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How Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG Hardware Could Find a Second Life in Alaska’s ‘Polar LNG’ Project

A newly proposed liquefied natural gas project on Alaska’s North Slope is exploring whether sanctioned equipment originally built for Russia’s Arctic LNG 2

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Rescued crew member in a lifeboat after the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck near the Strait of Hormuz, with the damaged ship smoking in the background.
Incidents

Missing Crew Not Found in Iran-Hit Vessel, Thai Ship Owner Says

A search for three crew members reported missing after a Thai-flagged cargo vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month failed to locate

43 minutes ago
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EUNAVFOR warship escorts a containership in the Red Sea as part of the EU's Operation ASPIDES
Energy

Brent Heads for Record Monthly Leap as Houthi Attacks Widen Gulf Conflict

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent heading for a record monthly rise, after Yemeni Houthis widened the Iran war by launching their first attacks

47 minutes ago
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Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba as Moscow Vows to Stand by Havana
Energy

Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba as Moscow Vows to Stand by Havana

Russia said on Monday that an oil tanker carrying 100,000 metric tons of crude oil had arrived in Cuba and that Moscow would stand by its friends by

3 hours ago
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News

Two Chinese Container Ships From Cosco Attempt Hormuz Exit Again

Two container ships linked to China’s state-owned Cosco Shipping Corp. are trying again to exit the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to

5 hours ago
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Sunday, March 29, 2026
Russia-origin fuel tanker bound for Cuba anchored in Venezuelan waters
Shipping

US Plans To Allow Russian Oil Tanker Into Cuba, Easing Crisis

By Eric Martin and Scott Squires Mar 29, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The Trump administration is planning to let a Russian oil tanker dock in Cuba,

14 hours ago
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Chinese Boxships Abort First Hormuz Exit Attempt, Undermining Iran ‘Safe Passage’ Claims

Two Chinese container ships turned backed after trying to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, ship-tracking data showed, despite assurances from

Featured

U.S. Coast Guard Announces Plans to Acquire Up to Seven New Light Icebreakers

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a request for information (RFI) as it moves forward with plans to acquire up to seven new light icebreakers to replace an aging

News

Maersk Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Shutdown as Shipping Costs Surge

A.P. Moller–Maersk says the Strait of Hormuz crisis is now reshaping global shipping networks, with the carrier warning that the key energy chokepoint is

News

Ukraine Strikes Knock Out 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity

At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is at a halt following Ukrainian drone attacks, a disputed attack on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers,

Defense

China Urges Philippines To Stabilize Ties Amid Maritime Row

By Bloomberg News Mar 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) –China called on the Philippines to help create the conditions needed to stabilize and improve bilateral


Sunday, March 29, 2026
A satellite image shows smoke rising from Russia's Baltic port of Ust-Luga
Ports

Russia’s Ust-Luga Port Takes New Damage In Ukraine Drone Attack

By Bloomberg News Mar 29, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Russia’s Ust-Luga port sustained fresh damage from a Ukrainian drone attack, as Kyiv steps up strikes

20 hours ago
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LPG carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Two India Bound LPG Tankers Clear Strait Of Hormuz

BENGALURU, March 29 (Reuters) – Two India-bound liquefied petroleum gas tankers carrying about 94,000 metric tons of the cooking gas have safely

21 hours ago
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Saturday, March 28, 2026
USS Tripoli (LHA-7) amphibious assault enters the Singapore Strait
Defense

USS Tripoli Arrives In Middle East

By Dan Williams, Kateryna Kadabashy and Dana Khraiche Mar 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) —Houthi militants launched ballistic missiles at Israel on Saturday

March 28, 2026
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Nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy during a military display in the South China Sea
Defense

China Urges Philippines To Stabilize Ties Amid Maritime Row

By Bloomberg News Mar 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) –China called on the Philippines to help create the conditions needed to stabilize and improve bilateral

March 28, 2026
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One of two humanitarian aid sailboats enters Havana after being located by Mexican Navy
News

Two Humanitarian Aid Boats Safely Reach Havana After Being Located By Mexican Navy

By Dave Sherwood and Lizbeth Diaz HAVANA, March 28 (Reuters) – Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico arrived safely in Havana on

March 28, 2026
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Chinese Boxships Abort First Hormuz Exit Attempt, Undermining Iran ‘Safe Passage’ Claims
Featured

Chinese Boxships Abort First Hormuz Exit Attempt, Undermining Iran ‘Safe Passage’ Claims

Two Chinese container ships turned backed after trying to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, ship-tracking data showed, despite assurances from

U.S. Coast Guard Announces Plans to Acquire Up to Seven New Light Icebreakers
Featured

U.S. Coast Guard Announces Plans to Acquire Up to Seven New Light Icebreakers

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a request for information (RFI) as it moves forward with plans to acquire up to seven new light icebreakers to replace an aging

Maersk Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Shutdown as Shipping Costs Surge
News

Maersk Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Shutdown as Shipping Costs Surge

A.P. Moller–Maersk says the Strait of Hormuz crisis is now reshaping global shipping networks, with the carrier warning that the key energy chokepoint is

Ukraine Strikes Knock Out 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity
News

Ukraine Strikes Knock Out 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity

At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is at a halt following Ukrainian drone attacks, a disputed attack on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers,

China Urges Philippines To Stabilize Ties Amid Maritime Row
Defense

China Urges Philippines To Stabilize Ties Amid Maritime Row

By Bloomberg News Mar 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) –China called on the Philippines to help create the conditions needed to stabilize and improve bilateral


Saturday, March 28, 2026
An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, in Shinas
Shipping

Two More India Bound Tankers Crossing Strait Of Hormuz Out Of Gulf

By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, March 28 (Reuters) – Two liquefied petroleum gas tankers, BW Elm and BW Tyr, are crossing the Strait of Hormuz bound for

March 28, 2026
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U.S. aircraft carrier "Gerald R. Ford" holds position in front of Split, in the Adriatic Sea
Navy

US Carrier Ford Arrives In Croatia For Repairs

SPLIT, Croatia, March 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, which had been deployed in U.S.-Israeli operations against

March 28, 2026
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Friday, March 27, 2026
Sounion oil tanker on fire in Red Sea. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/Handout via REUTERS
News

Houthis Threaten Red Sea Escalation as Iran War Risks Spreading to Second Shipping Chokepoint

Yemeni group warns its “fingers are on the trigger” as Hormuz disruption collides with rising Bab el-Mandeb risk. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement

March 27, 2026
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cosco containership
News

Iran Signals New ‘Permission-to-Transit’ Regime in Hormuz After Blocking COSCO Vessels

By Lori Ann LaRocco – Iran says it has begun enforcing new controls over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it blocked multiple container

March 27, 2026
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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Secretary of State Marco Rubio during military operations in Iran, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago
News

U.S. Pushes ‘Weeks, Not Months’ Iran Timeline as Hormuz Shipping Crisis Deepens

The U.S. expects its operation against Iran to conclude within weeks, not months, and Washington can meet all its objectives without using ground troops, U.S.

March 27, 2026
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Corporate News

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries

March 16, 2026

Safety without compromise: Inmarsat’s commitment to global safety services

When a distress alert is triggered at sea, there is no room for uncertainty. For tens of thousands of vessels worldwide, Inmarsat Maritime’s safety services provide a critical

March 12, 2026

ABS Publishes New Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables

Responding to the surge in global subsea cable investment driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, ABS has published its Technical Standard for Subsea Power

March 12, 2026

Thordon Bearings and SNAME Announce New Graduate Scholarship to Accelerate Innovation in Green Vessel Design

Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that

March 12, 2026

EXMAR Deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to Power Secure, Always-on Connectivity Across its Fleet

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving

March 12, 2026

VIKING Delivers Solid Results in Unpredictable Market

ANNUAL REPORT: VIKING grows revenue and earnings in a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty and lower growth rates.  After years of significant growth in key

March 4, 2026

Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army

On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the

Corporate News

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries

March 16, 2026

Safety without compromise: Inmarsat’s commitment to global safety services

When a distress alert is triggered at sea, there is no room for uncertainty. For tens of thousands of vessels worldwide, Inmarsat Maritime’s safety services provide a critical

March 12, 2026

ABS Publishes New Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables

Responding to the surge in global subsea cable investment driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, ABS has published its Technical Standard for Subsea Power

March 12, 2026

Thordon Bearings and SNAME Announce New Graduate Scholarship to Accelerate Innovation in Green Vessel Design

Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that

March 12, 2026

EXMAR Deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to Power Secure, Always-on Connectivity Across its Fleet

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving

March 12, 2026

VIKING Delivers Solid Results in Unpredictable Market

ANNUAL REPORT: VIKING grows revenue and earnings in a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty and lower growth rates.  After years of significant growth in key

March 4, 2026

Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army

On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the


Friday, March 27, 2026
Carnival Sunshine cruise ship underway at sea
Cruise Ships

Carnival Slashes Profit Outlook as Iran War Sends Fuel Costs Soaring

Carnival Corp cut its annual profit forecast on Friday, as higher fuel costs pressure the cruise operator's margins amid rising geopolitical

March 27, 2026
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An undated handout photo of the Gorgon LNG project located in Western Australia.
News

Global LNG Supply Cut Further After Cyclone Hits Australian Plants

Three Australian plants that provide about 8% of the world’s liquefied natural gas have had their output curbed by a cyclone, in a further blow to mainly

March 27, 2026
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Vessels are seen as they await inspection under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, in the southern anchorage of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey December 11, 2022. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik/File Photo
News

UN Pushes ‘Hormuz Mechanism’ as Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Global Food Supply

The United Nations is stepping up efforts to contain the fallout from the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, advancing a new humanitarian-focused

March 27, 2026
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The Thailand-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree engulfed in black smoke in the Strait of Hormuz
News

Stricken Bulk Carrier Mayuree Naree Runs Aground on Iran’s Qeshm Island

A Thai-flagged bulk carrier struck in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month has now run aground on Iran’s Qeshm Island, as rescue teams

March 27, 2026
Total Views: 3031

Cosco container ship
Featured

Chinese Boxships Abort First Hormuz Exit Attempt, Undermining Iran ‘Safe Passage’ Claims

Two Chinese container ships turned backed after trying to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, ship-tracking data showed, despite assurances from

March 27, 2026
Total Views: 38862

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz
News

Trump Official Says Hormuz Ship Insurance Program to Launch ‘Soon’ as Tanker Traffic Struggles to Recover

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a US insurance program meant to boost shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will begin soon, a move that may help revive

March 26, 2026
Total Views: 1563

Cargo ship Guangdong Port
News

China Is Escalating Panama Port Dispute With Surge in Ship Detentions, U.S. Regulator Warns

A simmering dispute over control of key Panama Canal terminals is now spilling into global shipping lanes, with China detaining Panama-flagged vessels in its

March 26, 2026
Total Views: 2935

EUNAVFOR warship escorts a containership in the Red Sea as part of the EU's Operation ASPIDES
News

New MARAD Advisory Urges Ships to Disable AIS Tracking in Red Sea as Houthi Threat Lingers

The United States is warning commercial shipping that the threat from Yemen’s Houthi militants remains active across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden—despite a

March 26, 2026
Total Views: 1269

Aerial top view of a containership underway
News

Container Rates Extend Rally as Hormuz Crisis Drives Fuel Costs Higher

Container freight rates pushed higher for a fourth straight week, as rising fuel costs and ongoing disruption in the Middle East begin feeding directly into

March 26, 2026
Total Views: 863

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy a speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington
Ports

Trump DOT Rolls Out $488M Port Funding Push to ‘Restore Maritime Dominance’

The Trump administration is rolling out nearly half a billion dollars in new port funding, with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime

March 26, 2026
Total Views: 1183