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FMC Investigating Spain’s Alleged Port Access Denial of U.S.-Flagged Vessels
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched a formal investigation into Spain’s apparent controversial port access restrictions targeting vessels suspected of carrying military cargo to Israel. The investigation comes after...
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Starship to Shipyards: How Space Policy Could Save U.S. Maritime Power
Can lessons learned in space help us revitalize america’s maritime economy? By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) On the 249th anniversary of the U.S. Navy’s founding, America celebrated an unexpected milestone—not at sea,...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Navy Increasingly Turning to Commercial Tankers for At-Sea Refueling Operations
The U.S. Navy is increasingly relying on consolidated cargo operations (CONSOL) with commercial tankers to support its global fleet, marking a strategic shift in the service’s fleet refueling operations. Last...
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Philippines Sends Ships to Reef After China ‘Harassment’
The Philippines said a Chinese Navy chopper harassed Filipino fishing boats at a disputed South China Sea reef, showing lingering tensions in the key waterway.
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Sanctions Five Gulf Cartel Members Over Illegal Fishing in Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. Treasury Department has taken decisive action against Mexico’s Gulf Cartel, sanctioning five key members for their involvement in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing operations that serve as...
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Mike Schuler
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Record-Breaking Drug Bust: Australian Authorities Seize Cocaine Worth $465 Million at Sea
Australian authorities have intercepted the nation’s largest-ever cocaine shipment, leading to the arrest of 13 suspects in a sophisticated maritime drug trafficking operation. Operation Tyrrendor, a joint effort by the...
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Sal Mercogliano
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For Want of an Oiler: The Fragile State of America’s Afloat Logistics Fleet
Salvatore R. Mercogliano, Ph.D. – The Navy oiler – a tanker designed to refuel other ships while at sea – shuddered from the hit. Almost immediately, water began to flood...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Navy Destroyers Thwart Multiple Houthi Attacks on American Ships
Two U.S. Navy destroyers successfully defended against multiple Houthi-launched attacks while escorting American merchant vessels through the Gulf of Aden between November 30 and December 1. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile...
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Reuters
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China Coast Guard Says It Conducted Patrols Around Scarborough Shoal In South China Sea
BEIJING, Nov 30 (Reuters) – China’s coast guard said it had conducted patrols around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday to safeguard China’s territorial rights. The coast guard has continued to strengthen...
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Malte Humpert
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Coast Guard Inks Deal to Acquire ‘Aiviq’ As Vessel Arrives in Tampa Dry Dock to Begin Conversion
The U.S. Coast Guard has closed on the $125m fixed-price deal to acquire and convert icebreaking supply ship Aiviq from Offshore Surface Vessels LLC, part of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO).
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Coast Guard’s Aging ‘Polar Star’ Begins Antarctic Mission as Service Races to Modernize Icebreaker Fleet
The USCGC Polar Star, America’s only heavy icebreaker, has departed Seattle for its annual Antarctic mission supporting Operation Deep Freeze (ODF), marking its 28th year in this critical role. The...
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Mike Schuler
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Trump Nominates Wall Street Veteran John Phelan as Navy Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated John Phelan, a prominent figure in private investment and art who has no prior military experience, as the next Secretary of the Navy. In his...