Bipartisan SHIPS Act Aims to Revitalize U.S. Maritime Industry, Counter China’s Dominance
In a landmark move to restore America’s maritime leadership, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced comprehensive legislation aimed at rebuilding
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In a landmark move to restore America’s maritime leadership, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced comprehensive legislation aimed at rebuilding
President-elect Donald Trump has reignited the debate over the Jones Act, sharing a pro-Jones Act article that underscores the century-old law’s
The California State Lands Commission has partnered with the ports of Long Beach and Humboldt in a groundbreaking agreement to accelerate floating offshore
Tom Cruise, Hollywood legend and the U.S. Navy’s 36th Honorary Naval Aviator, has added another accolade to his storied career—but this time, it’s not
The iconic 65-foot replica tugboat Theodore TOO, beloved by Canadians and fans of the classic CBC series Theodore Tugboat, has partially sunk at Ontario
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has unanimously appointed Thomas A. Kazakos as its next
The Port of Long Beach is poised to shatter its annual cargo record in 2024, projecting 9.6 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) by year’s end.
With the clock ticking, shipping companies face challenges and opportunities under the EU’s landmark regulation. On January 1, 2025, the European
Chinese shipyards have solidified their dominance in the construction of containerships, commanding an impressive 68.5% of the global boxship orderbook
The U.S. Navy’s ambitious modernization program for its Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers has largely failed to meet its objectives, resulting in
UK-based Anemoi Marine Technologies has successfully completed the installation of five Rotor Sails on the massive 400,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC),
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has initiated a complex salvage operation to recover fuel and pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui, which sank off
The UK government has announced comprehensive measures targeting illicit oil shipping while bolstering Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. The UK has
After a year of drone and missile attacks against merchant and naval vessels, the Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group is now extending an olive branch of
The U.S. military has carried out a precision airstrike on a key command-and-control facility operated by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Sana’a,
The Canadian-flagged bulk carrier M/V Tim S Dool has been successfully refloated after spending more than three weeks aground on Crysler Shoal in the St.
The European Council has extended its counter-piracy mission Operation ATALANTA for two more years, coming amid a dramatic resurgence of Somali piracy that has
A major maritime incident unfolded in the Kerch Strait over the weekend as the Russian oil tanker Volgoneft 212 broke in half during severe weather conditions,
Finland’s government has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its critical maritime infrastructure by supporting funding for a new Baltic Sea Class B
The European Union has unveiled its 15th package of restrictive measures, specifically targeting Putin’s shadow fleet and maritime circumvention efforts.
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