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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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Bollinger Joins Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard
Shipbuilding
July 29, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Bollinger Joins Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard

Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has joined forces with Rauma Shipyards of Finland, Seaspan Shipyards of Canada, and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. to form a strategic partnership aimed at building the next...
Bollinger Joins Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard
Shipbuilding
July 29, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Bollinger Joins Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard

Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has joined forces with Rauma Shipyards of Finland, Seaspan Shipyards of Canada, and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. to form a strategic partnership aimed at building the next...
Bollinger Joins Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard
Shipbuilding
July 29, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Bollinger Joins Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard

Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has joined forces with Rauma Shipyards of Finland, Seaspan Shipyards of Canada, and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. to form a strategic partnership aimed at building the next...
Bollinger Joins Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard
Shipbuilding
July 29, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Bollinger Joins Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard

Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has joined forces with Rauma Shipyards of Finland, Seaspan Shipyards of Canada, and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. to form a strategic partnership aimed at building the next...
Bollinger Joins Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard
Shipbuilding
July 29, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Bollinger Joins Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard

Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has joined forces with Rauma Shipyards of Finland, Seaspan Shipyards of Canada, and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. to form a strategic partnership aimed at building the next...
Ukraine Rolls Out Remote IDs for Seafarers Stranded by War
News
July 29, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Ukraine Rolls Out Remote IDs for Seafarers Stranded by War

Ukraine is set to implement a pioneering pilot scheme allowing remote processing of Seafarers’ Identity Documents (SIDs), providing critical relief to thousands of Ukrainian maritime professionals unable to return home...
Boskalis-Allseas Consortium Lands $1.4 Billion Taiwan Gas Pipeline Project
Shipping
July 29, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Boskalis-Allseas Consortium Lands $1.4 Billion Taiwan Gas Pipeline Project

A 50/50 consortium formed by Boskalis and Allseas has secured a €1.2 billion (US $1.38 billion) contract from CPC Corporation Taiwan to build the second offshore gas pipeline from Yongan...
China Stake in CK Hutchison Port Sale Could Ease Beijing Pressure but US Geopolitical Risks Remain
Ports
July 29, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

China Stake in CK Hutchison Port Sale Could Ease Beijing Pressure but US Geopolitical Risks Remain

The proposed inclusion of Chinese shipping giant COSCO in Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's contentious global ports sale is a potential win for Beijing in a strategic sector, but the deal is far from final and could face resistance from Washington, sources and analysts say.
First US Cable Boat for Offshore Wind Starts Work in Trump’s Shadow
News
July 29, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

First US Cable Boat for Offshore Wind Starts Work in Trump’s Shadow

The first US-flagged boat that can bury the undersea cables to connect offshore wind turbines to the power grid on land has started work within view of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline.
Two Children Dead After Sailboat and Barge Collide Near Miami
Accidents
July 28, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Two Children Dead After Sailboat and Barge Collide Near Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a vessel collision between a sailboat and barge near Hibiscus Island in Miami, Florida, that resulted in the deaths of two children and others...
Venture Global Secures Record $15.1 Billion Financing for CP2 LNG Project
Shipping
July 28, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Venture Global Secures Record $15.1 Billion Financing for CP2 LNG Project

Venture Global has announced a final investment decision (FID) and successful closing of $15.1 billion in project financing for Phase 1 of its CP2 LNG facility, marking a significant milestone...
Houthi Militants Release Video of Kidnapped ETERNITY C Crew Members
Shipping
July 28, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Houthi Militants Release Video of Kidnapped ETERNITY C Crew Members

Crew members of the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier ETERNITY C have appeared in what maritime security experts describe as a heavily scripted propaganda video following their kidnapping by Houthi militants. The...