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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Shipping

Bulk Carriers Collide in China’s Changjiang River, Spilling Fuel Oil

A collision between two bulk carriers in China’s Changjiang River has resulted in a fuel oil spill and hull damage. The incident, which occurred at

December 31, 2024
Total Views: 5973

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

LNG Exports Grow at Slowest Pace Since 2015, Data Show

By Sing Yee Ong Dec 31, 2024 (Bloomberg) –Global liquefied natural gas exports grew at the slowest pace since 2015, threatening to keep prices elevated

December 31, 2024
Total Views: 778

Monday, December 30, 2024
Russian Navy Launches Second Arctic ‘Combat Icebreaker’
Defense

Russian Navy Launches Second Arctic ‘Combat Icebreaker’

The Admiralty Shipyards in Saint Petersburg launched the second armed Arctic icebreaker for Russia’s Navy.

December 30, 2024
Total Views: 12240

Friday, December 27, 2024
Shipbuilding

China Delivers Arctic-Capable Research Vessel, Expanding Polar Presence

China has delivered its first scientific research vessel designed for global deep-sea exploration, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s

December 27, 2024
Total Views: 3322

Incidents

NATO to Boost Baltic Sea Presence After Power, Internet Cable Damage

NATO said on Friday it will boost its presence in the Baltic Sea after the suspected sabotage this week of an undersea power cable and four internet lines,

December 27, 2024
Total Views: 977

Thursday, December 26, 2024
Shipping

Meet Fanzhou 8, China’s Massive New Heavy-Lift Submersible

The semi-submersible heavy lift ship Fanzhou 8 has completed sea trials and returned to Taizhou Zhonghang Shipyard on December 22, according to Chinese

December 26, 2024
Total Views: 2274

Monday, December 23, 2024
Ports

Shanghai Becomes First Port to Handle Over 50 Million TEUs

The Port of Shanghai has become first port in the world to handle over 50 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in annual container throughput, Xinhua

December 23, 2024
Total Views: 1689

News

China Says Its Cooperating in Probe of Cut Baltic Sea Cables

China said on Monday it had provided information and documents for an open investigation into the severing of two Baltic Sea undersea cables, though it

December 23, 2024
Total Views: 1217

Incidents

Chinese Ship Linked to Baltic Sea Cable Breach Resumes Voyage

A Chinese bulk carrier that is under investigation following a breach of two fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea is again moving after sitting still for

December 23, 2024
Total Views: 705

Saturday, December 21, 2024
A view of the anchor of the Chinese ship, the bulk carrier Yi Peng 3.
Featured

Chinese Ship Linked To Baltic Sea Cable Breach Resumes Voyage

STOCKHOLM, Dec 21 (Reuters) – A Chinese bulk carrier that is under investigation following a breach of two fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea is

December 21, 2024
Total Views: 4145

Thursday, December 19, 2024
Swedish Police Allowed to Board Chinese Ship ‘Yi Peng 3’ in Cable Breach Case
Incidents

Swedish Police Allowed to Board Chinese Ship ‘Yi Peng 3’ in Cable Breach Case

Swedish police said on Thursday they had boarded the Yi Peng 3 vessel, which is at the center of an investigation into Baltic Sea cable breaches, at the

December 19, 2024
Total Views: 1436

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Shipping

Trump Tariff Threat Helps Lift US Ocean Imports

When U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump started talking about new import tariffs on the campaign trail, Danny Reynolds checked the tags on wedding

December 18, 2024
Total Views: 1424

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Shipbuilding

China Dominates Global Containership Construction as Korean Shipyards Face Decline

Chinese shipyards have solidified their dominance in the construction of containerships, commanding an impressive 68.5% of the global boxship orderbook

December 17, 2024
Total Views: 2068

Monday, December 16, 2024
Tanker Rates Tumble on Key Route as China Cuts Crude Purchases
Energy

Tanker Rates Tumble on Key Route as China Cuts Crude Purchases

Spot rates for hauling crude on the largest vessels from the Middle East to China, a benchmark route, have sunk by a third this year as demand in the top

December 16, 2024
Total Views: 958

Sunday, December 15, 2024
Defense

US Warship Makes Rare Visit To Cambodia Base At Center Of Feud

By Philip J. Heijmans Dec 13, 2024, 2:04 AM – (Bloomberg) –The US will send a warship to visit a naval base in Cambodia for the first time

December 15, 2024
Total Views: 4543

Saturday, December 14, 2024
The oil tanker Minerva Virgo, docked at the oil terminal, is seen after leaving a Russian port around the time that nation invaded Ukraine in late February. REUTERS/Bjoern Kils/File Photo
Shipping

Yellen Won’t Rule Out Sanctions On Chinese Banks, Curbs On ‘Dark Fleet’ Oil Tankers

By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. is looking at

December 14, 2024
Total Views: 1779

Defense

Can A US Missile Defense System Shield Guam From Chinese Threat?

By Gerry Doyle, Vijdan Mohammad Kawoosa, Arathy J. Aluckal Dec 11 (Reuters) – An SM-3 interceptor erupted into the night sky over Guam late on Tuesday,

December 14, 2024
Total Views: 6954

Defense

After Days of Military Activity, China Restates Its Hard Line on Taiwan

China's defense ministry on Friday broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was entitled to stage exercises and the

December 14, 2024
Total Views: 1824

Friday, December 13, 2024
Shipping

Iranian Oil Prices to China Hit New Multi-year Highs as Sanctions Hit Shipping

The price of Iranian crude oil sold to China has risen to the highest in years as fresh U.S. sanctions have tightened shipping capacity and driven up

December 13, 2024
Total Views: 1764

Defense

China Says Philippines Has ‘Provoked Trouble’ in South China Sea With U.S. Backing

China accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, a week after Beijing and Manila traded

December 13, 2024
Total Views: 11297