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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz
News

Iran Tells UN ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Transit Hormuz, If They Coordinate With Tehran

Iran has indicated to the United Nations that so-called “non-hostile vessels” may continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but only if they comply with

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Containers are seen stacked at the Yangshan Deep-Water Port
Ports

Container Contagion: Global Trade Choked as War-Driven Congestion Hits Ports

Multiple sources of trade data are showing the significant impact of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and how it is going to continue to get worse before it gets

March 24, 2026
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?Tanker Platanos underway
Accidents

Pilot’s Tug Mix-Up Caused Tanker Pier Strike in California

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that a simple but critical error by a harbor pilot led to a tanker striking a refinery pier

March 24, 2026
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A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
Offshore

Dominion’s $11.5B Virginia Offshore Wind Project Delivers First Power After Legal Fight, Cost Surge

Dominion Energy’s massive Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project has delivered its first electricity to the grid, marking a major milestone for the

March 24, 2026
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Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev
Shipping

US-Approved Iranian Barrels Find a Cautious Reception in India

India’s state-run refiners, eager for prompt crude supplies, are holding off purchases of US-approved Iranian oil and products as payment, shipping and

March 24, 2026
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View from a Libyan tug towing the damaged LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz at sea, with the vessel visibly scorched and under control as it is pulled away from the coast.
News

Report: Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Arctic Metagaz Secured After Weeks Adrift

Libyan authorities have reportedly taken control of the damaged Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz, boarding the vessel and securing it to a tug as efforts

March 24, 2026
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Shipping Industry Pushes Back on ‘Open’ Hormuz Narrative as Risks Persist

The global shipping industry is urging caution after declarations from both Washington and Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz is “open,” warning that

Featured

European Countries Have Capacity to Clear Mines in Hormuz, French Defence Minister Says

European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz,

Featured

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan

The U.S. Coast Guard and an expanding multinational task force are racing against time in the remote waters of the western Pacific after the U.S.-flagged cargo

Featured

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships

The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli

News

Iran’s Navy Tells Ships Strait of Hormuz Shut Again, Two Vessels Report Gunfire

ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from


Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran
News

IRGC Commander: Iran Turns Back Containership in Hormuz as ‘Permission to Transit’ Policy Emerges

A containership sailing from the United Arab Emirates toward Pakistan was forced to reverse course at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering one of the

March 24, 2026
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FILE PHOTO: Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates
Shipping

Iran Imposes $2M ‘Toll’ on Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz

By Salma El Wardany, Fiona MacDonald, Ben Bartenstein and Samy Adghirni (Bloomberg) — Iran has started charging transit fees on some commercial vessels

March 24, 2026
Total Views: 2719

Aerial view of a container terminal
News

Regulators Push Back on Shipping Surcharges as Hormuz Disruption Ripples Globally

Indian shipping regulators and related authorities seem to be keeping a close watch on ongoing supply chain dynamics for export trades as ocean carriers

March 24, 2026
Total Views: 732

Monday, March 23, 2026
Strait of Hormuz tankers and a military helicopter
Defense

Bahrain Pushes UN Vote to Authorize Force in Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain has put forward a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorize countries to use "all necessary means" - diplomatic language

March 23, 2026
Total Views: 2284

Smarter Ships: Automation, AI, and the New Strain on Seafarers
News

Smarter Ships: Automation, AI, and the New Strain on Seafarers

How automation, AI, and the decline of traditional watchkeeping are reshaping seafarer welfare By Paul Morgan (gCaptain) – The modern ship has never been

March 23, 2026
Total Views: 1571

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Shipping Industry Pushes Back on ‘Open’ Hormuz Narrative as Risks Persist
Featured

Shipping Industry Pushes Back on ‘Open’ Hormuz Narrative as Risks Persist

The global shipping industry is urging caution after declarations from both Washington and Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz is “open,” warning that

European Countries Have Capacity to Clear Mines in Hormuz, French Defence Minister Says
Featured

European Countries Have Capacity to Clear Mines in Hormuz, French Defence Minister Says

European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz,

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan
Featured

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan

The U.S. Coast Guard and an expanding multinational task force are racing against time in the remote waters of the western Pacific after the U.S.-flagged cargo

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships
Featured

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships

The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli

Iran’s Navy Tells Ships Strait of Hormuz Shut Again, Two Vessels Report Gunfire
News

Iran’s Navy Tells Ships Strait of Hormuz Shut Again, Two Vessels Report Gunfire

ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from


Monday, March 23, 2026
Greenpeace activists confront the deep sea mining vessel Hidden Gem.
Offshore

Trump Administration Quietly Expands Pacific Seabed Mining Area as Environmental Review Begins

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has advanced the next phase of potential offshore mineral leasing near the Commonwealth of the

March 23, 2026
Total Views: 1199

U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attend a roundtable on public safety at Memphis Air National Guard Base in Memphis, Tennessee
News

Trump Delays Iran Energy Strikes as Confusion Swirls Over ‘Productive’ Talks

President Donald Trump said the US would postpone strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure after what he called “productive conversations” with the

March 23, 2026
Total Views: 1026

National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

60 Minutes Catches Up to America’s Shipbuilding Crisis Long Flagged by Maritime Industry

The U.S. shipbuilding crisis broke into the national spotlight this week as 60 Minutes took a closer look at the growing gap between American

March 23, 2026
Total Views: 4627

FILE PHOTO: Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates
News

Oil Prices Have Not Climbed Enough to Cause Demand Destruction, US Energy Secretary Says

Global oil prices have not climbed enough to cause demand destruction, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Monday at the CERAWeek energy conference

March 23, 2026
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Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Trump Administration Reimburses TotalEnergies $928M to Scrap Offshore Wind Leases, Pivot to LNG

The Trump administration has struck a $928 million deal with TotalEnergies to abandon two major U.S. offshore wind leases and redirect the capital into LNG and

March 23, 2026
Total Views: 1897

Corporate News

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Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU

April 13, 2026

VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation At Speed

A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and

April 13, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 9, 2026

Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya

Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries

Corporate News

12 hours ago

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU

April 13, 2026

VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation At Speed

A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and

April 13, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 9, 2026

Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya

Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries


Monday, March 23, 2026
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington March 15, 2026
News

Trump Postpones Iran Power Plant Threat as Hormuz Crisis Hangs in Balance

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had given orders to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days, hours ahead of a

March 23, 2026
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Why Follow-the-Sun Transportation Financial Management Is Critical for Global Ocean Shipping
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Why Follow-the-Sun Transportation Financial Management Is Critical for Global Ocean Shipping

Global ocean shipping never stops. Container vessels move continuously across time zones. Ports operate day and night. Cargo moves through terminals, rail

March 23, 2026
Total Views: 1290

China Urges US, Israel to Stop Military Action in Middle East, Warns of ‘Vicious Cycle’
News

China Urges US, Israel to Stop Military Action in Middle East, Warns of ‘Vicious Cycle’

China has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the U.S. and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a "vicious

March 23, 2026
Total Views: 1085

LPG carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Two More Indian LPG Ships Transit Hormuz Along Iran Coast

Two additional Indian-flagged vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas are making their way through the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data show, following

March 23, 2026
Total Views: 959

Sunday, March 22, 2026
MT Mount Fuji, a Russian oil tanker carrying Russian oil, waits to unload near Narara Marine National Park in the Arabian Sea
Energy

Philippines Allows Use Of Dirtier Fuel Amid Middle East Crisis

MANILA, March 22 – The Philippines has allowed the temporary and limited use of a cheaper but dirtier type of fuel to ensure supply as it finds ways to

March 22, 2026
Total Views: 1239

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Sunday, March 22, 2026
Swedish police, coast guard head to boarded tanker off Trelleborg
News

Zelenskiy Urges Allies To Keep Up Pressure On Russia Ahead Of Talks With US

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, March 22 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday urged allies to keep up sanctions pressure on Russia

March 22, 2026
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The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, in Muscat
Shipping

Iran Says Hormuz Open To All But ‘Enemy-Linked’ Ships

DUBAI, March 22 (Reuters) – The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to “Iran’s

March 22, 2026
Total Views: 1999

Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, in Muscat
News

Trump’s 48-Hour Hormuz Ultimatum to Iran Raises Stakes in Gulf War

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war by attacking energy and desalination facilities in the Gulf, a potential widening of

March 22, 2026
Total Views: 2132

Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev
News

The Oil Shell Game: Peeling Away the Bluster of the Latest Oil Announcements

Trade is agnostic, and because it is a physical entity that can be tracked, it can blast away the bluster of trade announcements. The reality is in the trade

March 22, 2026
Total Views: 2234

Saturday, March 21, 2026
A British nuclear Astute-class submarine HMS Ambush is seen docked in a port while it is repaired in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar
Defense

UK Nuclear Powered Submarine Positioned In Arabian Sea Amid Regional Tensions

March 21 (Reuters) – A British nuclear-powered submarine equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles has taken position in the Arabian Sea, giving Britain

March 21, 2026
Total Views: 2596