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Friday, January 23, 2026
USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) escorts an Australian -owned cruise ship out of pack ice in the Ross Sea after the vessel requested assistance amid Operation Deep Freeze 2026
Defense

USCGC Polar Star Frees Cruise Ship Trapped in Antarctic Ice

The 50-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star freed an Australian cruise ship trapped in pack ice near McMurdo Sound during the cutter’s 29th

Friday, January 23, 2026
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Crude oil tanker Delta Harmony, managed by Greece's Delta Tankers, transits the Bosphorus
News

Drone Attacks Push Black Sea Shipping Into New High-Risk Phase

By Paul Morgan (gCaptain) – The Black Sea has entered a far more dangerous phase for commercial shipping after drone attacks struck Greek-managed oil

January 23, 2026
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A general view of the offshore wind farm Hywind Tampen, North Sea August 23, 2023. NTB/Ole Berg-Rusten via REUTERS
Offshore

North Sea Nations Will Vow to Jointly Build and Protect Wind Sites

Countries including the UK, Germany and the Netherlands will pledge to jointly develop 100 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity in the North Sea and step up

January 23, 2026
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Busy container traffic in Pier 300 Channel
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Posts Third-Best Year Ever, Tops 10.2M TEUs in 2025

The Port of Los Angeles handled 10.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, cementing its position as America’s busiest seaport for the 26th

January 23, 2026
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Aerial view of the vessel Boracay, off the coast of Saint-Nazaire
Shipping

Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Goes ‘Not Under Command’ in Mediterranean Off Algeria

(Bloomberg) — An oil tanker that’s under sanction for its role in transporting Russian oil appears to have run into trouble off the coast of Algeria

January 23, 2026
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FILE PHOTO: People attend the funeral of the security forces who were killed in the protests that erupted over the collapse of the currency's value in Tehran, Iran
News

U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Shadow Fleet Over Brutal Crackdown on Protesters

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Thursday escalated economic pressure on Iran, sanctioning nine vessels and eight management companies tied to Tehran’s

January 23, 2026
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Featured

Shipping Industry Pushes Back on ‘Open’ Hormuz Narrative as Risks Persist

The global shipping industry is urging caution after declarations from both Washington and Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz is “open,” warning that

Featured

European Countries Have Capacity to Clear Mines in Hormuz, French Defence Minister Says

European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz,

Defense

U.S. Coast Guard to Homeport First Two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday it will homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska, marking a key step as the service moves to field a new

News

Iran’s Navy Tells Ships Strait of Hormuz Shut Again, Two Vessels Report Gunfire

ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from

Shipping

Hormuz Traffic at Standstill as US Vessel Seizure Widens Risk

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a virtual standstill on Monday after a brief and confused reopening over the weekend ended with the first


Friday, January 23, 2026
M/V CMA CGM Monte Cristo at sea
News

CMA CGM Reaches 400-Vessel Milestone With Delivery of Methanol-Powered Containership

French container shipping company CMA CGM Group has taken delivery of its 400th owned vessel, marking a significant milestone in the French shipping

January 23, 2026
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Chinese Coast Guard conduct rescue operations after receiving reports of a distressed cargo ship which was carrying Philippine crew members, in a location given as South China Sea
News

China, Philippines Launch Joint Rescue After Bulk Carrier Sinks in Contested South China Sea

China and the Philippines said on Friday they launched rescue operations after receiving reports of a sinking cargo ship near the Scarborough Shoal in the

January 23, 2026
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P283 HMS Mersey and P282 HMS Severn shadow RFN Boikiy
Defense

Royal Navy Shadows Russian Warships in Coordinated NATO Operation Through English Channel

Royal Navy warships conducted a coordinated two-day interception operation in the English Channel, shadowing Russian naval vessels as they transited toward the

January 23, 2026
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
Offshore

Turbine Installation Begins at Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm After Court Lifts Federal Halt

Turbine installation has kicked off at the nation’s largest offshore wind project just days after a federal judge lifted the Trump administration’s

January 22, 2026
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A liferaft belonging to Benoit Bourguet is pictured off the stern of the MT Horten at night
News

Tanker Crew Rescues Solo Rower Hit By Rogue Waves 1,100 Miles Offshore

The crew of the Liberian-flagged tanker Horten, working with U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders in San Juan, rescued a Belgian ocean rower late Wednesday

January 22, 2026
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Most Read

Shipping Industry Pushes Back on ‘Open’ Hormuz Narrative as Risks Persist
Featured

Shipping Industry Pushes Back on ‘Open’ Hormuz Narrative as Risks Persist

The global shipping industry is urging caution after declarations from both Washington and Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz is “open,” warning that

European Countries Have Capacity to Clear Mines in Hormuz, French Defence Minister Says
Featured

European Countries Have Capacity to Clear Mines in Hormuz, French Defence Minister Says

European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz,

U.S. Coast Guard to Homeport First Two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard to Homeport First Two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday it will homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska, marking a key step as the service moves to field a new

Iran’s Navy Tells Ships Strait of Hormuz Shut Again, Two Vessels Report Gunfire
News

Iran’s Navy Tells Ships Strait of Hormuz Shut Again, Two Vessels Report Gunfire

ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from

Hormuz Traffic at Standstill as US Vessel Seizure Widens Risk
Shipping

Hormuz Traffic at Standstill as US Vessel Seizure Widens Risk

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a virtual standstill on Monday after a brief and confused reopening over the weekend ended with the first


Thursday, January 22, 2026
A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California
News

FMC Commissioners Confirm Trump Administration Is Closing Longstanding Harbor Maintenance Tax Loophole

Two Federal Maritime Commission commissioners confirmed Thursday that the Trump administration has begun implementing enforcement measures to close a

January 22, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, Nickolay Mladenov and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff take part in a charter announcement for U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative
Shipping

New Trade Map Takes Shape in Davos as World Adjusts to Trump Tariffs

President Donald Trump's use of tariffs as a foreign policy tool added fresh impetus in Davos this week to efforts to boost global trade beyond the U.S.,

January 22, 2026
Total Views: 1174

Seized drugs at Coast Guard Station San Juan
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $7M in Cocaine from Drug-Smuggling Boat North of Puerto Rico

A Coast Guard Station San Juan boat crew, working with Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region partner agencies, interdicted a drug-smuggling vessel

January 22, 2026
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Polymetallic nodules pictured on the sea floor
News

NOAA Launches Deep-Sea Mapping Project Off American Samoa as Critical Minerals Race Accelerates

The United States is ramping up efforts to secure domestic sources of critical minerals with a major new seabed mapping initiative in the Pacific, part of a

January 22, 2026
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CMA CGM ship in the Suez Canal
News

Drewry: Carriers ‘Drip-Feed’ Capacity Back Into Suez as Container Rates Slide

Drewry’s World Container Index fell 10% to $2,212 per 40-foot container this week, marking the second consecutive week of declining rates as carriers

January 22, 2026
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Corporate News

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU

April 13, 2026

VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation At Speed

A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and

April 13, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 9, 2026

Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya

Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries

March 16, 2026

Safety without compromise: Inmarsat’s commitment to global safety services

When a distress alert is triggered at sea, there is no room for uncertainty. For tens of thousands of vessels worldwide, Inmarsat Maritime’s safety services provide a critical

Corporate News

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU

April 13, 2026

VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation At Speed

A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and

April 13, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 9, 2026

Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya

Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries

March 16, 2026

Safety without compromise: Inmarsat’s commitment to global safety services

When a distress alert is triggered at sea, there is no room for uncertainty. For tens of thousands of vessels worldwide, Inmarsat Maritime’s safety services provide a critical


Thursday, January 22, 2026
France Intercepts Russian Arctic Crude Oil Aboard ‘Grinch’ in Global First
Incidents

France Intercepts Russian Arctic Crude Oil Aboard ‘Grinch’ in Global First

French naval forces intercepted and diverted the Russian-linked oil tanker Grinch on Thursday in the western Mediterranean between the southern coast of Spain

January 22, 2026
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The MT Grinch pictured following its seizure by French forces in the Mediterranean Sea, January 22, 2026
News

France Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker ‘Grinch’ in Mediterranean in Sanctions Escalation

French naval forces intercepted and diverted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea this week, marking the latest escalation in Western efforts to

January 22, 2026
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Fuga Bluemarine crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia
Energy

New Tankers Join Russian Oil Trade in Rare Move as Rates Jump

Soaring freight rates have enticed some shipowners to use new tankers to transport Russian oil, a trade usually carried out by older vessels that are close to

January 22, 2026
Total Views: 795

Oil tankers Galileo, previously known as the Veronica, and M Sophia, which were seized by the United States, are anchored off the coast of Ponce, Puerto Rico
Shipping

After Vanishing From View, Two US-Seized Venezuela Oil Tankers Reappear Near Puerto Rico

Two oil tankers seized this month by the U.S. in its campaign against Venezuela were near Puerto Rico on Wednesday, a Reuters witness and Tankertrackers.com

January 22, 2026
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
tanker underway at sea from the bridge
News

Venezuelan Oil Heads Back to Europe as Trump Administration Reopens Exports

Europe is set to receive some of its first shipments of Venezuelan oil in nearly a year after traders rolled out offers worldwide to sell cargoes at the behest

January 21, 2026
Total Views: 1554

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Stock photo of the bow of a ship at anchor
News

New Federal Definition of Maritime Harassment Leaves Psychological Abuse in Legal Gray Zone, Critics Warn

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act has introduced the first statutory definition of “harassment” under the Safer Seas Act, but maritime

January 21, 2026
Total Views: 1522

Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev
News

World Oil Market Faces Significant Surplus in First Quarter, IEA Says

The global oil market will be in deep surplus in the first quarter of 2026, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, as so far excess supplies

January 21, 2026
Total Views: 767

The city of Nuuk ahead of the March 11 general election in Greenland
News

EU Freezes US Trade Deal Approval Over Trump’s Greenland Threats

A trade deal between the US and European Union is on hold after the European Parliament decided to freeze a ratification vote in response to President Donald

January 21, 2026
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An aerial view of the Balenciaga Shipyard
Shipbuilding

AD Ports Group Expands Into European Shipbuilding to Boost Offshore Wind Capabilities

Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has moved to expand its European footprint and offshore wind capabilities with the acquisition of one of Spain’s most

January 21, 2026
Total Views: 470

Aerial of the London Gateway container terminal with ships berthed
News

London Gateway Throughput Surges as DP World Tightens Grip on UK Container Trade

London Gateway has cemented its position as one of Britain’s fastest-growing container ports, handling over 3 million TEU in 2025—a remarkable 52%

January 21, 2026
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