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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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How Shell Marine’s AI-Powered Solution is Transforming Maritime Maintenance
News
June 3, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

How Shell Marine’s AI-Powered Solution is Transforming Maritime Maintenance

In an era where maritime operations face increasing complexity, Shell Marine is revolutionizing vessel maintenance through its innovative Shell LubeMonitor platform, combining artificial intelligence with technical expertise to help operators...
How Shell Marine’s AI-Powered Solution is Transforming Maritime Maintenance
News
June 3, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

How Shell Marine’s AI-Powered Solution is Transforming Maritime Maintenance

In an era where maritime operations face increasing complexity, Shell Marine is revolutionizing vessel maintenance through its innovative Shell LubeMonitor platform, combining artificial intelligence with technical expertise to help operators...
Ukraine Says it Hit Russia’s Bridge to Crimea with Underwater Explosives
News
June 3, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Ukraine Says it Hit Russia’s Bridge to Crimea with Underwater Explosives

Ukraine's SBU security service said on Tuesday that it had hit the road and rail bridge linking Russia and the Crimean peninsula below the water level with explosives. In a statement, the SBU said it had used 1,100 kilograms (2,420 pounds) of explosives that were detonated early in the morning and damaged underwater pillars of the bridge, a key supply route for Russian forces in Ukraine in the past.
Russia’s Northern Fleet Not Targeted by Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack Contrary to Initial Reports
Defense
June 3, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Russia’s Northern Fleet Not Targeted by Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack Contrary to Initial Reports

As the scope of Ukraine’s massive stealth drone attack across Russia over the weekend comes into focus, one thing now appears clear. Contrary to early media reports Operation Spiderweb did not target Russia’s Northern Fleet and its home base in Kola Bay north of Murmansk.
Maritime Industry Legend Jim Lawrence Dies
News
June 2, 2025
From 
gCaptain
 via 
gCaptain

Maritime Industry Legend Jim Lawrence Dies

Jim Lawrence, a towering figure in U.S. maritime industry and founder of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) conference, passed away on Sunday after a short illness. Lawrence, who established and...
ABS Charts Course for Floating Nuclear Data Centers to Power AI Revolution at Sea
Shipping
June 2, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

ABS Charts Course for Floating Nuclear Data Centers to Power AI Revolution at Sea

A new report from international classification society ABS and Herbert Engineering explores an innovative solution to the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers: floating nuclear-powered facilities utilizing...
Solvang and BlackRock’s GIP Form Joint Venture to Create Global Gas Shipping Giant
Shipping
June 2, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Solvang and BlackRock’s GIP Form Joint Venture to Create Global Gas Shipping Giant

Solvang ASA and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have announced the formation of a 50:50 joint venture called Solvang Gas Carriers. The new venture will initially take ownership of Solvang’s...
Panama Claims 650 Ships Removed from Registry Over Sanctions
Shipping
June 2, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Panama Claims 650 Ships Removed from Registry Over Sanctions

Panama's Maritime Authority has removed from its registry more than 650 vessels since 2019 as part of an effort to fulfill U.S. sanctions and enforce stricter rules for the ships it flags, it said on Monday.
ONE Launches Green Ship Recycling Policy Ahead of Hong Kong Convention
News
June 2, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

ONE Launches Green Ship Recycling Policy Ahead of Hong Kong Convention

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the implementation of a comprehensive Ship Recycling Policy and membership in the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI). Announced last week in Singapore, the initiatives...
Washington State’s ‘Wenatchee’ Becomes Largest U.S. Ferry to Go Hybrid
News
June 2, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Washington State’s ‘Wenatchee’ Becomes Largest U.S. Ferry to Go Hybrid

Vigor Marine Seattle has completed a groundbreaking hybrid-electric conversion of the Washington State Ferry M/V Wenatchee, marking a significant advancement in maritime sustainability. The 202-vehicle ferry, one of the largest in...
Panama Defends Its Ship Registry Amid Accusations of Aiding Iran’s Sanctions Evasion
Shipping
June 2, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Panama Defends Its Ship Registry Amid Accusations of Aiding Iran’s Sanctions Evasion

The Government of Panama has issued a strong rebuttal to accusations made by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) regarding its role in enforcing sanctions against Iran’s oil trade. Panama’s Maritime...
Norway Takes Drone Inspections of Offshore Oil Platform to a New Level
Offshore
June 2, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Norway Takes Drone Inspections of Offshore Oil Platform to a New Level

(Bloomberg) — A major Norwegian oil field is taking the industry’s use of drones for safety inspections to a new level, with a permanently installed aircraft that’s operated remotely from...