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Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker

Davie shipyard has officially commenced construction on Canada’s flagship Polar Max icebreaker, marking a significant milestone in the country’s Arctic capabilities development. The steel cutting ceremony, held today in Lévis,...
Russia Expects India to Keep Buying Its Oil and Seeks China-India-Russia Talks
Shipping
August 20, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Russia Expects India to Keep Buying Its Oil and Seeks China-India-Russia Talks

Russia expects to continue supplying oil to India despite warnings from the United States, Russian embassy officials in New Delhi said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow hopes trilateral talks will soon take place with India and China.
Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat
News
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hurricane Erin Strengthens Near U.S. East Coast, Poses Significant Maritime Threat

Hurricane Erin has intensified to near-major hurricane strength with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph while moving northward through the western Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center reported Wednesday morning. The...
Fire Breaks Out on USS New Orleans Off Okinawa
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Fire Breaks Out on USS New Orleans Off Okinawa

A U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship, USS New Orleans (LPD-18), suffered a fire off the coast of Okinawa, Japan on Wednesday, prompting a coordinated international response from both U.S....
External Firefighters Join Marie Maersk Crew in Battle Against Container Fire Off West Africa
Accidents
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

External Firefighters Join Marie Maersk Crew in Battle Against Container Fire Off West Africa

External firefighter crews have joined the Marie Maersk’s crew in actively combating a fire that broke out aboard the vessel one week ago, according to the latest update released today....
India’s Nayara Turns to Dark Fleet and Russian Oil for Survival
News
August 20, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

India’s Nayara Turns to Dark Fleet and Russian Oil for Survival

One month after being hit by European Union sanctions, India’s Nayara Energy Ltd. is relying on a growing pool of dark-fleet tankers to transport its products, and a narrowing menu of crude imports to keep its operations running.

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Titan Tragedy Spurs Sweeping Safety Overhaul: USCG Issues 17 Recommendations Following Fatal Implosion
News
August 5, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Titan Tragedy Spurs Sweeping Safety Overhaul: USCG Issues 17 Recommendations Following Fatal Implosion

The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) has released its long-awaited Report of Investigation (ROI) into the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible, which killed five people during...
Red Sea Risk Widens as Houthis Vow to Target Carriers Tied to Israel
Shipping
August 5, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Red Sea Risk Widens as Houthis Vow to Target Carriers Tied to Israel

Carriers have been warned to proceed “with extreme caution” following the major widening of the Houthis’ sphere of attacks announced last week, with lines including Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, and Yang Ming, and CMA CGM all now in the firing line.
Bollinger Shipyards Secures Full Funding for Troubled Polar Security Cutter Program
Defense
August 5, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Bollinger Shipyards Secures Full Funding for Troubled Polar Security Cutter Program

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter (PSC) program has reached a pivotal milestone with the recent enactment of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which provides $4.3 billion for...
Coast Guard Investigation Reveals OceanGate Titan Tragedy Was Entirely “Preventable”
Accidents
August 5, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Coast Guard Investigation Reveals OceanGate Titan Tragedy Was Entirely “Preventable”

The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) released its comprehensive 300-page Report of Investigation (ROI) on Tuesday detailing how the loss of the Titan submersible, which imploded during...
Trump Says He Will Hike India’s Tariffs Over ‘Next 24 Hours’
News
August 5, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Says He Will Hike India’s Tariffs Over ‘Next 24 Hours’

President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on Indian goods “over the next 24 hours” in response to New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil.
Japan’s Defense Ambitions Boosted by Australia Navy Frigate Deal
Defense
August 5, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Japan’s Defense Ambitions Boosted by Australia Navy Frigate Deal

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries won a multi-billion dollar deal to build a fleet of advanced naval frigates for Australia, boosting Tokyo’s ambitions to become a major exporter of military equipment and develop its defense sector.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard Kicks Off Hull Assembly for First of Three New Matson Containerships
Shipbuilding
August 4, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hanwha Philly Shipyard Kicks Off Hull Assembly for First of Three New Matson Containerships

Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI) and Matson marked a significant milestone in American shipbuilding yesterday with the dock-mounting ceremony for the first of three new Aloha Class containerships. During the...
Coast Guard Aircrew Rescues Four from Sinking Tug in Remote Gulf of Alaska
News
August 4, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Coast Guard Aircrew Rescues Four from Sinking Tug in Remote Gulf of Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescued four people from the sinking 110-foot tug vessel Sea Ranger approximately 130 miles south of Cordova in the Gulf of Alaska on Friday. The...
Trump Threatens to Raise Tariffs on Goods From India Over Russian Oil Purchases
Shipping
August 4, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Threatens to Raise Tariffs on Goods From India Over Russian Oil Purchases

Donald Trump said on Monday he will substantially raise tariffs on goods from India over its Russian oil purchases, while New Delhi said it would take measures to safeguard its interests and called its targeting by the U.S. president "unjustified."
Panama Intensifies Crackdown on Sanctioned Vessels with Registry Cancellations
Shipping
August 4, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Panama Intensifies Crackdown on Sanctioned Vessels with Registry Cancellations

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has initiated proceedings to cancel the registration of 17 vessels recently placed on the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions list. The action...
DALI Owner Sues Hyundai Heavy Industries Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Accidents
August 4, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

DALI Owner Sues Hyundai Heavy Industries Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

The owner of the container ship M/V DALI has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Heavy Industries, alleging that defects in the vessel’s switchboard system led to the catastrophic collision with...
BP Makes Biggest Oil Discovery in 25 Years Offshore Brazil
Offshore
August 4, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

BP Makes Biggest Oil Discovery in 25 Years Offshore Brazil

BP has announced a significant oil and gas discovery at the Bumerangue prospect in deepwater offshore Brazil, marking the company’s largest discovery in 25 years. The exploration well, designated 1-BP-13-SPS,...