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Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract
The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to winning a contract to build icebreakers for the United States is to develop local shipbuilding capacity there.
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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,...
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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.
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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...
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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....
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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....
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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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Three Killed On Ukraine’s Odesa Region Beaches By Unexploded Objects
Aug 10 (Reuters) – Three swimmers were killed by unexploded objects in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region at two beaches where swimming has been banned, regional officials said on Sunday. Regional governor Oleh...
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Fourth Restricted Gas Ship Seen Near Sanctioned Arctic LNG Plant
By Bloomberg News Aug 9, 2025 (Bloomberg) –A fourth sanctioned liquefied natural gas tanker has arrived near Russia’s Arctic export plant, also subject to the US restrictions, as Moscow attempts to...
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South Korea to Launch Arctic Shipping Trials in 2026, Minister Says
South Korea will begin pilot operations on Arctic shipping routes next year as part of a strategic initiative to capitalize on increased commerce through the region, according to the country’s...
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Trump Tariffs on Russia’s Oil Buyers Bring Economic, Political Risks
From punishing Brazil to trying to curb imports of fentanyl, U.S. President Donald Trump has wielded the threat of tariffs as an all-purpose foreign policy weapon.
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U.S. Coast Guard Monitors Unprecedented Chinese Icebreaker Flotilla Near Alaska
The U.S. Coast Guard says it is actively monitoring five Chinese research vessels operating in or near U.S. Arctic waters, marking the first time China has deployed this many icebreaking...
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U.S. Import Cargo Projected to Drop Over 5% in 2025 as Trump Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade
Import cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to end 2025 down 5.6% from 2024 levels as newly implemented tariffs create significant pressure on international trade, according to...
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Iraq Detains Oil Tanker as Part of Smuggling Crackdown
Iraq's navy has detained a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in its territorial waters as part of a crackdown on fuel smuggling at sea, sources with the navy and oil and transport ministries said on Friday.
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Trump Tariffs on Russia’s Oil Buyers Bring Economic, Political Risks
From punishing Brazil to trying to curb imports of fentanyl, U.S. President Donald Trump has wielded the threat of tariffs as an all-purpose foreign policy weapon.
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Canada Eyes Arctic Ocean Port to Ship Gas, Commodities to Europe
The Canadian government is looking hard at developing a remote northern port on Hudson Bay as a conduit for exporting natural gas, potash, canola and other commodities as the country tries to reduce its economic dependence on the US.
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Panama Continues Shadow Fleet Crackdown with World-First Mandatory Traceability for Ship-to-Ship Transfers
The Panama Ship Registry has become the first naval registry globally to implement mandatory traceability for ship-to-ship (STS) operations of hydrocarbons conducted on the high seas. Under the new requirements,...
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Norway’s Northernmost Oil Field Johan Castberg Officially Opens
Norway’s northernmost oil field, Johan Castberg, was officially opened today by Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland, marking a significant milestone for petroleum operations in the Barents Sea region. The field,...
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China Defends Buying Russian Oil After Trump’s Tariff Threat
China said its imports of Russian oil are justified, pushing back against US threats of new tariffs after Washington slapped secondary levies on India for buying energy from Moscow.