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VIDEO | China's PLA Navy drops major hint about its next aircraft carrier

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USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat, sails past the Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts during the latter's commissioning in Boston, March 28, 2026.

Naval Submersibles

Senior US official confirms Australia's readiness to host nuclear-powered submarines

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Fires at the Port of Fujairah, March 2026

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Gas

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China's maritime claim (red) and UNCLOS exclusive economic zones (blue) in the South China Sea

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The US Navy stealth destroyer USS Zumwalt

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Taiwan signals South China Sea presence with rare ministerial visit to disputed island

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HMS Queen Elizabeth at Babcock's Rosyth shipyard

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Tankers

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Inland Tug Operations

VESSEL REVIEW | China Emergency Changsha Tug No 01 – Rescue and debris removal tug for inland waters

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Tankers

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22 Apr 2026

Research, Environment & Training

VESSEL REVIEW | KRI Canopus – Indonesian Navy places large survey ship into service

22 Apr 2026

Inland Tug Operations

VESSEL REVIEW | Capt Daniel Armstrong – Blessey Marine Services welcomes EPA Tier IV inland tug to fleet

21 Apr 2026

Other Workboats

VESSEL REVIEW | Braveheart – Cargo barge to support Allseas' heavy lifting operations in North Sea

21 Apr 2026

Offshore Construction

VESSEL REVIEW | Maersk Viridis – Installation jackup boasts large lifting capacity and greater port compatibility

20 Apr 2026

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Bulkers

VESSEL REVIEW | Aries Momiji – Japanese Ultramax bulker boasts energy-saving features

20 Apr 2026

Bulkers

VESSEL REVIEW | Balder – Klaveness welcomes first bulk and caustic soda carrier in new series

17 Apr 2026

Fishing Regulation & Enforcement

VESSEL REVIEW | China Fishery Administration 33233 – Fisheries enforcement vessel with secondary research support roles

17 Apr 2026

Research, Environment & Training

VESSEL REVIEW | Wakashio Maru – Survey and navigation training vessel for Japanese technology college

16 Apr 2026

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VESSEL REVIEW | Bjarkoy – Torghatten Nord's new ferry built for daily sailings in the Arctic Circle

16 Apr 2026

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VIDEO | China's PLA Navy drops major hint about its next aircraft carrier

As Hormuz crisis unfolds, all eyes turn toward the vital Malacca Strait

Saab outperforms expectations with strong Q1 2026 profit jump

Senior US official confirms Australia's readiness to host nuclear-powered submarines

OPINION | Brace for the norm: Recurring energy crises are here to stay

Facing supply gaps, Pakistan issues first LNG spot tender in years

China plans to entrench maritime claims with 11,000-island buildup

Three injured after fire breaks out on US Navy stealth destroyer Zumwalt

Taiwan signals South China Sea presence with rare ministerial visit to disputed island

Maintenance works on Royal Navy aircraft carrier completed in Scotland

Vessel Reviews

VESSEL REVIEW | CTOW 330 – Bunkering barge with 28,000-barrel capacity and enhanced safety features

VESSEL REVIEW | China Emergency Changsha Tug No 01 – Rescue and debris removal tug for inland waters

VESSEL REVIEW | Seadevil – German Tanker Shipping Group welcomes ice-capable chemical carrier to fleet

VESSEL REVIEW | KRI Canopus – Indonesian Navy places large survey ship into service

VESSEL REVIEW | Capt Daniel Armstrong – Blessey Marine Services welcomes EPA Tier IV inland tug to fleet

VESSEL REVIEW | Braveheart – Cargo barge to support Allseas' heavy lifting operations in North Sea

VESSEL REVIEW | Maersk Viridis – Installation jackup boasts large lifting capacity and greater port compatibility

VESSEL REVIEW | Aries Momiji – Japanese Ultramax bulker boasts energy-saving features

VESSEL REVIEW | Balder – Klaveness welcomes first bulk and caustic soda carrier in new series

VESSEL REVIEW | China Fishery Administration 33233 – Fisheries enforcement vessel with secondary research support roles

VESSEL REVIEW | Wakashio Maru – Survey and navigation training vessel for Japanese technology college

VESSEL REVIEW | Bjarkoy – Torghatten Nord's new ferry built for daily sailings in the Arctic Circle

The Latest From Our Columnists

COLUMN | And just like that: Nigerian corruption case; Guyana's new trader has payment dispute; Astro buys second subsea vessel; Epstein and jobs in ports; MOL's new governance [Offshore Accounts]

COLUMN | Quick updates: Maersk Supply Service sold in Brazil; Turkey drills in Somalia; ExxonMobil, Eni and Shell plan big in Nigeria [Offshore Accounts]

COLUMN | Today's global crises expose the fragility of our supply chains [Grey Power]

COLUMN | Offshore takes on the Easter story: seafarer wages; South African judgements; Pilate in Copenhagen; Strait of Hormuz blockages [Offshore Accounts]

COLUMN | Loose ends? Suspensions update: Paratus and Borr Drilling; what could be next in Venezuela; DP World's latest mess [Offshore Accounts]

COLUMN | Engineering for failure: lessons we can learn from the Titan submersible tragedy [Aft Lines]

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