Ukraine’s National Agency for Tracing and Asset Management (ARMA) reported the completion of the sale of a controversial Russian tanker that was alleged to have been involved in a 2018 …
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The Kerala High Court in India held its first hearing related to India’s nearly $1.1 billion compensation claim related to the sinking of the MSC Elsa 3 off the coast …
Nantucket’s city government has reached a $10.5 million definitive settlement agreement with GE Vernova, the manufacturer of the offshore wind turbine blade that failed in 2024 and littered the coastline …
The Norwegian government is the latest to report it will tighten the restrictions on Russian navigators sailing in its waters in response to the perceived dangers to navigation and espionage. …
As has been seen previously, the dispositions of Iranian naval forces seen over the last few days give some indication of the dilemmas now facing Iran’s clerical leadership, and the …
Reports in the Israeli media are saying that the Israeli government has approached the United States, calling for a resumption of the attacks on the Houthis, saying that a wider …
Austal USA reports the U.S. Navy officially took delivery today, July 11, of the future USS Pierre, the final ship of the Independence program. LCS 38 is the 19th Independence-variant …
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is taking the next key step in its plans to add a major new container terminal to expand Vancouver’s capacity and efficiency. They announced that …
Austal USA reports the U.S. Navy officially took delivery today, July 11, of the future USS Pierre, the final ship of the Independence program. LCS 38 is the 19th Independence-variant …
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is taking the next key step in its plans to add a major new container terminal to expand Vancouver’s capacity and efficiency. They announced that …
Reports in the Israeli media are saying that the Israeli government has approached the United States, calling for a resumption of the attacks on the Houthis, saying that a wider …
As has been seen previously, the current dispositions of Iranian naval forces give an indication of how the current Iranian leadership is considering its current political situation with regard to …
The Norwegian government is the latest to report it will tighten the restrictions on Russian navigators sailing in its waters in response to the perceived dangers to navigation and espionage. …
Nantucket’s city government has reached a $10.5 million definitive settlement agreement with GE Vernova, the manufacturer of the offshore wind turbine blade that failed in 2024 and littered the coastline …
The Kerala High Court in India held its first hearing related to India’s nearly $1.1 billion compensation claim related to the sinking of the MSC Elsa 3 off the coast …
Ukraine’s National Agency for Tracing and Asset Management (ARMA) reported the completion of the sale of a controversial Russian tanker that was alleged to have been involved in a 2018 …
The U.S. Maritime Administration has added nearly 850 miles of inland waterways to the Marine Highway Program, expanding federal grant eligibility for shipping development projects to new routes. “Coming from …
The U.S. Maritime Administration has added nearly 850 miles of inland waterways to the Marine Highway Program, expanding federal grant eligibility for shipping development projects to new routes. “Coming from …
[By Ju Hyung Kim] When people think about the U.S.-ROK alliance, they often envision the Korean Peninsula: joint ground drills, combined air exercises, and the perennial challenge of deterring a …
Yemen's Houthi rebels appear to have resumed their campaign of attacks on shipping after a long hiatus. This weekend, a Liberian-flagged bulker was attacked by small craft in the Red …
The next two months look set to be critical for world stability, offering the prospect of resolution of two global security issues that have caused conflicts and problems for decades. …
On Sunday, the Russian Transportation Ministry acknowledged "an incident" at the key Russian energy port of Ust-Luga, resulting in a "minor leak of liquid ammonia." The event occurred aboard LPG …
(Article originally published in May/June 2025 edition.) Born and raised in a military family, Paxton inherited a strong work ethic and an even stronger sense of duty. He worked summers …
Japan is planning further assistance to the armed forces of the Philippines through a transfer of up to six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts, which will be available after their replacement by …
A search and rescue team has located the likely wreck site of the lost ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, which went down in the Bali Strait on Wednesday evening. At …
[By Adam Leong Kok Wey] The strategic relevance of maritime choke points has remained a constant throughout military history. Their control has often defined the outcomes of major conflicts, shaped …
[By: ABS] ABS has developed advanced simulation modeling of thermal runaway in Lithium-ion battery fires, in a critical step forward in tackling one of maritime’s biggest emergent safety risks. The …
On Sunday night, just hours after a Houthi attack on a Greek-owned bulker, the Israeli Air Force hit additional targets in multiple Houthi-controlled ports and cities. The IAF confirmed that …
The UK has joined the small club of militaries with an unmanned vessel system in front-line service. Ukraine's navy is built on unmanned systems; the U.S. Navy uses unmanned vessels …
On his first operational mission after completing training, 26-year-old rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan broke the Coast Guard's record for most lives saved in a single response. When Texas' Guadelupe River …
In the shipping world, success hinges not only on securing the right fixture — but also on what happens afterwards. The often-overlooked post-fixing phase is where operational precision, compliance, and …
A 25-year-old product tanker owned and managed from Hong Kong was ripped apart by a forceful explosion shortly after the vessel completed offloading and departed the Indian port of Kandla. …
A spokesperson for the Houthi militants in Yemen issued a statement claiming that the Greek-owned bulker Magic Seas sank today in the Red Sea, less than 24 hours after it …
Another bulker has come under attack off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen, according to maritime risk management company Vanguard Tech. The bulker Eternity C was transiting about 50 nautical miles …
Calling it the “jewel of the projects that received EU funding,” Finland announced it was awarded money from the European Commission for its new Baltic Class B icebreaker, along with …
The Greek Police announced the arrest of 11 individuals involved in an elaborate smuggling operation shipping containers from South America filled with raw cattle hides. The police said it was …
South Korean shipbuilding leader HD Hyundai has signed up with Indian shipbuilding giant Cochin Shipyard on a deal to share design work, technology and equipment supply chains. The agreement also …
[By: Norse Atlantic Airways] In June, Norse Atlantic Airways recorded a load factor of 99% across network and ACMI/charter operations. This is the highest load factor ever achieved by the …
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Kinetics, an initiative from Karpowership, believe they have a concept to address the global shortage for data centers. Using the two companies' expertise, they are …
[By: NAVTOR] NAVTOR is continuing its ambitious global growth with the launch of NAVTOR Middle East, the company’s 13th dedicated regional office. Following less than a month after the creation …
[By: Chevron] Turkish shipowner, Susesea, has successfully upgraded the cylinder lubrication strategy across its fleet of six bulk carriers by adopting Chevron’s Taro® Ultra Advanced 40 (TUA 40). Working closely …
[By: Damen Shipyards Group] Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Port Marlborough New Zealand (PMNZ) for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2312. PMNZ will operate the tug …
[By: UK P&I Club] The UK P&I Club has announced two senior promotions within its Safety & Risk Management division to provide enhanced support to Members as they navigate a …
[By: Saildrone] Saildrone, the global leader in maritime autonomy, has successfully concluded its participation in NATO Task Force?X’s multi-domain demonstration in the Baltic Sea—a landmark deployment showcasing the capability, reliability, …
[By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a significant contract by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to supply integrated technology packages for nine new Dynamic Positioning (DP) Shuttle Tankers. The …
[By: Fincantieri Marine Group] Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), the U.S. subsidiary of Fincantieri – one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and a global leader in the construction of highly …
A newly built inland dry goods vessel, Blue Marlin, was named last week in Hamburg, Germany, and became the world’s first hybrid solar-power inland shipping vessel, as well as receiving …
[By: Saudi Ports Authority] HE Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Saudi Ports Authority, laid the foundation stone for the logistics …
Unionized employees of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) have voted to go on strike against the ITF. Represented by British union Unite, the ITF's employees are pushing back against …
[By: Windstar Cruises] Windstar Cruises is dialing up the ease and indulgence with its latest “Travel is Better When You’re All In” add-on: a complimentary All-Inclusive upgrade on select voyages …
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