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gCaptain’s full coverage of the maritime shipping industry, including containerships, tankers, dry bulk, LNG, breakbulk and more.


Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Tanker EVENTIN adrift in the Baltic Sea
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EU Fails to Approve New Russia Sanctions

The European Union did not approve the 18th Russia sanctions package on Tuesday, the EU's foreign chief Kaja Kallas said after a meeting with EU foreign

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Suspected shadow fleetl tanker Eagle S anchored near the Kilpilahti port in Porvoo
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Russia’s Crude Shipments Rebound Ahead of Trump Sanctions Threat

Russia’s crude exports hit a one-month high, driven by a surge in weekly flows that coincided with a sharp drop in refinery runs. The increase came before

11 minutes ago
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AI rendering of the world's first newbuild ammonia bunkering vessel based on ITOCHU illustration
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World’s First Newbuild Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Due in 2027

Japan-based ITOCHU Corporation has signed a shipbuilding contract for a 5,000 m3 ammonia bunkering vessel with Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., marking a

2 hours ago
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A digitally enhanced image of ships
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Read or Not… How Autonomous Tech is Already Quietly Disrupting Shipping

The maritime industry has long viewed autonomous ships as a distant future technology, but this perspective is dangerously outdated, according to Orca AI CEO

3 hours ago
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Ships waiting to be loaded with iron ore are seen at the Fortescue loading dock located at Port Hedland.REUTERS/David Gray
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Australia Opens Investigation Months After Giant Ore Carrier’s Engine Failure at Port Hedland

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has initiated an investigation into a propulsion failure incident involving the bulk carrier FMG Nicola that

3 hours ago
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Monday, July 14, 2025
Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russian Exports After Grace Period
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Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russian Exports After Grace Period

Trump outlines a tougher stance on Russia, conditioning peace talks on halting attacks and threatening sanctions on countries buying Russian oil. By Anastasiia

23 hours ago
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European Commission Proposes Russian Oil Price Cap 15% Below Global Price
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European Commission Proposes Russian Oil Price Cap 15% Below Global Price

BRUSSELS, July 11 (Reuters) – The European Commission proposed on Friday a floating price cap on Russian oil of 15% below the average market price

July 14, 2025
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vigor industrial
Defense

Saronic and Vigor Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Autonomous Maritime Capabilities

Saronic Technologies and Vigor Marine Group announced today a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the delivery of autonomous maritime capabilities

July 14, 2025
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M/T Stena Sunrise
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Stena Bulk to Bring First Suezmax Tanker Under Swedish Flag

Tanker operator Stena Bulk is set to make history as it prepares to reflag its first Suezmax tanker, Stena Sunrise, under the Swedish flag at the end of July

July 14, 2025
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Eternity sinks below the waves stern-first
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Search for Eternity C Survivors Called Off as Death Toll Rises in Latest Houthi Attack

The search operation for survivors of the Eternity C has been called off, a spokesperson for the ship manager confirmed to gCaptain.com. Ten seafarers

July 14, 2025
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Sunday, July 13, 2025
LNG carrier in dense fog
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LNG Cargo Shifts From EU To Singapore As Heat Boosts Asia Demand

By Elena Mazneva and Anna Shiryaevskaya Jul 11, 2025 (Bloomberg) –An LNG cargo tanker from Qatar has been redirected from Europe to Asia, where

July 13, 2025
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Friday, July 11, 2025
an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
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U.S. Customs Revenue Tops $100 Billion for First Time Amid Tariff Surge

US revenue from customs duties this fiscal year surpassed $100 billion for the first time, reflecting higher tariffs imposed by the Trump

July 11, 2025
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Eternity sinks below the waves stern-first
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‘All Crew Muslim’: Ships Look to Dodge Red Sea Attacks With Messages

Commercial ships still sailing through the Red Sea are broadcasting messages about their nationality and even religion on their public tracking systems to

July 11, 2025
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port of Hamburg
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Asian-Europe Container Freight Rally Pauses as Spot Rates Soften

It seems the recent container freight spot rate rally on the Asia-North Europe trade might have come to an end, at least

July 11, 2025
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Crowley's Avance-class LNG-powered containership Tiscapa
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Crowley Launches LNG-Powered ‘Tiscapa’ to Strengthen U.S.-Caribbean Trade Routes

Crowley has expanded its fleet with the launch of the LNG-powered containership Tiscapa, marking a significant advancement in the company’s service

July 11, 2025
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
EUNAVFOR Aspides forces escort a CMA CGM containership in the Red Sea
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War Risk Premiums Surge Amid Renewed Red Sea Attacks

The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea has more than doubled in recent days after Yemen's Houthis attacked and sank two ships, killing at

July 10, 2025
Total Views: 1367

Eternity C sinks below the surface
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Rescuers Pull More Survivors From Red Sea as Houthis Hold Crew of Sunken Greek Ship

Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on Thursday, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi

July 10, 2025
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Map of designated U.S Marine Highway Program routes as of July 2025
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DOT Adds New Waterways to U.S. Marine Highway Program to Boost Inland Shipping

The U.S. Department of Transportation has significantly expanded the United States Marine Highway Program, adding 848 new miles of navigable waterways and

July 10, 2025
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A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Set to Fall as Trump Tariffs Loom, NRF Warns

Import cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to experience a temporary rebound this month following a significant late spring decline, but

July 10, 2025
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Korean Officer to Receive IMO’s Highest Bravery Award for Fishing Vessel Rescue
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Korean Officer to Receive IMO’s Highest Bravery Award for Fishing Vessel Rescue

Officer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea has been selected to receive the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his heroic rescue of 12

July 10, 2025
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