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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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Grain/Livestock Overview & New ONE44 Video on Fibonacci Retracements
Grain
May 4, 2025
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Grain/Livestock Overview & New ONE44 Video on Fibonacci Retracements

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
NGO Says Malta Blocking Access To Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Hit By Drones
News
May 4, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

NGO Says Malta Blocking Access To Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Hit By Drones

By Christopher Scicluna VALLETTA, May 4 (Reuters) – An international NGO accused Malta on Sunday of impeding access to a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid ship which it says was bombed by two drones two days...
Trump’s Push For Deep-Sea Metals Clashes With UN Ocean Treaty
Offshore
May 4, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Trump’s Push For Deep-Sea Metals Clashes With UN Ocean Treaty

By Todd Woody May 1, 2025 (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump first set his sights on Canada and Greenland’s mineral resources. Now he’s eyeing the global seabed that holds vast troves of critical metals for green technologies...
Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russian Fighter Jet From Sea Drone For First Time
Defense
May 3, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russian Fighter Jet From Sea Drone For First Time

KYIV, May 3 (Reuters) – Ukraine destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone, Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency announced on Saturday, in what it said was the...
Vietnam Protests China, Philippines Activity In Disputed Waters
News
May 3, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Vietnam Protests China, Philippines Activity In Disputed Waters

By Francesca Stevens May 3, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Vietnam lodged a formal protest against China and the Philippines for activities that it said violate its sovereignty in the Spratly Islands area, in...
India Bans Imports From Pakistan And  Pakistani Ships
Ports
May 3, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

India Bans Imports From Pakistan And Pakistani Ships

By Rupam Jain NEW DELHI, May 3 (Reuters) – India said on Saturday it had banned the import of goods coming from or transiting via Pakistan and barred Pakistani ships as tensions rise between the nuclear-armed neighbours in the wake of a deadly attack on...
VIX calendar spread and a Soybean calendar spread
Grain
May 3, 2025
From 
Darren Carlat
 via 
Barchart

VIX calendar spread and a Soybean calendar spread

The VIX August, September calendar spread has hypothetically profited in all 16 of the past 16 years when entered on May 7 and exited on July 22.
Russia Declares State Of Emergency At Port After Ukrainian Drone Attack
Ports
May 3, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Russia Declares State Of Emergency At Port After Ukrainian Drone Attack

MOSCOW, May 3 (Reuters) – The mayor of the Russian port city of Novorossiisk declared a state of emergency on Saturday after local authorities said a Ukrainian drone attack had damaged a grain terminal...
Peru Navy Vessel Collides With Perenco Oil Platform In Amazon, Killing At Least Two
News
May 3, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Peru Navy Vessel Collides With Perenco Oil Platform In Amazon, Killing At Least Two

LIMA, May 2 (Reuters) – A Peruvian navy vessel collided with an oil platform operated by Perenco on the Amazon River leaving two people dead and one missing Peru’s defense ministry said on Friday. The collision, which...
Relief rally in grains while cattle trade to yet another new high
Grain
May 3, 2025
From 
Brady Sidwell
 via 
Barchart

Relief rally in grains while cattle trade to yet another new high

Cattle Surge to New High
(DOWNLOAD A FREE REPORT) - How "El Niño Neutral” is impacting corn planting and weather
Grain
May 2, 2025
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

(DOWNLOAD A FREE REPORT) - How "El Niño Neutral” is impacting corn planting and weather

Jim winds up his pitch at readers to swing for the spring/summer grain market play
Wheat Rallies Double Digits on Friday
Grain
May 2, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Rallies Double Digits on Friday

Wheat bulls were trying their best to put in some sort of bottom, as futures rallied across the three exchanges on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were up 11 to 12 cents at the close on Friday, with weekly move of 2 cents lower for July. Kansas City HRW futures were...