Fresh offshore, shipping and crewing updates in a format that feels more like a modern editorial hub and less like an old archive list.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has made a new deal with Italy's Fincantieri to build three more cruise ships—one for each of its main brands. This agreement allows NCLH to keep growing its fleet until 2037, which increases the competition for limited s...
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FRANKFURT, Feb 16 (Reuters) – The container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd announced on Monday that it will acquire Israeli competitor ZIM Integrated S...
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NEW DELHI, Feb 16 (Reuters) — This month, India has taken control of three tanker ships linked to Iran that are under U.S. sanctions and has increase...
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ATHENS, Feb 16 (Reuters) – A consortium led by U.S. oil company Chevron has signed exclusive lease agreements to search for natural gas off the...
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The White House released its Maritime Action Plan (MAP) on February 13, which outlines a bold strategy to enhance US shipbuilding and lessen reliance...
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In 2025, ship traffic in the Arctic hit a new high, with 1,812 unique vessels navigating within the Polar Code area. This information comes from the...
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By Patrick Sykes and Arsalan Shahla February 17, 2026 (Bloomberg) - Parts of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route, will be closed for “...
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U.S. forces have boarded the oil tanker VERONICA III, which is under sanctions, in the Indian Ocean. This event marks the ninth ship either seized or...
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Hapag-Lloyd AG is in the final stages of negotiations to buy its Israeli rival Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd, as announced by the German compa...
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February 15, 2026 – Gasoline supplies from the United States are being shipped to California through a lengthy route via the Bahamas. This unusual sh...
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