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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House
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Trump’s New Warning to Iran: Attack a Ship in Hormuz, Lose a Bridge or Power Plant

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants each time Tehran attacks a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, laying out

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Sounion oil tanker on fire in Red Sea. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/Handout via REUTERS
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EU Warns Israeli- and U.S.-Linked Ships to Avoid Red Sea Amid Houthi Saudi Embargo

The European Union’s naval mission in the Red Sea has raised its threat assessment for the North Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi movement expanded its

July 22, 2026
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An Operation IRINI helicopter hovers over the tanker SOUTH STAR as a rigid-hull inflatable boat carrying a boarding team approaches the vessel during a flag-verification inspection in the Mediterranean.
News

EU Naval Force Boards Sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Over Suspected False Flag

The European Union has boarded another tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet as Brussels expands its use of naval forces to challenge vessels suspected of

July 22, 2026
Total Views: 894

A car carrier operated by Chinese EV manufacturer BYD transits the Suez Canal, December 23, 2025
Shipping

Middle East Shipping Threats Rise as Owners Plot Best Course

Challenges to shipping in the Middle East escalated, as a call from Iran-backed Houthi rebels against servicing Saudi ports spurred unusual maneuvers in the

July 22, 2026
Total Views: 627

Ship sailing in the Red Sea
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More Ships Change Course in the Red Sea After Houthi Threats, Shipping Data Shows

Four tankers changed their navigational course in the Red Sea on Wednesday with two signaling the Suez Canal as their new destination after Yemen's Houthi

July 22, 2026
Total Views: 566

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
A Port State Control inspection in Nine Mile Anchorage
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Coast Guard Cuts Merchant Mariner Credential Wait Times to Four Months

The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC) has significantly reduced processing times for merchant mariner credential applications, cutting

July 21, 2026
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MARAD Activates SUNY Maritime Training Ship Empire State VII for Undisclosed National Mission

The U.S. Maritime Administration is preparing to activate SUNY Maritime College’s training ship Empire State VII for a federal mission expected to

Shipping

Panama Canal Congestion Drives Gas Tankers To Unusual Routes

By Nicholas Lua Aug 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Growing congestion at the Panama Canal is forcing some gas tankers into unusual journeys, from a rare

News

MARAD Says No Other Suitable Ship Available for Classified Empire State VII Mission

The U.S. Maritime Administration is activating SUNY Maritime College’s Empire State VII for a classified national security mission after

Defense

Tanker Struck by Three Projectiles on Omani Side of Strait of Hormuz

A tanker has been struck by three unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani side of the waterway, marking the latest attack on

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U.S. Military Says It Has Cleared Iran’s Mines From Strait of Hormuz Shipping Lanes

U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper says U.S. forces have cleared sea mines laid by Iran from the internationally recognized shipping lanes


Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Crude oil tanker Odessa, carrying UAE crude after passing through the Strait of Hormuz with its Automatic Identification System transponder turned off, navigates the waters at Daesan port, where it is expected to discharge crude oil, in Seosan, South Korea, May 8, 2026
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Hormuz on a Knife-Edge: Shipping Pays the Price as the Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Unravels

The Strait of Hormuz is bleeding trade confidence again. Barely a month after Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding meant to end months of

July 21, 2026
Total Views: 1242

vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping

Two Tankers Carrying Saudi Crude Make U-turns in Red Sea After Houthi Warning

 Two oil tankers loaded with Saudi crude for China and India made U-turns in the Red Sea on Tuesday, heading towards the Suez Canal rather than braving

July 21, 2026
Total Views: 1298

A civilian vessel is on fire, as Ukraine's navy spokesman reported a Russian military strike on a civilian vessel, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the Black Sea port of Odesa
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India Summons Russian Envoy After Four Sailors Killed in Ukraine

India called in Russia’s top diplomat on Tuesday to convey New Delhi’s “unequivocal condemnation” of a Russian attack on a vessel departing the

July 21, 2026
Total Views: 778

M/V Arctic Tern receives its first green methanol bunkering at the Port of Shanghai
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EUKOR Completes First Green Methanol Bunkering for New Shaper-Class Car Carrier in Shanghai

EUKOR Car Carriers has completed its first green methanol bunkering operation, marking another milestone in the commercial rollout of methanol-powered vehicle

July 21, 2026
Total Views: 706

An aerial view of a containership in the Panama Canal's neopanamax locks
Featured

Global Trade Faces Fresh Test as Panama Canal Curbs Bookings

Global trade faces a fresh headache on top of the months-long snarls in the Middle East that have roiled flows, with the Panama Canal moving to curtail some

July 21, 2026
Total Views: 4108

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MARAD Activates SUNY Maritime Training Ship Empire State VII for Undisclosed National Mission
News

MARAD Activates SUNY Maritime Training Ship Empire State VII for Undisclosed National Mission

The U.S. Maritime Administration is preparing to activate SUNY Maritime College’s training ship Empire State VII for a federal mission expected to

Panama Canal Congestion Drives Gas Tankers To Unusual Routes
Shipping

Panama Canal Congestion Drives Gas Tankers To Unusual Routes

By Nicholas Lua Aug 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Growing congestion at the Panama Canal is forcing some gas tankers into unusual journeys, from a rare

MARAD Says No Other Suitable Ship Available for Classified Empire State VII Mission
News

MARAD Says No Other Suitable Ship Available for Classified Empire State VII Mission

The U.S. Maritime Administration is activating SUNY Maritime College’s Empire State VII for a classified national security mission after

Tanker Struck by Three Projectiles on Omani Side of Strait of Hormuz
Defense

Tanker Struck by Three Projectiles on Omani Side of Strait of Hormuz

A tanker has been struck by three unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani side of the waterway, marking the latest attack on

U.S. Military Says It Has Cleared Iran’s Mines From Strait of Hormuz Shipping Lanes
News

U.S. Military Says It Has Cleared Iran’s Mines From Strait of Hormuz Shipping Lanes

U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper says U.S. forces have cleared sea mines laid by Iran from the internationally recognized shipping lanes


Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
Featured

Second Tanker Abandoned in 24 Hours After Latest Strait of Hormuz Attack

A second commercial tanker has been abandoned by its crew in less than 24 hours after being struck by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz,

July 21, 2026
Total Views: 7646

Philippines, China Summon Each Other’s Envoys Over South China Sea Incident
Incidents

Philippines, China Summon Each Other’s Envoys Over South China Sea Incident

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will summon China's ambassador in Manila, his office said on Tuesday, hours after Manila's envoy in Beijing was

July 21, 2026
Total Views: 616

Houthi stand on beach after ship attack
Maritime Security

Houthis Warn All Ships Against Calling at Saudi Arabia’s Ports

A message from Yemen’s Houthi rebels to shipowners warned all vessels against calling at Saudi Arabian ports, shedding light on the scope of a threat that

July 21, 2026
Total Views: 1100

Monday, July 20, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas
News

New Tanker Attack Reported Near Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Continues Strikes on Iran

A commercial tanker reported being struck by what was described as either a drone or missile near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking the latest attack on

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 1572

Aerial view of a heavy loaded crude oil tanker traveling over open ocean during sunset time
News

Shipowner Offers Seafarers Six Months’ Pay to Sail Through Strait of Hormuz

One shipowner is attempting to coax crews to sail through the Strait of Hormuz by offering them an extra six months pay if they’re willing to cross the vital

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 8729

Corporate News

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Early Action, Flexibility and Execution Key to Success Through 2035, Says the 2026 ABS Outlook

Annual ABS report offers a strategic guide for shipowners navigating fragmented regulations, rising carbon costs and shifting fuel pathways Shipping’s challenge is now how

August 28, 2026

2026 Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Awards

The Trustees of the Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Trust and Robert Allan Ltd. are very pleased to announce the award of the following scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic

August 27, 2026

MacGregor Leads Lashing Innovation with Hippo Fully Automatic Twistlock and Balanced Lashing System

MacGregor has experienced a highly positive trend in the demand for its cargo securing innovations in 2026, driven by strong market uptake of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic

August 25, 2026

In-depth Suezmax study makes CAPEX case for T-BOSS® sterntubeless shaftline system

An in-depth evaluation study based on reference data from a Suezmax crude oil tanker has demonstrated the benefits of using Thordon Bearings’ innovative T-BOSS® shaftline

August 24, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime and SK telink deepen strategic partnership to accelerate NexusWave adoption in South Korea

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, and South Korean telecommunications services provider SK telink have signed an agreement to advance maritime digitalisation across the

August 18, 2026

MacGregor Secures Comprehensive Hatch Cover and Cargo Handling Order for Six LNG-Powered Containerships at Cochin Shipyard Limited

MacGregor has been selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard

August 18, 2026

Ferry To Floatel: Heat Pumps Provide a Green Pathway

An innovative ferry-to-floatel conversion proves that zero-emission hotel loads are a reality today, offering cruise and ferry operators a highly efficient, scalable alternative

August 11, 2026

ABB to power Allseas’ heavy transport vessel for offshore wind industry

ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to deliver an integrated power and propulsion package to semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) Grand

Corporate News

20 hours ago

Early Action, Flexibility and Execution Key to Success Through 2035, Says the 2026 ABS Outlook

Annual ABS report offers a strategic guide for shipowners navigating fragmented regulations, rising carbon costs and shifting fuel pathways Shipping’s challenge is now how

August 28, 2026

2026 Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Awards

The Trustees of the Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Trust and Robert Allan Ltd. are very pleased to announce the award of the following scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic

August 27, 2026

MacGregor Leads Lashing Innovation with Hippo Fully Automatic Twistlock and Balanced Lashing System

MacGregor has experienced a highly positive trend in the demand for its cargo securing innovations in 2026, driven by strong market uptake of its ACV-1 Hippo fully automatic

August 25, 2026

In-depth Suezmax study makes CAPEX case for T-BOSS® sterntubeless shaftline system

An in-depth evaluation study based on reference data from a Suezmax crude oil tanker has demonstrated the benefits of using Thordon Bearings’ innovative T-BOSS® shaftline

August 24, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime and SK telink deepen strategic partnership to accelerate NexusWave adoption in South Korea

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, and South Korean telecommunications services provider SK telink have signed an agreement to advance maritime digitalisation across the

August 18, 2026

MacGregor Secures Comprehensive Hatch Cover and Cargo Handling Order for Six LNG-Powered Containerships at Cochin Shipyard Limited

MacGregor has been selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard

August 18, 2026

Ferry To Floatel: Heat Pumps Provide a Green Pathway

An innovative ferry-to-floatel conversion proves that zero-emission hotel loads are a reality today, offering cruise and ferry operators a highly efficient, scalable alternative

August 11, 2026

ABB to power Allseas’ heavy transport vessel for offshore wind industry

ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to deliver an integrated power and propulsion package to semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) Grand


Monday, July 20, 2026
Russian Attack on Corn Ship Off Ukraine’s Odesa Kills 10
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Russian Attack on Corn Ship Off Ukraine’s Odesa Kills 10

ODESA, Ukraine July 20 (Reuters) – A Russian missile strike on a ship carrying corn near Ukraine’s southern port of Odesa

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 1309

Stock photo of a tanker at sea
News

Crew Abandons Burning Tanker After Attack Near Strait of Hormuz

A merchant tanker was abandoned after being struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, according to an updated advisory from the United Kingdom

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 2097

Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam: Choosing a Shipboard AFFF Replacement Before the Deadline
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Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam: Choosing a Shipboard AFFF Replacement Before the Deadline

A regulatory deadline is closing in on legacy firefighting foam. Here’s what operators should know about the shift away from PFAS-based AFFF and what to

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 2283

Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets stand with academy and U.S. flags in front of the newly christened training ship TS Lone Star State at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, decorated for the July 17, 2026 christening ceremony.
Defense

Texas A&M’s Lone Star State Christened as Fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel

The fourth of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs) built for America’s state maritime academies has officially been christened, marking

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 1820

Sandbanks emerge from the water due to the low water level of the Danube.
News

Danube Water Levels Reach Lowest in 30 Years, Hampering Farming and Shipping

Water levels of the Danube river in Romania fell to their lowest since 1996 over the weekend, prompting irrigation restrictions for farmers and partially

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 874

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Monday, July 20, 2026
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
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Dynacom’s Hormuz Strategy Tested as Two Tankers Come Under Attack

Greek tanker manager Dynacom, which previously emerged as the largest non-Iranian commercial operator continuing to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz after

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 2076

Plumes of smoke rise from what is said to be Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier, the MV Magic Seas that was, according to Yemen's Houthis, attacked following an alleged exchange with the captain, off southwest Yemen
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Houthis Threaten Saudi Shipping With New Naval Blockade

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move that threatens to escalate the conflict in the region

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 1672

Artist's rendering of Saronic's planned Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, showing multiple construction halls, waterfront assembly areas, and large vessels under construction along the quay.
Shipbuilding

California Forever, Labor and Business Coalition Blame Permitting Delays for Losing $3.2 Billion Shipyard to Texas

California Forever and a broad coalition of labor, manufacturing, construction, housing, and business organizations say California lost Saronic’s planned

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 2410

Handysize gas tanker
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Dynacom Reports Two Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz

July 20 (Reuters) – Greek shipping company Dynacom Tankers said two of its managed vessels were hit by projectiles of unknown origin

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 1001

China CG ship
Incidents

Chinese Coast Guard Struck Navy Sailor in South China Sea Encounter, Says Philippine Military 

The Philippines accused Chinese coast guard personnel on Monday of aggressively striking one of its navy staff in the head with a wooden baton during an

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 1014