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Monday, June 16, 2025
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Hormuz Oil Flows Show Muted Impact From Iran-Israel Conflict

Cargo movement through the Strait of Hormuz has marked a small decline, but there’s been no major disruption to key oil infrastructure so far, easing some of

Monday, June 16, 2025
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A Coast Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak conducts an overflight of a fire aboard the cargo vessel Morning Midas approximately 260 miles southwest of Adak, June 8, 2025.
Accidents

Fire-Damaged Car Carrier Morning Midas Shows No Signs of Active Fire

The car carrier Morning Midas, which experienced a fire in its electric vehicle cargo deck on June 3, shows no signs of active fire according to salvage teams

June 16, 2025
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Norwegian Monarch Visits Polar Svalbard as Interest in Arctic Grows
News

Norwegian Monarch Visits Polar Svalbard as Interest in Arctic Grows

Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja were visiting the main settlement on the strategically located Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Monday, at a time of

June 16, 2025
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A tanker transits the Suez Canal. Shutterstock/Anatoly Menzhiliy
Energy

Oil Shippers Pause Offers to Middle East as Conflict Intensifies

Some oil tanker owners and managers have paused offering their vessels for Middle Eastern routes since Friday as they assess the risks from Israel’s

June 16, 2025
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Sunday, June 15, 2025
The Virginia-class USS North Dakota submarine is seen during bravo sea trials in this U.S. Navy handout picture
Defense

Starmer Confident Aukus Pact Will Proceed Despite Trump Review

By Ellen Milligan Jun 15, 2025 (Bloomberg) –UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has no doubts that the Aukus defense pact with the US and

June 15, 2025
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2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones: New England and Corner Rise.
Environment

Portugal Leads Marine Protection With New Designated Area

By Andrei Khalip and Simon Jessop LISBON, June 11 (Reuters) – Portugal said on Wednesday it was creating a new protected marine area around the

June 15, 2025
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Car Carrier Morning Midas Sinks in North Pacific After Three-Week Fire Battle
Accidents

Car Carrier Morning Midas Sinks in North Pacific After Three-Week Fire Battle

The car carrier Morning Midas has sunk in international waters of the North Pacific, nearly three weeks after a fire broke out on board, according to salvage

Shipping On High Alert In Mideast After US Strikes On Iran
Shipping

Shipping On High Alert In Mideast After US Strikes On Iran

By Alex Longley and Viktoria Dendrinou Jun 22, 2025, 5:10 AM (Bloomberg) –The shipping industry was placed on high alert on Sunday with warnings

What Is The Strait Of Hormuz And Why Is It So Important For Oil?
Shipping

What Is The Strait Of Hormuz And Why Is It So Important For Oil?

June 22 (Reuters) – Iran’s top security body must make the final decision on whether to close the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian TV said on Sunday,

DOT Secretary Duffy Pledges Support for Merchant Marine Academy Amid Infrastructure Challenges
Shipping

DOT Secretary Duffy Pledges Support for Merchant Marine Academy Amid Infrastructure Challenges

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy delivered a candid keynote address to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on

Tankers U-turn, Zig-Zag, Pause Around Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Tankers U-turn, Zig-Zag, Pause Around Strait of Hormuz

At least two supertankers made U-turns near the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. military strikes on Iran, shiptracking data shows, as more than a week of


Sunday, June 15, 2025
A helicopter takes off from China's Shandong aircraft carrier, over Pacific Ocean waters, south of Okinawa prefecture.
Defense

China Conducts Patrols In South China Sea, Warns Philippines

BEIJING, June 15 (Reuters) – China’s military held joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on Saturday, a spokesperson for the

June 15, 2025
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Energy

An Overview Of Iran’s Main Gas Field And Oil Infrastructure

DOHA, June 15 (Reuters) – Israel struck an installation at Iran’s South Pars gas field on Saturday, the first attack on Iran’s oil and gas

June 15, 2025
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Saturday, June 14, 2025
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran

By Alaric Nightingale Jun 13, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Israel’s airstrikes on Iran have led to increased jamming of the signals of vessels operating in

June 14, 2025
Total Views: 4801

The USS America amphibious assault ship arrives in Sydney Harbour.REUTERS/Stephen Coates
Defense

US Warship Arrives In Australia Ahead Of War Games

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, June 14 (Reuters) – A key U.S. warship arrived in Australia on Saturday ahead of joint war games and the first summit

June 14, 2025
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Friday, June 13, 2025
A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volumes Drop Amid Tariff Uncertainty, But Relief Expected

Imports to the busiest U.S. seaport at Los Angeles dropped 9% year-on-year in May and could remain muted through the remainder of 2025, after companies

June 13, 2025
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Car Carrier Morning Midas Sinks in North Pacific After Three-Week Fire Battle
Accidents

Car Carrier Morning Midas Sinks in North Pacific After Three-Week Fire Battle

The car carrier Morning Midas has sunk in international waters of the North Pacific, nearly three weeks after a fire broke out on board, according to salvage

Shipping On High Alert In Mideast After US Strikes On Iran
Shipping

Shipping On High Alert In Mideast After US Strikes On Iran

By Alex Longley and Viktoria Dendrinou Jun 22, 2025, 5:10 AM (Bloomberg) –The shipping industry was placed on high alert on Sunday with warnings

What Is The Strait Of Hormuz And Why Is It So Important For Oil?
Shipping

What Is The Strait Of Hormuz And Why Is It So Important For Oil?

June 22 (Reuters) – Iran’s top security body must make the final decision on whether to close the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian TV said on Sunday,

DOT Secretary Duffy Pledges Support for Merchant Marine Academy Amid Infrastructure Challenges
Shipping

DOT Secretary Duffy Pledges Support for Merchant Marine Academy Amid Infrastructure Challenges

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy delivered a candid keynote address to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on

Tankers U-turn, Zig-Zag, Pause Around Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Tankers U-turn, Zig-Zag, Pause Around Strait of Hormuz

At least two supertankers made U-turns near the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. military strikes on Iran, shiptracking data shows, as more than a week of


Friday, June 13, 2025
Illustration of Ba?tyk 2 and Ba?tyk 3 offshore wind farms
Offshore

Empire Wind Fiasco Forces Equinor to Rethink U.S. Offshore Wind Investment

Equinor ASA expects its $5 billion wind project off New York — blocked then unblocked by the Trump administration — to proceed as planned, but said further

June 13, 2025
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US Navy warship escorting Maersk ship
Shipping

Container Shipping Faces New Threats After Israeli Strikes on Iran

Commercial shipping in the Middle East may face a new threat after a wave of Israeli attacks against Iran’s military and nuclear leadership further

June 13, 2025
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wave breaking over tanker
News

Israel’s Strikes on Iran Jolt Tanker Markets, Freight Rates Soar

Israel’s overnight airstrikes on Iran drove up freight rates and tanker stocks Friday as traders and investors priced in the prospect of disruption to a

June 13, 2025
Total Views: 1921

Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2.Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS
News

Finnish Prosecutors Consider Charges Against Officers of Tanker ‘Eagle S’ Over Baltic Cable Damage

Finnish prosecutors are considering pressing charges against three senior officers of an oil tanker suspected of damaging undersea power and

June 13, 2025
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A gas flare on an oil production platform is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Gulf.REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi//File Photo
Shipping

Shipping on High Alert After Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian Military and Nuclear Sites

Israel launched extensive pre-emptive airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning in a major escalation of regional tensions, targeting Tehran’s

June 13, 2025
Total Views: 902

Corporate News

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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

June 16, 2025

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki Recognized with Silver Bell Award for Outstanding Service and Safety Leadership

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding

June 16, 2025

Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will provide Pacific Basin vessels with a seamless connection to high-speed internet to support both crew and business

May 28, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave To Support Sustainable Scallop Harvesting For New Ava Ocean Vessel

The fully managed connectivity service will facilitate Ava Ocean’s pioneering seabed harvesting methods in the remote Barents Sea while supporting operational efficiency and

May 23, 2025

ABS Approves New Multi-Purpose Deepwater LNG Floating Asset from SHI

ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its design of a multi-purpose liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating facility for deep water (MLF-O).

May 23, 2025

Wallem Group Sets Out Best Practice Guidance For Marine Biofuels

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels in

May 23, 2025

Inmarsat provides NexusWave to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to help accelerate onboard digitalisation strategy

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) to upgrade its fleet from Fleet Xpress (FX) service to Inmarsat’s

May 23, 2025

ABS Approves First of Its Kind LCO2 Barge for U.S. Operation

ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), the parent company of Aptamus Carbon Solutions, for its preliminary design of a liquefied

Corporate News

4 hours ago

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

June 16, 2025

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki Recognized with Silver Bell Award for Outstanding Service and Safety Leadership

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding

June 16, 2025

Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will provide Pacific Basin vessels with a seamless connection to high-speed internet to support both crew and business

May 28, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave To Support Sustainable Scallop Harvesting For New Ava Ocean Vessel

The fully managed connectivity service will facilitate Ava Ocean’s pioneering seabed harvesting methods in the remote Barents Sea while supporting operational efficiency and

May 23, 2025

ABS Approves New Multi-Purpose Deepwater LNG Floating Asset from SHI

ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its design of a multi-purpose liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating facility for deep water (MLF-O).

May 23, 2025

Wallem Group Sets Out Best Practice Guidance For Marine Biofuels

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels in

May 23, 2025

Inmarsat provides NexusWave to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to help accelerate onboard digitalisation strategy

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) to upgrade its fleet from Fleet Xpress (FX) service to Inmarsat’s

May 23, 2025

ABS Approves First of Its Kind LCO2 Barge for U.S. Operation

ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), the parent company of Aptamus Carbon Solutions, for its preliminary design of a liquefied


Friday, June 13, 2025
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Tankers Keep Moving Through Strait of Hormuz as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

Merchant shipping is continuing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite Israel's attacks on Iran on Friday, the multinational, U.S.-led Combined

June 13, 2025
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U.S. Coast Guard’s New Icebreaker USCGC ‘Storis’ Transits Panama Canal en Route to Arctic
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard’s New Icebreaker USCGC ‘Storis’ Transits Panama Canal en Route to Arctic

On the way to its initial Arctic deployment U.S. Coast Guard polar icebreaker Storis (WAGB 21) has transited through the Panama Canal. The polar class

June 13, 2025
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North Korea Restores Damaged Warship, Plans Two More Next Year
Accidents

North Korea Restores Damaged Warship, Plans Two More Next Year

North Korea said it successfully refloated a 5,000-ton destroyer that suffered damage in a botched launch attempt last month that left it foundering in shallow

June 13, 2025
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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Greenpeace activists confront the deep sea mining vessel Hidden Gem.
Offshore

U.S. Launches First Offshore Mineral Lease Review in 30 Years Near American Samoa

The Department of the Interior has initiated its first offshore mineral lease evaluation in over 30 years, focusing on waters near American Samoa with the the

June 12, 2025
Total Views: 933

Sang H. Yi
Shipping

DOT Names Acting Maritime Administrator as Carmel Awaits Confirmation

The U.S. Department of Transportation has named Sang H. Yi as Acting Maritime Administrator (MARAD). As acting head of the agency, Yi will oversee efforts to

June 12, 2025
Total Views: 1403

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Thursday, June 12, 2025
A 49-foot Buoy Utility Stern Loading (BUSL) boat crew from Aids to Navigation Team Southwest Harbor performs maintenance on a buoy
Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard to Remove 350 Navigation Buoys in Northeast Waters

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced plans to discontinue approximately 350 buoys in northeastern waters as part of a broader modernization initiative for aids

June 12, 2025
Total Views: 14141

Strait of Hormuz tankers and a military helicopter
News

Gulf Shipping on Edge as Israel Sets Nuclear Deal Deadline

The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has issued an advisory about potential maritime security impacts in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and

June 12, 2025
Total Views: 2190

An aerial view shows an SCF tanker at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022
News

Most G7 Members Ready to Lower Russian Oil Price Cap Without U.S.

Most countries in the Group of Seven nations are prepared to go it alone and lower the G7 price cap on Russian oil even if U.S. President Donald

June 12, 2025
Total Views: 537

250 Years Ago, the Merchant Marine Took Up Arms for American Freedom
Shipping

250 Years Ago, the Merchant Marine Took Up Arms for American Freedom

Today marks the 250th anniversary of what historians consider the birth of the U.S. Merchant Marine and the first naval battle of the American Revolution. On

June 12, 2025
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tanker at sea
Shipping

Oil Tanker Titans Stay Calm But Cautious After Mideast Warnings

Several of the world’s largest ocean-tanker operators said they remained calm but cautious after risk warnings from naval forces for vessels operating in and

June 12, 2025
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