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TikTok Fury and Death Threats: Will ILA Union Boss Daggett Fold or Double Down?
By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) – The strike paralyzing 36 American East and Gulf Coast ports has taken a dark turn. What began as a labor dispute over wages and...
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Iranian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ship-to-Ship Transfer Results in Large Oil Spill in Persian Gulf
By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) A ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian crude oil between two dark tankers has resulted in a substantial oil spill in the Persian Gulf in the waters adjacent...
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NOAA Names Two New Research Ships
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the names of two new charting and mapping vessels set to join its fleet. The ships, named “Surveyor” and “Navigator,” are...
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Typhoon Krathon Brings Taiwan to a Standstill
By Mary Hui, Cindy Wang (Bloomberg) Typhoon Krathon tracked slowly toward Taiwan, with the storm set to weaken before making landfall on Thursday morning and the island will keep its $2.5...
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Explosive-Packed Drone Boat Strikes Oil Tanker in Red Sea
(Bloomberg) — An explosive-laden drone boat slammed into an oil tanker as it sailed past the coast of Yemen, a sign Israeli airstrikes haven’t deterred the country’s Houthi militants from...
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US Concerned About Russia Supplying Missiles to Yemen’s Houthis
(Bloomberg) — The US is concerned Russia may supply missiles to the Houthis in Yemen, an American official said, a move that could stoke further Middle East unrest by strengthening...
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Mid-Term GHG Reduction Measures on the Agenda at IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) convenes its 82nd session from September 30 to October 4, 2024, at IMO Headquarters in London. This crucial meeting will...
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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 communities, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is continueing to monitor multiple systems in...
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Chemical Tanker Captain Imprisoned After New Orleans Oil Spill
NEW ORLEANS, LA (gCaptain) In a high-profile case involving environmental crimes at sea, two corporations—Privé Overseas Marine and Privé Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret—received their sentences last week in federal court in...
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Hanwha Ocean 4300 Frigate: South Korea’s Newest Weapon to Challenge China’s Naval Might
by John Konrad (gCaptain) At a defense expo in the Philippines, South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean unveiled its Ocean 4300 frigate, signaling more than just a new warship—it’s a direct challenge...
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China Intensifies Naval Drills Following High-Level Talks with Blinken
By Joe Cash (Reuters) – Chinese air and naval forces are conducting maneuvers in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the military said on Saturday, hours after the country’s top...
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Did Sabotage Stall the Navy’s Newest Nuclear Aircraft Carrier?
by John Konrad (gCaptain) Faulty welds on U.S. Navy nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers have ignited a firestorm on Capitol Hill, but this isn’t just a case of shoddy workmanship...