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


Monday, August 26, 2024
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Panama Canal Plans Reservoir Expansion to Combat Next Drought

By Marianna Parraga Aug 26 (Reuters) – The Panama Canal expects to be ready to combat a possible new drought, which could hit the world’s

August 26, 2024
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Houthi Attack on Oil Tanker Sparks Fears of Environmental Disaster

The Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion has been ablaze since August 23 following an attack by Yemen’s Houthi forces. According to a statement released

August 26, 2024
Total Views: 1114

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Russia Expands Shadow Fleet with First Ship-to-Ship LNG Transfer

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – Russia’s shadow fleet operation continues to expand and now includes the first apparent ship-to-ship transfer of liquefied

August 26, 2024
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Friday, August 23, 2024
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Uncertainty Reigns as Union Vows to Fight Canada’s Move to End Rail Shutdown

By Allison Lampert, David Ljunggren and Anna Mehler Paperny MONTREAL/OTTAWA, Aug 23 (Reuters) – The union representing over 9,000

August 23, 2024
Total Views: 1108

Environment

World’s First Commercial Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat Launches in Tokyo Bay

INYK and IHI Power Systems, in collaboration ClassNK, have completed the world’s first ammonia-fueled vessel for commercial use. The tugboat, named

August 23, 2024
Total Views: 1869

An image purportedly showing the MT SOUNION on fire in the Red Sea
Environment

Video Purportedly Shows Massive Explosion on Laden Oil Tanker ‘SOUNION’ in Red Sea

Houthis set tanker with 1 million barrels of crude oil on fire, threatening environmental catastrophe in the Red Sea. CAIRO, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Three

August 23, 2024
Total Views: 16420

Defense

U.S. Sanctions 400 Targets for Aiding Russia’s War Effort

WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) – The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on more than 400 entities and individuals for supporting

August 23, 2024
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Canada Rail Lines Prepare to Restart After Government Intervenes

By Brian Platt and Monique Mulima (Bloomberg) — Canada’s two largest railways are preparing to restart operations after Prime Minister Justin

August 23, 2024
Total Views: 599

Environment

X-Press Feeders Launches Second Green Methanol-Powered Route in Europe

X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, has announced the launch of its second green methanol-powered route, the Green Baltic

August 23, 2024
Total Views: 693

Thursday, August 22, 2024
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London-Based Ship Registry Helps Keep Russian Oil Tankers Underway

(Bloomberg) — Three oil tankers that are under British sanctions for transporting Russian petroleum are sailing under the flag of a nation that bases its

August 22, 2024
Total Views: 975

Photo of the laden MT Sounion courtesy French Forces
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Abandoned Tanker SOUNION Poses ‘Environmental Risk’ After Red Sea Attack

By Jana Choukeir and Renee Maltezou DUBAI/ATHENS, Aug 22 (Reuters) – A Greek-flagged oil tanker carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude that

August 22, 2024
Total Views: 1285

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Russia Uses Vessels Sanctioned by EU for Fuel Exports, LSEG Data Shows

MOSCOW, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Russia has started to use vessels sanctioned by the Europe Union (EU) for oil products exports, LSEG and market

August 22, 2024
Total Views: 407

Ports

Canada’s Railways Lock Out Unionized Workers, Snarling Trade

By Thomas Seal (Bloomberg) — Canada’s two biggest railways shut down early Thursday after talks with union leaders failed, immediately blocking

August 22, 2024
Total Views: 523

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Four Bodies Retrieved from Mike Lynch’s Sunken Yacht Off Italy

By Giselda Vagnoni PORTICELLO, Italy, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Four bodies were retrieved on Wednesday from the sunken wreck of a yacht belonging to the wife

August 21, 2024
Total Views: 4334

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Trudeau Calls on Railways, Union to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike

By Laura Dhillon Kane (Bloomberg) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on Canada’s two largest railways and unionized workers to reach an agreement

August 21, 2024
Total Views: 1064

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Maersk Says Global Trade ‘Resilient’ Amid Economic Challenges

Maersk’s latest Asia Pacific Market Update paints a picture of resilient global trade despite economic challenges. The report highlights a robust global

August 21, 2024
Total Views: 1405

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Argentine Health Officials Rule Out Mpox Case on Grain Ship

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Health officials in Argentina said on Wednesday that a test to determine if a crew member on a

August 21, 2024
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The Rotor Sails-equipped bulk carrier Camellia Dream in operation. Photo courtesy MOL
Environment

MOL and Vale Retrofit Capesize Bulk Carrier with Rotor Sails

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Vale International SA have announced the successful retrofit of a 200,000-ton class bulk carrier with two Norsepower Rotor

August 21, 2024
Total Views: 2199

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Tanker Adrift After Multiple Attacks in Red Sea

By Jana Choukeir and Renee Maltezou DUBAI, Aug 21 (Reuters) – A Greek-flagged tanker was adrift in the Red Sea on Wednesday after

August 21, 2024
Total Views: 4584

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New ‘Great Game’ Unfolds in Pacific as U.S., China Vie for Backing

(Bloomberg) — Island nations scattered across the Pacific Ocean are at the center of an intensifying competition between China and the US for maritime

August 21, 2024
Total Views: 9839