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Jones Act Waiver Leaves Key Question Unanswered: What Laws Apply to Foreign Ships in U.S. Trade?
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March 25, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Jones Act Waiver Leaves Key Question Unanswered: What Laws Apply to Foreign Ships in U.S. Trade?

Legal Gray Zone Emerges as Foreign Ships Enter Domestic Trades Under Emergency Waiver As the Trump administration’s 60-day Jones Act waiver begins reshaping U.S. coastal shipping, a more fundamental issue...
Maersk Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Shutdown as Shipping Costs Surge
News
March 25, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Maersk Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Shutdown as Shipping Costs Surge

A.P. Moller–Maersk says the Strait of Hormuz crisis is now reshaping global shipping networks, with the carrier warning that the key energy chokepoint is likely to remain closed to commercial traffic while disruptions cascade across its entire logistics system.
Ukraine Strikes Knock Out 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity
News
March 25, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Ukraine Strikes Knock Out 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity

At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is at a halt following Ukrainian drone attacks, a disputed attack on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers, according to Reuters calculations based on market data.
Russian Baltic Port Halts Crude Loading as Drones Cause Fire
News
March 25, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Russian Baltic Port Halts Crude Loading as Drones Cause Fire

Russia’s Ust-Luga port on the Baltic Sea has halted crude loadings as Ukraine carried out the most intense air strike on its foe in more than a year, setting some of the port facilities on fire.
Ukraine Drone Strike Reportedly Damages Russian Arctic Patrol Icebreaker ‘Purga’ at Vyborg Shipyard
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March 25, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Ukraine Drone Strike Reportedly Damages Russian Arctic Patrol Icebreaker ‘Purga’ at Vyborg Shipyard

A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian port of Vyborg has reportedly damaged the Arctic patrol icebreaker Purga, a dual-role military vessel under construction for Russia’s FSB Border Service, with images showing the ship listing at berth.
Libya Secures Drifting Arctic Metagaz Tanker After Weeks Adrift in Central Mediterranean
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March 25, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Libya Secures Drifting Arctic Metagaz Tanker After Weeks Adrift in Central Mediterranean

Libyan authorities have secured the damaged Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz after weeks adrift in the central Mediterranean, taking decisive action that European coastal states had failed to undertake despite mounting environmental and navigational risks.
Iran Tells UN ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Transit Hormuz, If They Coordinate With Tehran
News
March 24, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Iran Tells UN ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Transit Hormuz, If They Coordinate With Tehran

Iran has indicated to the United Nations that so-called “non-hostile vessels” may continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but only if they comply with Iranian security requirements and coordinate directly...
Report: Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Arctic Metagaz Secured After Weeks Adrift
News
March 24, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Report: Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Arctic Metagaz Secured After Weeks Adrift

Libyan authorities have reportedly taken control of the damaged Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz, boarding the vessel and securing it to a tug as efforts intensify to prevent a potential environmental...
IRGC Commander: Iran Turns Back Containership in Hormuz as ‘Permission to Transit’ Policy Emerges
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March 24, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

IRGC Commander: Iran Turns Back Containership in Hormuz as ‘Permission to Transit’ Policy Emerges

A containership sailing from the United Arab Emirates toward Pakistan was forced to reverse course at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering one of the clearest signs yet that Iran is actively asserting control over commercial shipping in the critical waterway.
Regulators Push Back on Shipping Surcharges as Hormuz Disruption Ripples Globally
News
March 24, 2026
From 
The Loadstar
 via 
gCaptain

Regulators Push Back on Shipping Surcharges as Hormuz Disruption Ripples Globally

Indian shipping regulators and related authorities seem to be keeping a close watch on ongoing supply chain dynamics for export trades as ocean carriers arguably tend to profiteer from capacity disruption, especially in a larger crisis situation.
Smarter Ships: Automation, AI, and the New Strain on Seafarers
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March 23, 2026
From 
Paul Morgan
 via 
gCaptain

Smarter Ships: Automation, AI, and the New Strain on Seafarers

How automation, AI, and the decline of traditional watchkeeping are reshaping seafarer welfare By Paul Morgan (gCaptain) – The modern ship has never been more advanced. Engine rooms now run...
Trump Delays Iran Energy Strikes as Confusion Swirls Over ‘Productive’ Talks
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March 23, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Delays Iran Energy Strikes as Confusion Swirls Over ‘Productive’ Talks

President Donald Trump said the US would postpone strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure after what he called “productive conversations” with the country, in comments that spurred confusion over the participants in the talks and parameters of a deal.