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France Intercepts Another ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Linked to Russian Oil
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June 1, 2026
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Reuters
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France Intercepts Another ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Linked to Russian Oil

France's navy has intercepted a sanctioned tanker linked to the Russian oil trade in the Atlantic Ocean and ordered the vessel to head for the French mainland, in a move Russia said was illegal and bordered on "international piracy."
U.S. Forces Disable Commercial Vessel, Showing Iran Blockade Still Active Despite Peace Talks
News
May 31, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Forces Disable Commercial Vessel, Showing Iran Blockade Still Active Despite Peace Talks

U.S. forces disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday after its crew allegedly ignored repeated warnings and continued toward an Iranian port in violation of the...
Oman Warns of Suspected Floating Mine in Hormuz, Reinforcing Shipping Industry Fears
News
May 31, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Oman Warns of Suspected Floating Mine in Hormuz, Reinforcing Shipping Industry Fears

Oman’s Maritime Security Centre (MSC) on Saturday issued a navigation warning after a floating object suspected to be a naval mine was sighted within Omani territorial waters near the Strait...
Three Offshore Platforms Resume Production At Iran’s South Pars Gas Field
News
May 31, 2026
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Three Offshore Platforms Resume Production At Iran’s South Pars Gas Field

DUBAI, May 31 (Reuters) – Iran has restored gas production at three offshore platforms in the South Pars gas field that had been forced to halt output after Israeli attacks disrupted processing capacity at...
Stop Calling Saronic a Shipbuilder: The Dangerous Lie Behind Naval Drones
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May 30, 2026
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

Stop Calling Saronic a Shipbuilder: The Dangerous Lie Behind Naval Drones

By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain op-ed) Let me start where I want to finish: Saronic’s Marauder, a Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) designed for the US Navy, is a real...
AUKUS Ministers Commit to 2027 Sub Base
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May 30, 2026
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gCaptain
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AUKUS Ministers Commit to 2027 Sub Base

AUKUS defense chiefs set a hard date on Saturday for the pact’s most tangible promise. The year is 2027, and the milestone is standing up Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West) at...
U.S. Warns Ships Ignoring Orders in Hormuz May Be Treated as Threats
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May 29, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Warns Ships Ignoring Orders in Hormuz May Be Treated as Threats

Commercial vessels operating in and around the Strait of Hormuz face the risk of being treated as hostile targets if they fail to comply with U.S. military instructions, according to...
Chinese COSCO Tanker Delivers Asphalt to Connecticut Under Jones Act Waiver
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May 29, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Chinese COSCO Tanker Delivers Asphalt to Connecticut Under Jones Act Waiver

The debate over the Trump administration’s emergency Jones Act waiver intensified this week after the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) highlighted the arrival of a Chinese-owned tanker carrying asphalt from Louisiana...
World’s Top Economic Bodies Warn Hormuz Disruptions Are Draining Oil Inventories at Record Pace
News
May 29, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

World’s Top Economic Bodies Warn Hormuz Disruptions Are Draining Oil Inventories at Record Pace

The heads of four of the world’s top economic and energy institutions issued a rare joint warning Friday, saying ongoing disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are creating...
UK Plans Tougher Penalties for Ships That Damage Subsea Cables
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May 29, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

UK Plans Tougher Penalties for Ships That Damage Subsea Cables

The UK government is preparing new legislation that would impose tougher penalties on shipowners and operators who intentionally or recklessly damage subsea telecommunications cables, citing growing concerns about threats to...
Porsche Wins Felicity Ace Lawsuit as Cause of Fire Remains Unproven
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May 29, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Porsche Wins Felicity Ace Lawsuit as Cause of Fire Remains Unproven

Porsche has won a key legal battle stemming from the loss of the car carrier Felicity Ace, with a German court reportedly rejecting claims that a Porsche Taycan battery caused the...
Trump Claims Breakthrough on Hormuz, But Shipping Questions Remain
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May 29, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Claims Breakthrough on Hormuz, But Shipping Questions Remain

President Donald Trump said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz must immediately reopen to unrestricted commercial shipping as part of a proposed agreement with Iran, signaling what could be a...