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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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Eastern Shipbuilding Cleared to Build New Hybrid Ferries for Washington State
Shipbuilding
August 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Eastern Shipbuilding Cleared to Build New Hybrid Ferries for Washington State

Eastern Shipbuilding Group has received the Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for the State of Washington, with an option for...
CK Hutchison Rules Out Ports Deal Being Completed This Year
Ports
August 18, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

CK Hutchison Rules Out Ports Deal Being Completed This Year

(Bloomberg) — CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. ruled out the likelihood of the controversial sale of its global ports to a BlackRock Inc.-backed consortium being completed this year but stayed optimistic...
US-Sanctioned Russian LNG Heads to Asia in Search for Buyers
Shipping
August 18, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

US-Sanctioned Russian LNG Heads to Asia in Search for Buyers

Several liquefied natural gas tankers are heading to Asia from a Russian export facility sanctioned by the US, potentially testing Washington’s resolve to crack down on the trade amid high-level talks over the war in Ukraine.
Hurricane Erin Re-Intensifies to Category 4, Threatens Shipping Lanes in Western Atlantic
News
August 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hurricane Erin Re-Intensifies to Category 4, Threatens Shipping Lanes in Western Atlantic

Hurricane Erin has once again strengthened into a dangerous Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph as it moves through the western Atlantic, prompting warnings for maritime...
Xeneta Acquires eeSea to Strengthen Maritime Supply Chain Intelligence Offerings
News
August 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Xeneta Acquires eeSea to Strengthen Maritime Supply Chain Intelligence Offerings

Norwegian freight data company Xeneta AS has acquired Copenhagen-based maritime intelligence firm eeSea, creating a combined platform that will enable customers to evaluate containerized freight based on both cost and...
Safe Bulkers Positions for Recovery with $650M Fleet Renewal Strategy
News
August 18, 2025
From 
Capital Link
 via 
gCaptain

Safe Bulkers Positions for Recovery with $650M Fleet Renewal Strategy

In a recent Capital Link’s Trending News Webinar Series presentation, Safe Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SB) President Dr. Loukas Barmparis outlined the company’s strategic approach to navigating the volatile dry bulk...
US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska
Defense
August 18, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska

The U.S. continues to monitor extensive Chinese activity in the Arctic waters off the coast of Alaska just outside the Exclusive Economic Zone. Coast Guard Arctic District deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on August 13 to overfly the vessels.
Fire Contained on Maersk Triple-E Vessel Off African Coast as Firefighting Efforts Intensify
News
August 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Fire Contained on Maersk Triple-E Vessel Off African Coast as Firefighting Efforts Intensify

Danish shipping company Maersk MAERSKb.CO said on Monday that a fire that broke out onboard the vessel Marie Maersk off Liberia on Wednesday last week had stopped spreading, and that firefighting efforts would be intensified further.
US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska
Defense
August 18, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska

The U.S. continues to monitor extensive Chinese activity in the Arctic waters off the coast of Alaska just outside the Exclusive Economic Zone. Coast Guard Arctic District deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on August 13 to overfly the vessels.
From Alaska With Love: Russia’s Shadow LNG Fleet Set Sail for China As Trump-Putin Summit Unfolded
News
August 18, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

From Alaska With Love: Russia’s Shadow LNG Fleet Set Sail for China As Trump-Putin Summit Unfolded

Five sanctioned LNG carriers, part of Russia’s shadow fleet, got underway as the Trump-Putin meeting took place in Alaska, or changed course in the hours that followed.
More Than 40 Missing In Nigeria Boat Accident
News
August 17, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

More Than 40 Missing In Nigeria Boat Accident

LAGOS, Aug 17 (Reuters) – More than 40 people were missing in a boat accident in Nigeria after a boat conveying 50 persons to a popular market in northwest Sokoto State capsized on Sunday, the country’s...
Germany Condemns China’s ‘Aggressive Behaviour’ In South China Sea
Defense
August 17, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Germany Condemns China’s ‘Aggressive Behaviour’ In South China Sea

BERLIN, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday criticised what he called the “aggressive behaviour” of China in the Taiwan Strait ahead of a trip to Japan and Indonesia, and stressed the...