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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
M/V Arctic Tern receives its first green methanol bunkering at the Port of Shanghai
News

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

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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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: 3853

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: 7319

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: 563

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: 1016

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: 1455

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Cruise Ships

Near-Record Low Water Levels Leave Cruise Vessels Stranded

By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, July 16 (Reuters) – Near-record low water levels on the Danube River have disrupted tourism this week, leaving cruise

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

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,

News

Sanctioned Heavy-Lift Ships Deliver Key Arctic LNG 2 Modules to Russia, Pointing to Construction Restart

Two sanctioned heavy-lift vessels carrying key top-side modules for Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project have arrived at Novatek’s Belokamenka construction yard

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


Monday, July 20, 2026
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: 7990

Russian Attack on Corn Ship Off Ukraine’s Odesa Kills 10
News

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
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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: 2002

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

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: 1416

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
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Near-Record Low Water Levels Leave Cruise Vessels Stranded
Cruise Ships

Near-Record Low Water Levels Leave Cruise Vessels Stranded

By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, July 16 (Reuters) – Near-record low water levels on the Danube River have disrupted tourism this week, leaving cruise

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

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

Sanctioned Heavy-Lift Ships Deliver Key Arctic LNG 2 Modules to Russia, Pointing to Construction Restart
News

Sanctioned Heavy-Lift Ships Deliver Key Arctic LNG 2 Modules to Russia, Pointing to Construction Restart

Two sanctioned heavy-lift vessels carrying key top-side modules for Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project have arrived at Novatek’s Belokamenka construction yard

Global Trade Faces Fresh Test as Panama Canal Curbs Bookings
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


Monday, July 20, 2026
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: 753

Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
News

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: 1974

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
News

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: 1581

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: 2066

Handysize gas tanker
News

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
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Corporate News

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

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

Corporate News

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

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,


Monday, July 20, 2026
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
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The Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I arrives in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra
Shipping

Oil Tanker Appears to Halt in Hormuz After Iran Targets Vessels

An oil tanker appears to have halted in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after the Iranian Navy again targeted vessels in the waterway, raising concerns about

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 600

Artist's rendering of a next-generation Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel at sea featuring multiple large spherical radar domes on the foredeck. The ship will replace the Pacific Tracker and Pacific Collector in support of U.S. missile defense testing and tracking missions.
Shipbuilding

TOTE, Hanwha Philly Shipyard Selected to Build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Vessels

TOTE Services and Hanwha Philly Shipyard have been selected to deliver the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s next-generation Missile Range Instrumentation

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 2855

Sanctioned Heavy-Lift Ships Deliver Key Arctic LNG 2 Modules to Russia, Pointing to Construction Restart
News

Sanctioned Heavy-Lift Ships Deliver Key Arctic LNG 2 Modules to Russia, Pointing to Construction Restart

Two sanctioned heavy-lift vessels carrying key top-side modules for Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project have arrived at Novatek’s Belokamenka construction yard

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 4523

General cargo ship on the horizon at sunset
News

Former Ship Captain Pleads Guilty to Drugging, Raping U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Cadet at Sea

A former U.S. merchant ship captain has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the drugging and sexual assault of a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

July 20, 2026
Total Views: 3330

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Sunday, July 19, 2026
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO-196), Mar. 17, 2026.
Navy

America Is Finally Remembering the Merchant Mariners Who Carry Its Power

The Ugly Ducklings of American Power By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed)   On July 17, history quietly turned on the waterfront. Admiral Karl Thomas,

July 19, 2026
Total Views: 2934

Facilities of CPC marine terminal near Novorossiysk
Incidents

Caspian Pipeline Consortium Oil Loadings Suspended After Drone Attacks On Tankers

MOSCOW, July 19 (Reuters) – Two oil tankers were attacked at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal off Russia’s Black Sea coast, CPC

July 19, 2026
Total Views: 876

The adaptable and hungry puffer — known in Greece as the hare head after its scientific name Lagocephalus sceleratus — is devastating a fishing industry that’s the economic heartbeat of many coastal communities. Photo credit © 2026 Bloomberg L.P.
Commercial Fishing

Greece Offers Bounty To Catch Ravenous Fish Lured By Warming Seas

By Paul Tugwell Jul 19, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Stavros Moraitis has spent more than three decades fishing in the azure waters off the Greek island of

July 19, 2026
Total Views: 2351

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

Iran’s Guards Say Two Ships Involved In ‘Accident’ After Defying Hormuz Warnings

DUBAI, July 19 (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that two ships were involved in an “accident” after attempting

July 19, 2026
Total Views: 2153

Stranded cruise ships
Cruise Ships

Near-Record Low Water Levels Leave Cruise Vessels Stranded

By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, July 16 (Reuters) – Near-record low water levels on the Danube River have disrupted tourism this week, leaving cruise

July 19, 2026
Total Views: 44421