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‘All Crew Muslim’: Ships Look to Dodge Red Sea Attacks With Messages
Commercial ships still sailing through the Red Sea are broadcasting messages about their nationality and even religion on their public tracking systems to avoid being targeted by Yemen's Houthis after deadly attacks this week by the militia.

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The Loadstar
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gCaptain
Asian-Europe Container Freight Rally Pauses as Spot Rates Soften
It seems the recent container freight spot rate rally on the Asia-North Europe trade might have come to an end, at least temporarily.

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Crowley Launches LNG-Powered ‘Tiscapa’ to Strengthen U.S.-Caribbean Trade Routes
Crowley has expanded its fleet with the launch of the LNG-powered containership Tiscapa, marking a significant advancement in the company’s service capabilities across the U.S., Caribbean and Central America. The vessel,...

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Reuters
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gCaptain
War Risk Premiums Surge Amid Renewed Red Sea Attacks
The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea has more than doubled in recent days after Yemen's Houthis attacked and sank two ships, killing at least four seafarers after months of calm, industry sources said on Thursday.

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Rescuers Pull More Survivors From Red Sea as Houthis Hold Crew of Sunken Greek Ship
Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on Thursday, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi militants sank the Greek ship Eternity C and said they were holding some of the crew still missing.

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
DOT Adds New Waterways to U.S. Marine Highway Program to Boost Inland Shipping
The U.S. Department of Transportation has significantly expanded the United States Marine Highway Program, adding 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approving 14 new sponsors. Transportation Secretary Sean P....

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Korean Officer to Receive IMO’s Highest Bravery Award for Fishing Vessel Rescue
Officer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea has been selected to receive the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his heroic rescue of 12 fellow crew...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
U.S. Treasury Targets 22 Entities in New Crackdown on Iranian Oil Shipping Network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated 22 entities across Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and Türkiye for facilitating the sale of...

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Reuters
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gCaptain
Rescuers Pull More Survivors From Red Sea as Houthis Hold Crew of Sunken Greek Ship
Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on Thursday, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi militants sank the Greek ship Eternity C and said they were holding some of the crew still missing.

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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
Chinese Container Ships Receive Permission to Sail Russia’s Arctic Northern Sea Route
The same day Yemen’s Houthi militants resumed attacks against multiple vessels in the Red Sea after months of calm, several Chinese container ships received permits to transit the Arctic Ocean...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Houthi Video Shows Deadly Attack and Sinking of Eternity C Bulk Carrier in Red Sea
The Houthis have released footage showing the targeting and sinking of the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier ETERNITY C in the Red Sea. The footage captures the launch and impact of ballistic...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Maritime Industry Condemns Deadly Red Sea Attacks
Major shipping organizations have issued a joint statement condemning the recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea that have resulted in seafarer fatalities and renewed security concerns in the...