LoginThree Ships Reportedly Hit in Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz
A container ship has reported an attack at a position just west of the Strait of Hormuz, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). At about...
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China Reports it Held “Talks” with Maersk and MSC in Beijing
China’s Ministry of Transport issued a one-sentence notice reporting it had held “talks” with both Maersk and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. Whi...
Report: IEA Proposes Largest Coordinated Oil Reserve Release in History
The International Energy Agency's member states are expected to vote on a record-setting drawdown of global oil reserves on Wednesday, according to t...
Canadian Coast Guard Fires Captain Who Willfully Disregarded Distress Call
The Canadian Coast Guard disciplined a veteran captain with 18 years of experience, firing him after an incident in which it found he “willfully disr...
The United States Can’t Deter China Without Allied Shipyards
[By Patrick M. Cronin and David Glick]Industrial endurance and allied integration are indispensable to making deterrence-by-denial against China cred...
Cocaine Hidden Under Ship Discovered in San Juan Using Drones
In the latest example of drugs being smuggled under the hull of a cargo ship, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reports it found 97 kilograms (214 pound...
Strike Paralyzes Shipping at Antwerp and Other Belgian Ports
A strike that started on Monday, March 9, quickly spiraled across Belgium and has once again left most shipping at a standstill. What was originally e...
Scrap Metal Barge Burns in Delaware Bay
On Tuesday, a scrap metal fire broke out aboard a barge on the Delaware Bay, prompting a multi-agency response from local fire departments.At about 0...
Malta Prepares Contingency Plan as Burnt-Out LNG Tanker Drifts Closer
Authorities in Malta are closely monitoring the hulk of the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagas as it drifts toward the island nation. Earlier reports...
U.S. Navy Turns Down Hormuz Escort Requests Because of High Risk
The U.S. Navy has so far declined to provide Strait of Hormuz escorts for shipping, despite daily requests, multiple sources told Reuters on Tuesday....
Sweden Arrests Captain and Detains Stateless Ship for Safety Violations
Swedish authorities are continuing their investigation into a stateless cargo ship after receiving a court order to hold the captain for up to two wee...
175D Lands Repeat Order From Royal Canadian Navy
Group Ocean, the Canadian marine-services company, has ordered 4 × 12V175D-MM high-speed engines – each rated at 1,860 kWm, 1,800 rpm and IMO Tier III...
U.S. Coast Guard Authenticates Keels for First 3 Waterways Commerce Cutters
The U.S. Coast Guard authenticated the keels for future Coast Guard cutters Allen Thiele, Fred Permenter and Samuel Wilson on Friday in Bayou La Batre...
Report: Iran Begins Laying Mines in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. intelligence community believes that Iran has begun to set in motion a long-expected plan to mine the Strait of Hormuz, CBS reports. Minefie...
The Future of Shipping Isn’t One Platform - It’s a Digital Ecosystem
As digital solutions multiply across shipping, a notable gap is emerging. We talk about platforms, data, and transformation, yet many organizations s...
Pakistan Begins Escorting Shipping as Fuel Austerity Measures are Enacted
Pakistan became the first nation outside the Arabian Gulf region to announce sweeping austerity measures due to the skyrocketing price of oil while a...
Op-Ed: End in Sight for the Strait of Hormuz Blockade
One doesn’t want to sound too sharp and all-knowing, nor does one want to telegraph to the enemy any warning on which he can act. But after ten days...
EU Plans for Ship Scrapping Reignite Debate Over India's HKC Standards
A declaration by the European Union of plans to cooperate with India in ship recycling has ignited controversy over the country’s ability to dismantl...
Switch to Digital Speeds Up Certification for Commercial Divers
Commercial divers have begun 2026 with an exciting new system for certification. While many of the requirements remain the same, the real upgrade is...
Russia Moves to Capitalize on Energy Market Turmoil From Iran Conflict
Russia stands well-positioned to take advantage of spiking oil prices and turmoil in the energy markets, both on its short-term revenue and its long-...
