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Port of Auckland CEO Fined in Landmark Maritime Safety Case
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February 21, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Port of Auckland CEO Fined in Landmark Maritime Safety Case

Former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson has been fined $190,000 NZ for his role in a fatal 2020 incident at a container terminal—a landmark case that sets a precedent...
Shipping’s Price War: Spot Rates Slide as Carriers Battle for Cargo
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February 21, 2025
From 
The Loadstar
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gCaptain

Shipping’s Price War: Spot Rates Slide as Carriers Battle for Cargo

Container spot freight rates on the major east-west liner trades experienced another week of decline, as slack demand continued to depress pricing.
USS Harry S. Truman CO Relieved Following Mediterranean Collision with Bulk Carrier
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February 21, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

USS Harry S. Truman CO Relieved Following Mediterranean Collision with Bulk Carrier

The U.S. Navy has relieved Captain Dave Snowden as commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) following a collision with a merchant vessel in the...
Oil Tankers Rocked by Mystery Blasts After Trips to Russia
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February 20, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
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gCaptain

Oil Tankers Rocked by Mystery Blasts After Trips to Russia

At least four oil tankers have been hit with explosions so far this year — all of them having visited Russia’s territorial waters in the weeks prior to the blasts happening.
Treasury Secretary Bessent Signals Potential Russia Sanctions Rollback in Ukraine Peace Talks
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February 20, 2025
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Bloomberg
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Signals Potential Russia Sanctions Rollback in Ukraine Peace Talks

(Bloomberg) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table in talks over the Ukraine war, saying the US is prepared to either...
New Flag States Raise Sanctions Evasion Concerns
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February 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

New Flag States Raise Sanctions Evasion Concerns

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has raised significant concerns about emerging flag states potentially being used to circumvent international sanctions, according to its latest Flag State Performance Table. Four...
Cargill and Hafnia Form Marine Fuel Powerhouse Seascale Energy
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February 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Cargill and Hafnia Form Marine Fuel Powerhouse Seascale Energy

Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and tanker leader Hafnia announced today the formation of Seascale Energy—a joint venture combining their bunker operations to transform marine fuel procurement. The new entity, which...
Photos: Historic SS United States Begins Final Journey to Become World’s Largest Artificial Reef
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February 19, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Photos: Historic SS United States Begins Final Journey to Become World’s Largest Artificial Reef

The iconic SS United States, holder of the transatlantic speed record, has departed Philadelphia after nearly three decades at berth, embarking on its final journey to become the world’s largest...
Mystery Blasts Rock Mediterranean Tankers
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February 19, 2025
From 
Reuters
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gCaptain

Mystery Blasts Rock Mediterranean Tankers

Three oil tankers have been damaged by blasts in the last month in separate incidents around the Mediterranean, with the causes unknown, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.
Suez Canal Chief Says Red Sea Crisis Did Not Create Sustainable Route to Replace Canal
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February 19, 2025
From 
Reuters
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gCaptain

Suez Canal Chief Says Red Sea Crisis Did Not Create Sustainable Route to Replace Canal

CAIRO, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie said on Wednesday that the Red Sea crisis did not create a sustainable route to replace the canal, adding that there were positive indicators...
More Shadow Vessels Targeted in EU’s 16th Sanctions Package
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February 19, 2025
From 
Reuters
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gCaptain

More Shadow Vessels Targeted in EU’s 16th Sanctions Package

BRUSSELS, Feb 19 (Reuters) – EU envoys on Wednesday agreed on a 16th package of sanctions against Russia, EU diplomats said, including a ban on primary aluminum imports, sales of gaming consoles and the listing...
EU Extends Red Sea Maritime Security Operation Through 2026, Expands Intelligence Sharing
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February 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

EU Extends Red Sea Maritime Security Operation Through 2026, Expands Intelligence Sharing

The European Union has extended its maritime security operation in the Red Sea region until February 28, 2026, allocating over €17 million to safeguard freedom of navigation amid ongoing regional...