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Canada to Curb Steel Imports to Soften Blow From US Tariffs
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July 16, 2025
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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.
DOT Announces $64.6 Million for Maritime Infrastructure Through BUILD Program
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July 16, 2025
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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...
Trump’s Shipbuilding Push Falters as NSC Maritime Office Gutted
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July 16, 2025
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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.
WinGD Makes History with First Commercial Ammonia-Fueled Marine Engine
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July 16, 2025
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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...
Trump Fires White House Shipbuilding Adviser as US Maritime Strategy Falters
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July 15, 2025
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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,...
US Delays Rule on Gulf of Mexico Whale Protections by Two Years
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July 15, 2025
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US Delays Rule on Gulf of Mexico Whale Protections by Two Years

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will delay by two years a final rule designating protections for the endangered Rice's whale in the oil and gas drilling region of the Gulf of Mexico, according to an agreement with environmental groups filed in a federal court.
Egypt Delays Some LNG Imports as New Terminals Yet to Start
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July 15, 2025
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Egypt Delays Some LNG Imports as New Terminals Yet to Start

Egypt is delaying some liquefied natural gas deliveries as its newest import facilities haven’t yet started operating. A small number of cargoes due to arrive in July are being rescheduled for next month, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified discussing private information. The delay is not expected to be material or recurring, they said.
European Ports Slow to Install Shore Power Ahead of 2030 Deadline, Study Shows
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July 15, 2025
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European Ports Slow to Install Shore Power Ahead of 2030 Deadline, Study Shows

Most European ports are lagging in installing the shore-side electrical infrastructure needed for ships to switch from highly polluting marine fuel to cleaner electricity while docked, a new study showed on Tuesday.
U.S. Coast Guard Issues Lithium-Ion Battery Warning After Passenger Vessel Fire
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July 14, 2025
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Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Coast Guard Issues Lithium-Ion Battery Warning After Passenger Vessel Fire

A recent fire aboard an inspected passenger vessel has prompted the U.S. Coast Guard to issue a comprehensive safety alert regarding lithium-ion battery installations on vessels. The incident, which occurred...
Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russian Exports After Grace Period
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July 14, 2025
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russian Exports After Grace Period

Trump outlines a tougher stance on Russia, conditioning peace talks on halting attacks and threatening sanctions on countries buying Russian oil. By Anastasiia Malenko, Steve Holland and Dan Peleschuk KYIV/WASHINGTON,...
GE Vernova Pays Nantucket $10.5 Million for Busted Blade
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July 14, 2025
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GE Vernova Pays Nantucket $10.5 Million for Busted Blade

(Bloomberg) — GE Vernova Inc. will pay $10.5 million to the town of Nantucket, Massachusetts, after one of its offshore wind turbine blades broke into pieces and washed ashore last...
European Commission to Propose Floating Russian Oil Price Cap
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July 11, 2025
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European Commission to Propose Floating Russian Oil Price Cap

The European Commission is expected to propose a floating Russian oil price cap this week as part of a new draft sanctions package in an attempt to overcome opposition from some member states, four EU diplomats said.