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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump walks upon arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington
News

Trump Tells Iran to Make Nuclear Deal or Next Attack Will Be ‘Far Worse’

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next U.S. attack would be far worse, but

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Employees working at cargo ship Kypros Land which is loading soybeans to China
Shipping

China Turns to Cheaper Brazil Soybeans After Meeting U.S. Pledge

China, the world’s largest soybean importer, has ramped up orders for Brazilian cargoes of the oilseed after meeting an initial shipment volume from the US

January 28, 2026
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A GE Haliade-X Turbine Stands in the Vineyard Wind 1 Project Area South of Martha’s Vineyard. Credit: Eric Haynes
Offshore

Legal Defeats Mount for Offshore Wind Suspension as Vineyard Wind Wins Court Battle

A U.S. District Court in Massachusetts has cleared the way for Vineyard Wind to resume full operations after the offshore wind developer successfully

January 28, 2026
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FILE PHOTO: People look at the oil tanker Marinera, previously known as Bella 1, which was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard last week, as it is moored in the Moray Firth, off the coast of Scotland, Britain
News

Shadow Fleet Tanker Captain Removed from UK Jurisdiction to U.S. Custody

The captain of a Venezuela-linked crude oil tanker seized by the U.S. this month has been taken from British territorial waters and is now aboard a U.S. Coast

January 28, 2026
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repsol lng tanker terminal
Energy

BP, Shell Seeking US Licenses for Gas Fields Shared with Venezuela, Trinidad Minister Says

Shell SHEL.L and BP BP.L are seeking U.S. licenses to extract natural gas from fields in Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela, the Caribbean country's energy

January 28, 2026
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Russian Oil Backed Up at Sea After India’s Refiners Step Away
Energy

Russian Oil Backed Up at Sea After India’s Refiners Step Away

India’s pullback from Russian oil imports is leaving Moscow with the dilemma of what to do with all the crude that it’s pumping onto tankers but is unable

January 28, 2026
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Oil Tankers Hauling Russian Oil Flood East Asia, Racing for Buyers
Energy

Oil Tankers Hauling Russian Oil Flood East Asia, Racing for Buyers

More than a dozen tankers carrying 10-12 million barrels of Russian Urals crude are circling Asia seeking buyers after India cut imports under US pressure.

RTX to Quadruple Tomahawk Anti-Ship Missile Production
Featured

RTX to Quadruple Tomahawk Anti-Ship Missile Production

RTX Corp. secured a multi-year Pentagon deal to dramatically increase production of Tomahawk Anti-Ship cruise missiles and SM-6 interceptors, weeks after

U.S. Seizes Shadow Fleet Tanker Aquila II in Indian Ocean After 10,000-Mile Pursuit
News

U.S. Seizes Shadow Fleet Tanker Aquila II in Indian Ocean After 10,000-Mile Pursuit

U.S. forces have seized the sanctioned crude oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel more than 10,000 miles from the Caribbean,

Stowaway Smuggler Caught in San Juan Harbor With Nearly 800 Pounds of Cocaine
News

Stowaway Smuggler Caught in San Juan Harbor With Nearly 800 Pounds of Cocaine

Coast Guard and CBP arrested a stowaway smuggler and seized 789 pounds of cocaine worth over $5 million after a crew aboard the tug Signet Thunder discovered

Western Seizures Drive Sanctioned Tankers Back to Russian Registry
News

Western Seizures Drive Sanctioned Tankers Back to Russian Registry

Western naval interdictions are forcing sanctioned oil tankers out of fraudulent flags and back under the Russian registry, marking a major shift in how Moscow


Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Stock photo of a tanker at sea
News

Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Escorted After Breakdown Off Spain

An oil tanker under EU sanctions for carrying Russian oil is being escorted to Tanger Med in Morocco by a Spanish rescue ship, Spain's Merchant Marine said on

January 27, 2026
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Maersk ship entering the Port of Rotterdam
Shipbuilding

Denmark Renews Green Maritime Tech and Shipbuilding Pact With China

China and Denmark have renewed an agreement on cooperating in green maritime technology and shipbuilding, China's industry ministry said on Tuesday,

January 27, 2026
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Engine Room Fire Extinguished on Car Carrier Thames Highway Off Germany
Accidents

Engine Room Fire Extinguished on Car Carrier Thames Highway Off Germany

German emergency responders have successfully extinguished a fire aboard the Bahamas-flagged car carrier MS Thames Highway after a late-night engine room

January 27, 2026
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PYXIS PIONEER LPG tanker, registered in Singapore, leaves the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama December 17, 2023. REUTERS/Roberto Cisneros
News

Isla Maritime Establishes Rapid-Response Salvage Presence Along Panama Canal

Tampa-based marine services provider Isla Maritime has expanded into Panama through a strategic partnership with J.A.M. Marine Dockyard, establishing a

January 27, 2026
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TOTE's LNG-powered Isla Bella underway
News

Gulf Coast Emerges as U.S. Hub for LNG Marine Fuel With TOTE–Galveston Deal

The U.S. Gulf Coast is poised to become a major domestic hub for liquefied natural gas marine fuel as Galveston LNG Bunker Port signed a strategic agreement

January 27, 2026
Total Views: 1234

Most Read

Oil Tankers Hauling Russian Oil Flood East Asia, Racing for Buyers
Energy

Oil Tankers Hauling Russian Oil Flood East Asia, Racing for Buyers

More than a dozen tankers carrying 10-12 million barrels of Russian Urals crude are circling Asia seeking buyers after India cut imports under US pressure.

RTX to Quadruple Tomahawk Anti-Ship Missile Production
Featured

RTX to Quadruple Tomahawk Anti-Ship Missile Production

RTX Corp. secured a multi-year Pentagon deal to dramatically increase production of Tomahawk Anti-Ship cruise missiles and SM-6 interceptors, weeks after

U.S. Seizes Shadow Fleet Tanker Aquila II in Indian Ocean After 10,000-Mile Pursuit
News

U.S. Seizes Shadow Fleet Tanker Aquila II in Indian Ocean After 10,000-Mile Pursuit

U.S. forces have seized the sanctioned crude oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel more than 10,000 miles from the Caribbean,

Stowaway Smuggler Caught in San Juan Harbor With Nearly 800 Pounds of Cocaine
News

Stowaway Smuggler Caught in San Juan Harbor With Nearly 800 Pounds of Cocaine

Coast Guard and CBP arrested a stowaway smuggler and seized 789 pounds of cocaine worth over $5 million after a crew aboard the tug Signet Thunder discovered

Western Seizures Drive Sanctioned Tankers Back to Russian Registry
News

Western Seizures Drive Sanctioned Tankers Back to Russian Registry

Western naval interdictions are forcing sanctioned oil tankers out of fraudulent flags and back under the Russian registry, marking a major shift in how Moscow


Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Aerial view of the vessel Boracay, off the coast of Saint-Nazaire
News

Europe Signals New Phase in Shadow Fleet Enforcement

Fourteen European nations have issued a rare joint warning to the global maritime industry, demanding strict compliance with international navigation safety

January 27, 2026
Total Views: 1660

Port of Rotterdam. Photo Credit: Aerovista Luchtfotografie / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

India-EU Trade Deal Redraws Global Shipping Routes

Landmark agreement promises to reshape maritime traffic patterns and vessel deployment strategies as tariff reductions unlock billions in new cargo flows

January 27, 2026
Total Views: 1225

tanker aerial
News

International Seaways Acquires Tankers International, Expands Into Suezmax Market

International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW) has acquired sole ownership of Tankers International, one of the world’s leading shipping pools, while

January 27, 2026
Total Views: 571

A satellite image shows the Skipper tanker, in north of Guadeloupe
Shipyard

Top Ship Recycler GMS Says It Is In Talks to Buy Venezuela-Linked Ships Seized by US

Dubai-run GMS has applied for a U.S. license to buy and scrap ships seized by the U.S. government linked to Venezuelan oil trading, the leading ship recycler's

January 27, 2026
Total Views: 2934

Germany secures oil tanker adrift off its Baltic coast.Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

European Nations Issue Warning to Russia-Linked Shadow Fleet

A group of 14 European nations have issued an open warning to shadow-fleet tankers in the Baltic and North Seas, raising the stakes for vessels they say are

January 27, 2026
Total Views: 963

Corporate News

February 5, 2026

Damen announces successful sea trials for seventh BC Ferries’ Island Class

Damen Shipyards Group has announced the successful completion of sea trials for the latest Island Class ferry for BC Ferries. The seventh Island Class vessel in a series of

February 4, 2026

Floating the Carbon Solution: The Role of Offshore CO2 Injection and Storage Facilities

By Michael Kei, ABS Vice President, Technology Interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is accelerating as industries adapt to evolving regulatory expectations, customer

February 3, 2026

American Great Lakes Ports Launch Study to Expand Cargo Shipments Between Great Lakes and Inland Waterways

Unprecedented port partnership to assess economic opportunities and transportation benefits for enhancing connection between the nation’s two busiest inland shipping channels.

February 3, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime to deliver NexusWave connectivity across Auerbach fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels

Fully managed bonded service delivery and unlimited high-speed connectivity align with performance expectations for Auerbach’s new generation of ultra-efficient heavy lift

February 3, 2026

Count down to CMA Shipping 2026: the global maritime meeting place in North America

The count down is on for this year’s highly anticipated CMA Shipping 2026 conference and exhibition taking place from 10–12 March 2026 at the Hilton Stamford Hotel

January 29, 2026

Resolve Marine Announces Office in Japan to Strengthen Regional Emergency Response and Compliance Services

Expansion into Japan Reinforces the Company’s Growing Presence Across Asia Pacific Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA – Resolve Marine is pleased to announce the opening of its new

January 21, 2026

Damen announces contract with Qatari Emiri Navy for two ASD Tugs 3212

Damen Shipyards Group has announced a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 3212. The contract was announced at the Doha

January 20, 2026

NAVTOR helps ‘heroes of the sea’ with free NavFleet system and support for Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue

NAVTOR is helping Redningsselskapet (Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue) increase both efficiency and cost savings by making its cutting-edge fleet management solution, NavFleet,

Corporate News

February 5, 2026

Damen announces successful sea trials for seventh BC Ferries’ Island Class

Damen Shipyards Group has announced the successful completion of sea trials for the latest Island Class ferry for BC Ferries. The seventh Island Class vessel in a series of

February 4, 2026

Floating the Carbon Solution: The Role of Offshore CO2 Injection and Storage Facilities

By Michael Kei, ABS Vice President, Technology Interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is accelerating as industries adapt to evolving regulatory expectations, customer

February 3, 2026

American Great Lakes Ports Launch Study to Expand Cargo Shipments Between Great Lakes and Inland Waterways

Unprecedented port partnership to assess economic opportunities and transportation benefits for enhancing connection between the nation’s two busiest inland shipping channels.

February 3, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime to deliver NexusWave connectivity across Auerbach fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels

Fully managed bonded service delivery and unlimited high-speed connectivity align with performance expectations for Auerbach’s new generation of ultra-efficient heavy lift

February 3, 2026

Count down to CMA Shipping 2026: the global maritime meeting place in North America

The count down is on for this year’s highly anticipated CMA Shipping 2026 conference and exhibition taking place from 10–12 March 2026 at the Hilton Stamford Hotel

January 29, 2026

Resolve Marine Announces Office in Japan to Strengthen Regional Emergency Response and Compliance Services

Expansion into Japan Reinforces the Company’s Growing Presence Across Asia Pacific Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA – Resolve Marine is pleased to announce the opening of its new

January 21, 2026

Damen announces contract with Qatari Emiri Navy for two ASD Tugs 3212

Damen Shipyards Group has announced a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 3212. The contract was announced at the Doha

January 20, 2026

NAVTOR helps ‘heroes of the sea’ with free NavFleet system and support for Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue

NAVTOR is helping Redningsselskapet (Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue) increase both efficiency and cost savings by making its cutting-edge fleet management solution, NavFleet,


Monday, January 26, 2026
Trucks At Port Of LA
Ports

FMC Launches Investigation Into Ocean Carriers’ Grip on U.S. Chassis Market

The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a formal investigation into whether ocean carriers are unlawfully restricting truckers and shippers from choosing

January 26, 2026
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A fire burns on the M/V One Henry Hudson berthed at the Port of Los Angeles
Accidents

Fire-Damaged ONE Henry Hudson Departs Los Angeles After Two-Month Salvage Effort

The fire-damaged containership ONE Henry Hudson has departed the Port of Los Angeles for repairs in Asia, closing the book on what U.S. Coast Guard

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 2007

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

Nickel Ore Liquefaction Suspected in Fatal Sinking of Bulk Carrier Devon Bay

The sinking of the bulk carrier Devon Bay near Scarborough Shoal on January 23 has once again thrust nickel ore into the spotlight as one of shipping’s

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 6736

A U.S. military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard
News

Vitol and Trafigura: Traders at the Heart of Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab

President Donald Trump has portrayed his takeover of Venezuela’s oil sales as a victory for America, but when his administration wanted to sell several

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 1773

he word POLICE is printed on the back of a high-visibility stab-proof vest worn by local and national police officers at the scene of an incident.
News

Spain Dismantles Vast Narco-Fleet in Record Atlantic Drug Bust

Spanish authorities have dismantled what they describe as the largest cocaine trafficking network operating in the Atlantic, delivering a major blow to a

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 2333

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Monday, January 26, 2026
Smoke rises from Marlin Luanda, a tanker carrying Russian naphtha, after the vessel was struck by a Houthi anti-ship missile
News

Renewed Houthi Threats and U.S. Military Buildup Cloud Shipping’s Tentative Return to the Suez

As maritime shipping weighs a tentative return to the Suez Canal after two years of Red Sea diversions, a dangerous convergence of Houthi warnings and U.S.

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 2645

Two people arrested in cable breach investigation
Offshore

Finland Ramps Up Baltic Sea Surveillance After String of Undersea Sabotage Incidents

HELSINKI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Finland’s Border Guard hopes to prevent damage to critical undersea infrastructure in the Gulf

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 804

An offshore oil rig is pictured off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, U.S., November 14, 2024
Offshore

Trump Moves to Reopen California Offshore Drilling, Triggering Unified West Coast Opposition

The Trump administration has taken the first formal step toward reopening California’s offshore waters to oil and gas drilling for the first time in decades

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 702

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Turbine
Offshore

North Sea Nations Sign Historic 100 GW Offshore Wind Pact

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband signed a landmark clean energy security agreement with European allies on Monday at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, committing

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 655

Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
Energy

EU Countries Give Final Approval to Russian Gas Ban

European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut ties with their former top

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 1013