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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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TechnipFMC Surges on Outlook for $10 Billion in Subsea Orders
Offshore
July 24, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

TechnipFMC Surges on Outlook for $10 Billion in Subsea Orders

Shares of TechnipFMC PLC, one of the world’s biggest makers of offshore oil gear, surged to the highest in a decade on signs of a robust outlook that underscores the industry’s optimism over production at sea.
Indian Firm Shipped Explosives to Russia Despite US Warnings
News
July 24, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Indian Firm Shipped Explosives to Russia Despite US Warnings

An Indian company shipped $1.4 million worth of an explosive compound with military uses to Russia in December, according to Indian customs data seen by Reuters, despite U.S. threats to impose sanctions on any entity supporting Russia's Ukraine war effort.
CMA CGM Phoenix Becomes Largest Containership Ever to Fly U.S. Flag
Shipping
July 24, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

CMA CGM Phoenix Becomes Largest Containership Ever to Fly U.S. Flag

French shipping group CMA CGM marked a major milestone with the official reflagging of the CMA CGM Phoenix under the U.S. flag in Charleston, South Carolina. At 9,300 TEU capacity,...
Greece to Send Salvage Ship to Red Sea After Latest Houthi Attacks
Shipping
July 24, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Greece to Send Salvage Ship to Red Sea After Latest Houthi Attacks

Greece will deploy a salvage vessel in the Red Sea to assist in maritime accidents and protect seafarers and global shipping, the shipping minister said on Thursday, following attacks on two Greek vessels by Yemen's Houthi militants this month.
Iron Ore Exports Swell to Record at Australia’s Top Port
Shipping
July 24, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Iron Ore Exports Swell to Record at Australia’s Top Port

Iron ore shipments from Australia’s largest bulk-export terminal swelled to a record in June, in a sign of ample seaborne supplies just as concerns mount about the outlook for Chinese demand.
Kazakh Black Sea Oil Exports Resume as Tankers Given Access
Shipping
July 24, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Kazakh Black Sea Oil Exports Resume as Tankers Given Access

Russia's FSB security service has started handing out clearance for foreign tankers to access the Black Sea ports, allowing for Kazakhstan's oil exports to resume after they were halted for nearly a day, four industry sources said on Thursday.
Equinor Reports $763 Million Impairment on Empire Wind Amid Regulatory Setbacks
Offshore
July 24, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Equinor Reports $763 Million Impairment on Empire Wind Amid Regulatory Setbacks

Equinor has reported a significant impairment of $763 million related to its Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project and South Brooklyn Marine Terminal development in its second quarter 2025 financial...
Japan Commits $550 Billion to U.S. Industries Including Strategic Shipbuilding Investment
Shipbuilding
July 24, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Japan Commits $550 Billion to U.S. Industries Including Strategic Shipbuilding Investment

The White House announced Wednesday that Japan has agreed to a $550 billion package of U.S.-bound investment and loans as part of a new trade deal with the United States....
Livestock Carrier Fired Upon and Detained Near Yemen, Then Released
Shipping
July 24, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Livestock Carrier Fired Upon and Detained Near Yemen, Then Released

People in a wooden boat opened fire on a Comoros-flagged livestock carrier in the Red Sea near Yemen on Thursday, and the vessel was detained by the Yemeni Coast Guard, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
First Jones Act Offshore Rock Installation Vessel Launched in Philadelphia
Shipbuilding
July 24, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

First Jones Act Offshore Rock Installation Vessel Launched in Philadelphia

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) has launched the Acadia at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, marking a significant milestone in the U.S. offshore wind and maritime industry. The vessel...
EU Shipyards Continue to Service Vessels Carrying Russian LNG
News
July 23, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

EU Shipyards Continue to Service Vessels Carrying Russian LNG

European shipyards continue to play a fundamental role in keeping Russia’s fleet of liquefied natural gas carriers in service. As summer maintenance season begins the first Arc7 ice-class gas carriers in service of the Yamal LNG project have arrived at the Fayard A/S shipyard in Odense, Denmark.
Puerto Rico Ends $20 billion LNG Contract Talks with New Fortress Energy, Bloomberg News says
News
July 23, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Puerto Rico Ends $20 billion LNG Contract Talks with New Fortress Energy, Bloomberg News says

Iran warned a U.S. destroyer on Wednesday to change course after it approached waters being monitored by the Islamic Republic, leading the U.S. ship to turn away, Iranian state media reported. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Central Command, which overseas U.S. forces in the Middle East, had no immediate comment on the report.