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The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), transits the Suez Canal, March 5, 2026

Naval Ships

Two US sailors injured after non-combat fire aboard carrier in Red Sea

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Ports & Terminals

Novorossiysk oil exports 10 days behind schedule in March

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Tankers

US may loosen Jones Act shipping rules to combat fuel price spike

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Shipping

VW's Everllence sale is contingent on Porsche SE becoming co-investor

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Tankers ablaze in the Port of Basra, Iraq, March 2026

Security

Iran's new leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge "martyrs", keep strait closed

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Gas

Norway: Europe should not cap gas prices

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Port of Salalah following an Iranian drone attack

Tankers

IEA: World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war

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Tankers

Benetech Shipping: Tanker was attacked in Iraqi waters during transfer

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Harbour Tugs and Operation

Tug strike disrupts grain loading at France's Rouen port

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Crime & Piracy

South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels for unauthorised entry into its waters

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Ferry

VESSEL REVIEW | Waitemata 1 – Hybrid fast ferry to serve commuter routes in New Zealand's Auckland region

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Heavy Lift

VESSEL REVIEW | Sanhanggong 9 – Chinese heavy lift ship with secondary emergency response function

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Aquaculture

VESSEL REVIEW | Raften – Compact hybrid workboat to support Nordlaks' fish farming operations

11 Mar 2026

Offshore Construction

VESSEL REVIEW | HEA Eco 1 – HEA Energy welcomes construction support vessel to fleet

11 Mar 2026

Ro-Pax

VESSEL REVIEW | Vargsund – Electric Ro-Pax ferry for operation on Norwegian Arctic routes

10 Mar 2026

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PCC/PCTC

VESSEL REVIEW | CM Hong Kong & CM Shen Zhen – China Merchants' newest dual-fuel car carriers for global trade

10 Mar 2026

Ro-Pax

VESSEL REVIEW | China Zorrilla – Uruguay's Buquebus to operate world's largest fully electric ferry

09 Mar 2026

Other Workboats

VESSEL REVIEW | Marc'h Bihan – Small landing craft workboat for port maintenance in France’s Finistere department

09 Mar 2026

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PSVs

VESSEL REVIEW | CL Spec Lisa – Versatile PSV for operation off West Africa

06 Mar 2026

Heavy Lift

VESSEL REVIEW | Gugang Fa Yao 0001 & Fujian-Xiamen Barge 0077 – Chinese deck cargo barges for vehicle and logistical transport duties

06 Mar 2026

Unmanned Security Systems

VESSEL REVIEW | Sea Serpent – Partnership debuts South Africa's first locally designed USV

05 Mar 2026

Police

VESSEL REVIEW | China Immigration Administration 13303 – Border inspection vessel to be operated off China’s Hebei province

05 Mar 2026

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The Latest From Our Columnists

Hieronymus Bosch

COLUMN | There are weeks where decades happen: CBO and OceanPact in Brazil; Edda Wind Chopped; Ferguson Marine [Offshore Accounts]

09 Mar 2026

Michael Grey

COLUMN | Remember the poor bloody infantry: seafarers in the crossfire of the latest US-Iran hostilities [Grey Power]

06 Mar 2026

Hieronymus Bosch

COLUMN | The irrationality of markets: Tidewater and Wilson Sons; Saipem, Deep Value Driller and Eldorado; Bourbon Evolution 805 and 807 [Offshore Accounts]

02 Mar 2026

Alan Loynd

COLUMN | When harbour tugs respond to emergencies, every second counts [Tug Times]

26 Feb 2026

Hieronymus Bosch

COLUMN | No big deal: the fate of officers of the dark tanker fleet (part two of two) [Offshore Accounts]

25 Feb 2026

Hieronymus Bosch

COLUMN | No big deal: Aurora and DOF; Golden Energy, Bourbon and ICBC; Astro purchase and Adani investigation; fate of dark fleet officers (part one of two) [Offshore Accounts]

23 Feb 2026

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Baird Maritime / Work Boat World

DP World sees rising demand at Red Sea hubs due to Iran tensions

Two US sailors injured after non-combat fire aboard carrier in Red Sea

Novorossiysk oil exports 10 days behind schedule in March

US may loosen Jones Act shipping rules to combat fuel price spike

VW's Everllence sale is contingent on Porsche SE becoming co-investor

Iran's new leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge "martyrs", keep strait closed

Norway: Europe should not cap gas prices

IEA: World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war

Benetech Shipping: Tanker was attacked in Iraqi waters during transfer

Tug strike disrupts grain loading at France's Rouen port

South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels for unauthorised entry into its waters

Vessel Reviews

VESSEL REVIEW | Waitemata 1 – Hybrid fast ferry to serve commuter routes in New Zealand's Auckland region

VESSEL REVIEW | Sanhanggong 9 – Chinese heavy lift ship with secondary emergency response function

VESSEL REVIEW | Raften – Compact hybrid workboat to support Nordlaks' fish farming operations

VESSEL REVIEW | HEA Eco 1 – HEA Energy welcomes construction support vessel to fleet

VESSEL REVIEW | Vargsund – Electric Ro-Pax ferry for operation on Norwegian Arctic routes

VESSEL REVIEW | CM Hong Kong & CM Shen Zhen – China Merchants' newest dual-fuel car carriers for global trade

VESSEL REVIEW | China Zorrilla – Uruguay's Buquebus to operate world's largest fully electric ferry

VESSEL REVIEW | Marc'h Bihan – Small landing craft workboat for port maintenance in France’s Finistere department

VESSEL REVIEW | CL Spec Lisa – Versatile PSV for operation off West Africa

VESSEL REVIEW | Gugang Fa Yao 0001 & Fujian-Xiamen Barge 0077 – Chinese deck cargo barges for vehicle and logistical transport duties

VESSEL REVIEW | Sea Serpent – Partnership debuts South Africa's first locally designed USV

VESSEL REVIEW | China Immigration Administration 13303 – Border inspection vessel to be operated off China’s Hebei province

The Latest From Our Columnists

COLUMN | There are weeks where decades happen: CBO and OceanPact in Brazil; Edda Wind Chopped; Ferguson Marine [Offshore Accounts]

COLUMN | Remember the poor bloody infantry: seafarers in the crossfire of the latest US-Iran hostilities [Grey Power]

COLUMN | The irrationality of markets: Tidewater and Wilson Sons; Saipem, Deep Value Driller and Eldorado; Bourbon Evolution 805 and 807 [Offshore Accounts]

COLUMN | When harbour tugs respond to emergencies, every second counts [Tug Times]

COLUMN | No big deal: the fate of officers of the dark tanker fleet (part two of two) [Offshore Accounts]

COLUMN | No big deal: Aurora and DOF; Golden Energy, Bourbon and ICBC; Astro purchase and Adani investigation; fate of dark fleet officers (part one of two) [Offshore Accounts]

Latest Features

OPINION | Has the Iran crisis derailed Europe's recovery in gas demand?

FEATURE | Shipping lanes under fire with six vessels targeted near Hormuz

OPINION | Australia steps up reliance on uncrewed surface vessels

OPINION | Historic oil reserve release is only a band-aid on a gaping supply shock

OPINION | Iran war gas shock may speed Europe’s shift from Russian energy