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Opening of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 84th Session, April 27, 2026
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IMO Carbon Plan for Shipping Faces Growing Revolt as U.S. Courts ‘Silent Majority’

The U.S. is intensifying its push against the International Maritime Organization’s proposed global carbon pricing regime, with Federal Maritime

4 hours ago
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container ship underway at sea
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Container Rates Slip for Third Week as Oversupply Weighs on Market

Spot container rates extended their downward trend for a third consecutive week, underscoring the growing disconnect between geopolitical disruption and

4 hours ago
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CCTV footage shows crew members of the second flotilla that sailed from the Spanish port of Barcelona, carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, raise their arms as the vessel is said to be intercepted by the Israeli Army, at a location given as at sea off the coast of Greece, April 30, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a handout video
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Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Ships in International Waters, Organizers Decry Move

Israel has intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organizers said on Thursday, decrying the move as an "escalation

5 hours ago
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U.S. Pushes International ‘Maritime Freedom Construct’ as Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut
Shipping

U.S. Pushes International ‘Maritime Freedom Construct’ as Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut

The U.S. is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State

5 hours ago
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A view of the turbines at Orsted's offshore wind farm near Nysted.
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Iran War Is ‘Supercharging’ the Energy Transition, UNFCCC Says

The Iran war is accelerating a shift toward renewable energy as governments race to reduce supply-chain vulnerabilities, according to UNFCCC Executive

5 hours ago
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Iran-Linked Oil Tankers Sail West After Boarding by US

Two Iran-linked oil tankers that US forces interdicted near Sri Lanka last week are now sailing west. US forces carried out “maritime interdiction and

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Iran’s Guards Seize Wartime Power, Blunting Supreme Leader’s Role

 Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power — an abrupt break with

Navy

The United States Did Not Just Outsource Shipbuilding. It Outsourced Demand.

Why America’s Cargo Demand Is Building Maritime Capacity Everywhere but at Home By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed)   I spent last week at the Sea-Air-Space

Energy

Idemitsu Maru Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Seeks to Cross Strait of Hormuz

Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, is attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on

Shipping

Aged Oil Tanker Suggests Iran Is Bringing Back Retired Ships

A 29-year-old Iranian supertanker has appeared at Kharg Island after years off the radar, a sign that Tehran could be using retired ships to keep loading oil


Today
US Military Commanders to Brief Trump On Military Options Against Iran, US Official Says
Defense

US Military Commanders to Brief Trump On Military Options Against Iran, US Official Says

Top U.S. military leaders including Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command, will brief President Donald Trump later on Thursday on potential military

8 hours ago
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U.S. forces board the stateless tanker Tifani (IMO: 9273337) without incident inside the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
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US Seeks Forfeiture of Seized Oil Tankers Linked to Iran

The US is seeking forfeiture of two Iran-linked oil tankers seized by naval forces enforcing a blockade against the Islamic Republic, according to a senior

11 hours ago
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan undergoing scheduled maintenance by shipyard welders
Navy

The United States Did Not Just Outsource Shipbuilding. It Outsourced Demand.

Why America’s Cargo Demand Is Building Maritime Capacity Everywhere but at Home By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed)   I spent last week at the Sea-Air-Space

22 hours ago
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A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
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FMC Judge Orders OOCL to Pay $45.6 Million in Landmark Bed Bath & Beyond Shipping Case

Three years after bankrupt retailer Bed Bath & Beyond accused Orient Overseas Container Line of auctioning off contracted vessel space to higher-paying

April 29, 2026
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Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) enforces the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports against M/T Stream after it attempted to sail to an Iranian port,
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Trump Discusses Sustaining Iran Blockade for Months as Oil Prices Surge

Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran's ports with oil companies, a White House official said on

April 29, 2026
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Iran-Linked Oil Tankers Sail West After Boarding by US
Shipping

Iran-Linked Oil Tankers Sail West After Boarding by US

Two Iran-linked oil tankers that US forces interdicted near Sri Lanka last week are now sailing west. US forces carried out “maritime interdiction and

Iran’s Guards Seize Wartime Power, Blunting Supreme Leader’s Role
News

Iran’s Guards Seize Wartime Power, Blunting Supreme Leader’s Role

 Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power — an abrupt break with

The United States Did Not Just Outsource Shipbuilding. It Outsourced Demand.
Navy

The United States Did Not Just Outsource Shipbuilding. It Outsourced Demand.

Why America’s Cargo Demand Is Building Maritime Capacity Everywhere but at Home By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed)   I spent last week at the Sea-Air-Space

Idemitsu Maru Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Seeks to Cross Strait of Hormuz
Energy

Idemitsu Maru Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Seeks to Cross Strait of Hormuz

Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, is attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on

Aged Oil Tanker Suggests Iran Is Bringing Back Retired Ships
Shipping

Aged Oil Tanker Suggests Iran Is Bringing Back Retired Ships

A 29-year-old Iranian supertanker has appeared at Kharg Island after years off the radar, a sign that Tehran could be using retired ships to keep loading oil


Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Aerial view of HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding yard in Pascagoula, Mississippi, showing multiple U.S. Navy warships under construction and dry docks where work on the Navy’s new FF(X) frigate program will begin.
Defense

Navy Awards HII $283 Million Contract to Kick Off FF(X) Frigate Construction

The U.S. Navy has awarded HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding a $283 million contract to begin lead yard support work for the Navy’s new FF(X) frigate program,

April 29, 2026
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A rendering of a 15,000 TEU-class SMR-powered containership unveiled by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering
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The Forgotten Fuel That Could Power Shipping’s Future

Thorium, an abundant and largely overlooked radioactive metal, is emerging as the fuel of a new generation of compact molten salt reactors that could transform

April 29, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz Nears Third Month of Closure
Shipping

Strait of Hormuz Nears Third Month of Closure

A fully-laden Japan-linked oil tanker completed a rare transit of the Strait of Hormuz, as the effective closure of the waterway to most international traffic

April 29, 2026
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Future CCGS Donjek enters the water at Halifax Shipyard during the launch of the Canadian Coast Guard’s first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, a milestone for Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and Arctic fleet renewal.
Defense

Canada’s First Coast Guard Arctic and Offshore Patrol Cutter Launched at Halifax Shipyard

Halifax Shipyard has launched the first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship built for the Canadian Coast Guard, marking the latest milestone in Canada’s National

April 29, 2026
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Containers at the Evergreen terminal at the Port of Los Angeles
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Appeals Court Backs FMC in Landmark Detention Charges Ruling Against Evergreen

A federal appeals court has upheld a closely watched Federal Maritime Commission ruling against Evergreen Marine over container detention

April 29, 2026
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Corporate News

8 hours ago

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

21 hours ago

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and

April 21, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU

Corporate News

8 hours ago

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

21 hours ago

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and

April 21, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU


Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I arrives in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra
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U.S. Treasury Warns Hormuz ‘Toll’ Payments to Iran Could Trigger Sanctions

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued new sanctions guidance warning that payments to Iran or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for so-called “safe

April 29, 2026
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A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026
Shipping

Aged Oil Tanker Suggests Iran Is Bringing Back Retired Ships

A 29-year-old Iranian supertanker has appeared at Kharg Island after years off the radar, a sign that Tehran could be using retired ships to keep loading oil

April 29, 2026
Total Views: 3185

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio standing behind him, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2026
Shipping

Trump Urges Iran to Sign a Deal After Report Suggests US May Extend Blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to 'get smart soon' and sign a deal, following days of deadlock in efforts to end the conflict and a media

April 29, 2026
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Balboa Port is pictured after Hong Kong's CK Hutchison agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, in Panama City.
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US-Led Bloc Condemns China Pressure on Panama-Flagged Ships

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday released a joint statement with five Latin American and Caribbean governments backing Panama’s sovereignty

April 28, 2026
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U.S. forces board the M/V Blue Star III suspected of breaching the U.S. maritime blockade on Iran, April 28
Defense

U.S. Forces Search and Release Containership Suspected of Violating Blockade on Iran

U.S. forces boarded a commercial vessel in the Arabian Sea on Monday as Washington stepped up enforcement of its blockade on Iranian ports, with U.S. Central

April 28, 2026
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) enforces the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports against M/T Stream after it attempted to sail to an Iranian port,
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Security Council Demands Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz as Shipping Risks Mount

The United Nations Security Council heard urgent calls Monday to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as world leaders warned

April 28, 2026
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Oil Tanker sails in san francisco bay california
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Opposition to Jones Act Waiver Extension Widens as Maritime Industry Pushes Back

The Trump administration’s decision to extend its broad Jones Act waiver another 90 days is drawing mounting opposition across the U.S. maritime sector, with

April 28, 2026
Total Views: 1395

The logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is seen inside its headquarters in Vienna
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UAE Quits OPEC in Major Blow to Global Oil Producers’ Group

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting OPEC, dealing a heavy blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis triggered

April 28, 2026
Total Views: 1298

Members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards participate in a military parade to commemorate the anniversary of the start of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, in Tehran September 21, 2008
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Iran’s Guards Seize Wartime Power, Blunting Supreme Leader’s Role

 Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power — an abrupt break with

April 28, 2026
Total Views: 6716

Trump Says Iran Wants Hormuz Open in Tussle Over War’s End
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Trump Says Iran Wants Hormuz Open in Tussle Over War’s End

President Donald Trump said Iran has asked the US to lift a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz while the two sides negotiate an end to the two-month war,

April 28, 2026
Total Views: 619