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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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Are Your Ready for the Fourth First Look at New-Crop Grain Estimates?
Grain
May 12, 2025
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

Are Your Ready for the Fourth First Look at New-Crop Grain Estimates?

USDA's May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates are set for release Monday. This round of silliness is hyped as the "First Look at New-Crop Estimates". But is it?
Walsh Gamma Trader
Grain
May 11, 2025
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Walsh Gamma Trader

Low-Cost Options, With Limited Risk
U.S. Navy Must Pay Families Poisoned By Red Hill Fuel Leak
News
May 11, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Navy Must Pay Families Poisoned By Red Hill Fuel Leak

A federal judge in Hawaii ordered the U.S. government on Wednesday to pay about $600,000 to six families impacted by a 2021 Red Hill fuel spill that tainted drinking water...
The Risk Of India and Pakistan Fighting At Sea
News
May 11, 2025
From 
gCaptain
 via 
gCaptain

The Risk Of India and Pakistan Fighting At Sea

Editorial Note: This article was originally published at Bloomberg before this weekend’s fragile ceasefire was announced. by Admiral James Stavridis (Bloomberg Opinion) Following the killings of two dozen tourists picnicking in a meadow in...
Trump To Allow Commercial Fishing In New England Marine Monument
News
May 10, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Trump To Allow Commercial Fishing In New England Marine Monument

May 9 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday will sign a proclamation restoring commercial fishing access to a marine national monument off New England, according to a White House official. The move...
Thyssenkrupp Eyes Europe Shipyard Deals After Naval Orders Surge
News
May 10, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Thyssenkrupp Eyes Europe Shipyard Deals After Naval Orders Surge

By William Wilkes May 10, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Thyssenkrupp AG’s naval division is scouting for shipbuilding partners across Europe, as new submarine orders push its German shipyards toward full capacity. Thyssenkrupp Marine...
US Regulators Recommend Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Gets Greenlight
Shipping
May 10, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

US Regulators Recommend Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Gets Greenlight

HOUSTON, May 9 (Reuters) – U.S. federal regulators recommended in a final environmental report that Venture Global’s VG.N proposed CP2 liquefied natural gas export project in Louisiana get the go-ahead, according to a government document filed...
Soybean Analysis & Targets
Grain
May 10, 2025
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Soybean Analysis & Targets

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
Hurricane Forecasts Are More Accurate Than Ever – NOAA Funding Cuts Could Change That
News
May 10, 2025
From 
Editorial
 via 
gCaptain

Hurricane Forecasts Are More Accurate Than Ever – NOAA Funding Cuts Could Change That

Chris Vagasky (The Conversation)–The National Hurricane Center’s forecasts in 2024 were its most accurate on record, from its one-day forecasts, as tropical cyclones neared the coast, to its forecasts five days into...
South African Port Union Plans More Talks to End Wage Dispute
Ports
May 10, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

South African Port Union Plans More Talks to End Wage Dispute

By Katlego Mtshali May 9, 2025(Bloomberg) —The main labor union at South Africa’s state port and rail company said it will continue talks next week aimed at resolving a wage dispute...
Salvage Of Lynch’s Sunken Yacht Paused After Diver’s Death
Accidents
May 10, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Salvage Of Lynch’s Sunken Yacht Paused After Diver’s Death

PALERMO, Italy, May 10 (Reuters) – Work to recover the late British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht off the coast of northern Sicily has been paused following the death of a diver involved in...
New low and net short in wheat while feeder futures top $3.00
Grain
May 10, 2025
From 
Brady Sidwell
 via 
Barchart

New low and net short in wheat while feeder futures top $3.00

USDA reports Monday at 11 AM