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EU Delists Three Sanctioned MOL LNG Carriers After Assurances Vessels Will Not Carry Russian Arctic Gas
In what appears to be a first, the European Union has delisted three previously sanctioned Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) LNG carriers. The move comes as part of the EU’s 18th package of economic sanctions against Russia, which imposed measures against 105 additional shadow fleet vessels.

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At Least 27 Killed After Vietnam Tourist Boat Capsizes
HANOI, July 19 (Reuters) – At least 27 people died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam’s Halong Bay on Saturday, state media reported. The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over at around 2...

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Greek Owner of Cocaine-Loaded Vessel Seized in 2023 Denies Charges
ATHENS, July 18 (Reuters) – The Greek former owner of a cargo ship, seized by Spain in 2023 for carrying more than four tons of cocaine along with coffee beans from Latin America to...

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Report: China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless COSCO Gets a Stake
July 17 (Reuters) – China is threatening to block the sale of more than 40 ports, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, to BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) if Chinese shipping company Cosco...

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Mike Schuler
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Whistleblower Tip Leads to $1.75 Million Fine for Ship Manager Over Oil Dumping Off New Orleans
Eagle Ship Management LLC (ESM) has pleaded guilty to deliberately discharging more than 10,000 gallons of oil-contaminated waste into U.S. waters near New Orleans, according to Justice Department officials. The...

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Mike Schuler
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LNG Canada Ramps Up Exports as PetroChina Takes First Cargo
LNG Canada has loaded its fifth cargo, marking an accelerated ramp-up in exports, according to data from Kpler. The milestone shipment was lifted by PetroChina, which controls the Hong Kong-flagged...

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Second Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Docks at Sanctioned Arctic LNG Project As Moscow Struggles to Find Buyers
A year after Russia’s flagship liquefied natural gas project, Arctic LNG 2, loaded its first cargo, buyers remain elusive. Despite the ongoing difficulties in securing offtake this summer’s second loading is currently under way.

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Canada to Curb Steel Imports to Soften Blow From US Tariffs
Canada will reduce the amount of foreign steel importers can bring into the country tariff-free, a move to help domestic producers suffering from US President Donald Trump’s levies on the sector.

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Mike Schuler
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DOT Announces $64.6 Million for Maritime Infrastructure Through BUILD Program
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced $488 million in awards from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, with approximately $64.6 million dedicated to maritime...

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Trump’s Shipbuilding Push Falters as NSC Maritime Office Gutted
Two senior officials at the White House National Security Council have left their roles in recent days, according to two sources familiar with the moves, the latest departures for a body that has been cut sharply in recent months.

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Mike Schuler
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WinGD Makes History with First Commercial Ammonia-Fueled Marine Engine
Swiss marine power company WinGD has achieved a significant milestone in maritime decarbonization with the successful delivery and installation of the world’s first ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. The X52DF-A engine...

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Trump Fires White House Shipbuilding Adviser as US Maritime Strategy Falters
WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) – Two senior officials at the White House National Security Council have left their roles in recent days, according to two sources familiar with the moves,...