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Area where the barges MPC 644 and MPC 907 contacted the mooring cells, as
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Judge tells GE Vernova it cannot walk away from Vineyard Wind project

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Ecopetrol and Petrobras readying tests at offshore gas discovery in Colombia, results due in June

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Icebreaking

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A map released by Iranian authorities showing the suggested passage route in the Strait of Hormuz. The circular zone at the centre of the strait indicates a potential minefield.

Shipping

Shipping companies err on the side of caution as Hormuz reopens

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Bulkers

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US warship enters the Strait of Hormuz to prepare for mine sweeping operations, April 2026

Security

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Jan de Nul TSHD Galileo Galilei undertaking dreding works in Brazil's Babitonga Bay

Dredging

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Shipping

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Tankers

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Container Shipping

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Yachts

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Research, Environment & Training

VESSEL REVIEW | Geo Master – Hybrid survey and ROV support vessel for Netherlands' N-Sea Group

13 Apr 2026

Yachts

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Mooring failure caused barge breakaway and terminal collision in Ohio River

Judge tells GE Vernova it cannot walk away from Vineyard Wind project

Ecopetrol and Petrobras readying tests at offshore gas discovery in Colombia, results due in June

What exactly did shipowners and governments say about Hormuz reopening?

US Coast Guard to homeport first two new icebreakers in Alaska

Shipping companies err on the side of caution as Hormuz reopens

Russian wheat exports through Caspian Sea resume after long hiatus with Iran-bound shipment

US Navy: Extent of mine threat in Strait of Hormuz remains unclear

First phase of beach widening and channel dredging project in Brazil completed

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Oil prices dive after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is now open

Vessel Reviews

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

VESSEL REVIEW | Snow Flower – Cool Carriers to deploy versatile reefer ship on global routes

VESSEL REVIEW | Hidramar Ultra 22000 – Panamax-capable floating dock delivered to Spain's Tenerife Shipyards

VESSEL REVIEW | Atalante – Italian Navy welcomes multi-role replenishment oiler into service

VESSEL REVIEW | Four Seasons I – New ultra-luxury yacht boasts scalable design and intelligent systems

VESSEL REVIEW | APL 72 – US Navy mobile berthing barge to house crews during ship maintenance cycles

VESSEL REVIEW | Geo Master – Hybrid survey and ROV support vessel for Netherlands' N-Sea Group

VESSEL REVIEW | Odisea – Bespoke 78m superyacht boasts full range of outdoor amenities

VESSEL REVIEW | China Fishery Administration 33069 – Chinese fisheries patrol vessel with secondary emergency response functions

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