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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Shipbuilding

‘We Are Back’ Greek Shipyards Say After Decades of Pain

The sound of hammer blows and welding drifted from the Skaramangas Shipyard near Athens last month as workers repaired the bow of a large tanker, while other

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Russian Oil Tankers. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
Shipping

G-7 Allies Weigh Tightening Russian Oil Price Cap

(Bloomberg) — The Group of Seven is considering collectively tightening or adapting an oil price cap on Russian petroleum in an effort to reduce

February 18, 2025
Total Views: 448

Coast Guard Flagship BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) underway at sea
Defense

Philippines and China Trade Accusations Over Chinese Navy Flight Actions

The Philippine coast guard accused the Chinese navy of performing dangerous flight manoeuvres on Tuesday when it flew close to a government aircraft patrolling

February 18, 2025
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Monday, February 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on, on the day he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
Offshore

Trump’s New ‘Energy Dominance Council’ Aims to Supercharge U.S. Production

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing the National Energy Dominance Council, a new body within the Executive Office of the

February 17, 2025
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Vehicles are handled at Ain Sokhna Port in Egypt
Ports

DP World Launches First Auto Export Shipment from Egypt’s Ain Sokhna Port

DP World has marked a significant milestone in Egypt’s maritime and automotive sectors with its first-ever export shipment of passenger vehicles from Ain

February 17, 2025
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Feb. 15, 2025
Defense

USS Harry S. Truman Arrives in Greece for Repairs Following Mediterranean Collision

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) has arrived at U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, for emergency repairs following a

February 17, 2025
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Monday, February 17, 2025
Lexa Maersk at Cochin Shipyard in India
Shipbuilding

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Sign Strategic MoU to Boost India’s Maritime Ambitions

A.P. Moller-Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen India’s position in the global

February 17, 2025
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Hapag-Lloyd's newbuild containership Manila Express
Shipping

Shipping Giants Ask Watchdog to Avoid Biofuels in Green Push

Some major shipping lines including Hapag-Lloyd AG and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs are calling on the International Maritime Organization to avoid backing

February 17, 2025
Total Views: 1751

Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Shipping

MARAD Approves Texas GulfLink Deepwater Oil Port After Six-Year Review

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved the construction of a new deepwater port off the Texas coast, marking a significant expansion of

February 17, 2025
Total Views: 1326

49 International Shipping Companies Opt In to Protect Endangered Whales & Reduce Air Pollution in Coastal Communities: 2024 Results and Rankings
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49 International Shipping Companies Opt In to Protect Endangered Whales & Reduce Air Pollution in Coastal Communities: 2024 Results and Rankings

Vessels are critical to our economy, with over 80% of the world’s trade facilitated by the maritime industry. The average container ship measures

February 17, 2025
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Taiwan Strait Not China’s, Taipei Says After Canadian Warship Passes Through
Defense

Taiwan Strait Not China’s, Taipei Says After Canadian Warship Passes Through

The Taiwan Strait does not belong to China and any attempts to create tension threaten global security, the island's defense ministry said on Monday, after

February 17, 2025
Total Views: 2060


Sunday, February 16, 2025
Russian warships, including Admiral Nevelskoy landing ship, are seen during the annual Navy Day parade in the far eastern port city of Vladivostok, Russia, July 28, 2024. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
Navy

Russian Navy Warship Holds Artillery Firing Drills In Sea Of Japan

Feb 17 (Reuters) – The Russian Navy’s large landing ship, Admiral Nevelskoy, conducted artillery firing drills in the Sea of ??Japan, Russian

February 16, 2025
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Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334)
Defense

China Condemns Canadian Warship In Taiwan Strait

BEIJING, Feb 17 (Reuters) – China’s military on Monday condemned the sailing of a Canadian warship in the Taiwan Strait, saying its air and naval

February 16, 2025
Total Views: 2110

Adriana migrant boat
Lifesaving Incidents

Greek Inquiry Into 2023 Migrant Shipwreck Finds Coast Guard Breached Maritime Rules

By Renee Maltezou ATHENS, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Greece’s Ombudsman has found that the coast guard failed to follow maritime rules in one of the

February 16, 2025
Total Views: 1709

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2.Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS
Shipping

EU In Talks To Fund Fleet To Repair Damaged Subsea Cables

By Gian Volpicelli and Andrea Palasciano Feb 15, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The European Union is mulling a public-private initiative worth “hundreds of

February 15, 2025
Total Views: 1157

Ships waiting to be loaded with iron ore are seen at the Fortescue loading dock located at Port Hedland.REUTERS/David Gray
Ports

Western Australia’s Ports Reopen After Tropical Cyclone Zelia

SYDNEY, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Western Australia’s ports of Dampier and Varanus Island reopened, the ports’ operator said, after Tropical

February 15, 2025
Total Views: 542

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Saturday, February 15, 2025
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Accidents

20 Rescued After Cargo Ship ‘MSC Baltic III’ Runs Aground Off Newfoundland Coast

A cargo vessel lost power and ran aground off Newfoundland’s coast today, prompting an emergency evacuation of all crew members. The MSC Baltic III

February 15, 2025
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iranian crude supertanker
Ports

Texas Oil Export Port To Get Trump Team’s Blessing

By Ari Natter and Jennifer A. Dlouhy Feb 14, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Trump administration planned to “move

February 15, 2025
Total Views: 1253

A general view of commercial harbour of Syria's coastal city of Tartous.REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo
Defense

UK Tracks Russian Ships Carrying Ammunition From Syria

LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Britain said on Saturday it had tracked in recent days six Russian naval and merchant ships carrying ammunition used

February 15, 2025
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Friday, February 14, 2025
lng carrier
Shipping

Trump Administration Grants First U.S. Export License After Biden’s Freeze

 U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it has granted a liquefied natural gas export license to the Commonwealth LNG project

February 14, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump reads about tariffs on steel and aluminum, as Howard Lutnick stands in the background, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Shipping

Trump Widens Trade Fight with ‘Reciprocal Tariff’ Threat

President Donald Trump is embarking on what may be his most disruptive action yet for the global economy by broadening his grievances to how other countries

February 14, 2025
Total Views: 742

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