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


Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Ports

Biden Won’t Block Potential Strike at U.S. Ports, Administration Says

By Lisa Baertlein and David Shepardson LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden does not intend to invoke a federal law to

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 3724

The MT Sounion pictured September 17, 2024.
Shipping

Exclusive Photos: Fire Continues to Rage on SOUNION Tanker in Red Sea

The Greek-registered oil tanker MT SOUNION has been successfully towed to a safe area in the Red Sea, marking a crucial step in a complex salvage operation.

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 3140

A Philippine supply boat sails near a Chinese Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Shipping

WATCH: ‘The Most Dangerous Conflict No One is Talking About’

In this gripping 60 Minutes segment, tensions in the South China Sea reach a boiling point as China and the Philippines clash over territorial claims. The

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 3177

Shipping

Maritime Safety at Risk as Nations Fail to Report Container Inspections

The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG), an industry collective dedicated to improving safety in the global supply chain, is sounding the alarm on a critical gap in

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 2494

Ports

US East and Gulf Coast Ports Brace for Potential Strike as Container Imports Surge

The U.S. container shipping industry is facing a critical juncture as a potential labor strike threatens to disrupt operations at East and Gulf Coast ports,

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 3919

The escort duty tug is expected to conduct more than 90% of its operations using its battery-electric powertrain and conduct up to 25% of Svitzer’s work in the port of Gothenburg.
Shipbuilding

Svitzer Orders World’s First Battery-Methanol Tug

Svitzer, a global leader in towage services, has announced a groundbreaking contract with Turkish shipyard Uzmar to construct the world’s first

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 964

Monday, September 16, 2024
Shipping

Russia’s LNG ‘Shadow Fleet’ Without Deliveries Six Weeks After First Loading

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – Russia’s nascent LNG shadow fleet remains in a state of disarray with no completed deliveries more than six weeks after LNGC

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 25471

Shipping

Biden Administration Invests $300 Million to Modernize U.S. Ferry Systems

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced nearly $300 million in grants to expand and modernize ferry systems across the United States. The

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 1522

Shipping

Philippines to Continue to Send Vessels to Contested South China Sea Shoal

MANILA, Sept 16 (Reuters) – The Philippines will continuously deploy vessels in the contested Sabina Shoal in the South China

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 1073

Environment

Pioneering Ammonia Transfer in Western Australia Paves Way for Maritime Decarbonization

A consortium led by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has successfully conducted ship-to-ship transfers of ammonia at the Port of Dampier,

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 912

Accidents

SOUNION Tanker Successfully Towed to Safety After Houthi Attack in Red Sea

The Greek-registered oil tanker MT SOUNION has been successfully towed to a safe area in the Red Sea, as part of a complex salvage operation under the

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 2168

Shipping

St. Lawrence Seaway Reports Significant Cargo Increase

The St. Lawrence Seaway has seen a substantial increase in cargo shipments for the 2024 navigation season. As of August 31, 19.5 million metric tons of cargo

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 2037

LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

Fifth LNG Vessel Loads Cargo at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2

SINGAPORE, Sept 16 (Reuters) – The fifth cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 has been picked up by a vessel managed by

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 4234

Ports

Port of Long Beach Shatters Records as Peak Season Delivers

The Port of Long Beach experienced unprecedented growth in August, setting a new all-time record for monthly cargo volume in its 113-year history. The surge

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 1951

Sunday, September 15, 2024
Shipping

Fire-Damaged Tanker SOUNION Under Tow in Red Sea

The SOUNION, a Greek-registered oil tanker damaged by Houthi militant attacks last month, is now under tow in the Red Sea as part of a complex salvage

September 15, 2024
Total Views: 3552

Saturday, September 14, 2024
Marine Salvage

Tugs Set to Tow Fire-Stricken SOUNION in Red Sea

ATHENS, Sept 14 (Reuters) – The operation has started to tow a Greek-registered oil tanker stranded in the Red Sea after an attack by Houthi

September 14, 2024
Total Views: 1434

Friday, September 13, 2024
Shipping

Panama Canal Unveils Strategies to Combat El Niño-Induced Drought

The Panama Canal Authority has been implementing new economic and operational strategies to address water scarcity challenges posed by the 2023-2024 El Niño.

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 2383

Shipping

Russian Missile Strike on Civilian Ship in Black Sea Escalates Maritime Tensions

A Russian-launched missile strike on a civilian bulk carrier in the Black Sea this week marks the first direct attack on a merchant vessel in the region since

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 9533

Ports

Container Spot Rates Continue to Tumble as Peak Season Comes to Early End

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Spot freight rates on every major container lane continued to tumble over the past week as demand remained flat,

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 3438

Environment

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Chevron to Launch World’s First Wind-Assisted LNG Carrier

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Chevron Shipping Company LLC have announced plans to install the Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted propulsion

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 2265