What's Going on With Shipping (Sal Mercogliano)
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War on US Shipping Response to War On The Rocks article, "America Should Build its own Warships While Buying Tankers" Video:
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Another Containership Fire! A tragic incident has occurred at Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) today, November 7, 2025. The container ship MSC Kyparissia caught fire during unloading operations, resulting in three fatalities and three injuries among the crew.
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Received a report of a fire on board the Hong Kong-flagged containerships Laust Maersk of Maersk Lines after departing Charleston for Cartagena, Columbia. The report is of a minor fire in the containers up forward. The ship has anchored off Charleston with plans to bring the ship back into the port.
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Hellas Aphrodite crew remain safe in tanker’s citadel
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https://www.lloydslist.com/articles/2025/11/07/hellas-aphrodite-crew-remain-safe-in-tanker’s-citadel
about 17 hours ago
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Emboldened Somali pirates spark fear in the Indian Ocean
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Emboldened Somali pirates spark fear in the Indian Ocean - Splash247
The threat of Somali piracy is re-emerging in the Indian Ocean, with recent incidents highlighting the increasing sophistication and reach of pirate groups. Yesterday’s hijacking of the Malta-flagged...
https://splash247.com/?p=230711
about 18 hours ago
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US – China trade deal - a zero-sum game for shipping? Can the trade deal agreed by China and the US calm the global markets and by extension supply chains and the container shipping industry?
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US – China trade deal - a zero-sum game for shipping?
Can the trade deal agreed by China and the US calm the global markets and by extension supply chains and the container shipping industry?
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/us-china-trade-deal-a-zero-sum-game-for-shipping-
about 18 hours ago
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Korean Team Tests AI-Powered Automatic Firefighting System Aboard Ship
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Korean Team Tests AI-Powered Automatic Firefighting System Aboard Ship
South Korean researchers have developed an advanced AI-powered firefighting system that can independently identify a petroleum fire, activate, and co...
https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/korean-team-tests-ai-powered-automatic-firefighting-system-aboard-ship
about 18 hours ago
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US Coast Guard Reports Best Year Ever for Cocaine Interdiction Tale of Two Different Interdiction Strategies
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US Coast Guard Reports Best Year Ever for Cocaine Interdiction
The U.S. Coast Guard has achieved a new record for cocaine seizures in a fiscal year, capturing more than 225 tonnes in the U.S. Southern Command are...
https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/us-coast-guard-reports-best-year-ever-for-cocaine-interdiction
about 18 hours ago
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NTSB Releases Report on Fatal Fire in 2024 aboard U.S.-Flagged Dredger
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NTSB Releases Report on Fatal Fire in 2024 aboard U.S.-Flagged Dredger
The fatal engine room fire aboard the dredger Stuyvesant in November 2024 that killed the vessel’s first engineer is the subject of a new report from...
https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/ntsb-releases-report-on-fatal-fire-in-2024-aboard-u-s-flagged-dredger
about 18 hours ago
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USTR asks comments on suspension of port fees: Levies targeted Chinese ships calling U.S. ports
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USTR asks comments on suspension of port fees
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is asking for public comment on the proposal to suspend port fees on Chinese ships.
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ustr-asks-comments-on-suspension-of-port-fees
about 18 hours ago
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New trade deals, and ‘tenuous stability’ for ocean freight: Carriers push for higher rates amid China deescalation
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New trade deals, and 'tenuous stability’ for ocean freight
A slate of China agreements clears some of the uncertainty around ocean shipping, but questions still surround demand in the U.S. and other markets.
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-trade-deals-and-tenuous-stability-for-ocean-freight
about 18 hours ago
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Maersk Slides as Investors Brace for ‘Bleak’ Quarters Ahead Maersk’s underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization will be in a range of $9 to $9.5 billion in 2025, versus a prior guidance of $8 billion I wish I was so damn BLEAK.
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Maersk Slides as Investors Brace for ‘Bleak’ Quarters Ahead
(Bloomberg) — A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S shares fell with investor disappointment over a smaller-than-expected improvement in the container-shipping giant’s full-year profit guidance. Maersk’s underlying ...
https://gcaptain.com/maersk-slides-as-investors-brace-for-bleak-quarters-ahead/
about 18 hours ago
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War on US Shipping Response to War On The Rocks article, "America Should Build its own Warships While Buying Tankers" Video:
youtu.be/CBRhjLzVAyU
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Newport News Shipbuilding lays off over 100 employees Wait...I thought there was an issue with needing skilled shipyard workers.
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Newport News Shipbuilding lays off over 100 employees
While some furloughed shipbuilders returned to the shipyard during the furlough period, others chose to leave the company voluntarily, the company said.
https://www.dailypress.com/2025/11/06/newport-news-shipbuilding-layoffs/
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Getting ready to do a talk for @campbell.edu on What's Going on With Shipping at 12 Noon, today (US East Coast time). You can register and tune in at:
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UN Report Details Houthis' Attack Capabilities
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UN Report Details Houthis' Attack Capabilities
The annual report of the Panel of Experts on Yemen has an established reputation for producing carefully researched and well-substantiated informatio...
https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/un-report-details-houthis-attack-capabilities
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Juan Brown of the
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UPS#2976 KSDF 4 Nov 2025
YouTube video by blancolirio
https://youtu.be/Z3lXl9yfISM?si=k0Els5FnmRxq0sli
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Shipping: mad as hell and not going to take it any more ▶️The industry has long had to be careful what it wishes for at the IMO ▶️Many owners kicked back against the Net-Zero Framework ▶️Circular shows owners want IMO to stick to its knitting
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Shipping: mad as hell and not going to take it any more
There are signs that shipowners are starting to get mad — to borrow a phrase from one of the most famous movies of the past 50 years — but industry opposition was probably not what derailed the IMO’s signature decarbonisation blueprint
https://www.lloydslist.com/articles/2025/11/05/shipping-mad-as-hell-and-not-going-to-take-it-any-more
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Suez Canal Invites Shipping Companies Back After Best Month in Two Years
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Suez Canal Invites Shipping Companies Back After Best Month in Two Years
The Suez Canal Authority is continuing its outreach to the shipping industry as it reported its first significant increases in transit volume since t...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/suez-canal-invites-shipping-companies-back-after-best-month-in-two-years
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Report: Russian Warship on Fire at Sevastopol Dock
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Report: Russian Warship on Fire at Sevastopol Dock
Reports are appearing on the Internet along with photos and videos stating that one of Russia’s warships used to patrol the area around Sevastopol an...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/report-russian-warship-on-fire-at-sevastopol-dock
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CMA CGM to Register Ten Giant LNG-Powered Containerships Under French Flag
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CMA CGM to Register Ten Giant LNG-Powered Containerships Under French Flag
French shipping giant CMA CGM announced the registration of ten newbuild 24,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel containerships under the French flag, marking one of the largest commitments t...
https://gcaptain.com/cma-cgm-to-register-ten-giant-lng-powered-containerships-under-french-flag/
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Greek shipowners lead crude tanker newbuilding order spree as shipyard slots tighten ▶️Private Greek shipowners are leading a newbuilding renaissance for VLCCs ▶️All new orders have been of conventional fuel propulsion, retrofit-ready designs remain an option
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Greek shipowners lead crude tanker newbuilding order spree as shipyard slots tighten
The VLCC orderbook has now surpassed 140 ships, representing around 15% of the existing fleet, while the suezmax orderbook equates to over 20% of the current fleet
https://www.lloydslist.com/articles/2025/11/04/greek-shipowners-lead-crude-tanker-newbuilding-order-spree-as-shipyard-slots-tighten
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Port fee questions linger after shipping used as trade war ‘pawn’ ▶️Fee pause is scheduled to begin on November 10, implying that affected ships could slow steam ▶️Retroactive refunds for fees paid from October 14 to November 10 are considered unlikely
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Port fee questions linger after shipping used as trade war ‘pawn’
The shipping industry breathed a sigh of relief when a pause in US and Chinese port fees was announced. But it hasn’t happened quite yet and the devil, as always, is the detail
https://www.lloydslist.com/articles/2025/11/04/port-fee-questions-linger-after-shipping-used-as-trade-war-pawn
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Supply chain damage already done, says Xeneta: Outlook for 2026 looking rosier for shippers as over-capacity and market uncertainty will limit freight rates.
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Supply chain damage already done, says Xeneta
Outlook for 2026 looking rosier for shippers as over-capacity and market uncertainty will limit freight rates.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/supply-chain-damage-already-done-says-xeneta
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Satellite Imaging Confirms Oil Spill at Port of Tuapse
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Satellite Imaging Confirms Oil Spill at Port of Tuapse
Satellite imaging of the loading terminal at Tuapse, Russia confirms that oil was spilled after the Ukrainian attack last weekend. The strike was a r...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/satellite-imaging-confirms-oil-spill-at-port-of-tuapse
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Big Get Bigger as MSC and HMM Hit New Milestones in Container Capacity
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Big Get Bigger as MSC and HMM Hit New Milestones in Container Capacity
The container sector continues to grow, with attention focused on the carriers’ total orderbook, which is more than 10 million TEU is the largest in...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/big-get-bigger-as-msc-and-hmm-hit-new-milestones-in-container-capacity
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Commercial Tankers Damaged in Russian Port by Ukrainian Drones | The Ocean Becoming Less Safe Video:
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Record Q3 profit for HD KSOE amid continued drive to revive US shipbuilding: HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering reported a record third‑quarter operating profit of $770m, driven by higher ship prices and improved productivity
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Record Q3 profit for HD KSOE amid continued drive to revive US shipbuilding
The strong results come as parent HD Hyundai accelerates its global expansion and partnerships in the US shipbuilding sector
https://www.lloydslist.com/articles/2025/11/03/record-q3-profit-for-hdksoe-amid-continued-drive-to-revive-us-shipbuilding
5 days ago
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Hanwha Philly to Build Nuclear-Powered Submarine for South Korea
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Hanwha Philly to Build Nuclear-Powered Submarine for South Korea
The Trump administration has reached an unexpected agreement with the government of South Korea on sharing one of America's most closely-held capabil...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/hanwha-philly-to-build-nuclear-powered-subs-for-south-korea
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Cruise Industry on Track for Fourth Consecutive Growth Year
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Cruise Industry on Track for Fourth Consecutive Growth Year
The cruise industry has roared back since the pandemic, as almost everyone in the travel industry is well aware. AAA and Tourism Economics, however, p...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/cruise-industry-on-track-for-fourth-consecutive-growth-year
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South Africa Halts Plans for Establishing a Shipping Line
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South Africa Halts Plans for Establishing a Shipping Line
South Africa has temporarily shelved plans for establishing a shipping line to allow for further consultations. Early last month, the Cabinet approve...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/south-africa-halts-plans-for-establishing-a-shipping-line
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Maritime Statecraft and its Future
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Maritime Statecraft and its Future
[By Steve Brock and Hunter Stires]With shipping and shipbuilding receiving high-level political and diplomatic attention across two administrations a...
https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/maritime-statecraft-and-its-future
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U.S. Forces Destroy 15th Suspected Smuggling Boat off South America
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U.S. Forces Destroy 15th Suspected Smuggling Boat off South America
The U.S. military has eliminated another suspected drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, neutralizing a suspected cocaine shipment and three vessel...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/u-s-forces-destroy-15th-suspected-smuggling-boat-off-south-america
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Ukraine Hits Oil Pier at Port of Tuapse in Long-Range Drone Attack
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Ukraine Hits Oil Pier at Port of Tuapse in Long-Range Drone Attack
Ukraine's armed forces have attacked the oil terminal at the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse, damaging the loading facility and two ships that were a...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/ukraine-hits-oil-pier-at-port-of-tuapse-in-long-range-drone-attack
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Chinese LNG Ship Skirting US Curbs Continues to Fake Location
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Chinese LNG Ship Skirting US Curbs Continues to Fake Location
A liquefied natural gas tanker that appears to be assisting a Russian export project circumvent US sanctions is still faking its location, according to satellite images analyzed by Bloomberg News.
https://gcaptain.com/chinese-lng-ship-skirting-us-curbs-continues-to-fake-location/
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Russia Pushes ‘Shadow Fleet’ to Limit as LNG Carrier Struggles Through Early Arctic Ice on Northern Sea Route
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Russia Pushes ‘Shadow Fleet’ to Limit as LNG Carrier Struggles Through Early Arctic Ice on Northern Sea Route
A Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier from the country’s so-called shadow fleet, the Buran, is battling thickening sea ice along the Northern Sea Route, underscoring the risks Moscow faces in ...
https://gcaptain.com/russia-pushes-shadow-fleet-to-limit-as-lng-carrier-struggles-through-early-arctic-ice-on-northern-sea-route/
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Neoline’s sail-powered ship makes U.S. debut: Neoline con-ro uses hybrid diesel-wind propulsion
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Neoline's sail-powered ship makes U.S. debut
The Port of Baltimore welcomed the Neoliner Origin, the world's first wind-powered, industrial-scale cargo ship to arrive in the United States.
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/neolines-sail-powered-ship-makes-u-s-debut
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What's Going on With Shipping Goes to Washington Interview w/ Lauren Beagan, The Maritime Professor Video:
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reposted by
What's Going on With Shipping (Sal Mercogliano)
U.S. Naval Institute
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This is the story of two ships that contributed to Herman Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize–winning 1951 novel The Caine Mutiny and the 1954 movie.
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The Ships of The Caine Mutiny | Naval History - December 2025, Volume 39, Number 6
This is the story of two ships that contributed to Herman Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize–winning 1951 novel The Caine Mutiny and the 1954 movie.
https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history/2025/december/ships-caine-mutiny
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Are container rates rebounding or is SCFI ‘overoptimistic’? ▶️SCFI Shanghai-Los Angeles index jumps 23% to $2,647 per feu ▶️Asia-Europe rates rise as carriers seek to defend spot pricing ahead of the next round of annual contract talks
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Are container rates rebounding or is SCFI ‘overoptimistic’?
The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index is showing a material rebound in transpacific spot rates. It may be incorporating gains that have yet to appear in other data sources, or it may be overshooting
https://www.lloydslist.com/articles/2025/10/31/are-container-rates-rebounding-or-is-scfi-overoptimistic
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EV fires and shipping with Dr. William Moore, The American Club
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EV fires and shipping with The American Club
As EVs continue to grow in popularity, Dr William Moore explores the fire risks to shipping and how to minimise those risks.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/accidents/ev-fires-and-shipping-with-dr-william-moore-the-american-club
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Singapore ship registry surges on USTR reflagging: The Singapore Registry of Ships saw higher tonnage growth in September than it does annually in most years.
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Singapore ship registry surges on USTR reflagging
The Singapore Registry of Ships saw higher tonnage growth in September than it does annually in most years.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/maritime-transportation/singapore-ship-registry-surges-on-ustr-reflagging
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COSCO unveils $1.75bn shipbuilding spree for 29 new vessels
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COSCO unveils $1.75bn shipbuilding spree for 29 new vessels - Splash247
COSCO has unveiled a sweeping $1.75bn newbuilding programme covering 29 ships, as the state-controlled group continues to refresh and expand its fleet across key sectors. The investment package includ...
https://splash247.com/?p=230428
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Splash Wrap: Deals, diplomacy and disruption
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Splash Wrap: Deals, diplomacy and disruption - Splash247
Donald Trump’s tour of Asia provided the biggest shipping news of the week. His meet-up with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, yesterday saw the tit-for-tat port fees shelved for a year, and panama...
https://splash247.com/?p=230420
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Dominion Energy Confirms Commissioning Delays on WTIV Charybdis
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Dominion Energy Confirms Commissioning Delays on WTIV Charybdis
As part of its quarterly earnings report to the investment community, Dominion Energy gave a detailed update on commissioning delays with its wind tur...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/dominion-energy-confirms-commissioning-delays-on-wtiv-charybdis
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Passenger Dies on Shore Trip, Reported Missing After Cruise Ship Departs
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Passenger Dies on Shore Trip, Reported Missing After Cruise Ship Departs
Australian authorities are investigating the death of a woman who appears to have fallen while on a shore excursion from a cruise ship at Lizard Isla...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/passenger-dies-on-shore-trip-reported-missing-after-cruise-ship-departs
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American Cruise Lines Announces 10 New U.S. Built Ships Through 2028
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American Cruise Lines Announces 10 New U.S. Built Ships Through 2028
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 10 new ships for the U.S. market beginning with American Pioneer debuting in Florida on October 31st. Ame...
https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/american-cruise-lines-announces-10-new-u-s-built-ships-through-2028
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COSCO Continues Spending with $1.7B in Orders for 29 More Vessels
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COSCO Continues Spending with $1.7B in Orders for 29 More Vessels
China’s sprawling state-owned shipping company COSCO unveiled plans for a further $1.7 billion in new shipbuilding contracts, continuing a spending sp...
https://maritime-executive.com/article/cosco-continues-spending-with-1-7b-in-orders-for-29-more-vessels
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Britain is Losing Its Seafarers — and We Have Only Ourselves to Blame
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Britain is Losing Its Seafarers — and We Have Only Ourselves to Blame
The number of British seafarers is shrinking, and we must look at ourselves as an industry to see why we are losing crew members. It is not just about...
https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/britain-is-losing-its-seafarers-and-we-have-only-ourselves-to-blame
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Two Foreign Vessels Damaged In Ukrainian Drone Strike On Russian Port
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Two Foreign Vessels Damaged In Ukrainian Drone Strike On Russian Port
MOSCOW/KYIV, Nov 2 (Reuters) – A Ukrainian drone attack struck one of Russia’s main Black Sea oil ports on Sunday, causing a fire and damaging at least one ship, as Kyiv tries to undermine Russia’s wa...
https://gcaptain.com/two-foreign-vessels-damaged-in-ukrainian-drone-strike-on-russian-port/
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Cosco Shipping weathers earnings storm as port fee suspension brings hope ▶️Third-quarter earnings halved as freight rates collapsed ▶️New US-China deals to suspend port fees and trim tariffs offers potential relief
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Cosco Shipping weathers earnings storm as port fee suspension brings hope
China–US trade agreement provides a glimmer of hope for transpacific shipping
https://www.lloydslist.com/articles/2025/10/31/cosco-shipping-weathers-earnings-storm-as-port-fee-suspension-brings-hope
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