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Hurricane Helene Threatens Florida Big Bend with Catastrophic Impact
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September 26, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hurricane Helene Threatens Florida Big Bend with Catastrophic Impact

As Hurricane Helene barrels towards the Florida Big Bend, residents brace for what could be one of the most devastating storms to hit the region in decades. The National Hurricane...
China Floods West Philippine Sea with Massive 251-Ship Armada
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September 26, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

China Floods West Philippine Sea with Massive 251-Ship Armada

West Philippine Sea – by John Konrad (gCaptain) In a striking demonstration of maritime dominance, the Philippine Navy reported an unprecedented sighting of 251 Chinese ships operating within the West...
Britain Tightens Grip on Russian LNG with Fresh Sanctions
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September 26, 2024
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Britain Tightens Grip on Russian LNG with Fresh Sanctions

by Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) – Britain on Thursday sanctioned five vessels and two associated entities involved in the shipping of Russian LNG, with the government saying it was using new legal powers...
US Senator Demands Answers After US Navy Oiler Grounding
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September 25, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

US Senator Demands Answers After US Navy Oiler Grounding

Washington, D.C. — Following reports that the U.S. Navy’s fleet oiler, USNS Big Horn, was damaged during a grounding off Oman’s coast, Senator Roger Wicker, the ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services...
Hurricane Helene’s Massive Size is Alarming Forecasters
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September 25, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hurricane Helene’s Massive Size is Alarming Forecasters

Hurricane Helene’s extraordinary size is setting off alarm bells among forecasters, prompting urgent warnings for residents along the Florida coast and inland areas. The storm’s expansive reach and intensity threatens...
Global Shipping Industry Failing to Meet 2030 Zero-Emission Fuel Goal, Report Warns
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September 25, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Global Shipping Industry Failing to Meet 2030 Zero-Emission Fuel Goal, Report Warns

The global shipping industry is struggling to meet its goal of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030, according to a new report from the UCL...
US Navy Oiler Runs Aground, Forcing Carrier Strike Group to Scramble for Fuel
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September 24, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

US Navy Oiler Runs Aground, Forcing Carrier Strike Group to Scramble for Fuel

by John Konrad – gCaptain has received multiple reports that the US Navy oiler USNS Big Horn ran aground yesterday and partially flooded off the coast of Oman, leaving the Abraham Lincoln...
World’s First Ammonia-Powered Vessel Completes Maiden Voyage
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September 23, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

World’s First Ammonia-Powered Vessel Completes Maiden Voyage

Amogy, a pioneer in ammonia-to-power solutions, has successfully demonstrated the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel. The NH3 Kraken, a retrofitted 1957 tugboat, completed its maiden voyage on a tributary...
Wallenius Marine Launches Eco-Friendly Car Carrier for Volkswagen
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September 23, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Wallenius Marine Launches Eco-Friendly Car Carrier for Volkswagen

Wallenius Marine on Monday christened its new vessel, Future Way, in Emden, Germany. The innovative car carrier is based on the Sleipner design concept and marks a significant advancement in...
China’s Navy Deploys Triple Carrier Fleet, Icebreakers, and 400 Joint Ships in Massive Show of Strength
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September 23, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

China’s Navy Deploys Triple Carrier Fleet, Icebreakers, and 400 Joint Ships in Massive Show of Strength

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) In an unprecedented display of naval power, China has deployed three aircraft carriers at sea simultaneously for the first time. The People’s Liberation Army Navy...
Maritime Industry Leaders Call for Global Action on Decarbonization at UN General Assembly
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September 23, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Maritime Industry Leaders Call for Global Action on Decarbonization at UN General Assembly

At the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, maritime business leaders and cargo owners issued a joint statement urging immediate action on maritime decarbonization. The call comes as the...
Officials Race to Contain Oil Spill Following Sinking of Passenger Vessel in Greenland
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September 23, 2024
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Officials Race to Contain Oil Spill Following Sinking of Passenger Vessel in Greenland

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – Emergency personnel in Greenland near the southern community of Nanortalik worked over the weekend to contain a 20,000 liters oil spill following the sinking of...