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Cheniere's sabine pass commissioning cargo is loading on an LNG tanker, marking the start of US LNG exports
News

Cheniere Signs 22-Year LNG Supply Deal With Petrobras

Cheniere Energy has signed a 22-year agreement to supply Brazil’s Petrobras with U.S. liquefied natural gas, adding another long-term customer as the company

2 hours ago
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ssia-origin fuel tanker bound for Cuba anchored in Venezuelan waters
Shipping

Russian Crude Exports Boom Blunted by Kremlin’s Diesel Sales Ban

Russia shipped the most crude in a month-and-a-half, while a jump in prices propelled the value of those cargoes close to the highest since the start of the

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

Old Hulls, New Money: Why the VLCC Market Has Stopped Counting Years

For most of shipping history, the valuation equation has been straightforward. A ship leaves the yard, begins ageing and progressively loses value. New steel

5 hours ago
Total Views: 242
U.S. President Trump looks on as he signs executive orders from the Oval Office of the White House
News

Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief, Tehran Says it is Ready for Talks

US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease

5 hours ago
Total Views: 131

Tangier Maersk at the Port of Mobile
News

Maersk Expands Fuel Options With First U.S. Ethanol Bunkering

A.P. Moller-Maersk has bunkered one of its dual-fuel containerships with 100% U.S.-produced corn ethanol, marking what the company says is the first

5 hours ago
Total Views: 147

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Featured

Seized Iranian Oil Tankers Head Toward U.S. With $600 Million Cargo

Two of the Iran-linked oil supertankers interdicted by American naval forces early in the war are just weeks away from reaching the US, where authorities have

News

Gulf of Oman Ship-to-ship Oil Transfers Reach Limit as Saudi Exports Surge

Ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman for Middle Eastern oil from inside the Strait of Hormuz have reached their limits after Saudi Arabia diverted

News

NBC News: Eight Marines Injured in Previously Undisclosed Iranian Attack in Hormuz

Eight U.S. Marines were injured when an Iranian cruise missile struck a vessel they were operating aboard in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, according

Commercial Fishing

Hatch Failure Triggered Deadly Fishing Vessel Sinking That Killed 13, MAIB Finds

A line-hauling hatch that opened unexpectedly in heavy seas triggered the flooding and eventual sinking of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia off the

Shipping

Low Rhine Levels Force Companies To Adapt To New Normal

By Eva Brendel and Marilen Martin Sep 26, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The halls of the Development Center for Ship Technology and Transport Systems in


Today
Oil tanker Al Shaffiah sails at the sea near the Omani coast, as seen from Musandam
News

Fog of War Deepens in Hormuz as Ship Attacks Go Unreported for Days

The maritime picture in the Strait of Hormuz is becoming harder to verify, with another delayed report of a vessel strike raising questions over how much of

6 hours ago
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carnival magic in cozumel
Cruise Ships

Carnival Posts Record $1.9 Billion Profit as 2027 Bookings Hit New High

Carnival Corporation reported record third-quarter revenue and net income on Tuesday as strong cruise demand and lower-than-expected operating costs helped

6 hours ago
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First cargo departs LNG Canada in Kitimat, June 30, 2025
News

LNG Canada Greenlights Phase 2, Doubling Export Capacity

The partners behind LNG Canada have approved a major expansion of the British Columbia export terminal, clearing the way to double its production capacity to

6 hours ago
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First U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter in Finland Nears Halfway Point as Second Approaches Construction
Defense

First U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter in Finland Nears Halfway Point as Second Approaches Construction

Rauma Marine Constructions in Finland has made rapid progress on the first of two Arctic Security Cutters it is building for the U.S. Coast Guard, with almost

9 hours ago
Total Views: 601

First cargo departs LNG Canada in Kitimat, June 30, 2025
Energy

Shell to Double LNG Canada Plant in Multibillion-Dollar Plan

Shareholders in the Shell Plc-led LNG Canada venture greenlit plans to double its liquefied natural gas export capacity, forging ahead with the

9 hours ago
Total Views: 202

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Seized Iranian Oil Tankers Head Toward U.S. With $600 Million Cargo
Featured

Seized Iranian Oil Tankers Head Toward U.S. With $600 Million Cargo

Two of the Iran-linked oil supertankers interdicted by American naval forces early in the war are just weeks away from reaching the US, where authorities have

Gulf of Oman Ship-to-ship Oil Transfers Reach Limit as Saudi Exports Surge
News

Gulf of Oman Ship-to-ship Oil Transfers Reach Limit as Saudi Exports Surge

Ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman for Middle Eastern oil from inside the Strait of Hormuz have reached their limits after Saudi Arabia diverted

NBC News: Eight Marines Injured in Previously Undisclosed Iranian Attack in Hormuz
News

NBC News: Eight Marines Injured in Previously Undisclosed Iranian Attack in Hormuz

Eight U.S. Marines were injured when an Iranian cruise missile struck a vessel they were operating aboard in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, according

Hatch Failure Triggered Deadly Fishing Vessel Sinking That Killed 13, MAIB Finds
Commercial Fishing

Hatch Failure Triggered Deadly Fishing Vessel Sinking That Killed 13, MAIB Finds

A line-hauling hatch that opened unexpectedly in heavy seas triggered the flooding and eventual sinking of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia off the

Low Rhine Levels Force Companies To Adapt To New Normal
Shipping

Low Rhine Levels Force Companies To Adapt To New Normal

By Eva Brendel and Marilen Martin Sep 26, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The halls of the Development Center for Ship Technology and Transport Systems in


Today
Split image showing a Hapag-Lloyd container ship loaded with multicolored containers (top) and a ZIM LNG-powered container vessel at sea (bottom), illustrating Hapag-Lloyd’s planned acquisition of ZIM
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Urges Israel to Review Improved Offer for Shipping Services Company ZIM

Hapag-Lloyd HLAG.DE on Tuesday urged Israeli authorities to review improved terms in the company's $4.2 billion bid for ZIM

9 hours ago
Total Views: 214

Monday, September 28, 2026
Cargo ship Sofrana Surville rescues sailors from a life raft after their yacht struck a whale north of Norfolk Island.
News

CMA CGM Ship Rescues Four After Yacht Strikes Whale in South Pacific

Four sailors have been rescued from a life raft in the South Pacific after their yacht struck a whale and began taking on water about 250 nautical miles north

21 hours ago
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An aerial view of a containership in the Panama Canal's neopanamax locks
News

Panama Canal Adds Transit Capacity as Rainfall Brings Relief

The Panama Canal is easing restrictions on vessel draft and daily transits after improved rainfall and water-saving measures helped stabilize conditions in the

September 28, 2026
Total Views: 1779

EU’s Kallas Says Two Countries May Send Ships to Counter Houthis
News

EU’s Kallas Says Two Countries May Send Ships to Counter Houthis

(Bloomberg) — Two countries signaled interest in sending ships to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea, top European Union diplomat Kaja Kallas said. 

September 28, 2026
Total Views: 1176

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House
News

U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Separate Talks With Mediators on Monday or Tuesday

Sept 28 (Reuters) – Qatari mediators are likely to hold separate talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in New York and with

September 28, 2026
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Corporate News

September 28, 2026

The Great Lakes Towing Company Orders Two New Damen Tugs from Great Lakes Shipyard

Hulls 11 and 12 will continue the company’s fleet renewal and expansion program and its long-term investment in  Great Lakes shipping The Great Lakes Towing Company announced

September 23, 2026

Transforming the River Port, LLC Shipyard – Expanding What’s Possible

Bardex to deliver new 25,000Te OmniLift® Shiplift for River Port, LLC. The  system will be operated by East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC, expanding the Newport  News

September 14, 2026

New Pacific Launches First Shipbuilding Program Featuring Two  Tugboats for American Marine Corporation

Glosten-designed 122-foot vessels mark the first new builds at New Pacific’s historic Vancouver  waterfront facility. New Pacific Industrial (NP) has launched its first

September 14, 2026

ABS Joins Korean Initiative to Advance Standards for Next-Generation Ships and Shipyards

ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three Korean maritime organizations to advance the development of international standards for the next generation of smart

September 14, 2026

ABB joins forces with Ferrari Hypersail to take Direct Current to new horizons 

ABB today announces a technology partnership with Ferrari Hypersail that brings ABB’s electrification expertise to the world’s most ambitious offshore challenge. As

September 10, 2026

TotalEnergies Lubmarine Launches Aurelia FE, an InnovativeFuel Economy Lubricant for 4-Stroke Medium Speed Marine Engines

TotalEnergies Lubmarine division announces the launch of Aurelia FE, an innovative trunk piston engine oil designed to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption, lower operating

September 10, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave Earns Bureau Veritas Cyber Security Type Approval, Advancing Secure Multi-Network Connectivity for the Digital Vessel

Latest classification society approval against IACS UR E27 verifies the secure-by-design architecture underpinning NexusWave and reinforces Inmarsat Maritime’s commitment to

September 3, 2026

ABS and JB Energy Sign MOU to Support Floating Offshore Wind Development in Brazil

ABS and JB Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on strategic studies for the proposed Aura Sul Wind Project, a floating offshore wind pilot under

Corporate News

September 28, 2026

The Great Lakes Towing Company Orders Two New Damen Tugs from Great Lakes Shipyard

Hulls 11 and 12 will continue the company’s fleet renewal and expansion program and its long-term investment in  Great Lakes shipping The Great Lakes Towing Company announced

September 23, 2026

Transforming the River Port, LLC Shipyard – Expanding What’s Possible

Bardex to deliver new 25,000Te OmniLift® Shiplift for River Port, LLC. The  system will be operated by East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC, expanding the Newport  News

September 14, 2026

New Pacific Launches First Shipbuilding Program Featuring Two  Tugboats for American Marine Corporation

Glosten-designed 122-foot vessels mark the first new builds at New Pacific’s historic Vancouver  waterfront facility. New Pacific Industrial (NP) has launched its first

September 14, 2026

ABS Joins Korean Initiative to Advance Standards for Next-Generation Ships and Shipyards

ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three Korean maritime organizations to advance the development of international standards for the next generation of smart

September 14, 2026

ABB joins forces with Ferrari Hypersail to take Direct Current to new horizons 

ABB today announces a technology partnership with Ferrari Hypersail that brings ABB’s electrification expertise to the world’s most ambitious offshore challenge. As

September 10, 2026

TotalEnergies Lubmarine Launches Aurelia FE, an InnovativeFuel Economy Lubricant for 4-Stroke Medium Speed Marine Engines

TotalEnergies Lubmarine division announces the launch of Aurelia FE, an innovative trunk piston engine oil designed to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption, lower operating

September 10, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave Earns Bureau Veritas Cyber Security Type Approval, Advancing Secure Multi-Network Connectivity for the Digital Vessel

Latest classification society approval against IACS UR E27 verifies the secure-by-design architecture underpinning NexusWave and reinforces Inmarsat Maritime’s commitment to

September 3, 2026

ABS and JB Energy Sign MOU to Support Floating Offshore Wind Development in Brazil

ABS and JB Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on strategic studies for the proposed Aura Sul Wind Project, a floating offshore wind pilot under


Monday, September 28, 2026
LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

Europe Draws More LNG as Hormuz Crisis Tightens Global Market

European imports of liquefied natural gas are rising ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter, as prolonged disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz

September 28, 2026
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Aerial view of the Port of Rauma in Finland, showing cargo terminals, warehouses, cranes, containers and ships alongside under cloudy skies.
Ports

A.P. Moller Capital Takes Majority Stake in Euroports

A.P. Moller Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Euroports Group, adding one of Europe’s largest bulk and breakbulk terminal operators to its

September 28, 2026
Total Views: 500

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
News

NBC News: Eight Marines Injured in Previously Undisclosed Iranian Attack in Hormuz

Eight U.S. Marines were injured when an Iranian cruise missile struck a vessel they were operating aboard in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, according

September 28, 2026
Total Views: 2688

A Chinese coast guard ship fires a water cannon at a Philippine vessel
News

Philippines Accuses Chinese Vessel of Spoofing Location in Northern Waters 

The Philippine Coast Guard accused a Chinese research vessel on Monday of spoofing its location while loitering off Batanes, the country's northernmost

September 28, 2026
Total Views: 613

A drone picture shows the banks of the river Rhine during a period of low water level in Cologne, Germany
Shipping

Rhine Drops Below Shipping Threshold as Freight Costs Rise

Water levels in the Rhine River plummeted to record lows over the weekend, threatening transport on a key shipping corridor for energy and industrial

September 28, 2026
Total Views: 1861

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Monday, September 28, 2026
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At Sea, Confined Spaces Leave No Room for Error

On a laid-up mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU), a worker descended alone into the leg to check on a diesel pump being used for dewatering operations. When

September 28, 2026
Total Views: 2214

Sunday, September 27, 2026
US aircraft carrier George Washington launches night air operations
Defense

Iran Says Won’t Soften Demands As Trump Rejects Hormuz Offer

By Eltaf Najafizada and Courtney Subramanian Sep 27, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iran stuck to its seven-day proposal for reopening the crucial Strait of

September 27, 2026
Total Views: 1639

Russia Says It Struck Vessels In Ukraine
Ports

Russia Says It Struck Vessels In Ukraine

MOSCOW, Sept 27 (Reuters) – The Russian defense ministry said on Sunday its forces had carried out overnight drone strikes on logistics

September 27, 2026
Total Views: 1085

Water splashes onto a Philippine vessel after, according to the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese coast guard ship fired a water cannon
Defense

Philippines Says China Blocked Sea Mission, First Since 2024

By Cliff Venzon Sep 27, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The Philippines said Chinese ships hindered a resupply mission to Manila’s military outpost in a

September 27, 2026
Total Views: 1165

Saturday, September 26, 2026
An inland vessel passes a river bed that is almost dry due to low water levels of the Waal River in Nijmegen, Netherlands August 7, 2022. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw
Shipping

Low Rhine Levels Force Companies To Adapt To New Normal

By Eva Brendel and Marilen Martin Sep 26, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The halls of the Development Center for Ship Technology and Transport Systems in

September 26, 2026
Total Views: 2443