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Vessel carrying five people reported 'in distress' in the English Channel off Plymouth - as Coastguard launches rescue mission
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) were alerted by a report that the vessel was in trouble south west of Eddystone Lighthouse just after 6pm on Saturday evening.
Russia Intensifies Strikes Against Ukrainian Maritime Lifeline, Knocking Out Power and Supply Hubs
The Russian military has struck a power substation, that provides electricity to the Port of Nikolaev, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Saturday.
Panama Canal Congestion Drives Gas Tankers To Unusual Routes
By Nicholas Lua Aug 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Growing congestion at the Panama Canal is forcing some gas tankers into unusual journeys, from a rare detour around South America to the possible...
UK Ports Warn Grid Delays, Energy Costs Threaten Maritime Decarbonization
Britain’s ports will need dramatically more electricity over the coming decades to support shore power, vessel charging and alternative fuels, but long waits for grid connections and high energy costs...
This Shipping Stock Sails Higher, Offers Entry As Earnings Rocket 633%
Sometimes small can be beautiful when it comes to equity investments. And shipping stock Seanergy Maritime (SHIP) is a niche transportation play that is offering an entry amid burgeoning profits. The Greek company leverages a modern fleet of Capesize vessels …
This Shipping Stock Sails Higher, Offers Entry As Earnings Rocket 633%
Shipping stock Seanergy Maritime is a niche transportation play that is offering an entry amid burgeoning profits.
Gulf Oil Tankers Near $650,000 a Day as Iran War Disrupts Flows
Earnings for ships on the world’s benchmark oil tanker route approached $650,000 a day as the Iran war and a bold bet by a South Korean tycoon continue to reshape how barrels are transported across the globe.
YOLO-SR and GeoTrack for distress target detection and tracking in UAV maritime search and rescue
Scientific Reports - YOLO-SR and GeoTrack for distress target detection and tracking in UAV maritime search and rescue
Facing Complaints, Starlink Offers New Plan For Small Boat Owners
Starlink users in the boating community report receiving a company email about the new 'Personal Maritime' plan, which costs $185 per month. SpaceX has been spotting introducing a new Starlink plan specifically for small boat owners who sail internationally a…
Hormuz Oil Flows Rising as Gulf Giants’ Ramp Up Accelerates
(Bloomberg) — The flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz is creeping higher as producers across the Middle East boost exports in the face of Iran’s lingering threat to...
Weak Asian Oil Imports Challenge Claims of Surge in Hormuz Transits
Asia is expected to welcome roughly the same volumes of crude oil this month as it did in July, with these still weak imports not signaling a surge in tanker crossings at the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. Administration claims. Asia, the biggest and most prize…
Hormuz Oil Flows Rising as Gulf Giants’ Ramp Up Accelerates
The flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz is creeping higher as producers across the Middle East boost exports in the face of Iran’s lingering threat to...
Kuwaiti oil tanker said to be hit in Hormuz
A Kuwaiti oil tanker was reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security specialist Martin Kelly of EOS Risk Group said.Further details about the vessel, the extent of any damage or possi...
Ocean freight rates to US hit $10,000
Ocean freight rates jump for Indian exporters as US lane hits $10,000 per 40-ft container, driven by vessel shortages, redeployments and delays.
This Has Me Worried. Trump Under Immense Pressure
The global maritime balance of power is in jeopardy as the U.S. faces immense pressure from allies unwilling to support its military efforts. This situation highlights a potential shift in international relations, with adversaries poised to exploit perceived …
Great Lakes Ports and Shipyards Formalize Partnership on U.S. Shipbuilding
he American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) and the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards (GLAS) have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening shipbuilding, port infrastructure and maritime commerce across...
Danish maritime equipment firms eye India's upcoming shipbuilding clusters
Companies see opportunities in vessel equipment, propulsion, ship recycling and green fuels after India announced a ₹70,000 crore maritime support package and new clusters
Navy to induct second diving support vessel 'Nipun'
The Indian Navy will commission its second Diving Support Vessel, Nipun, on August 31, 2026. This specialized vessel will enhance the Navy's deep-sea diving and underwater support capabilities. Nipun, indigenously designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limi…
‘This is obviously a very, very lucrative business for them’: Somali pirates are back—the Iran war is keeping the US too busy to stop them
Somali pirates are taking advantage of a maritime security vacuum created by the war with Iran, according to a Politico report that found a resurgence in attacks on commercial ships as international naval resources have been pulled toward the Middle East. The…
Boost for deep-sea diving: Navy to commission diving support vessel INS Nipun in Mumbai on Aug 31
On Monday, the Indian Navy will proudly commission Nipun, a sophisticated diving support vessel designed to elevate its deep-sea diving and underwater operations. Made in India by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Nipun boasts advanced diving systems and notable un…
UK reports oil tanker struck off Oman
An oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced.The incident occurred about 9 nautical miles northeast of Ash Sh...
Report: Oil tanker hit by unidentified missile near Oman
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a maritime incident approximately nine nautical miles northeast of Oman, during which an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified missile. The impact damaged the tanker’s engine room, but no crew m…
Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Gulf of Oman, UKMTO reports
Rising maritime tensions in the Gulf of Oman threaten regional security and disrupt global shipping, impacting market stability and confidence. The post Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Gulf of Oman, UKMTO reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Russia and China are expanding trade via the Northern Sea Route, with the first Chinese container ship arriving at the port of Murmansk Read Full Article at RT.com
Houthis Target Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea Missile and Drone Attack
Yemen's Houthis on Monday targeted the Saudi oil tanker Amzan in the Red Sea off Yanbu with a ballistic missile and drones, the Iran-aligned militant group announced. Soon after initial reports emerged, Saudi Arabia confirmed the attack, with Saudi shipping c…
Today’s Strait of Hormuz Mystery: Where Did the Oil Go?
Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed last week that the United States helped move 15 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. He also claimed that the average daily oil exports were more than eight million barrels over a seven-day peri…
TotalEnergies Backs Two Major Oil Pipelines to Bypass Hormuz
TotalEnergies will invest in two major oil pipelines designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, backing Abu Dhabi’s expansion of its Fujairah export route and a planned pipeline carrying Iraqi crude through Syria to the Mediterranean. CEO Patrick Pouyanné annou…
Iran blacklists 45 tankers in Strait of Hormuz, threatens to fine and confiscate cargo
Iran blacklisted 45 tankers that purportedly violated its protocols when transiting the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to fine the vessels or confiscate their cargo if they did so again.
'Vanished from tracking system': How Panama-flagged cargo ship with 24 on board sank off Odisha coast
India News: NEW DELHI: A Panama-flagged bulk carrier carrying 24 crew members sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha after reportedly disappearing from maritime tra.
Russia Presses On with Attacks on Ukrainian Drone Positions, Ports, and Vessels
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces are continuing to strike drone launch sites, ports and maritime vessels used by the Ukrainian forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Sailing from Busan New Port, the "PanStar Acro" container ship is to sail to Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable.
Russia Presses On with Attacks on Ukrainian Drone Positions, Ports, and Vessels
The Russian armed forces are continuing to strike drone launch sites, ports and maritime vessels used by the Ukrainian forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Union plans new strikes over East Midlands Railway train safety concerns
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union has been in dispute with East Midlands Railway since April.
Seoul is testing the Northern Sea Route amid disruption to traditional shipping lanes and despite Western concerns over Russian cooperation Read Full Article at RT.com
Panama Canal Draught Restrictions Set to Add to Congestion Chaos
Waterways the world over are contending with all manner of chaos, especially the Panama Canal where congestion is worsening as a consequence of the war in the Middle East and low-water restrictions loom.
Saudi Oil Exports from Mediterranean Soar with Shuttles North to Avoid Houthis
Saudi Arabia has boosted its crude oil exports from Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir by about 33% in the month since the Houthis threatened Saudi oil shipments in the southern Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, tanker-tracking data compiled by Bloo…
Gene Seroka said the port is preparing for a potential influx as vessel backlogs at the canal and the Middle East conflict make West Coast routes more attractive to importers.
Trans-Afghan Transport Corridor Could Avert Logistical Crisis a la Strait of Hormuz - Expert
An upcoming network of railways and highways stretching from Russia to the Indian Ocean coast will become a mega project comparable to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Andrey Grozin of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Oriental Studies explains t…
Soaring Panama Canal Fees Drive a Nascent LPG Shuttle Trade
Exporters including Chevron Corp. are turning to ship-to-ship transfers to send liquefied petroleum gas from the US to Asia, an apparent change in strategy that comes as users of the Panama Canal grapple with congestion and record transit fees.
Navios Maritime Partners Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE:NMM) reported higher revenue, earnings and adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026, citing stronger time-charter equiva...
Independent C3PAO Assessment Provides Real-World Validation of Avatara’s Platform-Based Approach to CMMC Level 2
ST. LOUIS and CHESAPEAKE, Va., Aug. 17, 2026 — Avatara, a provider of compliant IT systems-as-a-service, and AVMAC LLC (AVMAC), an aviation and maritime technical services company supporting the U.S. Department of War (DoW), today announced that AVMAC has ach…
U.S. conducting stealth operation to transport oil through Hormuz - Axios
U.S. conducting stealth operation to transport oil through HormuzAxios How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of HormuzThe New York Times Iran has lost significant control of the Strait of HormuzCNN Iran’s Attacks on Ships in Hormuz Mount, Te…
Port of Corpus Christi Joins U.S. Push for Nuclear-Powered Shipping
The Port of Corpus Christi has joined the Trump administration’s push to bring nuclear technology into the U.S. maritime sector, signing an agreement with the U.S. Maritime Administration to explore...
Blue Ops, a Red Cat Company, and Havoc Partner to Develop Open-Architecture Autonomous Maritime Defense Systems
Companies plan to integrate Havoc’s collaborative autonomy software across Blue Ops’ USV portfolio to establish operational fleets SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 17, 2026 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of adv…
Republicans are divided on whether to use the military to take over Cuba and the Panama Canal
Only 17% of Americans support the U.S. using military force to take control of Cuba. Opposition is widespread among Democrats and Independents, while Republicans are divided
In 2006, engineers reused 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to restore Elders Point East in Jamaica Bay. 10 years later, the approach had restored 40 acres of wetlands and helped reverse marsh-island erosion
A New York Harbor dredging project became an opportunity to restore Jamaica Bay’s declining marsh islands. Beginning in 2006, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers used 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to rebuild Elders Point East Island and restore 40 acres of…
Aramco Puts VLCCs Back Into Hormuz After Three-Week Pause
Saudi Arabia spent weeks finding ways around the Strait of Hormuz. Now it is starting to send tankers straight back through it. Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings from its Ras Tanura and Juaymah terminals inside the strait last week, ending a three-week gap …
Ron Paul on Trump Saying Hormuz Is ‘New American Territory”!
On today’s Ron Paul Liberty Report: After laughs, cheers, and groans over President Trump’s claim on the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, the President doubled down today posting a map of the Strait with “New American Territory” emblazoned on it. Is this an…
Saudi Arabia resumes oil loadings, sales from inside Strait of Hormuz
The resumption of Saudi exports could help ease the tight supply of heavier grades that produce more residue fuel which can be used to refuel ships or can be processed further at refineries
Greek oil tanker attacked in Black Sea – Bloomberg
A Greek-run tanker reportedly carrying Russian crude was attacked near Novorossiysk weeks after Washington pressed Kiev over strikes on US-linked terminals and shipping