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ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (489+ words) g Captain is the world's most-read maritime and offshore news website, founded in 2007 by Captain John Konrad, a USCG-licensed Master Mariner who spent a decade commanding tankers and drillships worldwide. Our editorial team combines professional maritime credentials with journalism experience....
Bulk Carrier Hit by Projectiles Off Oman as Maritime Threats Spill Beyond Hormuz
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (352+ words) Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U. S. -Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier A bulk carrier was struck by projectiles in the Arabian Sea off…...
Vale Unveils First Ethanol-Powered Mega Bulk Carriers
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (523+ words) Credit: Anderson Bibico via Vale Brazilian mining giant'Vale'is pushing the boundaries of maritime decarbonization with plans to deploy the world's first ocean-going vessel powered primarily by ethanol'a move that could slash greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. The company announced…...
Australia Bans Bulk Carrier After 7 Months of Unpaid Crew Wages
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (330+ words) Australia's maritime regulator has issued a stark warning to shipowners after banning a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier for six months over serious breaches of seafarer welfare standards. According to AMSA, inspectors identified multiple deficiencies during the boarding, including the underpayment of…...
Fuel Costs, Tariffs Cloud Outlook for U. S. Container Imports
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (628+ words) U. S. container imports are facing growing pressure from tariffs and rising fuel prices, even as the conflict involving Iran has yet to significantly disrupt cargo volumes moving through the nation's major ports, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from…...
World's Shipowners Are Eyeing the Exit, But They're Not Rushing For It Just Yet
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (582+ words) Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran and a partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, shipping industry leaders say vessels trapped inside the Persian Gulf are eager to leave " but will likely wait…...
China Is Escalating Panama Port Dispute With Surge in Ship Detentions, U. S. Regulator Warns
2+ week, 6+ day ago (314+ words) A simmering dispute over control of key Panama Canal terminals is now spilling into global shipping lanes, with China detaining Panama-flagged vessels in its ports and U. S. regulators warning of potential fallout for international trade. In a statement issued Thursday, the…...
Trump DOT Rolls Out $488 M Port Funding Push to "Restore Maritime Dominance
2+ week, 6+ day ago (518+ words) U. S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy a speaks during a press conference at the U. S. Department of Transportation in Washington, D. C. , U. S. , August 26, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder The Trump administration is rolling out nearly half a billion dollars in new port funding, with the U. S. Department of…...
Container Rates Extend Rally as Hormuz Crisis Drives Fuel Costs Higher
2+ week, 6+ day ago (355+ words) Container freight rates pushed higher for a fourth straight week, as rising fuel costs and ongoing disruption in the Middle East begin feeding directly into global shipping markets. Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) climbed 5% this week to $2, 279 per 40-foot container,…...
Inmarsat Maritime's Nexus Wave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (189+ words) The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea. Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has won the Maritime Mobility Innovation award for its fully managed bonded connectivity…...