged container ship CONTSHIP JET underway
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Greek Containership Sunk by Naval Drones Off Bulgaria as Black Sea Attacks Escalate

A Greek container ship has sunk after being hit by naval drones off Bulgaria on Wednesday, the Bulgarian government said, in the latest of a series of strikes

3 hours ago
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Rendering of a green-and-black Wallenius Wilhelmsen Shaper Class car carrier underway near a shipyard, with cranes, tugboats and port facilities in the background.
Shipping

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Orders Up to 12 LNG-Powered Car Carriers in $1.5 Billion Fleet Expansion

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is expanding its fleet renewal program with an order for four new dual-fuel car carriers and options for eight more, potentially adding 12

3 hours ago
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LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

QatarEnergy Continues LNG Buying Spree to Hedge Future Hormuz Disruptions

QatarEnergy is buying long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas from the US and other producers as part of a trading strategy designed to generate revenue

4 hours ago
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Oil Tanker sails in san francisco bay california
News

Maritime Unions Sound Alarm Over Jones Act Waiver Compliance, Foreign Crews and National Security

Nine maritime labor organizations say the Trump administration’s prolonged Jones Act waiver raises serious questions about compliance with federal law,

5 hours ago
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Iran Says It Will Take Action Against Sinokor Ships in Hormuz

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said it would take “legal action” against tankers belonging to Sinokor, the world’s biggest oil tanker owner that

Ports

Strike Threat Looms at Eight Los Angeles, Long Beach Port Terminals

UPDATE: Port employers warn that a walkout by 250 watchmen could halt operations at terminals handling more than half of the nation’s busiest container

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

Accidents

NTSB Calls for New Rules for Uncrewed Vessels After Lake Erie Collision

Investigation finds NOAA research vessel was difficult to detect and lacked proper monitoring, exposing gaps in U.S. maritime safety regulations. The National

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


Today
Shell and Total Post Highest Quarterly Profit Since 2022
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Shell and Total Post Highest Quarterly Profit Since 2022

Shell and TotalEnergies reported on Thursday sharply higher third-quarter profits and raised share buybacks, as war-driven energy prices and record refining

5 hours ago
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Visualizations of the Empire Wind offshore wind farm. Image courtesy Equinor
Offshore

U.S. Shipbuilding Delays Push Empire Wind’s First Power Into 2027

Delays involving U.S.-built support vessels have pushed back turbine installation at Equinor’s Empire Wind offshore wind project off New York, with first

6 hours ago
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Cosco container ship
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COSCO Profit Jumps Most in Two Years as Turmoil Supports Rates

(Bloomberg) — Cosco Shipping Holdings Co. earnings jumped the most in two years as persistent geopolitical disruptions rerouted trade routes, tying up

6 hours ago
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TS Golden bear
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Lawmakers Vow to Block Use of Training Ship Golden Bear for Deportations

Two California lawmakers are demanding that the Trump administration abandon reported plans to use ships for mass deportations, including the former Cal Poly

6 hours ago
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Cheniere's sabine pass commissioning cargo is loading on an LNG tanker, marking the start of US LNG exports
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Cheniere LNG Shipments Surge as Iran War Reshapes Global Gas Trade

U.S. LNG giant raises full-year earnings outlook as Middle East supply disruptions boost demand for American exports Cheniere Energy, the largest U.S. exporter

7 hours ago
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Iran Says It Will Take Action Against Sinokor Ships in Hormuz
Featured

Iran Says It Will Take Action Against Sinokor Ships in Hormuz

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said it would take “legal action” against tankers belonging to Sinokor, the world’s biggest oil tanker owner that

Strike Threat Looms at Eight Los Angeles, Long Beach Port Terminals
Ports

Strike Threat Looms at Eight Los Angeles, Long Beach Port Terminals

UPDATE: Port employers warn that a walkout by 250 watchmen could halt operations at terminals handling more than half of the nation’s busiest container

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

NTSB Calls for New Rules for Uncrewed Vessels After Lake Erie Collision
Accidents

NTSB Calls for New Rules for Uncrewed Vessels After Lake Erie Collision

Investigation finds NOAA research vessel was difficult to detect and lacked proper monitoring, exposing gaps in U.S. maritime safety regulations. The National

Sri Lanka Rescues 40 Iranian Sailors
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


Today
Taiwan Flags ‘Obvious’ Threat From 50 Chinese Vessels in Wide Sweep of Waters
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Taiwan Flags ‘Obvious’ Threat From 50 Chinese Vessels in Wide Sweep of Waters

China has more than 50 navy and other official vessels operating in a wide swath of sea stretching from southern Japan down to Taiwan and off the Philippines,

11 hours ago
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Qatar to Buy LNG From Woodside as It Scours for US Supply
Energy

Qatar to Buy LNG From Woodside as It Scours for US Supply

QatarEnergy agreed to purchase US liquefied natural gas from Woodside Energy Group Ltd. for two decades, saying it’s now the top buyer of the American fuel

11 hours ago
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Tug with LNG tanker
News

Romanian Officials Indicted in €7 Million EU-Funded Tugboat Fraud

Four Romanian public officials and two other defendants have been indicted over the alleged fraudulent procurement of two tugboats that were supposed to

October 28, 2026
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A CMA CGM containerships waits at anchor outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles
Environment

Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Identify LNG and Methanol as Leading Alternative Marine Fuels

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have identified liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol as the most viable alternative marine fuels for the near and

October 28, 2026
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vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping

U.S. Senator Demands Russian Diesel Tanker Turn Around as Legal Fight Escalates

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is demanding that a tanker reportedly carrying Russian diesel to the United States reverse course, warning its owner

October 28, 2026
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Corporate News

October 27, 2026

New RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 Tug Design for Ningbo Port

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce the award to design a new RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 (FiFi 2) tug for Ningbo Port. The vessel will be

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

Corporate News

October 27, 2026

New RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 Tug Design for Ningbo Port

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce the award to design a new RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 (FiFi 2) tug for Ningbo Port. The vessel will be

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


Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
Offshore

MARAD Approves $8.2 Billion Texas LNG Export Port in Record-Time Review

The Trump administration has approved an $8.2 billion offshore liquefied natural gas export project off the Texas coast, marking a major milestone for its

October 28, 2026
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Bulk carrier Aroyat arrives to the sea port of Chornomorsk. Photo REUTERS/Stringer
Shipping

Russia Turns to Arctic WW2 Route to Export Grain

Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, has turned to an Arctic World War II shipping route to export grain for the first time as the conflict in

October 28, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
Shipping

US Tells Ships to Avoid Unnecessary Transits Through Hormuz

(Bloomberg) — The US military said vessels that have no need to move between ports in the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz should stay away, as

October 28, 2026
Total Views: 708

Scorpio Tankers' handymax tanker STI Batterdea enters the port of Rotterdam
News

Scorpio Tankers Reports $181,000-a-Day LR2 Rates as Middle East War Upends Oil Trade

Scorpio Tankers is reporting a sharp surge in tanker earnings as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil flows, with its LR2 product tankers securing

October 28, 2026
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Aerial view of Avondale Global Gateway on the Mississippi River, showing cargo ships docked alongside large cranes, industrial warehouses and cargo storage areas, with New Orleans visible in the distance.
News

T. Parker Host Invests $50 Million to Expand Former Avondale Shipyard

T. Parker Host (HOST) is investing $50 million to expand rail, warehouse and dock capacity at Avondale Global Gateway, the former Avondale Shipyard site on the

October 28, 2026
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Russia To Begin Year-Round Arctic Northern Sea Route Shipping in Early 2027
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Russia To Begin Year-Round Arctic Northern Sea Route Shipping in Early 2027

Russia expects to begin regular year-round eastbound shipping along the Northern Sea Route in early 2027, as additional nuclear icebreaker capacity, newer

October 28, 2026
Total Views: 1274

A view shows a vessel that was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Incidents

Drones Hit Container Ship off Bulgaria, Crew Safe and Ashore

Sea drones struck a container ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast on Wednesday, the ship's owner and the government said, the latest in a string of attacks

October 28, 2026
Total Views: 581

Saudi Tanker Giant Posts 10-Fold Profit Jump as Ship Rates Surge
Shipping

Saudi Tanker Giant Posts 10-Fold Profit Jump as Ship Rates Surge

Saudi Arabia’s main shipping firm Bahri reported a 10-fold jump in third-quarter profit as its oil tanker business benefited from surging freight rates amid

October 28, 2026
Total Views: 454

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Left to right: Prestige 450 Flybridge recreational vessel and NOAA USV underway before the collision. (Sources: Recreational vessel owner [left] and NOAA [right])
Accidents

NTSB Calls for New Rules for Uncrewed Vessels After Lake Erie Collision

Investigation finds NOAA research vessel was difficult to detect and lacked proper monitoring, exposing gaps in U.S. maritime safety regulations. The National

October 27, 2026
Total Views: 4107

Russia Says Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to Nearly Double in 2026
Shipping

Russia Says Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to Nearly Double in 2026

Russia expects cargo transits along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) to more than double in 2026, marking a substantial increase in Arctic shipping despite Western

October 27, 2026
Total Views: 1469