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Monday, February 9, 2026
U.S. Navy warship escorts the sanctioned crude tanker Aquila II during a maritime interdiction operation at sea.
News

Aquila II – U.S. Seizes Shadow Fleet Tanker 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,

February 9, 2026
Total Views: 12635

Sunday, February 8, 2026
The city of Nuuk ahead of the March 11 general election in Greenland
News

Canada Opens Greenland Consulate to Counter Arctic Threats

Canada and France opened consulates in Greenland as Arctic tensions rise following Trump's claims the U.S. "needs" the territory. The symbolic move signals

February 8, 2026
Total Views: 1456

Saturday, February 7, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a meeting with oil industry executives, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 9, 2026
Maritime Security

Trump Iran Tariff Threatens India, Turkey and China Trade

President Trump signed an executive order enabling tariffs on countries trading with Iran but did not immediately impose duties. The policy threatens major

February 7, 2026
Total Views: 1077

Aerial view of the vessel Boracay, off the coast of Saint-Nazaire
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.

February 7, 2026
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Friday, February 6, 2026
Christening of a John Lewis-class fleet oiler at the NASSCO shipyard.
Shipbuilding

Labor Department Eases Insurance Rules for U.S. Shipbuilders

The U.S. Labor Department has issued new guidance easing insurance requirements under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, a move aimed at

February 6, 2026
Total Views: 2640

Balboa Port at the Panama Canal
Featured

Panama President Says ‘Never Again’ to Exclusive Port Concessions After CK Hutchison Ruling

Panama's Supreme Court nullified CK Hutchison's nearly 30-year contract to operate two strategic canal ports, ruling it violated constitutional provisions.

February 6, 2026
Total Views: 43325

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Supertankers Speed Through Strait of Hormuz as Geopolitical Risk Mounts

Some supertanker operators are speeding up transits through the Strait of Hormuz as U.S.–Iran tensions rise, with VLCCs reaching speeds well above normal

February 6, 2026
Total Views: 4318

A gas flare on an oil production platform is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Gulf.REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi//File Photo
News

Iran, U.S. Restart Nuclear Talks in Oman as Tensions Remain High

Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States held in Oman on Friday were a good beginning and will continue, Iran's foreign minister said, after growing

February 6, 2026
Total Views: 417

Secretary Rubio and President Trump stand at a podium with the presidential seal during a press event, with the American flag in the background as one official speaks and another looks on.
News

U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Shadow Fleet as Nuclear Talks Resume

The United States has unveiled a sweeping new sanctions package targeting Iran’s shadow fleet, designating vessels, managers, and traders involved in illicit

February 6, 2026
Total Views: 946

U.S. Coast Guard small boat and cutter conducting counter-drug operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
Defense

Coast Guard Nets 100+ Tons of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific Drug Crackdown

The U.S. Coast Guard has seized more than 200,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific since launching Operation Pacific Viper in August, marking one of

February 6, 2026
Total Views: 1507

Thursday, February 5, 2026
A linehandler aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) prepares to moor at Coast Guard Base Seattle, July 11, 2025
Defense

Coast Guard Still Short on People and Ships Despite $25 Billion Funding Surge

Despite receiving nearly $25 billion in supplemental funding—the largest investment in its history—the U.S. Coast Guard continues to face critical

February 5, 2026
Total Views: 3198

Military meeting with Russia and Ukraine
Maritime Security

US and Russia Reestablish Military Hotline After 3 Years of Silence

U.S. and Russia agreed to restore military-to-military communication after a 3-year freeze. The channel aims to reduce miscalculation risks in the Black Sea,

February 5, 2026
Total Views: 659

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
File photo of an offshore drillship
Offshore

Trump Administration Sets March Date for 80-Million-Acre ‘Big Beautiful’ Gulf Lease Sale

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) plans to auction roughly 80.4 million acres of federal waters in the Gulf of America next month, advancing the

February 4, 2026
Total Views: 925

Installations of El Palito refinery of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, in Puerto Cabello
Energy

US Refiners Struggle to Absorb Venezuelan Oil Surge After Trump-Maduro Deal

US Gulf Coast refiners are struggling to absorb surging Venezuelan oil imports after Trump's $2B supply deal. Venezuelan exports tripled to 800K bpd but prices

February 4, 2026
Total Views: 6474

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
News

First Trump-Era Deepwater Oil Export License Granted to Texas GulfLink

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved a license for Texas GulfLink, LLC to build and operate a deepwater crude oil export terminal off

February 3, 2026
Total Views: 1451

Monday, February 2, 2026
Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev
News

Trump Slashes Tariffs on Indian Goods in Trade Deal Linked to Russian Oil Exit

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting

February 2, 2026
Total Views: 1375

Photo shows the installation of the first offshore wind turbine at South Fork Wind
News

Federal Courts Dismantle Trump’s National Security Case for Offshore Wind Suspension

A string of federal court rulings has effectively unraveled the Trump administration’s attempt to halt offshore wind construction along the U.S. East Coast,

February 2, 2026
Total Views: 1807

Sunday, February 1, 2026
A U.S. military destroyer at the port of the Israeli southern city of Eilat after it was docking there.
Defense

Iran Warns Of Regional Conflict If US Attacks

DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Iran’s leadership warned of a regional conflict on Sunday if the U.S. were to attack it, stoking the tension

February 1, 2026
Total Views: 1507

Installations of El Palito refinery of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, in Puerto Cabello
Shipping

Trump Says India Will Buy Oil From Venezuela, Not Iran

By Trevor Hunnicutt ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Jan 31 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to

February 1, 2026
Total Views: 1514

Friday, January 30, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours the Miraflores locks at the Panama Canal in Panama City
News

Panama Court Hands Trump a Win on China’s Grip Over Canal Ports

Panama’s top court has ruled that the contract granted to Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. to operate two ports near the Panama canal is

January 30, 2026
Total Views: 1388