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Sunday, September 6, 2026
File image shows the Chinese-flagged VLCC Cosnew Lake supertanker
Shipping

Hormuz Traffic Dips To Lowest Since May After US, Iranian Strikes On Ships

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Reuters) – An average of 10 commodity ships transited the Strait of Hormuz per day over the past 10 days,

6 hours ago
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Chinese warship sails near U.S. destroyer, in the Taiwan Strait
Defense

China Mounts Fresh Campaign To Encircle Taiwan With Patrols

By Andreo Calonzo Sep 6, 2026 (Bloomberg) –For decades, China’s maritime pressure on Taiwan centered on the major shipping strait separating the

8 hours ago
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USS Abraham Lincoln Conducts replenishment-at-sea with USNS Henry J. Kaiser
Navy

US Energy Chief Says Navy To Defend Hormuz Until Iran Backs Down

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and María Paula Mijares Torres Sep 6, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US Navy escorts that are helping tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz

8 hours ago
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the commissioning ceremony of the destroyer "Kang Kon", at Wonsan Port
Defense

North Korea’s New Destroyer Will Be Part Of Nuclear Response System

SEOUL, Sept 7 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country’s newest destroyer would be part of a nuclear response system and

9 hours ago
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Fire and smoke rise during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iranian oil carriers, at an unknown location
News

Iran, US Trade Tit-for-Tat Tanker Attacks As War Drags On

By Eltaf Najafizada and Weilun Soon Sep 6, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iran said it targeted three oil tankers using an unauthorized route through the Strait

18 hours ago
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USS Abraham Lincoln docks at Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi province, Thailand
Navy

US Carrier Abraham Lincoln Departs Thailand After Respite Visit

Sept 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln left Thailand on Sunday after a five-day port visit, ending a respite from an extended

18 hours ago
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Press Releases

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook

Cruise Ships

Norway To Help Russians Stranded In Arctic After ship Seizure

OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Norway will provide necessary assistance to Russians in the Arctic Svalbard islands following the arrest of a ship

News

China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships

China’s NewNew Shipping Line and Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom are advancing plans to build five large ice-class container ships aimed at

News

Russian Expedition Ship Seized in Norway Over $4.22 Billion Naftogaz Claim

Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian-owned expedition ship in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group as the company seeks to enforce a

Defense

PHOTOS: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrived in port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after 286 days at sea, including a lengthy deployment in the


Saturday, September 5, 2026
A screengrab from an archive video shot in July 2022 shows Professor Molchanov, a Russian ship which was seized by Norway in the Arctic
Cruise Ships

Norway To Help Russians Stranded In Arctic After ship Seizure

OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Norway will provide necessary assistance to Russians in the Arctic Svalbard islands following the arrest of a ship

September 5, 2026
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The U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD-17) is docked in Manta
Defense

Ecuador Says US Sinkings Of Vessels Were Part Of Joint Anti-Drug Probe

By Alexandra Valencia and Yury Garcia QUITO, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Ecuador defended on Friday U.S. operations that intercepted and sank three Ecuadorean

September 5, 2026
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M/T Kylo oil tanker burns after being struck by U.S. forces in the Gulf of Oman on September 5, 2026.
Defense

U.S. Destroys Iranian Tanker, Disables Two Others After Missile Attacks on Navy Warships

U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy

September 5, 2026
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Friday, September 4, 2026
An aerial view of a containership in the Panama Canal's neopanamax locks
News

Panama Canal Scraps Planned October Draft Cut—for Now

The Panama Canal has postponed a planned reduction in the maximum draft for vessels using its Neopanamax locks, offering some near-term relief for ship

September 4, 2026
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Responders with the Unified Command conduct an overflight assessment of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, March 29, 2024. The Key Bridge was struck by the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Dali early morning on March 26, 2024. (Unified Command courtesy photo)
News

Coast Guard Key Bridge Inquiry Finds U.S. Ports Facing Growing Risks from Larger Ships

The U.S. Coast Guard has released a sweeping review of risks facing critical U.S. port infrastructure following the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis

September 4, 2026
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ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait
Press Releases

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook

Norway To Help Russians Stranded In Arctic After ship Seizure
Cruise Ships

Norway To Help Russians Stranded In Arctic After ship Seizure

OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Norway will provide necessary assistance to Russians in the Arctic Svalbard islands following the arrest of a ship

China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships
News

China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships

China’s NewNew Shipping Line and Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom are advancing plans to build five large ice-class container ships aimed at

Russian Expedition Ship Seized in Norway Over $4.22 Billion Naftogaz Claim
News

Russian Expedition Ship Seized in Norway Over $4.22 Billion Naftogaz Claim

Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian-owned expedition ship in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group as the company seeks to enforce a

PHOTOS: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea
Defense

PHOTOS: U.S. Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After 286 Days at Sea

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrived in port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after 286 days at sea, including a lengthy deployment in the


Friday, September 4, 2026
COSCO Denies Its Ships Collected Intelligence for Beijing
News

COSCO Denies Its Ships Collected Intelligence for Beijing

China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO rejected allegations it used concealed equipment on its vessels to collect intelligence for Beijing, calling the

September 4, 2026
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Two tankers with Saudi oil exit Red Sea over weekend, data shows
News

‘We Are Stalled’: US-Iran War Stuck With No End in Sight

The US and Iran have intensified tit-for-tat military strikes in recent days, remaining locked between ceasefire and all-out war as the White House struggles

September 4, 2026
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bow of a dry bulk carrier at anchor
News

Diana Shipping Cuts Genco Stake Below 10% Weeks After Abandoning Takeover Bid

Diana Shipping has begun selling down its stake in Genco Shipping & Trading, dropping below the 10% ownership threshold just weeks after abandoning its

September 4, 2026
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A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California
Ports

Port of Oakland Advances $642 Million Harbor Widening Project for Larger Ships

The Port of Oakland and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have signed a design agreement for a $642 million project aimed at making it easier for larger

September 4, 2026
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ship emissions
Environment

IMO Net-Zero Framework Holds Ground After Latest Round of Climate Talks

The International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework emerged largely intact from another round of negotiations this week, despite a push by the

September 4, 2026
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Corporate News

September 3, 2026

ABS and JB Energy Sign MOU to Support Floating Offshore Wind Development in Brazil

ABS and JB Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on strategic studies for the proposed Aura Sul Wind Project, a floating offshore wind pilot under

September 2, 2026

New Inmarsat Maritime Safety Data Hub insights combine GMDSS distress and weather data to provide unique insight into maritime risk

Industry-first analysis combines three years of GMDSS distress call data with almost 107,000 maritime safety broadcasts, revealing how extreme weather, operational pressures and

September 2, 2026

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook Strait

September 2, 2026

VIKING appointed Official Global Sales and Service Partner for Dräger marine safety range

VIKING has been appointed as Official Preferred Global Sales and Service Partner for the full range of respiratory protection equipment and mobile gas detection equipment offered

September 2, 2026

New RAmparts 4300 ASD Tug Design for Guangzhou Port

Robert Allan Ltd. has been awarded a contract to design a new RAmparts 4300 ASD tug for Guangzhou Port. The vessel will mark the first Robert Allan Ltd.-designed tug to

August 31, 2026

Early Action, Flexibility and Execution Key to Success Through 2035, Says the 2026 ABS Outlook

Annual ABS report offers a strategic guide for shipowners navigating fragmented regulations, rising carbon costs and shifting fuel pathways Shipping’s challenge is now how

August 28, 2026

2026 Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Awards

The Trustees of the Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Trust and Robert Allan Ltd. are very pleased to announce the award of the following scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic

August 27, 2026

MacGregor Leads Lashing Innovation with Hippo Fully Automatic Twistlock and Balanced Lashing System

MacGregor has experienced a highly positive trend in the demand for its cargo securing innovations in 2026, driven by strong market uptake of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic

Corporate News

September 3, 2026

ABS and JB Energy Sign MOU to Support Floating Offshore Wind Development in Brazil

ABS and JB Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on strategic studies for the proposed Aura Sul Wind Project, a floating offshore wind pilot under

September 2, 2026

New Inmarsat Maritime Safety Data Hub insights combine GMDSS distress and weather data to provide unique insight into maritime risk

Industry-first analysis combines three years of GMDSS distress call data with almost 107,000 maritime safety broadcasts, revealing how extreme weather, operational pressures and

September 2, 2026

ABB to power New Zealand’s new generation rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait

ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook Strait

September 2, 2026

VIKING appointed Official Global Sales and Service Partner for Dräger marine safety range

VIKING has been appointed as Official Preferred Global Sales and Service Partner for the full range of respiratory protection equipment and mobile gas detection equipment offered

September 2, 2026

New RAmparts 4300 ASD Tug Design for Guangzhou Port

Robert Allan Ltd. has been awarded a contract to design a new RAmparts 4300 ASD tug for Guangzhou Port. The vessel will mark the first Robert Allan Ltd.-designed tug to

August 31, 2026

Early Action, Flexibility and Execution Key to Success Through 2035, Says the 2026 ABS Outlook

Annual ABS report offers a strategic guide for shipowners navigating fragmented regulations, rising carbon costs and shifting fuel pathways Shipping’s challenge is now how

August 28, 2026

2026 Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Awards

The Trustees of the Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Trust and Robert Allan Ltd. are very pleased to announce the award of the following scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic

August 27, 2026

MacGregor Leads Lashing Innovation with Hippo Fully Automatic Twistlock and Balanced Lashing System

MacGregor has experienced a highly positive trend in the demand for its cargo securing innovations in 2026, driven by strong market uptake of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic


Friday, September 4, 2026
China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships
News

China-Russia Arctic Shipping Push Accelerates With New Ice-Class Container Ships

China’s NewNew Shipping Line and Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom are advancing plans to build five large ice-class container ships aimed at

September 4, 2026
Total Views: 5602

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News

Korea Paving Way to Send Naval Ship to Hormuz, Reports Say

South Korea has begun preparations for a possible deployment of a naval support ship and troops to the Strait of Hormuz, local media reports said, as President

September 4, 2026
Total Views: 859

A heat map showing AIS-derived ship transits favoring the northern route
Shipping

Gulf Shipping Traffic Via Hormuz Keeps Below 10-day Average, Data Shows

Four commodity vessels transited the key waterway of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, down from nine a day earlier and well below the 10-day average tally of

September 4, 2026
Total Views: 776

Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Wando Welch Terminal at the Port of Charleston
News

‘Pink Corridor’ Project to Study Nuclear-Powered Container Route Across Atlantic

Lloyd’s Register, A.P. Moller-Maersk and two major container ports are teaming up to examine what it would take to operate a nuclear-powered containership

September 3, 2026
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Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders Surge in August as LNG Drives Strongest Month Since 2024
News

Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders Surge in August as LNG Drives Strongest Month Since 2024

Alternative-fueled ship ordering accelerated sharply over the summer, with August recording the strongest monthly total in nearly two years as LNG-fueled

September 3, 2026
Total Views: 664

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
News

War Risk Claims Top $2 Billion as Shipping Attacks Spread Beyond Hormuz

By Lori-Ann LaRocco – The payout to vessel owners damaged in the Iran War is the second-biggest payout for marine underwriters in more than a decade,

September 3, 2026
Total Views: 1243

Fuga Bluemarine crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay
Shipping

Ukraine Attacks Ship Used to Repair Key Black Sea Oil Moorings

Ukraine attacked a small service ship involved in planned  repair works at the key CPC oil terminal in the Black Sea, a person with knowledge of the matter

September 3, 2026
Total Views: 1152

Dry bulk coal shipping. ImagineStock/Shutterstock
Shipping

Dry Bulk Shipping Rates Surge on Tight Capesize Vessel Supply

A key measure of bulk-shipping rates has touched a two-year high and risks climbing further, according to analysts, as bad weather crimps the availability of

September 3, 2026
Total Views: 507

Aerial top view of a containership at port. Stock Photo: Shutterstock/Avigator Fortuner
News

Container Spot Rates Hold Steady as Transpacific Gains Offset Asia-Europe Declines

Global container shipping rates held steady this week as stronger pricing on the Transpacific offset declines on Asia-Europe routes, according to Drewry. The

September 3, 2026
Total Views: 446

maersk ship
News

Global Containership Fleet Set to Hit Record 34 Million TEU

The global containership fleet is about to cross another major milestone, with capacity set to reach 34 million TEU after growing by 10 million TEU in just

September 3, 2026
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