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Monday, December 1, 2025
Ukraine coast guardsman manning a deck gun with an oil tanker in the background
Shipping

Black Sea War Risk Insurance Jumps After Drone Strikes on Sanctioned Tankers

The cost of shipping commodities through the Black Sea climbed on Monday after Ukrainian naval drones hit two tankers heading to a Russian port, with fears

Monday, December 1, 2025
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Control In The Palm Of Your Hand: Could Mobile Apps Revolutionize Fleet Management?
Sponsored

Control In The Palm Of Your Hand: Could Mobile Apps Revolutionize Fleet Management?

Tor Håkon Svanes of NAVTOR explains how a new generation of mobile applications has the potential to empower 24/7, connected, data driven and smarter than

December 1, 2025
Total Views: 806

Coal ships wait to be loaded at the world's biggest coal export terminal in Newcastle, located north of Sydney
Shipping

Port of Newcastle Reopens After Climate Protesters Block Shipping Channel

One of Australia's biggest coal export ports will resume operations on Monday, the port operator said, after climate-change protesters disrupted shipping at

December 1, 2025
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The busy container port and natural scenery in Shanghai, China
Shipping

Asia’s Factories Stumble as US Trade Deals Fail to Revive Demand

Asia's manufacturing powerhouses struggled with sluggish demand in November, extending declines in factory activity as progress in U.S. trade negotiations

December 1, 2025
Total Views: 875

File Photo: The LNG bunkering barge Clean Jacksonville refuels one of TOTE’s LNG-powered containerships
News

Alternative Fuel Vessel Orders Slow in 2025 Despite Strong LNG Demand

Orders for alternative-fueled vessels declined sharply in 2025 following an exceptional year of growth, with the maritime industry placing 232 such orders in

December 1, 2025
Total Views: 1359

Panama-flagged oil tanker Mersin transits Bosphorus in Istanbul
News

Mersin Tanker Hit By ‘External Explosions’ Off Senegal, Ship Manager Confirms

The Panama-flagged tanker M/T Mersin suffered four external explosions while at anchor off Dakar, Senegal, on November 27, marking the latest in a series of

December 1, 2025
Total Views: 1645

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Defense

Vard Marine Wins U.S. Navy Contract to Develop Next-Generation Logistics Ship Design

Houston-based Vard Marine US, Inc. has secured a contract with the U.S. Navy to help define the service’s future logistics fleet, advancing

Featured

Another Greek Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Despite Iran’s Blockade

Another Greek-controlled oil tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the fourth such voyage since hostilities in the Middle East

Featured

Panama-Flagged Ships Dominate China Detentions in Sudden March Spike

The number of Panama-flagged ships detained by China’s Port State Control soared in March, compared with February and January, according to The Loadstar’s

Defense

USS Tripoli Arrives In Middle East

By Dan Williams, Kateryna Kadabashy and Dana Khraiche Mar 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) —Houthi militants launched ballistic missiles at Israel on Saturday

News

Two Chinese Container Ships From Cosco Attempt Hormuz Exit Again

Two container ships linked to China’s state-owned Cosco Shipping Corp. are trying again to exit the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to


Monday, December 1, 2025
DHS Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Chinese Presence in Arctic During Summer 2025
Defense

DHS Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Chinese Presence in Arctic During Summer 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has raised concerns over a surge in Chinese military and research vessels in Arctic waters during 2025. The

December 1, 2025
Total Views: 1444

Kremlin Says Ukrainian Strike on CPC Terminal Was Outrageous Given its International Importance
Featured

Kremlin Says Ukrainian Strike on CPC Terminal Was Outrageous Given its International Importance

The Kremlin said on Monday that a Ukrainian weekend attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) infrastructure was outrageous given its international

December 1, 2025
Total Views: 10368

India Picks Up Non-Sanctioned Russian Oil as Discounts Widen
Energy

India Picks Up Non-Sanctioned Russian Oil as Discounts Widen

India’s state-run refiners Indian Oil Corp. and Bharat Petroleum Corp. have bought Russian crude for January delivery, lured by discounts and plentiful

December 1, 2025
Total Views: 489

Sunday, November 30, 2025
Flights from international airlines Wingo and Copa arriving and departing from Maiquetia
Defense

Trump Downplays Venezuelan Airspace Threat As US Mulls New Steps

By Josh Wingrove Nov 30, 2025 (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump said Sunday that people shouldn’t read much into a social media post where he

November 30, 2025
Total Views: 1954

The logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is seen inside its headquarters in Vienna
Energy

OPEC+ Meets To Assess Market With Output Plans Seen Steady

By Grant Smith, Salma El Wardany, Fiona MacDonald and Ben Bartenstein Nov 30, 2025(Bloomberg) –OPEC+ is gathering to assess global oil markets on

November 30, 2025
Total Views: 422

Most Read

Vard Marine Wins U.S. Navy Contract to Develop Next-Generation Logistics Ship Design
Defense

Vard Marine Wins U.S. Navy Contract to Develop Next-Generation Logistics Ship Design

Houston-based Vard Marine US, Inc. has secured a contract with the U.S. Navy to help define the service’s future logistics fleet, advancing

Another Greek Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Despite Iran’s Blockade
Featured

Another Greek Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Despite Iran’s Blockade

Another Greek-controlled oil tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the fourth such voyage since hostilities in the Middle East

Panama-Flagged Ships Dominate China Detentions in Sudden March Spike
Featured

Panama-Flagged Ships Dominate China Detentions in Sudden March Spike

The number of Panama-flagged ships detained by China’s Port State Control soared in March, compared with February and January, according to The Loadstar’s

USS Tripoli Arrives In Middle East
Defense

USS Tripoli Arrives In Middle East

By Dan Williams, Kateryna Kadabashy and Dana Khraiche Mar 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) —Houthi militants launched ballistic missiles at Israel on Saturday

Two Chinese Container Ships From Cosco Attempt Hormuz Exit Again
News

Two Chinese Container Ships From Cosco Attempt Hormuz Exit Again

Two container ships linked to China’s state-owned Cosco Shipping Corp. are trying again to exit the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to


Sunday, November 30, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, Special Envoy Witkoff, and Jared Kushner meet with a Ukrainian delegation in Hallandale Beach
Defense

Rubio, Witkoff Meeting Ukrainian Team In Florida

By Greg Sullivan Nov 30, 2025 (Bloomberg) –US officials are meeting with a Ukrainian delegation in south Florida as the White House continues its

November 30, 2025
Total Views: 756

Panama-flagged oil tanker Mersin transits Bosphorus in Istanbul
Incidents

Senegal Rushes To Avert Oil Spill After Turkish Tanker Incident

DAKAR, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Senegalese authorities are racing to prevent a potential oil spill after water entered the engine room of the

November 30, 2025
Total Views: 4520

A screenshot from video shared by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth showing two alleged drug smuggling vessels before they were destroyed by U.S. forces in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, October 27, 2025
Defense

US Congress Orders Probe Of Hegseth Boat Order

Republican-led Senate and House committees say they will increase scrutiny of the Pentagon after a report said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the

November 30, 2025
Total Views: 2130

A general view shows the Novorossiysk Fuel Oil Terminal in Novorossiisk
Shipping

Kazakhstan Tells Ukraine To Stop Attacking Terminal After Oil Exports Halted

By Guy Faulconbridge and Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of

November 30, 2025
Total Views: 5033

U.S. Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach crew members maintain a security zone a half mile around the ONE Henry Hudson container ship, off the coast of San Pedro, California, Nov. 24, 2025
Accidents

General Average Declared Following Multi-Day Fire on ONE Henry Hudson

The owners of the containership ONE Henry Hudson have declared General Average following a multi-day fire at the Port of Los Angeles, adding a financial layer

November 30, 2025
Total Views: 2215

Corporate News

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

March 12, 2026

ABS Publishes New Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables

Responding to the surge in global subsea cable investment driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, ABS has published its Technical Standard for Subsea Power

March 12, 2026

Thordon Bearings and SNAME Announce New Graduate Scholarship to Accelerate Innovation in Green Vessel Design

Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that

March 12, 2026

EXMAR Deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to Power Secure, Always-on Connectivity Across its Fleet

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving

March 12, 2026

VIKING Delivers Solid Results in Unpredictable Market

ANNUAL REPORT: VIKING grows revenue and earnings in a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty and lower growth rates.  After years of significant growth in key

March 4, 2026

Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army

On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the

Corporate News

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

March 12, 2026

ABS Publishes New Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables

Responding to the surge in global subsea cable investment driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, ABS has published its Technical Standard for Subsea Power

March 12, 2026

Thordon Bearings and SNAME Announce New Graduate Scholarship to Accelerate Innovation in Green Vessel Design

Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that

March 12, 2026

EXMAR Deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to Power Secure, Always-on Connectivity Across its Fleet

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving

March 12, 2026

VIKING Delivers Solid Results in Unpredictable Market

ANNUAL REPORT: VIKING grows revenue and earnings in a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty and lower growth rates.  After years of significant growth in key

March 4, 2026

Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army

On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the


Sunday, November 30, 2025
The Kairos tanker after suffering a fire off Turkish coast in the Black Sea
News

Shadow Fleet Crisis Deepens: Third Tanker Incident off Senegal Follows Black Sea Drone Strikes

Turkish maritime authorities continue firefighting and stabilization operations on two sanctioned tankers struck by Ukrainian naval drones in the Black Sea,

November 30, 2025
Total Views: 5209

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey's coast, rescues underway
Shipping

CPC Reports Halts In Black Sea Oil Loading After New Attack

By Bloomberg News Nov 29, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles most of Kazakhstan’s crude exports through Russia to

November 29, 2025
Total Views: 1658

Sahand Destroyer. Photo: Iranian Army
Navy

Repaired Sahand Destroyer, Floating Base Join Iranian Navy

Nov 29 (Reuters) – The Sahand destroyer, which capsized during repairs last year, has been recommissioned into the Iranian Navy along with the

November 29, 2025
Total Views: 1480

Wind Mover wind turbine installation vessel at sea
Offshore

Cadeler Doubles Fleet in 12 Months With Early Delivery of New Wind Turbine Installer

Copenhagen-based Cadeler has taken delivery of Wind Mover, the tenth vessel in its growing fleet of next-generation wind turbine installation vessels, marking

November 29, 2025
Total Views: 681

Coal Ship Turns Back After Protesters Block Shipping Channel at Major Australian Port
Featured

Coal Ship Turns Back After Protesters Block Shipping Channel at Major Australian Port

A climate-change protest off Australia's coast forced an inbound ship to turn back from one of the country's largest terminals for coal exports on Saturday,

November 29, 2025
Total Views: 8416

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Saturday, November 29, 2025
A screenshot from video shared by Ukrainian officials showing an alleged drone strike on a shadow fleet tanker in the Black Sea off Turkey.
News

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Set Two Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers Ablaze off Turkey

Two sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tankers caught fire in the Black Sea on Friday after suspected Ukrainian naval drone strikes off the Turkish coast.

November 29, 2025
Total Views: 2002

Drone strike on Russia shadow tanker
News

Ukraine Expands Black Sea Campaign With Strikes on Russia’s Shadow Fleet

Ukrainian naval droneshit two sanctioned tankers in the Black Sea as they headed to a Russian port to load up with oil destined for foreign markets,

November 29, 2025
Total Views: 1268

Friday, November 28, 2025
Aerial top view of a containership underway
News

WTO: Global Trade Momentum Slips as Frontloading Surge Fades

The world’s seaborne trade flows are showing signs of slowing after frontloading imports drove a strong first half of 2025, according to the World Trade

November 28, 2025
Total Views: 867

ONE Henry Hudson returns to berth at the Port of Los Angeles
Accidents

Fire-Hit ONE Henry Hudson Returns to Berth for Complex Cargo Removal

The containership ONE Henry Hudson returned to its berth at Yusen Terminal late Wednesday night, marking the transition from active firefighting operations to

November 28, 2025
Total Views: 3242

Shipping containers are seen at the port of Barcelona, Spain, October 3, 2024
Ports

EU Set to Launch Full Antitrust Probe Into BlackRock–MSC Bid for Barcelona Port Terminal

BlackRock and MSC's bid for CK Hutchison's terminal at Barcelona port faces a hurdle with EU antitrust regulators set to investigate the Spanish deal, a

November 28, 2025
Total Views: 769