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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Left to right: Prestige 450 Flybridge recreational vessel and NOAA USV underway before the collision. (Sources: Recreational vessel owner [left] and NOAA [right])
Accidents

NTSB Calls for New Rules for Uncrewed Vessels After Lake Erie Collision

Investigation finds NOAA research vessel was difficult to detect and lacked proper monitoring, exposing gaps in U.S. maritime safety regulations. The National

10 hours ago
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Russia Says Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to Nearly Double in 2026
Shipping

Russia Says Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to Nearly Double in 2026

Russia expects cargo transits along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) to more than double in 2026, marking a substantial increase in Arctic shipping despite Western

11 hours ago
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Aerial view of the Port of Savannah container terminal with massive ship-to-shore cranes, stacked shipping containers, and a container ship docked along the waterfront.
Ports

Trump Administration Awards $498 Million for U.S. Port Upgrades, Below Recent Funding Levels

The Trump administration announced $498 million in federal grants Tuesday to modernize U.S. ports, funding 35 projects across 19 states ranging from aging dock

12 hours ago
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Villa Vie Odyssey residential cruise ship anchored in blue Caribbean waters off St. Lucia, with a steep, lush green mountain rising in the background.
Cruise Ships

Villa Vie Odyssey’s ‘Endless’ World Cruise Comes to a Halt in Cambodia as Fuel Costs Soar

Villa Vie Residences has suspended operations of its residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey in Cambodia, forcing residents to disembark as soaring fuel

12 hours ago
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Aerial view of a heavy loaded crude oil tanker traveling over open ocean during sunset time
Shipping

Oil Tanker Tycoon’s WhatsApp Messages Drive Big Market Moves

The messages from the world’s biggest supertanker owner often begin with pleasantries: “Dear Ladies and Gentlemen.” Within minutes, the WhatsApps are

15 hours ago
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Featured

UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill

Oct 24 (Reuters) – Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day

Incidents

Sri Lanka Rescues 40 Iranian Sailors

By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from multiple commercial ships in

News

South Korean Shipowner Sinokor Dominates Hormuz Transits as Oil Flows Rebound

A little-known South Korean shipowner dominated oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz in September, data from intelligence firms suggest, with the

News

Lawmakers Warn U.S. Ports and Banks Over Trump-Putin Russian Diesel Deal

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is warning major banks and port authorities against facilitating Russian diesel shipments under President Donald

Shipping

Record Tanker Rates Threaten to Push U.S. Oil Exports to Asia to Seven-Year Low

US crude oil exports to Asia are set to hit multi-year lows after the Iran war disrupted global shipping and pushed the cost to lease a tanker for the Pacific


Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Fuga Bluemarine crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay
Shipping

Russia Ships Less Crude Even as Key Baltic Port’s Flows Rebound

Russia shipped the least crude in more than a month, even as operations at its key Baltic port recovered strongly from an earlier

15 hours ago
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Busy container traffic in Pier 300 Channel
Ports

Strike Threat Looms at Eight Los Angeles, Long Beach Port Terminals

UPDATE: Port employers warn that a walkout by 250 watchmen could halt operations at terminals handling more than half of the nation’s busiest container

16 hours ago
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Birds fly near the Jag Vasant vessel transferring LPG at a port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid supply disruptions linked to the U.S-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Mumbai
Shipping

Global Marine Insurance Premiums Reach $42.6 Billion as Competition Keeps Market Soft

Global marine insurance premiums rose 5.5% to $42.6 billion in 2025, but increased competition, excess capacity and currency fluctuations continued to weigh on

16 hours ago
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a stena line ferry entering harbor in Gothenburg, Sweden
Shipping

Stena Agrees to Acquire Norwegian Ferry Operator Color Line in Major European Ferry Deal

Swedish shipping group Stena AB has agreed to acquire Norwegian ferry operator Color Line, bringing together two of Scandinavia’s largest ferry companies in

17 hours ago
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National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Defense

Hanwha Defense USA to Take Control of Philly Shipyard as Navy Shipbuilding Push Accelerates

Hanwha Defense USA is moving to take control of Hanwha Philly Shipyard, bringing the Philadelphia facility under its U.S. defense business as the South Korean

17 hours ago
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UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill
Featured

UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill

Oct 24 (Reuters) – Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day

Sri Lanka Rescues 40 Iranian Sailors
Incidents

Sri Lanka Rescues 40 Iranian Sailors

By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from multiple commercial ships in

South Korean Shipowner Sinokor Dominates Hormuz Transits as Oil Flows Rebound
News

South Korean Shipowner Sinokor Dominates Hormuz Transits as Oil Flows Rebound

A little-known South Korean shipowner dominated oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz in September, data from intelligence firms suggest, with the

Lawmakers Warn U.S. Ports and Banks Over Trump-Putin Russian Diesel Deal
News

Lawmakers Warn U.S. Ports and Banks Over Trump-Putin Russian Diesel Deal

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is warning major banks and port authorities against facilitating Russian diesel shipments under President Donald

Record Tanker Rates Threaten to Push U.S. Oil Exports to Asia to Seven-Year Low
Shipping

Record Tanker Rates Threaten to Push U.S. Oil Exports to Asia to Seven-Year Low

US crude oil exports to Asia are set to hit multi-year lows after the Iran war disrupted global shipping and pushed the cost to lease a tanker for the Pacific


Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Iran Says It Will Take Action Against Sinokor Ships in Hormuz
News

Iran Says It Will Take Action Against Sinokor Ships in Hormuz

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said it would take “legal action” against tankers belonging to Sinokor, the world’s biggest oil tanker owner that

17 hours ago
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General view of Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia
News

Yemen’s Houthis Say They Hit Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery With Missile

emen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Tuesday they had hit Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery, the ?biggest in the kingdom, with a ballistic

18 hours ago
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Monday, October 26, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
News

As Attacks Mount, Shipping Faces an Uncomfortable Question: Are Safety Rules Fit for War?

October has become the worst month on record for attacks on merchant ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, and oil is now washing onto the beaches of the

October 26, 2026
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Aerial view of the 130-meter battery-electric ferry China Zorrilla underway on the River Plate, leaving a wake behind it as a helicopter flies overhead.
News

World’s Largest Battery-Electric Ship Begins Commercial Service in South America

The world’s largest battery-electric ship has officially entered commercial service, marking a major milestone for the maritime industry and the growing use

October 26, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
Shipping

Tanker Disabled in Strait of Hormuz Attack, Another Vessel Reported on Fire in Persian Gulf

Two new maritime security warnings issued Monday point to continued dangers for commercial shipping in the Middle East, with one tanker confirmed disabled by a

October 26, 2026
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Corporate News

15 hours ago

New RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 Tug Design for Ningbo Port

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce the award to design a new RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 (FiFi 2) tug for Ningbo Port. The vessel will be

October 22, 2026

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects.

October 13, 2026

ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains

October 12, 2026

Moxie Media to Launch Moxie Connect 2026 Event Alongside the International WorkBoat Show

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at

October 12, 2026

Connecting maritime digitalisation to process

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively,

October 12, 2026

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The

October 9, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds production plant to meet growing demand

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable

October 7, 2026

Asia’s maritime community to take centre stage at upcoming WISTA 2026

The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as

Corporate News

15 hours ago

New RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 Tug Design for Ningbo Port

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce the award to design a new RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 (FiFi 2) tug for Ningbo Port. The vessel will be

October 22, 2026

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects.

October 13, 2026

ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains

October 12, 2026

Moxie Media to Launch Moxie Connect 2026 Event Alongside the International WorkBoat Show

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at

October 12, 2026

Connecting maritime digitalisation to process

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively,

October 12, 2026

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The

October 9, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds production plant to meet growing demand

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable

October 7, 2026

Asia’s maritime community to take centre stage at upcoming WISTA 2026

The strength, dynamism and diversity of Asia’s buoyant maritime community will be evident at the 2026 WISTA AGM and Conference gathering in Kuala Lumpur later this month, as


Monday, October 26, 2026
Russia's shadow fleet vessels in unofficial anchorage area in the Gulf of Finland
Shipping

Hormuz Chaos Sparks Legal Showdown Over Global Tanker Pricing

Commodity trader Mercuria Energy Group accused the Baltic Exchange of continuing to publish the world’s benchmark oil tanker rate, despite distortions

October 26, 2026
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Offshore wind farm
Offshore

Singapore Yards Chase Profit From Europe’s Offshore Wind Push

At a shipyard in northern Singapore, a yellow platform towers over a maze of scaffolding and cranes. Resembling a 15-story building, the piece will be shipped

October 26, 2026
Total Views: 406

U.S. President Trump looks on as he signs executive orders from the Oval Office of the White House
Energy

How Trump’s Energy Dominance Turned Into Hubris

When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, “energy dominance” was the bedrock of his economic and foreign policy plans. But an unpopular war

October 26, 2026
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Arctic Sunrise AHTS in harbor
Offshore

Chouest Group Acquires Canada’s Horizon Maritime in Major Expansion

The Louisiana-based Chouest Group has acquired Canadian marine and offshore services provider Horizon Maritime, expanding its presence across Canada’s

October 26, 2026
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The Houston Ship Channel and adjacent refineries, part of the Port of Houston, are seen in Houston, Texas
News

Lawmakers Warn U.S. Ports and Banks Over Trump-Putin Russian Diesel Deal

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is warning major banks and port authorities against facilitating Russian diesel shipments under President Donald

October 26, 2026
Total Views: 2935

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Monday, October 26, 2026
Caddell Dry Dock & Repair Announces Leadership Transition
Sponsored

Caddell Dry Dock & Repair Announces Leadership Transition

Salvatore Molino Named President; Steven Kalil to Become Chief Executive Officer as John  B. Caddell II Continues as Chairman Caddell Dry Dock & Repair

October 26, 2026
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Oil Spill Off UAE Widens, Satellite Images Show, Prompting More Beach Closures 
Oil Spill

Oil Spill Off UAE Widens, Satellite Images Show, Prompting More Beach Closures 

An oil spill from a damaged tanker off the coast of the United Arab Emirates has widened, satellite images showed, triggering more beach closures and raising

October 26, 2026
Total Views: 1300

Dubai’s DP World in Talks on Alliance With Northern Canada Port
Ports

Dubai’s DP World in Talks on Alliance With Northern Canada Port

Dubai’s DP World Ltd. is set to unveil a deal backing potential development of Canada’s port of Churchill, a northern outpost that Prime Minister Mark

October 26, 2026
Total Views: 542

Sunday, October 25, 2026
Europe weighs letting utilities shoot down threatening drones
Defense

Russia Says It Hit Two Cargo Vessels And Ukrainian Logistics Hubs

MOSCOW, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that its drones had struck a cargo vessel bound for the Black Sea port of

October 25, 2026
Total Views: 1708

Sri Lanka Navy personnel assist Iranian sailors during a rescue operation in Indian Ocean
Incidents

Sri Lanka Rescues 40 Iranian Sailors

By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from multiple commercial ships in

October 25, 2026
Total Views: 3525