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Europe Targets Shadow Fleet Tankers Falsely Flying Cameroon Flag, Sources Say
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July 2, 2026
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Europe Targets Shadow Fleet Tankers Falsely Flying Cameroon Flag, Sources Say

By John Irish and Jonathan Saul PARIS/LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) – Europe is taking tougher action against tankers falsely using Cameroon’s flag registry to transport Russian oil, including boarding vessels at sea, prompting...
Global Container Spot Rates Jump 9% as Transpacific, Asia-Europe Trades Tighten
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July 2, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Global Container Spot Rates Jump 9% as Transpacific, Asia-Europe Trades Tighten

Global container freight rates continued their upward climb this week as tightening capacity and strong seasonal demand pushed prices higher across the key east-west trade lanes. According to the latest Drewry...
Saronic Launches 52-Foot ‘Mirage’ Autonomous Vessel as Production Ramps Up
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July 2, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Saronic Launches 52-Foot ‘Mirage’ Autonomous Vessel as Production Ramps Up

Saronic has launched its newest autonomous surface vessel, expanding its rapidly growing lineup with a 52-foot platform designed for defense, security and commercial maritime missions as the Texas-based company continues...
Fewer Forms, Less Data: MARAD Simplifies Citizenship Filings for Vessel Owners
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July 2, 2026
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Editorial
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Fewer Forms, Less Data: MARAD Simplifies Citizenship Filings for Vessel Owners

By Sean Pribyl, Allison Skopec, Leilany Rodriguez Vessel owners and program participants who file annual affidavits of U.S. citizenship with the Maritime Administration (MARAD) now face significantly fewer paperwork demands....
Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders Slow Slightly in First Half of 2026, LNG Maintains Lead
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July 2, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders Slow Slightly in First Half of 2026, LNG Maintains Lead

Alternative-fuelled vessel orders eased during the first half of 2026, but LNG continued to dominate newbuild activity as shipowners favored proven fuel technologies while keeping an eye on emerging alternatives....
Germany Charges Former Ukrainian Officer Over Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
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July 2, 2026
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Germany Charges Former Ukrainian Officer Over Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

German federal prosecutors have charged a former Ukrainian army officer with being the co-perpetrator of a war crime over the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts, accusing him of acting on behalf of Ukrainian state entities.
Last Western Shipyard Servicing Russia’s Arctic LNG Fleet Receives Another Icebreaking Gas Carrier
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July 2, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Last Western Shipyard Servicing Russia’s Arctic LNG Fleet Receives Another Icebreaking Gas Carrier

The Arc7 icebreaking LNG carrier Rudolf Samoylovich has arrived at Denmark’s Fayard A/S Odense yard for scheduled maintenance, highlighting the Danish facility’s unique role as the last remaining shipyard in Europe still servicing the specialized vessels that enable year-round exports from Russia’s Yamal LNG project.
Saudi Aramco Ramps up Exports From Ras Tanura, Switches to Spot Sales, Sources Say
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July 2, 2026
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Saudi Aramco Ramps up Exports From Ras Tanura, Switches to Spot Sales, Sources Say

At least five supertankers carrying a total 10 million barrels of Saudi oil loaded from Ras Tanura have exited the Strait of Hormuz, with Saudi Aramco switching to spot pricing to speed sales in Asia, according to trade sources and shipping data.
Last Western Shipyard Servicing Russia’s Arctic LNG Fleet Receives Another Icebreaking Gas Carrier
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July 2, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Last Western Shipyard Servicing Russia’s Arctic LNG Fleet Receives Another Icebreaking Gas Carrier

The Arc7 icebreaking LNG carrier Rudolf Samoylovich has arrived at Denmark’s Fayard A/S Odense yard for scheduled maintenance, highlighting the Danish facility’s unique role as the last remaining shipyard in Europe still servicing the specialized vessels that enable year-round exports from Russia’s Yamal LNG project.
GPS Interference Off California Offers Warning for Global Shipping
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July 1, 2026
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Editorial
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GPS Interference Off California Offers Warning for Global Shipping

Capt. James Haley and Dana A. Goward It was late at night on January 29, 2026. Seven ships approaching the Port of Long Beach from the west keyed their microphones...
The State of Onboard Carbon Capture At Sea in 2026
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July 1, 2026
From 
Paul Morgan
 via 
gCaptain

The State of Onboard Carbon Capture At Sea in 2026

Shipping has always been a practical industry. When problems need solving, the sector finds its way to workable answers, even if the path is rarely straightforward. Decarbonization is proving no...
Armed Boarders Damage Merchant Ship Off Yemen as Second Vessel Reports Suspicious Approach
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July 1, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Armed Boarders Damage Merchant Ship Off Yemen as Second Vessel Reports Suspicious Approach

A merchant vessel was illegally boarded by armed personnel off Yemen on Wednesday, prompting a fresh security warning from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) organization as another ship reported...