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Monday, November 4, 2024
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez visits Yemen
Shipping

Red Sea Crisis: IMO Chief Calls for Urgent Action as Houthi Attacks Threaten Global Shipping

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has completed a diplomatic tour of Red Sea countries, addressing the escalating

Monday, November 4, 2024
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The Coast Guard approaches the dredger Stuyvesant
Accidents

Dredger Suffers Engine Room Fire Near St. John’s River

The U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport responded to a dredger fire on Saturday afternoon. The fire was reported in the engine room of the Stuyvesant, a 340-foot

November 4, 2024
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Energy

South Korea Weighs Buying More U.S. Energy If Trump Wins Election

By Sam Kim (Bloomberg) South Korea is considering a plan to boost energy imports from the US if Donald Trump wins the election and steps up pressure on trade

November 4, 2024
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Next Level Awareness for Next Level USVs
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Next Level Awareness for Next Level USVs

It is clear that the pace of development in Autonomous/Uncrewed Surface Vessel (ASV/USV) technologies and applications is steadily increasing. The confluence

November 4, 2024
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Sunday, November 3, 2024
Yahya Sarea, the Houthi military spokesperson, prepares to deliver a statement, during a pro-Palestinian rally saying they launched an attack on the "Pacific 01" ship in the Red Sea with missiles, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 15, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
Navy

Houthis Say They Will Not End Red Sea Blockade

by Adam Makary (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthis said on Sunday they would maintain their maritime blockade against Israeli vessels in response to

November 3, 2024
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Saturday, November 2, 2024
US Navy warship in a shipyard's floating drydock for repair
Navy

Shipbuilding Giant’s Revenue Hit By US Navy Uncertainty

by Pratyush Thakur (Reuters) – The largest U.S. military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls $HII on Thursday cut its 2024 shipbuilding revenue due to

November 2, 2024
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Saturday, November 2, 2024
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Ports

Vancouver Port Faces Lockout Showdown: Grain Exports Safe, But Trade Tensions Rise

By Ed White WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) – Port of Vancouver foremen will be locked out on Monday unless they scrap a proposed strike, employers at

November 2, 2024
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Featured

German Yacht Wins Rolex Middle Sea Race

by Ossian Shine, (Reuters) – Germany’s Red Bandit, skippered by Carl-Peter Forster, was crowned winner of the 45th Rolex Middle Sea Race,

November 2, 2024
Total Views: 1692

Friday, November 1, 2024
Port Showdown in BC: Dockworker Strike Threatens Canada’s West Coast Trade
Ports

Port Showdown in BC: Dockworker Strike Threatens Canada’s West Coast Trade

By Thomas Seal (Bloomberg) — Dock foremen and women in British Columbia issued a strike notice for Monday, Nov. 4., setting up disruption at Canada’s

November 1, 2024
Total Views: 1984

Operation North Pacific Guard: Multi-Nation Coalition Battles IUU Fishing in Global Hotspot
Defense

Operation North Pacific Guard: Multi-Nation Coalition Battles IUU Fishing in Global Hotspot

The U.S. Coast Guard, along with Canadian forces and international partners, has successfully wrapped up Operation North Pacific Guard 2024, an extensive

November 1, 2024
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Port workers from the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) participate in a strike in the Virginia International Gateway in Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S., October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
Shipping

Port Strike 2.0: Major Shippers Pivot to West Coast Over Contract Uncertainty

Oct 30 (Reuters) – U.S. shippers are steering clear of East and Gulf Coast ports amid worries the 45,000 dockworkers at those trade

November 1, 2024
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Friday, November 1, 2024
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News

EPA Clears Path for Texas Deepwater Port, Fueling Controversy Over U.S. Oil Exports on Supertankers

(Bloomberg) — The Environmental Protection Agency has given its blessing for a proposed Texas oil port capable of exporting 1 million barrels of oil a

November 1, 2024
Total Views: 2145

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Featured

Arctic Alliance: U.S. Raises Alarms as Russia and China Flex Military Muscle Along NATO’s ‘Western Flank’

OSLO, Nov 1 (Reuters) – The United States is watching growing cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic closely and some of their

November 1, 2024
Total Views: 3860

Luxury or Liability? CDC Sounds Alarm on Legionnaires’ Disease in Cruise Ship Hot Tubs
Cruise Ships

Luxury or Liability? CDC Sounds Alarm on Legionnaires’ Disease in Cruise Ship Hot Tubs

For those who think cruising is all about relaxation, recent CDC investigations have highlighted a hidden hazard lurking on board: Legionnaires’ disease.

November 1, 2024
Total Views: 1752

Stock image of an MSC containership
Shipping

GRI Gamble: Carriers Play Hardball with Asia-Europe Spot Rate Hikes

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Container shipping lines on the main east-west trades this week managed to reverse 15 weeks of consecutive declines

November 1, 2024
Total Views: 908

Photo of China's PLAN Liaoning aircraft carrier with escort ships underway
Navy

China’s New Era: Dual Aircraft Carrier Formation Sails Into South China Sea

by Farah Master (Reuters) China’s aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carried out dual aircraft carrier formation exercises for the first time in

November 1, 2024
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris take part in a presidential debate hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024 in a combination of file photographs.
Shipping

How the U.S. Election Could Reshape Container Shipping

As the U.S. presidential election nears, Simon Heaney, Senior Manager of Container Shipping at Drewry, has provided insight into how each candidate’s

October 31, 2024
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cargo ships loading at port of oakland
Shipping

ONE Reports Staggering 1000% Profit Surge Amid Global Shipping Challenges

Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world’s sixth-largest ocean carrier by capacity, reported robust financial results for its second quarter of FY2024

October 31, 2024
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Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58), is guided by a tugboat during its return to homeport, September 1, 2024. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Extends Life of Battle-Tested Arleigh Burke Destroyers

The U.S. Navy has announced plans to extend the service life of 12 Arleigh Burke class Flight I Destroyers beyond their expected 35-year lifespan. Secretary of

October 31, 2024
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Cement carrier berthed at a terminal
Shipping

U.S. Fines Mexican Shipping Company $1.75 Million for Pollution Cover-Up

In the latest case in the United States’ ongoing crack down against marine pollution, Mexico-based shipmanager Gremex Shipping S.A. has been sentenced

October 31, 2024
Total Views: 1830

File Photo shows a bulk ship with containership in background
Environment

Dirty Fuel’s Big Comeback: HSFO Prices Spike as Ships Reroute from Red Sea Risks

(Bloomberg) — One of the dirtiest corners of the global oil market is staging a spectacular rally, boosted by surging demand from ships sailing longer

October 31, 2024
Total Views: 933

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