Thursday, April 6, 2023
Former Euronav VLCC Departs China on FSO Safer Oil Removal Mission
Shipping

Former Euronav VLCC Departs China on FSO Safer Oil Removal Mission

The former Euronav Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) that the UN purchased as part of a mission to prevent a catastrophic oil spill in Yemen’s Red Sea has

April 6, 2023
Total Views: 5765

cma cgm headquaters and logo with French flag
Shipping

CMA CGM’s Saade Forges Ahead With China, Media Deals

By Samy Adghirni and Tara Patel (Bloomberg) –CMA CGM SA Chief Executive Officer Rodolphe Saade said the world’s third-largest container line has

April 6, 2023
Total Views: 2055

Service Chief Panel
Navy

Shipbuilding Battle: Deep Dive On The Fight Between 3 Commandants And 1 Admiral

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) The brewing conflict between the US Navy and the US Marine Corps over the production of amphibious warships is reaching a

April 6, 2023
Total Views: 8360

A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Ports

Europol Reveals How Organized Crime Infiltrates Major European Ports

Joint analysis report reveals how criminal networks exploit misappropriated container reference codes to smuggle drugs and illegal goods into the EU. Europol

April 6, 2023
Total Views: 2052

Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev
Shipping

Western Curbs on Russian Oil Products Redraw Global Shipping Map

By Mohi Narayan and Jonathan Saul NEW DELHI/LONDON, April 6 (Reuters) – Global fuel suppliers are turning to longer and costlier routes that

April 6, 2023
Total Views: 1924

Vice Admiral Scott D. Conn
Navy

US Navy Admiral Says AI Warships ‘Must Obey’

by John Konrad (gCaptain) This week marked significant AI-related announcements for the US Navy at the annual Sea Air Space conference. Top Admiral and CNO,

April 6, 2023
Total Views: 51291

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
First US-Built Offshore Wind SOV Taking Shape in Louisiana
Offshore

First US-Built Offshore Wind SOV Taking Shape in Louisiana

The first offshore wind service operations vessel (SOV) built in the United States is taking shape. The 262-foot long SOV, named ECO Edison, is being built by

April 5, 2023
Total Views: 13373

Vantage Drilling Said to be Weighing Sale
Offshore

Vantage Drilling Said to be Weighing Sale

By Rachel Butt (Bloomberg) — Vantage Drilling International is exploring strategic options including a potential sale, according to people familiar with

April 5, 2023
Total Views: 3436

Davie Secures Official Role in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy
Shipbuilding

Davie Secures Official Role in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy

Davie Shipbuilding, Canada’s largest shipbuilder, has been named an official partner in the country’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), Davie

April 5, 2023
Total Views: 2426

an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Shipping

Ocean Carriers Backpedal on D&D Charges as New Rules Loom

By Ian Putzger, Americas Correspondent (The Loadstar) – While US ports and container terminals still resist a regulatory drive to curtail detention and

April 5, 2023
Total Views: 2680

Chinese Surveillance Ship Docks in South African Port
Defense

Chinese Surveillance Ship Docks in South African Port

By Antony Sguazzin and Prinesha Naidoo (Bloomberg) — A Chinese surveillance ship that can track rocket and spacecraft launches was docked at the

April 5, 2023
Total Views: 10499

tanker at sea
Shipping

Russia Using Ship-to-Ship Diesel Transfers for Transatlantic Exports

MOSCOW, April 5 (Reuters) – Russia has started to make ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of diesel near African ports as it seeks transatlantic

April 5, 2023
Total Views: 3195

Platypus Marine to Build Damen-Designed Fast Crew Supplier for Jones Act Market
Shipbuilding

Platypus Marine to Build Damen-Designed Fast Crew Supplier for Jones Act Market

Washington-based Platypus Marine has signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilding group Damen Shipyards for the construction of a new Jones Act-compliant

April 5, 2023
Total Views: 2425

A crew member is photographed aboard a Taiwanese navy ship while monitoring the aircraft carrier fleet of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on the waters around Taiwan.
Defense

China Sends Carrier Group Off Taiwan Ahead of US Meeting

TAIPEI, April 5 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Wednesday a Chinese aircraft carrier group was in the waters off the

April 5, 2023
Total Views: 48665

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Statue of Liberty overlooking Port of New York and New Jersey
Ports

Port of New York and New Jersey Regains Status as Busiest Container Port in US

The Port of New York and New Jersey has officially regained its status as the busiest container port in the United States. Despite a traditionally slow period

April 4, 2023
Total Views: 4650

KPI Ocean Connect S Innovative Get Fuelled Trainee Programme Creates Global Pathway To Maritime Careers For Young Talent
Press Releases

KPI Ocean Connect S Innovative Get Fuelled Trainee Programme Creates Global Pathway To Maritime Careers For Young Talent

KPI OceanConnect’s innovative two-year trader trainee programme is designed to cultivate and empower school and college graduates for a career in marine

April 4, 2023
Total Views: 731

capesize bulk carrier
Shipping

Capesize Second-Hand Ship Prices Surge Amid Chinese Economic Recovery

Capesize second-hand ship prices experienced a significant surge in March due to China’s economic recovery, according to a new report from the Baltic and

April 4, 2023
Total Views: 2100

ABB Drives Emission Free River Commute In Lisbon With First All Electric Ferry
Press Releases

ABB Drives Emission Free River Commute In Lisbon With First All Electric Ferry

The first of ten new, all-electric ferries opens a new age of emission-free commuter services along Lisbon’s Tagus River, in the latest example of green

April 4, 2023
Total Views: 805

Product Tanker Loading Gasoline In Venezuela Port
Shipping

Supertankers, Chevron Cargoes Fuel Rise in Venezuela’s Oil Exports

By Marianna Parraga and Mircely Guanipa HOUSTON/PUNTO FIJO, Venezuela, April 4 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s oil exports rose in March to the highest

April 4, 2023
Total Views: 2073

Port Houston Sees Solid Volumes Despite Softening Demand
Ports

Port Houston Sees Solid Volumes Despite Softening Demand

Port Houston experienced solid February volumes compared to the same month last year, with a total of 313,452 TEUs handled during the month, marking a 15%

April 4, 2023
Total Views: 873