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Houthis Pushing to Model Iran’s Hormuz Control in Red Sea
News

Houthis Pushing to Model Iran’s Hormuz Control in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi Movement aims to replicate Iran's Hormuz Strait strategy in the Red Sea by disrupting shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb and has been emboldened by

2 hours ago
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Aerial of CMA CGM Marco Polo in New York Harbor
Ports

CMA CGM, Stonepeak Complete $2.4 Billion United Ports Joint Venture

French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM and infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak have officially completed the formation of United Ports LLC,

2 hours ago
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File photo of an oil tanker at sea
News

Opinion: The Case for the Jones Act: American Commerce, Workers, Security

ByJames L. Henry – For more than 130 days, President Trump has waived the Jones Act, letting foreign ships carry cargo between American ports. Supporters

2 hours ago
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File image shows the Chinese-flagged VLCC Cosnew Lake supertanker
Shipping

Iranian Oil Hoard Swells Off Malaysia on Weak Chinese Demand

A large cluster of oil tankers laden with Iranian crude are idling off eastern Malaysia, as Chinese independent refiners remain largely absent from the market

2 hours ago
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Ukrainian UAVs' hit, what the Ukranian military say, was a Russian tanker during a strike at a location given as sea of Azov in this screengrab taken from a handout video released July 9, 2026
Defense

Russia Proposes Arming Grain Ships in Azov Sea

Russian officials are proposing arming grain ships with machine guns and mobile missile launchers, as the world’s top wheat exporter tries to counter

5 hours ago
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A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration
Shipping

Oman Floats Gulf-Backed Plan to Manage Strait of Hormuz With Voluntary Transit Fees

Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, a Gulf source and a

6 hours ago
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Featured

Oil Keeps Flowing From Red Sea As Hormuz Bypass Stays Open

By Weilun Soon and Julian Lee Jul 24, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Millions of barrels of Saudi Arabian crude are still being shipped from the nation’s Red

Incidents

USCG Icebreaker ‘Healy’ Towed Back to Seattle Following ‘Significant Engineering Casualty’

U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Healy suffered a significant engineering casualty during post-refit sea trials off the Washington coast before being towed back to

Shipping

India Flags Attack on LPG Tanker in Iran Waters, Says Crew Safe

India’s embassy in Tehran said it is in close contact with authorities after a liquefied petroleum gas tanker, with 28 Indian crew members onboard, came

Offshore

Japan Identifies Large Share Of Rare Earths In Deep-Sea Mud Off Remote Island

TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) – An analysis of rare earth-rich mud retrieved from the deep seabed off a remote Pacific Island earlier this year

News

Panama Canal Advances Energy Corridor Bid Process as Prequalification Phase Moves Forward

The Panama Canal Authority has completed the document submission phase for companies seeking to participate in the prequalification process for its proposed


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National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center Launches to Advance $150 Billion MASGA Initiative

The Republic of Korea and the United States have officially launched the Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington, D.C., establishing

6 hours ago
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Heat Pushes Rhine Toward 36-Year Low in Risk to Energy Supplies
Energy

Heat Pushes Rhine Toward 36-Year Low in Risk to Energy Supplies

The Rhine River’s water levels risk dropping to an unprecedented low as heat waves grip Europe, creating a bottleneck for the delivery of coal and fuels

7 hours ago
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Monday, July 27, 2026
The barge from the vessel collision near Hibiscus Island, July 28, 2025
News

Tugboat Captain Pleads Guilty in Fatal Biscayne Bay Collision That Killed Three Children

A Miami tugboat captain has pleaded guilty to federal seaman’s manslaughter charges after admitting he operated a tug and barge with obstructed

17 hours ago
Total Views: 821

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a meeting with oil industry executives, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 9, 2026
Energy

Opinion: Reality of the Crude Trade Will Come to a Head Around Midterms

The price of crude is not reflective of the supply reality in the Middle East, and based on crude trade data, the runway left for this crude reality can be

23 hours ago
Total Views: 1108

Trump Says US and Tehran Having ‘Good Talks’ as Drones Hit Iran’s Neighbors
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Trump Says US and Tehran Having ‘Good Talks’ as Drones Hit Iran’s Neighbors

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, but warned

23 hours ago
Total Views: 650

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Oil Keeps Flowing From Red Sea As Hormuz Bypass Stays Open
Featured

Oil Keeps Flowing From Red Sea As Hormuz Bypass Stays Open

By Weilun Soon and Julian Lee Jul 24, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Millions of barrels of Saudi Arabian crude are still being shipped from the nation’s Red

USCG Icebreaker ‘Healy’ Towed Back to Seattle Following ‘Significant Engineering Casualty’
Incidents

USCG Icebreaker ‘Healy’ Towed Back to Seattle Following ‘Significant Engineering Casualty’

U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Healy suffered a significant engineering casualty during post-refit sea trials off the Washington coast before being towed back to

India Flags Attack on LPG Tanker in Iran Waters, Says Crew Safe
Shipping

India Flags Attack on LPG Tanker in Iran Waters, Says Crew Safe

India’s embassy in Tehran said it is in close contact with authorities after a liquefied petroleum gas tanker, with 28 Indian crew members onboard, came

Japan Identifies Large Share Of Rare Earths In Deep-Sea Mud Off Remote Island
Offshore

Japan Identifies Large Share Of Rare Earths In Deep-Sea Mud Off Remote Island

TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) – An analysis of rare earth-rich mud retrieved from the deep seabed off a remote Pacific Island earlier this year

Panama Canal Advances Energy Corridor Bid Process as Prequalification Phase Moves Forward
News

Panama Canal Advances Energy Corridor Bid Process as Prequalification Phase Moves Forward

The Panama Canal Authority has completed the document submission phase for companies seeking to participate in the prequalification process for its proposed


Monday, July 27, 2026
LPG carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

India Flags Attack on LPG Tanker in Iran Waters, Says Crew Safe

India’s embassy in Tehran said it is in close contact with authorities after a liquefied petroleum gas tanker, with 28 Indian crew members onboard, came

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 2282

Crude oil tanker Odessa, carrying UAE crude after passing through the Strait of Hormuz with its Automatic Identification System transponder turned off, navigates the waters at Daesan port, where it is expected to discharge crude oil, in Seosan, South Korea, May 8, 2026
Shipping

Russia’s Novorossiysk Resumed Crude Loadings After Days of Halt

The largest Russian oil port in the Black Sea resumed crude loadings after several days of disruption, during a period of bad weather and increased drone

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 915

Aerial view of a large cargo container ship navigating through the ocean, showcasing vibrant red, blue, and yellow shipping containers on deck with white waves trailing behind
News

Nuclear Ships Just Cleared Three Design Reviews, But They’re Potentially Decades From Trading Port to Port

By Paul Morgan (gCaptain) – Three separate approvals in principle for nuclear-powered commercial ships have been granted since June 2026: to a Korean

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 861

AI Image depicting an Iranian tanker exploding
News

‘Goodbye, Engine Room’: Trump Floods Truth Social With AI Images of Captured and Exploding Iranian Tankers

President Donald Trump overnight posted a series of AI-generated images on Truth Social depicting U.S. forces seizing Iranian oil tankers, raising American

July 27, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
News

U.S.-Iran Pause Attacks for Third Night as Diplomacy Tempers Fears of Wider War

The US and Iran held off on attacks for a third straight night, helping lift global stock and bond markets and push down oil

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 385

Corporate News

4 hours ago

ABS Awards Approval in Principle to Samsung Heavy Industries and Conrad Shipyard for U.S.-Built LNG Bunkering ATB

AIP Among First Initiatives from Newly Established Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center ABS has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Conrad Shipyard approval in

July 24, 2026

ABS Joins Korea-U.S. Initiative to Build Next-Generation Shipbuilding Workforce

New Agreement with KRISO, KOSHIPA and KUSPC Establishes Framework for Workforce Development, Technical Certification and Naval MRO Readiness ABS signed a memorandum of

July 22, 2026

Mooring Lines Inquiry: How Many is Enough?

Ports sometimes have requirements for the number of mooring ropes a vessel calling must have on board. John Southam and Vicky Dolka,

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

Corporate News

4 hours ago

ABS Awards Approval in Principle to Samsung Heavy Industries and Conrad Shipyard for U.S.-Built LNG Bunkering ATB

AIP Among First Initiatives from Newly Established Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center ABS has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Conrad Shipyard approval in

July 24, 2026

ABS Joins Korea-U.S. Initiative to Build Next-Generation Shipbuilding Workforce

New Agreement with KRISO, KOSHIPA and KUSPC Establishes Framework for Workforce Development, Technical Certification and Naval MRO Readiness ABS signed a memorandum of

July 22, 2026

Mooring Lines Inquiry: How Many is Enough?

Ports sometimes have requirements for the number of mooring ropes a vessel calling must have on board. John Southam and Vicky Dolka,

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


Monday, July 27, 2026
Iran Says It Still Controls Strait, Not Seeking Talks, After Trump Halts Bombing
News

Iran Says It Still Controls Strait, Not Seeking Talks, After Trump Halts Bombing

Iran said on Monday it was still in control of the Strait of Hormuz and not seeking to resume peace talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 546

tanker in suez canal
Shipping

Asia-Bound Tanker Exits Red Sea Via Suez as Others Risk Strait

An Asia-bound supertanker carrying Saudi oil has exited the Red Sea via the longer Suez Canal route while other vessels continue to risk the Bab el-Mandeb

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 792

Sunday, July 26, 2026
Tanker ship Sounion burns after attack by Yemen's Houthi militants in Red Sea in 2024
Shipping

Red Sea Shipping Slows After Houthi Attack On Saudi Arabia

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, July 27 (Reuters) – Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell on Sunday after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations

July 26, 2026
Total Views: 1301

Still image from United States Navy video purportedly shows Chinese dredging vessels in the waters around Mischief Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands
Lifesaving Incidents

17 Missing After Vietnamese Vessel Sinks In South China Sea

HONG KONG, July 26 (Reuters) – Rescuers were searching on Sunday for 17 people still missing after a Vietnamese ship sank in the busy waterway of the

July 26, 2026
Total Views: 1228

A civilian vessel is on fire in Odesa
Incidents

Vessel Sinks A Week After Being Struck By Russian Fire

July 26 (Reuters) – An international cargo vessel sank off the coast of Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa on Sunday, a week

July 26, 2026
Total Views: 1160

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Saturday, July 25, 2026
A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam
Shipping

Saudi Arabia-Bound Supertanker U-Turns Before Houthi Chokepoint

By Weilun Soon Jul 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –A Hong Kong-flagged supertanker bound for Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Yanbu has U-turned just before

July 25, 2026
Total Views: 856

A drone view shows port of the coastal city of Latakia, Syria March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri
Energy

Iraq To Sign Agreement With Syria On Building Of Oil Pipelines

By Khalid Al-Ansary Jul 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iraq will sign an agreement with Syria on the construction of pipelines linking oil production sites

July 25, 2026
Total Views: 517

Japanese research vessel Chikyu conducts historic deep sea rare earth mining test
Offshore

Japan Identifies Large Share Of Rare Earths In Deep-Sea Mud Off Remote Island

TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) – An analysis of rare earth-rich mud retrieved from the deep seabed off a remote Pacific Island earlier this year

July 25, 2026
Total Views: 2223

A Chinese coast guard ship fires a water cannon at a Philippine vessel
Defense

Three Clashes in a Week Escalate China-Philippines Sea Feud

(Bloomberg) —The Philippines and China reported their third clash in the South China Sea this week that further heightened tensions, as the US flexed its

July 25, 2026
Total Views: 932

Traffic at Yemen's southern port of Aden steady after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers
News

Houthis Fire On Saudi Red Sea Oil Sites

By Federico Maccioni, Timour Azhari and Eman Abouhassira RIYADH, July 25 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi

July 25, 2026
Total Views: 634