EUNAVFOR Seizes Pirate Mother Ship Following Tanker Hijacking Off Somalia

European naval forces have taken control of the Iranian-flagged dhow used as a mother ship

Netherlands Calls on EU to Sanction Yemen’s Houthis After Ship Attack

ADEN, Oct 1 (Reuters) – The Netherlands called on the EU on Wednesday to sanction Yemen’s Houthis

Panama Canal Opens ‘NetZero’ Transit Slot for Green Ships

The Panama Canal is launching of a dedicated transit reservation system designed specifically for low-emission vessels. The

Federal Court Reverses Trump’s Stop-Work Order on Revolution Wind

Sept 22 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday granted a request by Danish offshore wind developer Orsted to restart

U.S. Threatens Nations with Tariffs Over Support for IMO Net-Zero Shipping Deal

LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) – The United States has told countries to reject a United

Portugal Leads Marine Protection With New Designated Area

LISBON, June 11 (Reuters) – Portugal said on Wednesday it was creating a new protected marine area around the Gorringe Ridge in the

Bollinger Teams Up With Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard

Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has joined forces with Rauma Shipyards of Finland, Seaspan Shipyards of Canada, and Aker

Venture Global Secures Record $15.1 Billion Financing for CP2 LNG Project

Venture Global has announced a final investment decision (FID) and successful closing of $15.1 billion

Japan’s Kawasaki Kisen Prepared to Reroute More Ships Away From US Over Tariffs, CEO Says

TOKYO, July 16 (Reuters) – Japanese shipper Kawasaki Kisen (K-Line) is adjusting its U.S. services and is prepared to reroute

Rescuers Pull More Survivors From Red Sea as Houthis Hold Crew of Sunken Greek Ship

ATHENS/LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) – Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard

Maritime Industry Condemns Deadly Red Sea Attacks

Major shipping organizations have issued a joint statement condemning the recent attacks on vessels in

Tariff Truce Spurs Pacific Trade Rush, Boosting Global Shippers

May 16, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Importers rushing to ship Chinese goods to the US using a

Trump Softens Stance on Iranian Oil Sales to China, Undercutting ‘Maximum Pressure’

June 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that China can continue to purchase Iranian oil after Israel and Iran agreed

Shipping On High Alert In Mideast After US Strikes On Iran

By Alex Longley and Viktoria Dendrinou Jun 22, 2025, 5:10 AM (Bloomberg) –The shipping industry was

Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volumes Drop Amid Tariff Uncertainty, But Relief Expected

LOS ANGELES, June 13 (Reuters) – Imports to the busiest U.S. seaport at Los Angeles dropped 9% year-on-year

Atlantic Shores Cancels Major New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Amid Federal Headwinds

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind has terminated its New Jersey offshore wind project that would have

Estonian PM Vows To Keep Up Checks On Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’

TALLINN, May 18 (Reuters) – Estonia will keep checking Russian “shadow fleet” vessels, Prime Minister Kristen Michal

French Shipping Giant Hails US-China Deal After Freight Slumps

May 12, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Rodolphe Saade, Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM SA, the world’s

OPEC+ To Further Speed Up Oil Output Hikes

LONDON/MOSCOW, May 4 (Reuters) – OPEC+ will accelerate oil output hikes and could bring back to the market as

EU Expands Maritime Reporting Requirements to Combat ‘Shadow Fleet’ Risks

The European Commission has strengthened its maritime safety regulations by implementing new mandatory insurance reporting

Fatal Electrocution Aboard Offshore Supply Vessel Highlights Safety Gaps in Engine Room Operations

A mariner lost their life aboard the U.S.-flagged offshore supply vessel Red Stag due to electrocution while

Canadian Company Seeking Trump’s Approval To Mine Seabed Condemned By Regulators

Mar 29 (Bloomberg) -International regulators on Friday condemned a seabed mining company’s move to circumvent their

ThyssenKrupp and Ulstein Team Up to Deliver Norway’s Next-Generation Frigates

German ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and Norwegian Ulstein Verft will combine their state-of-the-art technology and local shipbuilding expertise

MSC LOSES 15 CONTAINERS IN A STORM OFF PORTUGAL

On March 21, the MSC Houston V (4,432 TEU) was en route from Greece to

Maersk and Port of New York and New Jersey Agree on 33-Year Lease Extension

Danish A.P. Moller – Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) will

DNV, Shipbuilding Giants Partner on Revolutionary Carbon Capture Technology for Marine Fuel Cells

International classification society DNV has joined forces with HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD

Canada Awards Dual Polar Icebreaker Contracts as Arctic Competition Heats Up

Canada has awarded contracts to two shipyards for the construction of new polar icebreakers, part

Suez Canal Authority Says Stability Returning To Red Sea

CAIRO, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie has told shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk

Rubio to Visit Panama Amid Trump Push to Take Back Canal

WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Panama during his first overseas trip

Trump Orders Sweeping Trade Review on First Day

President Trump issued a comprehensive trade policy memorandum on his first day in office, directing

Finland Power Grid Operator Asks Court to Seize Tanker Over Cable Damage

HELSINKI, Jan 2 (Reuters) – Finland’s power grid operator Fingrid said on Thursday it had asked a Helsinki court to seize

Austal Tapped to Build Australia’s New Heavy Landing Craft

Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has been selected to construct eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels based

VARD Secures Major Contract for Five Advanced Walk-to-Work Vessels in Offshore Energy Sector

VARD has secured a contract to design and construct five state-of-the-art Walk-to-work vessels for an

U.S., Canada, and Finland Look to Boost Arctic Icebreaker Production with Landmark Agreement

The United States, Canada, and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaboratively

Late-Season Hurricane Could Hit Gulf Oil and Gas Production

An are of thunderstorms south of Jamaica is forecast to intensify into Tropical Storm Rafael

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

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Inks $766M Green Transport Agreement with Major Equipment Manufacturer

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has inked a five-year agreement with a “leading manufacturer” of agriculture, forestry, and

America’s Coast Guard Faces Impossible Odds Without More Funding

by John Konrad (gCaptain) United States Coast Guard operations have never been more crucial. Ninety

Why Carbon Capture Could Be Shipping’s Best Bet for Cutting Emissions—Without Ditching Fossil Fuels

By Paul Morgan — As the maritime industry grapples with the dual challenges of reducing

Another One of the World’s Biggest Ore Ships is Getting Rotor Sails to Help Fight Climate Change

Japanese shipowner NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NSU) and Brazilian mining giant Vale International SA have agreed

Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Holds Steady, Battling Fierce Storm off Alaska Coast

The 738-foot bulk carrier Pan Viva remains anchored just off the coast of Unalaska, Alaska, as it

California Governor Vetoes Maritime Safety Bill, Sparking Industry Concern

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 1122, a piece of legislation aimed at

National Hurricane Center Monitoring Multiple Systems as Atlantic Hurricane Season Heats Up

As the Southeastern U.S. continues to recover from Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on both coastal and inland

50 Years of SOLAS: Maritime Safety Takes Center Stage on World Maritime Day 2024

As the maritime industry celebrates World Maritime Day today, the spotlight shines on a half-century of progress

Hurricane Helene: NOAA Warns of Catastrophic Flooding as Category 4 Storm Approaches Florida

As Hurricane Helene barrels towards Florida’s northwest coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

California Maritime Safety Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

California’s maritime industry is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 1122 into

South China Sea Standoff: Philippines Swaps Coast Guard Ship at Sabina Shoal

Philippine Coast Guard personnel prepare rubber fenders after Chinese Coast Guard vessels blocked their way

Crew Rescued as Offshore Supply Vessel Catches Fire Off South Africa Coast

All 15 crew members were safely evacuated from a burning offshore supply vessel (OSV) near

MV Thai Binh Oil Enthusiastically Works On Holidays

  The Enthusiasm Of The Crew Members. During holidays, all of us want to rest

US Navy Chief Busted For Illegal Starlink

Navy sailors often face restricted internet access during deployments for security reasons. However, senior enlisted

Maersk: Red Sea Reroutings Will Continue as Attacks Intensify

Shipping giant Maersk, the world’s second-largest liner operator, says it will continue to avoid trade

SS United States Faces Uncertain Future as Court-Imposed Deadline Approaches

The historic ocean liner SS United States is facing a critical juncture as a September 12 deadline

Russia Begins Use of World’s Largest FSU in LNG ‘Shadow Fleet’ Scheme

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – Russia added the next piece to its game of ‘shadow

MOL and Vale Retrofit Capesize Bulk Carrier with Rotor Sails

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Vale International SA have announced the successful retrofit of

Has Offshore Work Gotten More Dangerous in the Last Five Years?

Two years ago, gCaptain published an article highlighting the difficulty finding reliable injury and fatality figures for offshore worksites.

Navigating Cyber Risk in Ports and Terminals: The Role of Specialized Insurance

Last year was exceedingly busy for ports, terminals and maritime-related operations of all types—but in

Panama Canal Authority Increases Capacity as Water Levels Return

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has increased the number of daily transits and maximum draft

Crowley and SEACOR Launch Jones Act Tanker Company Fairwater Holdings

Crowley and SEACOR Holdings, through its subsidiary Seabulk Tankers, have successfully launched Fairwater Holdings, a

Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone is 12th Largest on Record

NOAA-supported scientists reported that this year’s Gulf of Mexico dead zone, an area of low

Maersk Sees Red Sea Disruption Lasting Through 2024

The global transport disruptions caused by the conflict in the Red Sea will last longer than expected

Indian Navy Rescues 9 Crew Members From Capsized Oil Tanker Off Oman, 1 Dead

Indian Navy Rescues 9 Crew Members From Capsized Oil Tanker Off Oman, 1 Dead By

Oil Tanker Hit By Houthi-launched Drone In Red Sea Assesses Potential Oil Spill

Oil Tanker Hit By Houthi-launched Drone In Red Sea Assesses Potential Oil Spill By MI

NMS has organized a training course for maritime cadets (CADET)

Sailor’s Life – Steps on the Vast Waves: Vietnamese Female Sailor on the Ocean-Going Ship.

Sailor’s Life – Steps on the Vast Waves: Vietnamese Female Sailor on the Ocean-Going Ship.

Cape of Good Hope Oil Trade Surges as Tankers Reroute

Crude oil and oil product flows around the Cape of Good Hope increased by nearly

How To Use Parallel Indexing Techniques For Ship Navigation?

The safety of ship navigation depends on how accurately the position of the vessel has