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Global container shipping rates have seen a dramatic upturn, with Drewry’s World Container Index climbing 41% this week to reach $3,527 per 40ft

A cargo ship that was abandoned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after catching fire Tuesday was carrying cars from several Chinese automakers, according to

The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating response efforts after a fire broke out aboard the vehicle carrier Morning Midas approximately 300 miles south of Adak,

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its findings on the capsizing and sinking of the towing vessel Baylor J. Tregre near Galveston,

Iran is shipping less oil to China, as toughening sanctions snarl the OPEC producer’s shipments and refinery demand falls in the world’s biggest fossil

The U.S. Coast Guard has marked a significant milestone in its Arctic capabilities with the maiden voyage of its newest icebreaker, USCGC Storis (WAGB 21),

The fire aboard the car carrier Morning Midas in the North Pacific Ocean marks the latest significant incident in the maritime industry’s ongoing

Ocean-based sectors have emerged as a cornerstone of global trade, reaching a significant milestone of $2.2 trillion in 2023, accounting for 7% of world trade.

The US Coast Guard is reporting no injuries among the 22 crew aboard the medium-size car carrier. Morning Midas is capable of carrying around 6,000 motor

After months of inactivity Russia’s nascent fleet of sanctioned LNG carriers is on the move again. The 79,800-cbm Arctic Mulan (ex-Mulan) pulled alongside

North Korea appears to have returned to an upright position its stricken Choe Hyun Class destroyer that partially capsized during a botched launching ceremony,

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206), a John Lewis-class fleet oiler that was delivered to the

The Port of Corpus Christi has marked a significant milestone with the completion of its Channel Improvement Project (CIP), deepening the ship channel serving

By gCaptain Staff – Newly released transcripts from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are offering a chilling, moment-by-moment look inside

(Bloomberg) — During the pandemic, as many as 100 giant container ships would idle off the Southern California coast, belching pollutants as they waited

Maritime casualty incidents have increased dramatically over the past six years, with DNV’s latest report revealing a 42% rise between 2018 and 2024, far

Bibby Marine and bound4blue have secured top honors at Nor-Shipping 2025, winning the Next Generation Ship Award and Ocean Solutions Award respectively. Bibby

Britain’s next renewable energy auction must secure a record amount of new offshore wind capacity if the country is to meet its 2030 clean power targets,

Höegh Autoliners and Nordic Circles have partnered to revolutionize ship recycling in Norway, launching a project that will transform decommissioned vessels

In an era where maritime operations face increasing complexity, Shell Marine is revolutionizing vessel maintenance through its innovative Shell LubeMonitor

Ukraine's SBU security service said on Tuesday that it had hit the road and rail bridge linking Russia and the Crimean peninsula below the water level with

As the scope of Ukraine’s massive stealth drone attack across Russia over the weekend comes into focus, one thing now appears clear. Contrary to early media

Jim Lawrence, a towering figure in U.S. maritime industry and founder of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) conference, passed away on Sunday after a

A new report from international classification society ABS and Herbert Engineering explores an innovative solution to the growing energy demands of artificial

Solvang ASA and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have announced the formation of a 50:50 joint venture called Solvang Gas Carriers. The