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Saturday, October 19, 2024
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As Tensions Soar, Iran and Russia Launch Naval Drills in a High-Stakes Triangle of Maritime Coercion

Iran has launched naval drills in the Indian Ocean, hosting Russia and Oman amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region. The maneuvers, dubbed “IMEX

October 19, 2024
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Friday, October 18, 2024
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Mysterious Dubai Firm Takes Control of Russian LNG Ships in Apparent Effort to Skirt Sanctions

(Bloomberg) — A newly established company in Dubai has taken over three liquefied natural gas tankers, in what appears to be Russia’s latest effort to

October 18, 2024
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Chinese Vessels Without Ice Class Violate Arctic Safety Rules, Struggling Through Ice To Deliver Sanctioned Cargo

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – In an attempt to deliver a power plant to a Russian Arctic LNG project before winter two Chinese heavy lift vessels are inching

October 17, 2024
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Accidents

NZDF Launches Complex Container Recovery at Site of Sunken HMNZS Manawanui

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working with local contractor ARK Marine to recover three shipping containers lost from the HMNZS Manawanui after the

October 17, 2024
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Defense

From Missouri to Yemen: How Stealth Bombers Unleashed U.S. Firepower on Houthi Rebel Strongholds

By Tony Capaccio and Patrick Sykes (Bloomberg) — US B-2 stealth bombers struck weapons-storage sites linked to Houthi rebels in Yemen, the latest effort

October 17, 2024
Total Views: 5658

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UK Tightens the Noose on Russia’s Shadow Fleet with Sweeping Sanctions

In a major escalation of its sanctions against Russia’s covert seaborne oil exports, the United Kingdom today announced its most significant package to date

October 17, 2024
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Russia Has a Crazy Plan to Use Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Transport Arctic LNG
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Russia Has a Crazy Plan to Use Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Transport Arctic LNG

MOSCOW, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Russia has begun designing nuclear-powered submarines to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Arctic to

October 16, 2024
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Russia’s Shadow Fleet Stalls, Leaving 1 Million Cubic Meters of LNG Undelivered

As Russia’s attempt to establish an LNG shadow fleet enters its third month, undelivered cargos continue to stack up aboard LNG carriers and floating storage

October 16, 2024
Total Views: 20834

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Defense

U.S. Navy Demonstrates Game-Changing Underway Reload Technology That Could Redefine Naval Warfare

The U.S. Navy has achieved a significant breakthrough in maritime combat readiness by successfully demonstrating the Transferrable Reload At-sea Method (TRAM)

October 15, 2024
Total Views: 11471

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End of an Era: Historic SS United States Transferred to New Owners

The iconic SS United States is set to embark on its final journey – not across the Atlantic, but towards a new life as the world’s largest

October 15, 2024
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Monday, October 14, 2024
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Cargo Ship’s Suspicious Voyage Ends in Massive Cocaine Bust

Spanish and French customs authorities have intercepted a Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship carrying an estimated 4,000 kilos of cocaine, 130 nautical miles off the

October 14, 2024
Total Views: 21588

Defense

China Ends War Games Encircling Taiwan… For Now

TAIPEI, Oct 14 (Reuters) – China’s military vowed to take further action against Taiwan if needed after staging a day

October 14, 2024
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CDC Shames The Nastiest, Dirtiest Cruise Ships
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CDC Shames The Nastiest, Dirtiest Cruise Ships

The open sea calls, exotic ports tempt, and buffets overflow—perhaps cultivating a microbial zoo in your gut. As you step aboard, a question lingers like a

October 14, 2024
Total Views: 17513

ship on fire at night after LPG explosion
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LPG Tankers Explode, One Linked to Iranian Gas Smuggling

In a dramatic scene off the coast of Bangladesh, two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers erupted in flames during a cargo transshipment operation on Sunday.

October 14, 2024
Total Views: 7343

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Indian Navy To Build Nuclear Submarines

NEW DELHI, Oct 10 (Reuters) – India approved on Wednesday plans to construct two of a new class of nuclear-powered attack submarines, two

October 14, 2024
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Sunday, October 13, 2024
GOES-West satellite image from October, 12, 2024.
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Update: Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Beset By Fierce Storm Near Alaska

Sunday Update: The Pan Viva remains at anchor and stable. The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies remained in contact with the vessel overnight. Weather on

October 13, 2024
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
Accidents

Crisis Averted: ‘Annika’ Tanker Fire Doused After Baltic Sea Blaze

The fire aboard the German-flagged oil and chemical tanker Annika has been extinguished, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The vessel caught fire in

October 12, 2024
Total Views: 1280

old navy photo showing a watrspout far out at sea
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Waterspouts: How Dangerous Are Ocean Tornados?

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, videos of tornadoes and waterspouts flooded social media. We have to ask: Which is more dangerous? by Astrid Werkmeister

October 12, 2024
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Cruise Ships

Newest Mega Cruise Ship Sun Princess Underway After Storm Delay & Evacuations

Princess Cruises’ newest flagship, Sun Princess, was set to make its highly anticipated U.S. debut on October 9 at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, after a

October 12, 2024
Total Views: 9203

Friday, October 11, 2024
The sea rescue vessel ARKONA/DGzRS station Warnemünde involved in the firefighting
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German Oil Tanker Ablaze in Baltic Sea

A fire broke out on the German-flagged oil and chemical tanker Annika in the Baltic Sea on Friday. The 73-meter-long vessel, carrying approximately 640 tons of

October 11, 2024
Total Views: 22344