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Tanker Strikes Docked Paddlewheeler on Mississippi River, Causing It to Capsize
Accidents

Tanker Strikes Docked Paddlewheeler on Mississippi River, Causing It to Capsize

Update: Local officials say there are all passengers are accounted for. More than 30 hospitalized, but none in critical condition. A Marshall Islands-flagged

3 hours ago
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Gulf Oil Exports Recover as Hormuz Shipping Struggles
Shipping

Gulf Oil Exports Recover as Hormuz Shipping Struggles

Global oil markets are beginning to recover from the Iran war, but shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, with vessel traffic

6 hours ago
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The Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I arrives in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra
Shipping

World Oil Market is Returning to Surplus as Gulf Exports Recover

The world oil market will return to a surplus in the fourth quarter of this year, the International Energy Agency said on Friday, as Middle East exports

6 hours ago
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CMA CGM Grand Palais arrival in port
Shipping

CMA CGM Net Profit More Than Triples to $2.32 Billion as Freight Rates Surge

French shipping giant CMA CGM more than tripled its third-quarter net profit as higher container freight rates and strong cargo volumes boosted earnings amid

6 hours ago
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Hapag-Lloyd Profit Surges as Freight Rates Rise, Red Sea Services Return

German container shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd reported a sharp increase in third-quarter earnings as higher freight rates more than offset rising operating costs

6 hours ago
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Tanker Carrying Russian Diesel Halts off U.S. Coast, Shipping Data Shows

A tanker carrying the first cargo of Russian diesel for the United States has come to a halt off the US east coast, shipping data showed on Tuesday, with

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Russia Takes Control of Two Chinese Heavy-Lift Ships Used for Arctic LNG 2 Deliveries

Russia has taken control of two modern heavy-lift carriers previously involved in transporting equipment for the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, adding

Shipping

Russian Diesel Tanker Makes U-Turn After Heading to U.S.

(Bloomberg) — A tanker carrying Russian diesel that had briefly signaled the US made a U-turn about 400 nautical miles off New York, compounding

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Saronic Awards $100 Million-Plus Contract for World’s Largest Shiplift at Texas Shipyard

Saronic has awarded a contract worth more than $100 million to Norway’s Syncrolift to design and supply what the companies say will be the world’s

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SS United States Sits Upright on Gulf Seafloor After Historic Sinking

The SS United States has settled upright on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico, completing its transformation from record-breaking ocean liner to the


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The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
Shipping

Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Strikes Delaware River Bridge, Coast Guard Investigating

A Singapore-flagged bulk carrier struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge on the Delaware River Thursday afternoon, leaving the movable span temporarily unable to

7 hours ago
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Russia Oil Revenues Hit Five-Month High on Crude Rally, IEA Says
Energy

Russia Oil Revenues Hit Five-Month High on Crude Rally, IEA Says

Russia’s October revenues from crude and petroleum-product exports hit the highest since May as the ongoing Iran war bolstered oil prices, according to the

9 hours ago
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Iran Says Tanker Carrying LNG Hit Mine, Suffered Explosion in Hormuz
Incidents

Iran Says Tanker Carrying LNG Hit Mine, Suffered Explosion in Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy said a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas struck a naval mine and suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday

9 hours ago
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
SS United States sinking
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SS United States Sits Upright on Gulf Seafloor After Historic Sinking

The SS United States has settled upright on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico, completing its transformation from record-breaking ocean liner to the

November 12, 2026
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Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
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Port of Los Angeles Sets October Cargo Record as Strike Threat and Rail Delays Loom

By Lori-Ann LaRocco The Port of Los Angeles handled a record 1,026,872 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in October, marking its second-busiest month ever

November 12, 2026
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Tanker Carrying Russian Diesel Halts off U.S. Coast, Shipping Data Shows
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Tanker Carrying Russian Diesel Halts off U.S. Coast, Shipping Data Shows

A tanker carrying the first cargo of Russian diesel for the United States has come to a halt off the US east coast, shipping data showed on Tuesday, with

Russia Takes Control of Two Chinese Heavy-Lift Ships Used for Arctic LNG 2 Deliveries
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Russia Takes Control of Two Chinese Heavy-Lift Ships Used for Arctic LNG 2 Deliveries

Russia has taken control of two modern heavy-lift carriers previously involved in transporting equipment for the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, adding

Russian Diesel Tanker Makes U-Turn After Heading to U.S.
Shipping

Russian Diesel Tanker Makes U-Turn After Heading to U.S.

(Bloomberg) — A tanker carrying Russian diesel that had briefly signaled the US made a U-turn about 400 nautical miles off New York, compounding

Saronic Awards $100 Million-Plus Contract for World’s Largest Shiplift at Texas Shipyard
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Saronic Awards $100 Million-Plus Contract for World’s Largest Shiplift at Texas Shipyard

Saronic has awarded a contract worth more than $100 million to Norway’s Syncrolift to design and supply what the companies say will be the world’s

SS United States Sits Upright on Gulf Seafloor After Historic Sinking
Featured

SS United States Sits Upright on Gulf Seafloor After Historic Sinking

The SS United States has settled upright on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico, completing its transformation from record-breaking ocean liner to the


Thursday, November 12, 2026
Artist's rendering of Saronic's planned Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, showing multiple construction halls, waterfront assembly areas, and large vessels under construction along the quay.
Featured

Saronic Awards $100 Million-Plus Contract for World’s Largest Shiplift at Texas Shipyard

Saronic has awarded a contract worth more than $100 million to Norway’s Syncrolift to design and supply what the companies say will be the world’s

November 12, 2026
Total Views: 8105

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
News

Tanker Ablaze Off UAE as More Attacks Rattle Gulf Shipping

A projectile struck the engine room of the Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker Dominica Prosperity off the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, forcing the

November 12, 2026
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NEOLINE Origin
Environment

Wind-Powered Cargo Ship Neoliner Origin Cuts Fuel Consumption 70% in First Year

French shipping company Neoline says its wind-powered cargo vessel Neoliner Origin has delivered fuel savings of up to 70% during its first year of commercial

November 12, 2026
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Finland Says it Detects Strike on Russian Warship in Baltic Sea
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Finland Says it Detects Strike on Russian Warship in Baltic Sea

Finland's military said on Thursday its forces had detected "a strike" on a Russian warship in the Baltic Sea a day earlier, but that the security situation in

November 12, 2026
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Singapore Retains Crown as World’s Leading Maritime Hub
Ports

Singapore Retains Crown as World’s Leading Maritime Hub

Singapore has retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub, while Shanghai has climbed to second place and Asia now accounts for three of

November 12, 2026
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Corporate News

November 12, 2026

ABS and Radian Forge Collaborate on Digital Qualification for Additive Manufacturing

Agreement combines manufacturing data and technical review to support component qualification ABS and Radian Forge have signed a joint development project (JDP) to evaluate the

November 10, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd and Inmarsat Maritime: a case study in connected shipping

Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest container carrier, operates 300 vessels on 133 liner services, transporting 13.5 million twenty-foot-equivalent

November 10, 2026

VIKING wins €23.8 million contract to build seven high-speed patrol vessels for the Hellenic Coast Guard

Seven VIKING Norsafe Magnar 1950 vessels to be built entirely in Greece, with an option for another seven. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has signed a €23.8 million contract,

November 4, 2026

Propspeed Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to Support More Efficient and Sustainable Vessel Operations

Improving vessel energy efficiency is an important part of the maritime industry’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. While hull performance

November 3, 2026

Damen wins KNVTS Ship of the Year Award with CSOV Windcat Rotterdam

Damen Shipyards Group and Windcat are pleased to announce that Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) Windcat Rotterdam has received the KNVTS

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

Corporate News

November 12, 2026

ABS and Radian Forge Collaborate on Digital Qualification for Additive Manufacturing

Agreement combines manufacturing data and technical review to support component qualification ABS and Radian Forge have signed a joint development project (JDP) to evaluate the

November 10, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd and Inmarsat Maritime: a case study in connected shipping

Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest container carrier, operates 300 vessels on 133 liner services, transporting 13.5 million twenty-foot-equivalent

November 10, 2026

VIKING wins €23.8 million contract to build seven high-speed patrol vessels for the Hellenic Coast Guard

Seven VIKING Norsafe Magnar 1950 vessels to be built entirely in Greece, with an option for another seven. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has signed a €23.8 million contract,

November 4, 2026

Propspeed Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to Support More Efficient and Sustainable Vessel Operations

Improving vessel energy efficiency is an important part of the maritime industry’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. While hull performance

November 3, 2026

Damen wins KNVTS Ship of the Year Award with CSOV Windcat Rotterdam

Damen Shipyards Group and Windcat are pleased to announce that Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) Windcat Rotterdam has received the KNVTS

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


Thursday, November 12, 2026
Crews prepare to sink the former ocean liner SS United States to create an artificial reef about 22 miles off the coast of Destin, Florida, US, November 11, 2026
Shipping

Farewell to America’s Flagship: SS United States Sinks After 74 Years

The legendary ocean liner, which still holds the transatlantic speed record, took hours to sink off Florida’s Gulf Coast, ending a remarkable chapter in

November 12, 2026
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EU’s Russian Arctic LNG Bill Hits €8.7 Billion as Yamal Faces Shipping Challenge Come January
Energy

EU’s Russian Arctic LNG Bill Hits €8.7 Billion as Yamal Faces Shipping Challenge Come January

The European Union paid an estimated €8.7 billion for liquefied natural gas from Russia’s Yamal project in the first 10 months of 2026, exceeding the

November 12, 2026
Total Views: 546

Oman Monitors Handling of Oil Tanker Run Aground Off Its Coast
Incidents

Oman Monitors Handling of Oil Tanker Run Aground Off Its Coast

Oman's National Emergency Management Committee discussed on Thursday the latest developments in handling the grounding of an oil tanker off Al Qibliyah Island

November 12, 2026
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Benin Ships First Crude Cargo for Decades From Revived Oil Field
Energy

Benin Ships First Crude Cargo for Decades From Revived Oil Field

Benin has rejoined the ranks of West Africa’s oil-exporting states, with its first crude oil cargo headed to Europe from an offshore field that had been

November 12, 2026
Total Views: 362

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping

Russian Diesel Tanker Makes U-Turn After Heading to U.S.

(Bloomberg) — A tanker carrying Russian diesel that had briefly signaled the US made a U-turn about 400 nautical miles off New York, compounding

November 11, 2026
Total Views: 11808

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Tangier Maersk at the Port of Mobile
Shipping

U.S. Ethanol Could Fuel Growing Fleet of Methanol-Capable Ships, Study Finds

A new study says the United States has enough spare ethanol production capacity to supply a meaningful share of the global marine fuel market, offering

November 11, 2026
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Aerial view of tanker ship at sea. Stock Photo: Shutterstock/bob63
News

Russian Diesel Faces U.S. Buyer Resistance Despite Trump Sanctions Waiver

US companies are unlikely to import Russian diesel as a tanker full of the fuel idles off the US Eastern Seaboard, experts said, despite President Donald

November 11, 2026
Total Views: 1249

Russia's shadow fleet vessels in unofficial anchorage area in the Gulf of Finland
Shipping

Tankers Continue to Burn in the Middle East Despite Hopes for De-escalation

Despite market bets on a de-escalation in the Iran war, new evidence has emerged in recent days of strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and on energy

November 11, 2026
Total Views: 845

IMO Chief Calls for Strict Enforcement of SOLAS Rules in Strait of Hormuz
News

IMO Chief Calls for Strict Enforcement of SOLAS Rules in Strait of Hormuz

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on governments to step up enforcement of international maritime

November 11, 2026
Total Views: 728

An aerial view of a containership in the Panama Canal's neopanamax locks
Shipping

Panama Canal Raises Daily Transit Capacity as Water Conditions Improve

The Panama Canal is increasing its daily transit capacity to 34 vessels and restoring the maximum allowable draft at its Neopanamax locks to 50 feet, easing

November 11, 2026
Total Views: 610