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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Offshore

ABS Sees Floating Offshore Wind Driving Surge in Demand for Support Vessels

Floating offshore wind is set to create a new wave of demand for high-specification offshore support vessels, with supply constraints potentially emerging

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Offshore

New Zealand Awards First New Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Permit Since Reversing Ban

New Zealand has awarded its first new offshore petroleum exploration permit since the government reversed the country’s ban on new offshore oil and gas

July 29, 2026
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News

PanStar Prepares for South Korea’s First Arctic Container Voyage to Europe

South Korean exporters are enthusiastic about the country’s maiden container shipping voyage through the Northern Sea

July 29, 2026
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Oil tanker HELGA is moored at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals near Basra
News

Shipping Industry Urges Protection for Civilian Seafarers as Global Maritime Threats Escalate

The global shipping industry is warning that civilian seafarers are increasingly being caught in the crossfire of geopolitical conflicts, as attacks on

July 29, 2026
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Birds fly near the Jag Vasant vessel transferring LPG at a port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid supply disruptions linked to the U.S-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Mumbai
News

Hormuz Tensions Flare After U.S.-Saudi Strikes, Iran Claims Attacks on Tankers

The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, the first U.S. airstrikes in the Middle East since President

July 29, 2026
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Energy

Russia Sends First Conventional LNG Carrier to Arctic LNG 2 as Oil Tankers Gather for NSR Push

Russia sent the first conventional, non-ice-class LNG carrier of the year to the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project on Wednesday as a growing fleet of crude oil

July 29, 2026
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Shipping

Russia Assembles Unprecedented Arctic Oil Convoy to Bypass Global Shipping Hotspots

Russia has assembled an unprecedented fleet of oil tankers in the Arctic as it accelerates crude exports to Asia via the Northern Sea Route, with vessels

Accidents

NTSB: Pilot’s Personal Phone Call Contributed to Fatal Houston Ship Channel Collision

A Houston ship pilot’s extended personal cell phone conversation and multiple failures to maintain a proper lookout led to the fatal 2024 collision between

Shipping

Russia Sends Arctic Oil Tanker Shadow Fleet Within 500 Nautical Miles of North Pole

Russia has dispatched an unprecedented convoy of oil tankers to within 500 nautical miles of the North Pole sending the fleet onto one of the most northerly

Defense

US Has Used ‘Virtually All’ of Its Long-Range Precision Missiles During Iran War, Sources Say

The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar

Shipping

Dozens of Idling Iranian Oil Tankers Show US Blockade Is Working

A growing flotilla of Iranian oil tankers is gathering off the country’s coast, a sign the renewed US naval blockade is disrupting Tehran’s energy exports


Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis Considering Fees for Ships Sailing Through Red Sea, Sources Say
Shipping

Yemen’s Houthis Considering Fees for Ships Sailing Through Red Sea, Sources Say

Yemen's Houthi group is considering imposing fees on commercial ships sailing through the southern Red Sea, a week after declaring a naval blockade on Saudi

July 29, 2026
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UAE Presses Ahead With Persian Gulf LNG Exports Despite Tensions
Energy

UAE Presses Ahead With Persian Gulf LNG Exports Despite Tensions

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is pushing on with liquefied natural gas exports from its Persian Gulf plant, even as renewed hostilities in the region force

July 29, 2026
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Aerial view of the Jane Maersk, a large blue-and-red Very Large Ammonia Carrier, sailing at sea after delivery from HD Hyundai Samho to Maersk.
News

HD Hyundai Samho Delivers First Very Large Ammonia Carrier to Maersk

HD Hyundai Samho has delivered its first-ever Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC), marking another milestone in the growing market for vessels designed to

July 28, 2026
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Norwegian chemical tanker Bergstraum at sea with a rescue helicopter hovering overhead and an emergency response boat nearby following an onboard fire off Skjærhalden, Norway.
News

Explosion, Fire Reported Aboard Norwegian Chemical Tanker Off Fredrikstad

A fire aboard a Norwegian chemical tanker was extinguished Monday after an apparent explosion prompted a large-scale emergency response off Norway’s

July 28, 2026
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News

Houthis Claim Fourth Attack on Saudi Tanker as Red Sea Blockade Intensifies

The Iran-backed Houthis claimed Tuesday they attacked a fourth Saudi-linked tanker since announcing a maritime blockade on Saudi ports, underscoring the

July 28, 2026
Total Views: 1173

Most Read

Russia Assembles Unprecedented Arctic Oil Convoy to Bypass Global Shipping Hotspots
Shipping

Russia Assembles Unprecedented Arctic Oil Convoy to Bypass Global Shipping Hotspots

Russia has assembled an unprecedented fleet of oil tankers in the Arctic as it accelerates crude exports to Asia via the Northern Sea Route, with vessels

NTSB: Pilot’s Personal Phone Call Contributed to Fatal Houston Ship Channel Collision
Accidents

NTSB: Pilot’s Personal Phone Call Contributed to Fatal Houston Ship Channel Collision

A Houston ship pilot’s extended personal cell phone conversation and multiple failures to maintain a proper lookout led to the fatal 2024 collision between

Russia Sends Arctic Oil Tanker Shadow Fleet Within 500 Nautical Miles of North Pole
Shipping

Russia Sends Arctic Oil Tanker Shadow Fleet Within 500 Nautical Miles of North Pole

Russia has dispatched an unprecedented convoy of oil tankers to within 500 nautical miles of the North Pole sending the fleet onto one of the most northerly

US Has Used ‘Virtually All’ of Its Long-Range Precision Missiles During Iran War, Sources Say
Defense

US Has Used ‘Virtually All’ of Its Long-Range Precision Missiles During Iran War, Sources Say

The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar

Dozens of Idling Iranian Oil Tankers Show US Blockade Is Working
Shipping

Dozens of Idling Iranian Oil Tankers Show US Blockade Is Working

A growing flotilla of Iranian oil tankers is gathering off the country’s coast, a sign the renewed US naval blockade is disrupting Tehran’s energy exports


Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The LNG-powered CMA CGM Jacques Saade transits the Suez Canal, December 3, 2025
News

CMA CGM Posts Strong Q2 Earnings as Middle East Disruptions Boost Shipping Rates

French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM reported sharply higher second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, benefiting from resilient global trade, higher freight

July 28, 2026
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Houthis Pushing to Model Iran’s Hormuz Control in Red Sea
News

Houthis Pushing to Model Iran’s Hormuz Control in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi Movement aims to replicate Iran's Hormuz Strait strategy in the Red Sea by disrupting shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb and has been emboldened by

July 28, 2026
Total Views: 766

Aerial of CMA CGM Marco Polo in New York Harbor
Ports

CMA CGM, Stonepeak Complete $2.4 Billion United Ports Joint Venture

French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM and infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak have officially completed the formation of United Ports LLC,

July 28, 2026
Total Views: 784

File photo of an oil tanker at sea
News

Opinion: The Case for the Jones Act: American Commerce, Workers, Security

ByJames L. Henry – For more than 130 days, President Trump has waived the Jones Act, letting foreign ships carry cargo between American ports. Supporters

July 28, 2026
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File image shows the Chinese-flagged VLCC Cosnew Lake supertanker
Shipping

Iranian Oil Hoard Swells Off Malaysia on Weak Chinese Demand

A large cluster of oil tankers laden with Iranian crude are idling off eastern Malaysia, as Chinese independent refiners remain largely absent from the market

July 28, 2026
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Corporate News

August 6, 2026

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries Advance 50 MW and 200 MW Floating Data Center Designs

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have announced two milestones advancing floating data center development, part of a series of innovative agreements following the opening of

August 6, 2026

Damen signs contract with Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for ASD Tug 2811 delivery

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Greece-based Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for an ASD Tug 2811. Thanks to its stock-building programme, Damen is able to offer its

August 6, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds SAI Engineering to growing global distributor network

Thordon Bearings, the market leader in environmentally safe, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing and seal solutions, has welcomed marine engineering and naval architecture

August 6, 2026

Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Washington State Celebrate Steel Cutting of New Hybrid-Electric Ferry

WSF Announces agreement on Third Boat Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. (ESG) and Washington State Ferries marked the start of construction on three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric

August 5, 2026

Silverback Marine Launches Grit City Workboats, a New Animated Series Inspiring the Next Generation of Maritime Professionals

The rapidly growing children’s series introduces young audiences to real workboats, maritime careers, environmental stewardship and life on the working waterfront- an initiative

July 30, 2026

Resolve Marine Announces New Tacoma Facility Location to Strengthen Pacific Northwest Operations

Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA – Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions, has moved its Pacific Northwest (PNW) facility to a new, strategically positioned

July 29, 2026

Damen launches second CSOV 9020 for TSSM

Damen Shipyards Group has launched the second in a series of two Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOV) 9020 for Ta San Shang Marine Co., Ltd. (TSSM). The company, a

July 28, 2026

ABS Awards Approval in Principle to Samsung Heavy Industries and Conrad Shipyard for U.S.-Built LNG Bunkering ATB

AIP Among First Initiatives from Newly Established Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center ABS has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Conrad Shipyard approval in

Corporate News

August 6, 2026

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries Advance 50 MW and 200 MW Floating Data Center Designs

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have announced two milestones advancing floating data center development, part of a series of innovative agreements following the opening of

August 6, 2026

Damen signs contract with Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for ASD Tug 2811 delivery

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Greece-based Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for an ASD Tug 2811. Thanks to its stock-building programme, Damen is able to offer its

August 6, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds SAI Engineering to growing global distributor network

Thordon Bearings, the market leader in environmentally safe, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing and seal solutions, has welcomed marine engineering and naval architecture

August 6, 2026

Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Washington State Celebrate Steel Cutting of New Hybrid-Electric Ferry

WSF Announces agreement on Third Boat Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. (ESG) and Washington State Ferries marked the start of construction on three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric

August 5, 2026

Silverback Marine Launches Grit City Workboats, a New Animated Series Inspiring the Next Generation of Maritime Professionals

The rapidly growing children’s series introduces young audiences to real workboats, maritime careers, environmental stewardship and life on the working waterfront- an initiative

July 30, 2026

Resolve Marine Announces New Tacoma Facility Location to Strengthen Pacific Northwest Operations

Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA – Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions, has moved its Pacific Northwest (PNW) facility to a new, strategically positioned

July 29, 2026

Damen launches second CSOV 9020 for TSSM

Damen Shipyards Group has launched the second in a series of two Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOV) 9020 for Ta San Shang Marine Co., Ltd. (TSSM). The company, a

July 28, 2026

ABS Awards Approval in Principle to Samsung Heavy Industries and Conrad Shipyard for U.S.-Built LNG Bunkering ATB

AIP Among First Initiatives from Newly Established Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center ABS has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Conrad Shipyard approval in


Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Ukrainian UAVs' hit, what the Ukranian military say, was a Russian tanker during a strike at a location given as sea of Azov in this screengrab taken from a handout video released July 9, 2026
Defense

Russia Proposes Arming Grain Ships in Azov Sea

Russian officials are proposing arming grain ships with machine guns and mobile missile launchers, as the world’s top wheat exporter tries to counter

July 28, 2026
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A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration
Shipping

Oman Floats Gulf-Backed Plan to Manage Strait of Hormuz With Voluntary Transit Fees

Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, a Gulf source and a

July 28, 2026
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National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center Launches to Advance $150 Billion MASGA Initiative

The Republic of Korea and the United States have officially launched the Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington, D.C., establishing

July 28, 2026
Total Views: 3438

Heat Pushes Rhine Toward 36-Year Low in Risk to Energy Supplies
Energy

Heat Pushes Rhine Toward 36-Year Low in Risk to Energy Supplies

The Rhine River’s water levels risk dropping to an unprecedented low as heat waves grip Europe, creating a bottleneck for the delivery of coal and fuels

July 28, 2026
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Monday, July 27, 2026
The barge from the vessel collision near Hibiscus Island, July 28, 2025
News

Tugboat Captain Pleads Guilty in Fatal Biscayne Bay Collision That Killed Three Children

A Miami tugboat captain has pleaded guilty to federal seaman’s manslaughter charges after admitting he operated a tug and barge with obstructed

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 1339

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Monday, July 27, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a meeting with oil industry executives, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 9, 2026
Energy

Opinion: Reality of the Crude Trade Will Come to a Head Around Midterms

The price of crude is not reflective of the supply reality in the Middle East, and based on crude trade data, the runway left for this crude reality can be

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 1407

Trump Says US and Tehran Having ‘Good Talks’ as Drones Hit Iran’s Neighbors
News

Trump Says US and Tehran Having ‘Good Talks’ as Drones Hit Iran’s Neighbors

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, but warned

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 794

LPG carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

India Flags Attack on LPG Tanker in Iran Waters, Says Crew Safe

India’s embassy in Tehran said it is in close contact with authorities after a liquefied petroleum gas tanker, with 28 Indian crew members onboard, came

July 27, 2026
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Crude oil tanker Odessa, carrying UAE crude after passing through the Strait of Hormuz with its Automatic Identification System transponder turned off, navigates the waters at Daesan port, where it is expected to discharge crude oil, in Seosan, South Korea, May 8, 2026
Shipping

Russia’s Novorossiysk Resumed Crude Loadings After Days of Halt

The largest Russian oil port in the Black Sea resumed crude loadings after several days of disruption, during a period of bad weather and increased drone

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 1133

Aerial view of a large cargo container ship navigating through the ocean, showcasing vibrant red, blue, and yellow shipping containers on deck with white waves trailing behind
News

Nuclear Ships Just Cleared Three Design Reviews, But They’re Potentially Decades From Trading Port to Port

By Paul Morgan (gCaptain) – Three separate approvals in principle for nuclear-powered commercial ships have been granted since June 2026: to a Korean

July 27, 2026
Total Views: 1138