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Monday, July 28, 2025
The Panama Canal as U.S. President Donald Trump plans to regain control of the Canal.
Ports

CK Hutchison to Invite China Investor to Join Port Deal

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. said it may invite a “major strategic investor” from China to join a group seeking to buy its global ports, as the Hong

Monday, July 28, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
News

Here’s What’s in Trump’s Trade Deal with Europe

The United States and the European Union agreed on a framework trade deal, which leaders on both sides of the Atlantic said would end months

July 28, 2025
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Finnish Border Guard's photo of a Hong Kong registered cargo ship 'Newnew Polar Bear', which was spotted moving close to the Balticconnector gas line, during the joint press conference of the investigation of the possible attack on the Balticconnector gas line on 8th Oct., 2023 between Finland and Estonia at the headquarters of the National Bureau of Investigation in Vantaa, Finland, 24 October 2023. Lehtikuva/HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA via REUTERS
Incidents

‘Newnew Polar Bear’ Containership Set to Return to Europe via Arctic After 2023 Balticconnector Incident

Two years after damaging the Balticconnector pipeline and communication cables in the Gulf of Finland, Chinese container ship Newnew Polar Bear has set sail

July 28, 2025
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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
Shipping

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten To Target Ships Linked To Firms Dealing With Israeli Ports

Yemen's Houthis said on Sunday they would target any ships belonging to companies that do business with Israeli ports, regardless of their nationalities, as

July 28, 2025
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U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Chinese Icebreaker ‘Xue Long 2’ on American Continental Shelf off Alaska
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Chinese Icebreaker ‘Xue Long 2’ on American Continental Shelf off Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard has responded to Chinese activity on the extended U.S. Continental Shelf (ECS) approximately 290 nautical miles north of Utqiagvik,

July 28, 2025
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
The Balboa Port is pictured after Hong Kong's CK Hutchison agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, in Panama City.
Ports

Investors Bet Li Ka-Shing Will Clinch Controversial Ports Deal

By Shirley Zhao Jul 27, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Investors are regaining enthusiasm for CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. despite a delay in the company’s plan

July 27, 2025
Total Views: 1523

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MARAD Awards $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Sealift Capability
Defense

MARAD Awards $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Sealift Capability

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has taken a significant step to enhance America’s military sealift capabilities by awarding $6.2 billion in

Fishing Companies Fined $1.2 Million for Illegal Bilge Dumping in Alaska Waters
Commercial Fishing

Fishing Companies Fined $1.2 Million for Illegal Bilge Dumping in Alaska Waters

A federal district court in Anchorage has imposed civil penalties exceeding $1.18 million against three Kodiak-based commercial fishing companies and their

CK Hutchison-Operated Panama Ports Could be Taken Over by State Partnerships
Ports

CK Hutchison-Operated Panama Ports Could be Taken Over by State Partnerships

PANAMA CITY, July 31 (Reuters) – Public-private partnerships could take over two key ports near the Panama Canal if courts invalidate a contract with

Panama Closes Ship Registry to Older Oil Tankers and Bulkers Amid Shadow Fleet Concerns
Shipping

Panama Closes Ship Registry to Older Oil Tankers and Bulkers Amid Shadow Fleet Concerns

The Panama Ship Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers or bulk carriers that are more than 15 years old. This decisive action aims to

BOEM Rescinds All Offshore Wind Energy Areas in Major Policy Reversal
Offshore

BOEM Rescinds All Offshore Wind Energy Areas in Major Policy Reversal

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced yesterday it has rescinded all designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf,


Sunday, July 27, 2025
In 1852, W.A.K. Martin painted this picture of the Robert J. Walker. The painting, now at the Mariner's Museum in Newport News, Va., is scheduled for restoration. Image credit: The Mariners' Museum
Interesting

The 19th-Century Maritime Superstitions That Were Believed To Protect Men At Sea

Karl Bell-(The Conversation)– Maritime folklore has long been shuffled to the margins of nautical history, presented as the quaint, colourful oddities

July 27, 2025
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Men toss squash onto the banks of the Niger River in Niamey
Lifesaving Incidents

Thirteen Dead, Dozens Missing In Nigeria Boat Accident

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, July 27 (Reuters) – Thirteen people were confirmed dead with dozens more missing after a boat ferrying around 100

July 27, 2025
Total Views: 1164

Ukrainian Drones Target St Petersburg As Putin Attends Scaled-Down Navy Day
Navy

Ukrainian Drones Target St Petersburg As Putin Attends Scaled-Down Navy Day

By Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, July 27 (Reuters) – Ukrainian drones targeted St. Petersburg on Sunday, Russian authorities said, forcing the

July 27, 2025
Total Views: 1787

Saturday, July 26, 2025
Vilamoura oil tanker (Credit TMS Tankers)
Ports

Russia’s Ust-Luga Port Orders Vessel Checks After Mystery Blasts

By Bloomberg News Jul 24, 2025 (Bloomberg) –-Ust-Luga, Russia’s largest port in the Baltic Sea, is insisting that ships’ hulls are inspected

July 26, 2025
Total Views: 2420

A view of the container terminal of the Piraeus port, in Perama suburb of Piraeus, Greece January 28, 2025. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo
Ports

Greek Port Workers Jailed Pending Trial On Drug Smuggling Charges

ATHENS, July 25 (Reuters) – Six workers at Greece’s largest port Piraeus, arrested for allegedly participating in a gang smuggling cocaine hidden

July 26, 2025
Total Views: 521

Most Read

MARAD Awards $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Sealift Capability
Defense

MARAD Awards $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Sealift Capability

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has taken a significant step to enhance America’s military sealift capabilities by awarding $6.2 billion in

Fishing Companies Fined $1.2 Million for Illegal Bilge Dumping in Alaska Waters
Commercial Fishing

Fishing Companies Fined $1.2 Million for Illegal Bilge Dumping in Alaska Waters

A federal district court in Anchorage has imposed civil penalties exceeding $1.18 million against three Kodiak-based commercial fishing companies and their

CK Hutchison-Operated Panama Ports Could be Taken Over by State Partnerships
Ports

CK Hutchison-Operated Panama Ports Could be Taken Over by State Partnerships

PANAMA CITY, July 31 (Reuters) – Public-private partnerships could take over two key ports near the Panama Canal if courts invalidate a contract with

Panama Closes Ship Registry to Older Oil Tankers and Bulkers Amid Shadow Fleet Concerns
Shipping

Panama Closes Ship Registry to Older Oil Tankers and Bulkers Amid Shadow Fleet Concerns

The Panama Ship Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers or bulk carriers that are more than 15 years old. This decisive action aims to

BOEM Rescinds All Offshore Wind Energy Areas in Major Policy Reversal
Offshore

BOEM Rescinds All Offshore Wind Energy Areas in Major Policy Reversal

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced yesterday it has rescinded all designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf,


Saturday, July 26, 2025
fatih drillship black sea
Energy

Turkey’s Hunt For Energy And Influence Sparks Global Deal Drive

By Patrick Sykes and Anna Shiryaevskaya Jul 23, 2025 (Bloomberg) –From US natural gas to Southeast Asian oil and and uranium in Sub-Saharan Africa,

July 26, 2025
Total Views: 767

Whale watching by Nas Mares Project in Rio de Janeiro
Marine Weather

‘Unprecedented’ Ocean Heat Waves In 2023 Suggest Climate Tipping Point

By Danielle Bochove Jul 24, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The world’s oceans experienced a staggering amount of warming in 2023, as vast marine heat waves

July 26, 2025
Total Views: 1389

Friday, July 25, 2025
Admiral Kuznetsov
Defense

Russia’s Lone Aircraft Carrier Likely to be Scrapped or Sold, Says Shipbuilding Chief

Russia's only aircraft carrier, the 40-year-old Admiral Kuznetsov, is likely to be sold or scrapped, the chairman of Russia's state shipbuilding corporation

July 25, 2025
Total Views: 3698

Australia, UK to Sign 50-Year Treaty for Nuclear Submarines
Defense

Australia, UK to Sign 50-Year Treaty for Nuclear Submarines

Australia and the UK will sign a landmark 50-year defense treaty on Saturday to underpin the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, senior ministers said

July 25, 2025
Total Views: 1660

Achilles Bulker
Accidents

Critical Rudder Failure: Bulk Carrier Narrowly Avoids Grounding After Maintenance Error

A fully loaded bulk carrier narrowly avoided disaster when its rudder completely broke off during departure from a New Zealand port, highlighting critical

July 25, 2025
Total Views: 6331

Corporate News

July 21, 2025

Enhanced ABS Lashing Notation Provides Unparalleled Flexibility for Container Operators

ABS enhanced its CLP-V(PARR) lashing notation to include a seasonality factor which gives additional operational flexibility to container ship operators. Introduced in 2024, the

July 15, 2025

Seamen’s Church Institute Hosts 2025 Mountain Challenge to Support Mariners

The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) announces the return of its celebrated SCI Mountain Challenge, taking place September 25–28, 2025, at the scenic Sunday River Resort in

July 14, 2025

Terma Surveillance Radar System Delivered by Sperry Marine to Seaspan Shipyards for Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker and MPI Programs

Terma A/S, a global leader in surveillance radar technology has partnered with Sperry Marine, a well-recognized manufacturer and service provider of marine navigation systems, to

July 7, 2025

Keeping The Human In The loop: A Step-By-Step Approach To Maritime Digitalisation

Panellists at an Inmarsat ‘Thriving in the Digital Age’ seminar urged a step-by-step approach to maritime digitalisation with due consideration for the ‘human in the

July 2, 2025

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

In a major step towards more efficient offshore operations, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with

July 2, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single provider. Inmarsat

June 26, 2025

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on strategic ports and

June 25, 2025

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink, a leader in managed

Corporate News

July 21, 2025

Enhanced ABS Lashing Notation Provides Unparalleled Flexibility for Container Operators

ABS enhanced its CLP-V(PARR) lashing notation to include a seasonality factor which gives additional operational flexibility to container ship operators. Introduced in 2024, the

July 15, 2025

Seamen’s Church Institute Hosts 2025 Mountain Challenge to Support Mariners

The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) announces the return of its celebrated SCI Mountain Challenge, taking place September 25–28, 2025, at the scenic Sunday River Resort in

July 14, 2025

Terma Surveillance Radar System Delivered by Sperry Marine to Seaspan Shipyards for Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker and MPI Programs

Terma A/S, a global leader in surveillance radar technology has partnered with Sperry Marine, a well-recognized manufacturer and service provider of marine navigation systems, to

July 7, 2025

Keeping The Human In The loop: A Step-By-Step Approach To Maritime Digitalisation

Panellists at an Inmarsat ‘Thriving in the Digital Age’ seminar urged a step-by-step approach to maritime digitalisation with due consideration for the ‘human in the

July 2, 2025

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

In a major step towards more efficient offshore operations, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with

July 2, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single provider. Inmarsat

June 26, 2025

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on strategic ports and

June 25, 2025

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink, a leader in managed


Friday, July 25, 2025
tanker aerial
Shipping

Supertanker Hauling Saudi Diesel Heads to Fuel-Starved Europe

A supertanker carrying a cargo of diesel from the Middle East is en route to the fuel-starved European market, reflecting supply tightness in the

July 25, 2025
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A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
Shipping

Transpacific and Asia-Europe Spot Rates Soften Despite Looming GRIs

Spot container freight rates on the transpacific and Asia-Europe trades continued to soften this week, with no general rate increases (GRIs) or peak season

July 25, 2025
Total Views: 525

The Panama Canal as U.S. President Donald Trump plans to regain control of the Canal.
News

CK Hutchison Ports Deal Deadline Likely to be Extended as US-China Tensions Weigh

CK Hutchison's plan to sell most of its $22.8 billion ports business is unlikely to be finalized anytime soon, with political brinkmanship set to continue,

July 25, 2025
Total Views: 610

Oil Production Resumes at Santa Ynez Unit After Decade-Long Shutdown Following Major California Spill
Offshore

Oil Production Resumes at Santa Ynez Unit After Decade-Long Shutdown Following Major California Spill

After nearly a decade of inactivity following one of California’s worst oil spills in recent history, production has resumed at the Santa Ynez Unit (SYU)

July 25, 2025
Total Views: 1162

X-Press Pearl burned and partially sunken off Sri Lanka
Accidents

Sri Lankan Court Orders $1 Billion Payment for X-Press Pearl Disaster

Sri Lanka’s highest court on Thursday ordered a Singaporean shipping firm to pay US$1 billion in damages for the island’s worst marine pollution

July 25, 2025
Total Views: 1556

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Friday, July 25, 2025
The Seven Atlantic offshore supply ship and dive vessel berthed in Peterhead Harbour in Aberdeenshire
Offshore

Energy Giants Saipem and Subsea7 Announce $23 Billion Merger Deal

Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement to create a global powerhouse in energy services. The resulting entity, to be named Saipem7, will

July 25, 2025
Total Views: 1243

Thursday, July 24, 2025
TechnipFMC Surges on Outlook for $10 Billion in Subsea Orders
Offshore

TechnipFMC Surges on Outlook for $10 Billion in Subsea Orders

Shares of TechnipFMC PLC, one of the world’s biggest makers of offshore oil gear, surged to the highest in a decade on signs of a robust outlook that

July 24, 2025
Total Views: 988

Indian Firm Shipped Explosives to Russia Despite US Warnings
News

Indian Firm Shipped Explosives to Russia Despite US Warnings

An Indian company shipped $1.4 million worth of an explosive compound with military uses to Russia in December, according to Indian customs data seen by

July 24, 2025
Total Views: 1723

Tugs assist a CMA CGM containership to its berth at the Port of Savannah
Shipping

CMA CGM Phoenix Becomes Largest Containership Ever to Fly U.S. Flag

French shipping group CMA CGM marked a major milestone with the official reflagging of the CMA CGM Phoenix under the U.S. flag in Charleston, South Carolina.

July 24, 2025
Total Views: 6739

Greece to Send Salvage Ship to Red Sea After Latest Houthi Attacks
Shipping

Greece to Send Salvage Ship to Red Sea After Latest Houthi Attacks

Greece will deploy a salvage vessel in the Red Sea to assist in maritime accidents and protect seafarers and global shipping, the shipping minister said on

July 24, 2025
Total Views: 1090