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


Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Photo shows the M/V Tutor sinking after it was struck by a Houthi unmanned vessel on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
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M/V Tutor Sinks After Houthi Attack in Red Sea

The M/V Tutor appears to have sunk after it was struck in the stern last week by an unmanned surface vessel in the Red Sea. The sinking marks the

June 18, 2024
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Historic ‘SS United States’ Faces Eviction from Philadelphia Pier

The SS United States, America’s sole remaining historic ocean liner, is under threat of eviction from a Philadelphia pier following a recent court

June 18, 2024
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‘Galaxy Leader’ Crew Held Hostage for 200 Days by Houthi Militants

The manager of the seized car carrier Galaxy Leader is renewing its plea for the release of 25 crew members held hostage by Houthi militants on board the

June 18, 2024
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Monday, June 17, 2024
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U.S. Dishes Out New Sanctions Targeting Houthi Weapons Network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions on two individuals, including a tanker master, and

June 17, 2024
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French frigate escort. Photo: EUNAVFOR
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Industry Mixed on Duration of Prolonged Red Sea Crisis

The maritime industry faces an uncertain future due to the ongoing Red Sea crisis, with a majority of industry insiders predicting the issues will continue

June 17, 2024
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States Sue to Block Biden Administration Rule on Offshore Decommissioning

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, June 17 (Reuters) – Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Monday sued the U.S. government to block the Biden

June 17, 2024
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Top Shipping Flag Withdraws Approval for Russian Insurer

(Bloomberg) — The world’s largest shipping register withdrew its approval for Russia’s Ingosstrakh Insurance Co. to provide a key document enabling

June 17, 2024
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Ports

Retail Strength Drives Container Volume Growth at Port of Savannah

The Port of Savannah has witnessed significant growth in container volumes due to a strengthening retail market and an influx of new customers. In May, the

June 17, 2024
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European Consortium Acquires Maritime Service Provider V.Group

V.Group, a leading ship management and maritime service provider, has been bought by a consortium led by European investment fund manager STAR Capital. Other

June 17, 2024
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Denmark Seeks to Stop Shadow Tanker Fleet Carrying Russian Oil

COPENHAGEN, June 17 (Reuters) – Denmark is considering ways to stop a so-called shadow fleet of tankers from carrying Russian oil through the Baltic

June 17, 2024
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Sunday, June 16, 2024
A satellite image shows the cargo ship Rubymar before it sank, on the Red Sea. Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS
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Yemen’s Houthis Say They Attacked Two Ships And American Destroyer

CAIRO, June 16 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthis said on Sunday that they had attacked two civilian ships along with an American destroyer in the Red

June 16, 2024
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The FSO Safer pictured off the coast of Yemen. Photo courtesy David Gressly
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Two Explosions Near Vessel Off Yemen’s Coast

CAIRO, June 16 (Reuters) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday a vessel 40 nautical miles south of al Mukha in

June 16, 2024
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US Naval Forces Rescue Crew From Bulk Carrier ‘Tutor’

CAIRO, June 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) said on Sunday that it had rescued the crew from the Liberian-flagged,

June 16, 2024
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
Smoke rises from Marlin Luanda, merchant vessel, at the location given as Gulf of Aden.
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Stricken Red Sea Ship Is Taking On Water As It Awaits Salvage

By Alex Longley Jun 15, 2024 (Bloomberg) –A ship that was abandoned after being hit by a drone in the Red Sea is slowly taking on water, with two

June 15, 2024
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Ship Evacuated And Ablaze After Attack By Yemen’s Houthis

CAIRO, June 15 (Reuters) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Saturday the crew of a Palau-flagged cargo ship had

June 15, 2024
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Friday, June 14, 2024
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Biden Issues Executive Order on Supply Chain Resiliency Efforts

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday issued an executive order formalizing a White House

June 14, 2024
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Bulk Carrier ‘Tutor’ Abandoned After Houthi Attack

By Neil Jerome Morales and Jonathan Saul MANILA/LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) – The crew of a Greek-owned vessel damaged in an attack by Yemeni

June 14, 2024
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Russia Boosts Oil Revenues as Shipping and Trading Network Grows

LONDON/NEW DELHI, June 14 (Reuters) – Russian oil exporters are charging more for their oil in major market India than at any time since the

June 14, 2024
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Panama Canal Averts Shipping Crisis With Its Water Plan

(Bloomberg) — The Panama Canal has managed to ward off a shipping crisis that threatened to upend $270 billion a year in global trade. It did so with

June 14, 2024
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Container Spot Rates Set to Rise Further

Ocean freight container shipping spot rates are set to increase further, but growth may be slowing, according to ocean freight rate benchmarking firm Xeneta.

June 14, 2024
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