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Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean After Explosion, Russian Foreign Ministry Says
A Russian cargo ship called Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea overnight after an explosion ripped through its engine room and two of its crew are still missing, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

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China Says Its Cooperating in Probe of Cut Baltic Sea Cables
China said on Monday it had provided information and documents for an open investigation into the severing of two Baltic Sea undersea cables, though it and Sweden disagreed over how transparent Beijing had been in the case.

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Chinese Ship Linked to Baltic Sea Cable Breach Resumes Voyage
A Chinese bulk carrier that is under investigation following a breach of two fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea is again moving after sitting still for more than a month in a nearby Danish shipping lane, The Swedish Coastguard said on Saturday.

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US Fighter Shot Down In ‘Apparent Case Of Friendly Fire’ Over Red Sea
WASHINGTON Dec 21 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it mistakenly shot down one of its own fighter aircraft over the Red Sea early on Sunday, forcing both pilots to eject. Both...

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Vessel In Kerch Strait Sends Distress Signal
MOSCOW, Dec 20 (Reuters) – A vessel called Gam Express has sent a distress signal in the Kerch strait, Russia’s Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office said on Friday. “The Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office controls the...

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Italian Deputy PM Salvini Acquitted In Migrant Rescue Boat Case
By Wladimir Pantaleone and Angelo Amante PALERMO, Italy, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Acourt on Friday acquitted Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of charges of kidnapping over 100 migrants aboard a boat he had...

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Chinese Ship Linked To Baltic Sea Cable Breach Resumes Voyage
STOCKHOLM, Dec 21 (Reuters) – A Chinese bulk carrier that is under investigation following a breach of two fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea is again moving after sitting still for more than a...

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Imminent EU Climate Rule for Ships Is Set to Add to Fuel Bills
A European Union rule designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping is about to start adding to the industry’s fuel bills.

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gCaptain Endorses The Ships For America Act
by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Senator Mark Kelly, Congressman Trent Kelly, Senator Todd Young, and Congressman John Garamendi are set to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral SHIPS for America Act, a...

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Swedish Police Allowed to Board Chinese Ship ‘Yi Peng 3’ in Cable Breach Case
Swedish police said on Thursday they had boarded the Yi Peng 3 vessel, which is at the center of an investigation into Baltic Sea cable breaches, at the invitation of the Chinese authorities.

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Canada’s Iconic Tugboat ‘Theodore Too’ Partially Sinks at Shipyard
The iconic 65-foot replica tugboat Theodore TOO, beloved by Canadians and fans of the classic CBC series Theodore Tugboat, has partially sunk at Ontario Shipyards in Port Weller. According to owner...

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FuelEU Maritime Countdown: Industry Braces for 2025 Green Fuel Mandate
With the clock ticking, shipping companies face challenges and opportunities under the EU’s landmark regulation. On January 1, 2025, the European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation will officially take effect, ushering in a...