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Monday, June 22, 2026
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Offshore

Seacor Marine’s Top Investor Pushes Board to Sell Fleet Operator

The largest shareholder of Seacor Marine Holdings Inc. said the offshore energy services company needs to sell itself, according to a letter sent to the

Monday, June 22, 2026
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Greenpeace activists confront the deep sea mining vessel Hidden Gem.
Offshore

Trump Administration Advances Offshore Critical Minerals Development Off Virginia

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is moving forward with the next step in evaluating offshore critical mineral development off the coast of

June 22, 2026
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Birds fly near the Jag Vasant vessel transferring LPG at a port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid supply disruptions linked to the U.S-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Mumbai
News

Hormuz Traffic Slowly Picking Up as Oil and LNG Tankers Resume Transits

Oil and liquefied natural gas tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, in a sign of traffic slowly picking up after Iran said it had again closed

June 22, 2026
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QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar
Accidents

Thirteen Dead, Dozens Injured, After Blast During Restart at Giant Qatar LNG Site

Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured after an explosion at Qatar's massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex which occurred as workers

June 22, 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

Chinese Oil Imports May Never Fully Recover From Iran War

(Bloomberg) — Chinese oil imports may never fully recover from the Iran war, with analysts saying the conflict accelerated a permanent shift away from

June 22, 2026
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A large crude oil tanker identified as MT Davina sails in open ocean under partly cloudy skies. The black-hulled vessel is viewed from above and ahead, with another ship visible on the horizon in the background.
Shipping

Trump Treasury Issues Sweeping Iran Oil Waiver, Marking Sharp Break From ‘Maximum Pressure’

The Trump administration has issued a sweeping temporary sanctions waiver authorizing the production, sale and shipment of Iranian oil, a dramatic reversal of

June 22, 2026
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Shipbuilding

Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center Launches to Advance $150 Billion MASGA Initiative

The Republic of Korea and the United States have officially launched the Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington, D.C., establishing

Shipping

India Flags Attack on LPG Tanker in Iran Waters, Says Crew Safe

India’s embassy in Tehran said it is in close contact with authorities after a liquefied petroleum gas tanker, with 28 Indian crew members onboard, came

Offshore

Japan Identifies Large Share Of Rare Earths In Deep-Sea Mud Off Remote Island

TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) – An analysis of rare earth-rich mud retrieved from the deep seabed off a remote Pacific Island earlier this year

News

‘Goodbye, Engine Room’: Trump Floods Truth Social With AI Images of Captured and Exploding Iranian Tankers

President Donald Trump overnight posted a series of AI-generated images on Truth Social depicting U.S. forces seizing Iranian oil tankers, raising American

News

Middle East War Expands With Reported Drone Attack on U.S.-Owned FSRU in Egypt

A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment on


Monday, June 22, 2026
FILE PHOTO: Oil tanker HELGA is moored at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals near Basra
Shipping

Iranian Crude Exports Surge Via Hormuz as Activity Picks Up

Iran has ramped up the amount of oil it sends openly through the Strait of Hormuz to the highest since the war began, as shipping activity picks up while

June 22, 2026
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China Lines Up Second LNG Terminal for Sanctioned Russian Cargoes, Sources Say
Energy

China Lines Up Second LNG Terminal for Sanctioned Russian Cargoes, Sources Say

China is preparing a second import terminal to handle liquefied natural gas cargoes from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, expanding a route that so

June 22, 2026
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Sunday, June 21, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas
Shipping

Shipping Slows After Iran Says It Has Again Shut The Strait of Hormuz

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, June 22 (Reuters) – The number of ships that passed through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Sunday after Iran announced

June 21, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas
Shipping

Hormuz Transit Security Is ‘Hour to Hour’

By Yash Roy Jun 21, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US efforts to open shipping channels in the Strait of Hormuz will allow a gradual increase in vessel transit,

June 21, 2026
Total Views: 761

UKMTO Receives Report Of Tanker Incident Southeast Of Al-shihr, Yemen
Incidents

UKMTO Receives Report Of Tanker Incident Southeast Of Al-shihr, Yemen

June 21 (Reuters) – United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday that a tanker reported being approached by a skiff carrying

June 21, 2026
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Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center Launches to Advance $150 Billion MASGA Initiative
Shipbuilding

Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center Launches to Advance $150 Billion MASGA Initiative

The Republic of Korea and the United States have officially launched the Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington, D.C., establishing

India Flags Attack on LPG Tanker in Iran Waters, Says Crew Safe
Shipping

India Flags Attack on LPG Tanker in Iran Waters, Says Crew Safe

India’s embassy in Tehran said it is in close contact with authorities after a liquefied petroleum gas tanker, with 28 Indian crew members onboard, came

Japan Identifies Large Share Of Rare Earths In Deep-Sea Mud Off Remote Island
Offshore

Japan Identifies Large Share Of Rare Earths In Deep-Sea Mud Off Remote Island

TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) – An analysis of rare earth-rich mud retrieved from the deep seabed off a remote Pacific Island earlier this year

‘Goodbye, Engine Room’: Trump Floods Truth Social With AI Images of Captured and Exploding Iranian Tankers
News

‘Goodbye, Engine Room’: Trump Floods Truth Social With AI Images of Captured and Exploding Iranian Tankers

President Donald Trump overnight posted a series of AI-generated images on Truth Social depicting U.S. forces seizing Iranian oil tankers, raising American

Middle East War Expands With Reported Drone Attack on U.S.-Owned FSRU in Egypt
News

Middle East War Expands With Reported Drone Attack on U.S.-Owned FSRU in Egypt

A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment on


Sunday, June 21, 2026
A satellite image of side-by-side ships at sea, off the coast of Sohar
Shipping

Oil Keeps Flowing Through Hormuz Despite Iran Saying It’s Shut

By Weilun Soon and Julian Lee Jun 21, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Millions of barrels of oil continued to flow through the Strait of Hormuz this weekend even

June 21, 2026
Total Views: 3380

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Aluminum’s War Shock Blunted By Dark Transits And Chinese Supply

By Mark Burton and Julian Luk Jun 21, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The Iran war caused one of the biggest supply shocks to ever hit the aluminum market, but

June 21, 2026
Total Views: 1466

Saturday, June 20, 2026
A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026
Shipping

Iran Resumes Kharg Island Oil Loadings After US Blockade Lifted

By Julian Lee Jun 20, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iran has resumed loading crude from its Kharg island export terminal after a break of about six weeks,

June 20, 2026
Total Views: 2025

Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

US Forces Monitoring Strait Of Hormuz To Ensure It Stays Open

WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. military on Saturday denied Iran’s claims that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the

June 20, 2026
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A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
Shipping

Ships Told They Can Use South Hormuz Route With Signals On

By Weilun Soon and Alex Longley Jun 20, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Ships can consider transiting the Strait of Hormuz along the southern route at any time of

June 20, 2026
Total Views: 18352

Corporate News

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Damen launches second CSOV 9020 for TSSM

Damen Shipyards Group has launched the second in a series of two Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOV) 9020 for Ta San Shang Marine Co., Ltd. (TSSM). The company, a

July 28, 2026

ABS Awards Approval in Principle to Samsung Heavy Industries and Conrad Shipyard for U.S.-Built LNG Bunkering ATB

AIP Among First Initiatives from Newly Established Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center ABS has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Conrad Shipyard approval in

July 24, 2026

ABS Joins Korea-U.S. Initiative to Build Next-Generation Shipbuilding Workforce

New Agreement with KRISO, KOSHIPA and KUSPC Establishes Framework for Workforce Development, Technical Certification and Naval MRO Readiness ABS signed a memorandum of

July 22, 2026

Mooring Lines Inquiry: How Many is Enough?

Ports sometimes have requirements for the number of mooring ropes a vessel calling must have on board. John Southam and Vicky Dolka,

June 30, 2026

The Great Lakes: a blueprint for global change?

As governments push to protect the world’s oceans, regions that have already adopted stringent environmental regulations could serve as templates for sustained change, Thordon

June 11, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

Corporate News

22 hours ago

Damen launches second CSOV 9020 for TSSM

Damen Shipyards Group has launched the second in a series of two Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOV) 9020 for Ta San Shang Marine Co., Ltd. (TSSM). The company, a

July 28, 2026

ABS Awards Approval in Principle to Samsung Heavy Industries and Conrad Shipyard for U.S.-Built LNG Bunkering ATB

AIP Among First Initiatives from Newly Established Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center ABS has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Conrad Shipyard approval in

July 24, 2026

ABS Joins Korea-U.S. Initiative to Build Next-Generation Shipbuilding Workforce

New Agreement with KRISO, KOSHIPA and KUSPC Establishes Framework for Workforce Development, Technical Certification and Naval MRO Readiness ABS signed a memorandum of

July 22, 2026

Mooring Lines Inquiry: How Many is Enough?

Ports sometimes have requirements for the number of mooring ropes a vessel calling must have on board. John Southam and Vicky Dolka,

June 30, 2026

The Great Lakes: a blueprint for global change?

As governments push to protect the world’s oceans, regions that have already adopted stringent environmental regulations could serve as templates for sustained change, Thordon

June 11, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking


Saturday, June 20, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas
Shipping

Iran Says Hormuz Has Been Closed But Sends Team For Swiss Talks

By Arsalan Shahla and Alex Longley Jun 20, 2026(Bloomberg) –Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz for shipping transit due to what it called

June 20, 2026
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Crew members aboard a research vessel recover ocean monitoring equipment from the sea using a large stern A-frame crane. The operation takes place in open ocean under cloudy skies as personnel in safety gear work around buoys, winches, and scientific instruments on the vessel's aft deck.
Marine Weather

Trump Administration Backtracks On Removing Ocean Sensors

By Leslie Kaufman Jun 20, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The Trump administration is dropping near-term plans to dismantle a $386 million federal ocean-observing

June 20, 2026
Total Views: 1286

iew shows a civilian cargo vessel damaged by a Russian missile strike in the Black Sea
Shipping

Drone Attack On Panama-Flagged Ship In Black Sea Kills 1, Injures 2

PANAMA CITY, June 19 (Reuters) – One crew member was killed and two more injured after a drone attack on a Panama-flagged ship in the Black Sea,

June 20, 2026
Total Views: 1049

Friday, June 19, 2026
Dali Key Bridge wreckage
Shipping

Dali Chief Engineer Admits Criminal Conduct in Baltimore Bridge Allision

Federal prosecutors have reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the chief engineer of the containership Dali, with the veteran Indian mariner admitting

June 19, 2026
Total Views: 22712

bulk carrier at sea
Shipping

Genco’s Proxy Victory Caps Months of Fighting With Diana Shipping

The overwhelming re-election of Genco Shipping & Trading’s board this week marked the latest chapter in a takeover battle that has pitted two of the

June 19, 2026
Total Views: 538

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Friday, June 19, 2026
A large crude oil tanker identified as MT Davina sails in open ocean under partly cloudy skies. The black-hulled vessel is viewed from above and ahead, with another ship visible on the horizon in the background.
News

More Than 20 Million Barrels Leave Iran as Post-War Oil Trade Reawakens

Iran is shipping large amounts of oil that had previously been held back by a US blockade, a potential boost for Tehran after it signed an interim peace deal

June 19, 2026
Total Views: 641

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam
Shipping

Oil Shipments Rise in Hormuz Although Questions Grow Over Iran’s Transit Terms

Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz picked up on Friday after the United States and Iran signed a ceasefire deal, with Gulf producers preparing to

June 19, 2026
Total Views: 474

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
News

Iran Asserts Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

Less than 48 hours after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the conflict and restore freedom of navigation through

June 19, 2026
Total Views: 14334

Drone view of oil tanker HELGA berthed at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals near Basra
Shipping

Iran’s New ‘Toll by Insurance’ Raises Stakes in Strait of Hormuz

By Lori Ann LaRocco – The already volatile security picture in the Strait of Hormuz has taken a sharp turn for the worse as Iran moves to assert de

June 19, 2026
Total Views: 7312

EU Closes Russian LNG Loophole, Barring European Shipowners and Buyers From Global Trade in Yamal Cargoes
Energy

EU Closes Russian LNG Loophole, Barring European Shipowners and Buyers From Global Trade in Yamal Cargoes

The European Union has clarified that its upcoming ban on Russian liquefied natural gas extends far beyond imports into Europe, prohibiting EU operators from

June 19, 2026
Total Views: 20905