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Saturday, July 4, 2026
The United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on Independence Day in New York City
Multimedia

NYC Gets A Parade Of Historic Military Ships To Mark America 250

By Samuel A. Church Jul 4, 2026 (Bloomberg) –New York Harbor welcomed more than 40 tall ships to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.  The

18 hours ago
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Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
Defense

St Petersburg Oil Terminal Hit In Major Ukrainian Drone Attack

MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) – Russia’s second city of St Petersburg and the surrounding region came under a major Ukrainian drone attack overnight

19 hours ago
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A Taiwan Coast Guard vessel, CG1005, docks at a port in Penghu
Defense

China Launches Coast Guard Patrol East Of Taiwan Despite International Pushback

By Lewis Jackson and Ben Blanchard BEIJING/TAIPEI, July 4 (Reuters) – China said on Saturday it had launched a coast guard patrol east of Taiwan to

20 hours ago
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Christening ceremony of the container ship CMA CGM NOTRE DAME in Le Havre
Shipping

CMA CGM Ship Hit By Missile In Hormuz Strait May Go For Scrapping

PARIS, July 3 (Reuters) – A CMA CGM container ship struck by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz in early May is so badly damaged that the French

20 hours ago
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Friday, July 3, 2026
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
News

Japan Weighs Return to Iranian Oil as Shipping Risks Cloud Sanctions Waiver

Iran has begun talks with Japanese companies under a U.S. sanctions waiver allowing it to resume oil sales, though prospective buyers are seeking a longer

July 3, 2026
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Featured

Great Lakes Takes Delivery of First U.S.-Flagged Jones Act Rock Installation Vessel

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has taken delivery of Acadia, the first U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant subsea rock installation vessel, marking a milestone

News

Last Western Shipyard Servicing Russia’s Arctic LNG Fleet Receives Another Icebreaking Gas Carrier

The Arc7 icebreaking LNG carrier Rudolf Samoylovich has arrived at Denmark’s Fayard A/S Odense yard for scheduled maintenance, highlighting the Danish

News

GPS Interference Off California Offers Warning for Global Shipping

Capt. James Haley and Dana A. Goward It was late at night on January 29, 2026. Seven ships approaching the Port of Long Beach from the west keyed their

Defense

U.S. Locks in Final Six Arctic Security Cutters as Bollinger Reveals First Ship Already Under Construction

The United States has finalized contracts worth $3.3 billion for six new Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), completing the procurement of the Coast Guard’s

News

Saronic Launches 52-Foot ‘Mirage’ Autonomous Vessel as Production Ramps Up

Saronic has launched its newest autonomous surface vessel, expanding its rapidly growing lineup with a 52-foot platform designed for defense, security and


Friday, July 3, 2026
China Sends Four Polar Research Vessels Into Arctic as U.S. Scrutiny Grows
Security

China Sends Four Polar Research Vessels Into Arctic as U.S. Scrutiny Grows

China has launched its annual Arctic summer expedition with four major research vessels heading north, expanding a polar presence that has increasingly drawn

July 3, 2026
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FTC reverses bans on two executives joining Chevron, Exxon boards
Energy

US Oil Companies See Big Profit Jump, Gird for Clash Over Pump Prices With Trump

U.S. oil companies are set to report their strongest quarterly profits in years, courting a possible clash with President Donald Trump, who has been pressing

July 3, 2026
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The crude oil tanker Odessa, carrying UAE crude after passing through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

China Urges ‘Unimpeded Passage’ of Hormuz as Fee Chatter Mounts

China called for the unhindered flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, comments that come as leading European powers are apparently accepting that

July 3, 2026
Total Views: 1258

Thursday, July 2, 2026
A rendering of the Arctic Security Cutter to be built by Bollinger
Defense

U.S. Locks in Final Six Arctic Security Cutters as Bollinger Reveals First Ship Already Under Construction

The United States has finalized contracts worth $3.3 billion for six new Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), completing the procurement of the Coast Guard’s

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 5064

Aerial view of the tanker Smyrtos underway at sea, flanked at a distance by a Royal Navy warship and a helicopter following a UK enforcement operation in the English Channel.
News

Europe Targets Shadow Fleet Tankers Falsely Flying Cameroon Flag, Sources Say

By John Irish and Jonathan Saul PARIS/LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) – Europe is taking tougher action against tankers falsely using Cameroon’s

July 2, 2026
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Great Lakes Takes Delivery of First U.S.-Flagged Jones Act Rock Installation Vessel
Featured

Great Lakes Takes Delivery of First U.S.-Flagged Jones Act Rock Installation Vessel

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has taken delivery of Acadia, the first U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant subsea rock installation vessel, marking a milestone

Last Western Shipyard Servicing Russia’s Arctic LNG Fleet Receives Another Icebreaking Gas Carrier
News

Last Western Shipyard Servicing Russia’s Arctic LNG Fleet Receives Another Icebreaking Gas Carrier

The Arc7 icebreaking LNG carrier Rudolf Samoylovich has arrived at Denmark’s Fayard A/S Odense yard for scheduled maintenance, highlighting the Danish

GPS Interference Off California Offers Warning for Global Shipping
News

GPS Interference Off California Offers Warning for Global Shipping

Capt. James Haley and Dana A. Goward It was late at night on January 29, 2026. Seven ships approaching the Port of Long Beach from the west keyed their

U.S. Locks in Final Six Arctic Security Cutters as Bollinger Reveals First Ship Already Under Construction
Defense

U.S. Locks in Final Six Arctic Security Cutters as Bollinger Reveals First Ship Already Under Construction

The United States has finalized contracts worth $3.3 billion for six new Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), completing the procurement of the Coast Guard’s

Saronic Launches 52-Foot ‘Mirage’ Autonomous Vessel as Production Ramps Up
News

Saronic Launches 52-Foot ‘Mirage’ Autonomous Vessel as Production Ramps Up

Saronic has launched its newest autonomous surface vessel, expanding its rapidly growing lineup with a 52-foot platform designed for defense, security and


Thursday, July 2, 2026
US Sees 10 Million Barrels Via Hormuz Sapping Iran Oil Leverage
Shipping

US Sees 10 Million Barrels Via Hormuz Sapping Iran Oil Leverage

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has surged over the past few weeks, with American military support helping boost oil flows to more than 10

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 3245

Aerial view of a container terminal
News

Global Container Spot Rates Jump 9% as Transpacific, Asia-Europe Trades Tighten

Global container freight rates continued their upward climb this week as tightening capacity and strong seasonal demand pushed prices higher across the key

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 443

Mirage after launch
News

Saronic Launches 52-Foot ‘Mirage’ Autonomous Vessel as Production Ramps Up

Saronic has launched its newest autonomous surface vessel, expanding its rapidly growing lineup with a 52-foot platform designed for defense, security and

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 4013

Port of Oakland
News

Fewer Forms, Less Data: MARAD Simplifies Citizenship Filings for Vessel Owners

By Sean Pribyl, Allison Skopec, Leilany Rodriguez Vessel owners and program participants who file annual affidavits of U.S. citizenship with the Maritime

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 440

The LNG-powered containership, the CMA CGM, on the river Elbe near the city of Hamburg, Germany, February 14, 2021. Photo: FrankHH / Shutterstock.com
News

Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders Slow Slightly in First Half of 2026, LNG Maintains Lead

Alternative-fuelled vessel orders eased during the first half of 2026, but LNG continued to dominate newbuild activity as shipowners favored proven fuel

July 2, 2026
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Corporate News

June 30, 2026

The Great Lakes: a blueprint for global change?

As governments push to protect the world’s oceans, regions that have already adopted stringent environmental regulations could serve as templates for sustained change, Thordon

June 11, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

May 27, 2026

Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%

Corporate News

June 30, 2026

The Great Lakes: a blueprint for global change?

As governments push to protect the world’s oceans, regions that have already adopted stringent environmental regulations could serve as templates for sustained change, Thordon

June 11, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

May 27, 2026

Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%


Thursday, July 2, 2026
Gas leak at Nord Stream 2 as seen from the Danish F-16 interceptor on Bornholm, Denmark September 27, 2022
News

Germany Charges Former Ukrainian Officer Over Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

German federal prosecutors have charged a former Ukrainian army officer with being the co-perpetrator of a war crime over the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline

July 2, 2026
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Last Western Shipyard Servicing Russia’s Arctic LNG Fleet Receives Another Icebreaking Gas Carrier
News

Last Western Shipyard Servicing Russia’s Arctic LNG Fleet Receives Another Icebreaking Gas Carrier

The Arc7 icebreaking LNG carrier Rudolf Samoylovich has arrived at Denmark’s Fayard A/S Odense yard for scheduled maintenance, highlighting the Danish

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 9756

An oil tanker is being loaded at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia
Energy

Saudi Aramco Ramps up Exports From Ras Tanura, Switches to Spot Sales, Sources Say

At least five supertankers carrying a total 10 million barrels of Saudi oil loaded from Ras Tanura have exited the Strait of Hormuz, with Saudi Aramco

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 314

A man walks at China's state-owned Cosco Shipping Chancay port inaugurated during the APEC Summit, in Chancay, Peru, November 14, 2024.
Ports

Court Upholds Peru Control of Chinese Port in Win for Washington

A Peruvian court ordered the government to oversee a Chinese-owned port near Lima, helping US efforts to curb Beijing’s growing power in the

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 535

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Map of Southern California showing the locations of GPS/GNSS anomalies reported by ships, aircraft, and NOAA reference stations during a January 29, 2026, navigation disruption near Los Angeles and Long Beach.
News

GPS Interference Off California Offers Warning for Global Shipping

Capt. James Haley and Dana A. Goward It was late at night on January 29, 2026. Seven ships approaching the Port of Long Beach from the west keyed their

July 1, 2026
Total Views: 6495

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
IMO greenhouse gas emissions
Environment

The State of Onboard Carbon Capture At Sea in 2026

Shipping has always been a practical industry. When problems need solving, the sector finds its way to workable answers, even if the path is rarely

July 1, 2026
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barbed water on side of ship
News

Armed Boarders Damage Merchant Ship Off Yemen as Second Vessel Reports Suspicious Approach

A merchant vessel was illegally boarded by armed personnel off Yemen on Wednesday, prompting a fresh security warning from the UK Maritime Trade Operations

July 1, 2026
Total Views: 1231

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a round table on collegiate sports in the White House in Washington, D.C.
Shipping

House Republican Leaders Urge Trump to Let Jones Act Waivers Expire as Scheduled in August

House Speaker Mike Johnson and several Republican leaders are asking President Donald Trump to allow waivers to a law on shipping between domestic ports to

July 1, 2026
Total Views: 843

CMA CGM Marco Polo arrives at Norfolk Harbor's Virginia International Gateway terminal
News

CMA CGM to Buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 Billion, Expanding North American Logistics Business

The CMA CGM Group has agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain from FedEx in a deal valued at $1.4 billion, significantly expanding

July 1, 2026
Total Views: 1201

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026
Shipping

US and Iran Enter Technical Talks to Secure Peace Deal, Shipping Restart

The U.S. and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a

July 1, 2026
Total Views: 404