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A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra
Shipping

Suezmax Tanker With Iraqi Crude Reaches India After Hormuz Transit

By Julian Lee and Prejula Prem May 16, 2026 (Bloomberg) –A Suezmax tanker identified as carrying Iraqi crude is approaching India after apparently

31 minutes ago
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Maritime Security Incidents

Greece Asks EU To Step In Over ‘Unlawful Fishing’ By Turkey

ATHENS, May 15 (Reuters) – Greece on Friday asked the European Union to step in and stop what it said was unlawful fishing and violation of

56 minutes ago
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A drone view shows the Russian-flagged tanker Bratsk, under U.S. sanctions for links to the Russian state-owned shipping company Sovcomflot, in Baniyas
Shipping

US Allows Russia Oil Sales Waiver To Expire Despite Tight Market

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy May 16, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The Trump administration allowed a waiver that encouraged more Russian crude sales to lapse, even as

4 hours ago
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USS Ford Medal Ceremony in Norfolk
Navy

USS Ford Strike Group Earns Presidential Unit Citation After Historic Cruise

NORFOLK, Va. — America’s newest commissioned aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) tied up at Pier 11 this morning after 326 days at sea,

7 hours ago
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Friday, May 15, 2026
A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
News

Long Beach Cargo Drops as Hormuz Crisis Keeps Pressure on Supply Chains

The Port of Long Beach posted another year-over-year decline in cargo volumes in April as global market volatility, rising fuel costs and supply chain

May 15, 2026
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Defense

UK Leads 40-Nation Defensive Mission to Secure Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom is significantly expanding its military commitment to securing the Strait of Hormuz, announcing Tuesday that it will deploy autonomous

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Iraq and Pakistan Strike Iran Transit Deals to Move Oil and LNG Through Hormuz

Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, in

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Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

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Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil

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Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this


Friday, May 15, 2026
The John Lewis-class replenishment oiler USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO-206) conducts a replenishment at sea with the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), right, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ross (DDG 71)
Defense

NASSCO Secures $856 Million for Another Navy Fleet Oiler

General Dynamics NASSCO has received $856 million in funding to build T-AO 217, the latest ship in the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler

May 15, 2026
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Aerial view of a heavy loaded crude oil tanker traveling over open ocean during sunset time
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Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

May 15, 2026
Total Views: 12006

File photo of Hui Chuan research vessel underway in harbor
Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

May 15, 2026
Total Views: 17270

blue lng carrier at sea
News

$13 Billion Commonwealth LNG Project Gets Green Light in Louisiana

Caturus announced Friday it has reached final investment decision (FID) on the long-delayed 9.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) Commonwealth

May 15, 2026
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An LNG carrier transits through the Panama Canal. Photo credit: Flystock/Shutterstock
Shipping

Panama Canal Aims to Avoid Repeat of 2023 Drought Crisis as El Niño Looms

The Panama Canal is not planning vessel passage restrictions for the remainder of 2026 even if an El Niño weather pattern begins in the second half of the

May 15, 2026
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UK Leads 40-Nation Defensive Mission to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Defense

UK Leads 40-Nation Defensive Mission to Secure Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom is significantly expanding its military commitment to securing the Strait of Hormuz, announcing Tuesday that it will deploy autonomous

Iraq and Pakistan Strike Iran Transit Deals to Move Oil and LNG Through Hormuz
Featured

Iraq and Pakistan Strike Iran Transit Deals to Move Oil and LNG Through Hormuz

Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, in

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz
Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit
Featured

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock
Featured

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this


Friday, May 15, 2026
FILE PHOTO: China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026.
News

Trump Says Patience With Iran ‘Running Out’ After Xi Talks on Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran was running out and that Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed that Tehran must reopen the Strait

May 15, 2026
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UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027
Energy

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027

The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the

May 15, 2026
Total Views: 2514

China Wants Strait of Hormuz Open Free of Curbs, USTR Greer Tells Bloomberg News
News

China Wants Strait of Hormuz Open Free of Curbs, USTR Greer Tells Bloomberg News

China wants to see the Strait of Hormuz reopen without curbs or tolls, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Bloomberg News in a live interview on

May 15, 2026
Total Views: 669

Thursday, May 14, 2026
FILE PHOTO: China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026.
News

Trump Says China Offered Help on Iran

US President Donald Trump signaled China is willing to support negotiations with Iran, as he pushes for a diplomatic resolution to end the war and reopen the

May 14, 2026
Total Views: 1411

Concept illustration of the proposed Trump-class battleship USS Defiant firing missiles and laser weapons at aerial and surface threats during a naval engagement.
Defense

Details of Trump’s Nuclear Battleship Emerge in New Navy Shipbuilding Blueprint

The U.S. Navy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan is offering the clearest picture yet of the Trump administration’s new battleship program, revealing a

May 14, 2026
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Corporate News

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and

Corporate News

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and


Thursday, May 14, 2026
U.S. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on "The Posture of the U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Command in Review" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 14, 2026
Defense

U.S. Admiral Says Operation EPIC FURY Rolled Back ‘40 Years’ of Iranian Military Investment

Admiral Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command on Thursday delivered the most sweeping public assessment yet of the damage inflicted on Iran during Operation EPIC

May 14, 2026
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Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil

May 14, 2026
Total Views: 15605

FILE PHOTO: China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026.
News

New Attacks Hit Ships Near Hormuz as Trump Discusses Iran With Xi

U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, while new attacks on vessels near the Strait

May 14, 2026
Total Views: 975

TOTE's LNG-powered Isla Bella underway
News

Shipping’s $180 Billion Push Into Dual-Fuel Ships Shows No Signs of Slowing

The global liner shipping industry’s investment in alternative-fueled vessels continues to accelerate, with the combined fleet of dual-fuel containerships

May 14, 2026
Total Views: 615

A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California
News

Container Spot Rates Surge as Carriers Layer Surcharges Ahead of Early Peak Season

Global container spot rates posted their sharpest weekly gain in months as carriers pushed through emergency surcharges and capacity cuts amid rising

May 14, 2026
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam
News

UKMTO Warns Ship Seized Near Hormuz Is Being Taken Toward Iran

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) organization has issued a warning after receiving reports that a vessel was boarded by unauthorized personnel

May 14, 2026
Total Views: 1008

Second Japan-linked Oil Tanker Sails Via Strait of Hormuz as PM Asks Iran to Help Out
Energy

Second Japan-linked Oil Tanker Sails Via Strait of Hormuz as PM Asks Iran to Help Out

A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker managed by Japanese refining group Eneos 5020.T has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data from LSEG

May 14, 2026
Total Views: 662

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam
Shipping

Two India-Bound LPG Tankers Add to Uptick in Hormuz Transits

Two India-bound vessels laden with cooking fuel from the Persian Gulf appear to have transited the Strait of Hormuz, making them the latest to exit despite

May 14, 2026
Total Views: 392

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter icebreaker operating in Arctic waters (artist rendering)
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Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal

The U.S. Coast Guard’s ambitious Arctic fleet expansion took another major step forward Wednesday as Davie Defense announced it has finalized a $3.5 billion

May 13, 2026
Total Views: 4101

China-Linked Supertanker Makes Rare Strait of Hormuz Transit Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Energy

China-Linked Supertanker Makes Rare Strait of Hormuz Transit Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

A Chinese supertanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude was attempting to sail through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to LSEG and Kpler

May 13, 2026
Total Views: 2134