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Monday, July 6, 2026
An aerial view of a containership in the Panama Canal's neopanamax locks
Shipping

Panama Canal Deepens Draft Restrictions as El Niño Strengthens

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will further reduce the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting its Neopanamax locks later this summer, tightening

Monday, July 6, 2026
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IMO
Shipping

IMO Council Opens With Maritime Security, Hormuz, and Piracy High on Agenda

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) opened its 137th Council session in London on Monday with maritime security at the forefront, as

July 6, 2026
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General cargo ship on the horizon at sunset
Shipping

The Engine Room Problem And Why Machinery Failure Remains Shipping’s Dominant Risk

Every year, Allianz Commercial publishes its Safety and Shipping Review, and every year the shipping industry's commentators reach for the same headline: the

July 6, 2026
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An illustration of the River-class Destroyer for the Royal Canadian Navy
Defense

Lockheed Martin to Acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 Billion in Undersea Defense Push

Lockheed Martin has agreed to acquire undersea warfare technology company Ultra Maritime from private equity firm Advent in a deal valued at $3.45 billion,

July 6, 2026
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IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez speaks during the 76th session of the IMO Technical Cooperation Committee at IMO Headquarters, seated behind a "Secretary General" nameplate in a wood-paneled conference chamber.
Shipping

IMO Chief Urges Immediate Release of 44 Seafarers Held by Somali Pirates

The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for urgent international action to secure the release of 44 seafarers being held captive

July 6, 2026
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FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Expand Suez Canal Return With AE15 Service

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are taking another cautious step toward restoring container shipping through the Suez Canal, announcing that their AE15 service will

July 6, 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

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


Monday, July 6, 2026
China Sends Four Polar Research Vessels Into Arctic as U.S. Scrutiny Grows
Security

China Sends Four Polar Research Vessels Into Arctic as U.S. Scrutiny Grows

China has launched its annual Arctic summer expedition with four major research vessels heading north, expanding a polar presence that has increasingly drawn

July 6, 2026
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An aerial view of vessels in the Singapore Strait
Shipping

Indonesia, Singapore Reaffirm Free Passage in Strait of Malacca

Indonesia and Singapore pledged anew to keep the Strait of Malacca open as Middle East tensions reignite concerns about the freedom of navigation in the

July 6, 2026
Total Views: 593

Nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy during a military display in the South China Sea
Security

China Test Fires Missile Into Pacific, Alarming Regional Powers

China's military test-fired a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday, state media reported, drawing criticism and concerns from

July 6, 2026
Total Views: 711

Sunday, July 5, 2026
EUNAVFOR warship escorts a containership in the Red Sea as part of the EU's Operation ASPIDES
Incidents

Cargo Ship Reports Attack Off Yemen, Adding To Red Sea Risks

By Paul Burkhardt Jul 5, 2026 (Bloomberg) –A cargo vessel in the Red Sea reported that it came under attack from armed assailants on Sunday, the

July 5, 2026
Total Views: 1497

A sailor observes the oil tanker HELGA
Shipping

The Race To Rescue 8,000 Sailors Still Stranded Behind Hormuz

By Weilun Soon and Stephen Stapczynski Jul 5, 2026 (Bloomberg) –At anchor in the Persian Gulf, Abhijit Chopra found out about the US-Iran peace deal

July 5, 2026
Total Views: 8095

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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


Sunday, July 5, 2026
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USCG

Vessel Forced Out Of New York Ship Parade Over ‘Politically Charged’ Banners

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, July 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. Coast Guard said “politically charged” messages led to the removal of an

July 5, 2026
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Cargo ships sail in Saudi waters near the Dammam Port in Dammam
Shipping

Iran And Qatar Resume Maritime Trade

DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) – Maritime trade between Iran and Qatar has resumed after a roughly five-month suspension, Iran’s commercial attaché in Doha

July 5, 2026
Total Views: 944

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observes an assessment of the newly built naval destroyer Kang Kon's combat systems
Defense

North Korea’s Kim Observed Naval Destroyer Cruise Missile Launch

SEOUL, July 5 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test firing of a strategic cruise missile and evaluations of anti-ship,

July 5, 2026
Total Views: 905

Saturday, July 4, 2026
The United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on Independence Day in New York City
Multimedia

NYC Gets A Parade Of Historic Military Ships To Mark America 250

By Samuel A. Church Jul 4, 2026 (Bloomberg) –New York Harbor welcomed more than 40 tall ships to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.  The

July 4, 2026
Total Views: 2294

Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
Defense

St Petersburg Oil Terminal Hit In Major Ukrainian Drone Attack

MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) – Russia’s second city of St Petersburg and the surrounding region came under a major Ukrainian drone attack overnight

July 4, 2026
Total Views: 1577

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

23 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


Saturday, July 4, 2026
A Taiwan Coast Guard vessel, CG1005, docks at a port in Penghu
Defense

China Launches Coast Guard Patrol East Of Taiwan Despite International Pushback

By Lewis Jackson and Ben Blanchard BEIJING/TAIPEI, July 4 (Reuters) – China said on Saturday it had launched a coast guard patrol east of Taiwan to

July 4, 2026
Total Views: 575

Christening ceremony of the container ship CMA CGM NOTRE DAME in Le Havre
Shipping

CMA CGM Ship Hit By Missile In Hormuz Strait May Go For Scrapping

PARIS, July 3 (Reuters) – A CMA CGM container ship struck by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz in early May is so badly damaged that the French

July 4, 2026
Total Views: 2704

Friday, July 3, 2026
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
News

Japan Weighs Return to Iranian Oil as Shipping Risks Cloud Sanctions Waiver

Iran has begun talks with Japanese companies under a U.S. sanctions waiver allowing it to resume oil sales, though prospective buyers are seeking a longer

July 3, 2026
Total Views: 1199

FTC reverses bans on two executives joining Chevron, Exxon boards
Energy

US Oil Companies See Big Profit Jump, Gird for Clash Over Pump Prices With Trump

U.S. oil companies are set to report their strongest quarterly profits in years, courting a possible clash with President Donald Trump, who has been pressing

July 3, 2026
Total Views: 1226

The crude oil tanker Odessa, carrying UAE crude after passing through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

China Urges ‘Unimpeded Passage’ of Hormuz as Fee Chatter Mounts

China called for the unhindered flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, comments that come as leading European powers are apparently accepting that

July 3, 2026
Total Views: 1691

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
A rendering of the Arctic Security Cutter to be built by Bollinger
Defense

U.S. Locks in Final Six Arctic Security Cutters as Bollinger Reveals First Ship Already Under Construction

The United States has finalized contracts worth $3.3 billion for six new Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), completing the procurement of the Coast Guard’s

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 6255

Aerial view of the tanker Smyrtos underway at sea, flanked at a distance by a Royal Navy warship and a helicopter following a UK enforcement operation in the English Channel.
Shipping

Europe Targets Shadow Fleet Tankers Falsely Flying Cameroon Flag, Sources Say

By John Irish and Jonathan Saul PARIS/LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) – Europe is taking tougher action against tankers falsely using Cameroon’s

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 852

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

US Sees 10 Million Barrels Via Hormuz Sapping Iran Oil Leverage

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has surged over the past few weeks, with American military support helping boost oil flows to more than 10

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 3431

Aerial view of a container terminal
Shipping

Global Container Spot Rates Jump 9% as Transpacific, Asia-Europe Trades Tighten

Global container freight rates continued their upward climb this week as tightening capacity and strong seasonal demand pushed prices higher across the key

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 724

Mirage after launch
Shipping

Saronic Launches 52-Foot ‘Mirage’ Autonomous Vessel as Production Ramps Up

Saronic has launched its newest autonomous surface vessel, expanding its rapidly growing lineup with a 52-foot platform designed for defense, security and

July 2, 2026
Total Views: 4587