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A U.S.-sanctioned LNG tanker, the Iris (formerly North Sky), has been tracked docking at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 export facility, marking a notable development in Moscow’s efforts to bypass Western restrictions. Built to operate in icy waters, the Iris loaded cargo from the LNG 2 plant after changing its commercial manager to the Moscow-based Elegest OOO in […]

The final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), USS Pierre (LCS 38), has successfully completed its builder’s sea trials at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. The vessel recently floated out in early August 2024 and has now undergone full systems verification, including propulsion, navigation, and combat modules—allowing it to advance to acceptance trials with the U.S. Navy’s

The U.S. Department of Defense recognizes that Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels will persist as a maritime threat, even after a temporary lull following a ceasefire. Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich, director of operations on the Joint Staff, stated before a congressional hearing that while the Houthis halted attacks on U.S. naval and commercial vessels under a

A groundbreaking milestone in luxury maritime travel was marked this week as the Orient Express Corinthian, set to become the world’s largest sailing yacht, was floated out at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The 220 m (727 ft) vessel, boasting 26,200 gross tons, will accommodate 110 passengers and is slated for its maiden voyage

Oslo, June 17, 2025 – At a ceremony in Oslo today, the Northern Lights joint venture officially named its second liquefied CO₂ carrier, Northern Pathfinder, marking a key milestone in Europe’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative. Built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. and delivered in late December 2024, Northern Pathfinder is the

Australia has officially sanctioned 60 oil tankers linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” marking a significant escalation in its efforts to disrupt Moscow’s circumvention of Western sanctions. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong announced that the move targets vessels involved in illicit activities such as evading insurance, breaching safety and environmental regulations, and enabling Russia to

Nigeria’s navy has conducted a significant enforcement action against oil theft in its territorial waters, arresting 76 vessels and recovering approximately 171,000 barrels of stolen crude oil in a single operation. The operation unfolded earlier this month off the coast of the Niger Delta. Naval intelligence units identified a fleet of suspicious tankers and barges

London, June 17, 2025 – In a decisive escalation of its sanctions regime, the UK government today announced additional restrictions on 20 oil tankers linked to Russia’s clandestine “shadow fleet,” a key conduit for Moscow’s oil exports that bypass Western restrictions. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the targeted vessels—including the Ocean Faye, Andaman Skies,

A growing wave of GPS signal interference in the Persian Gulf has triggered serious navigation anomalies, with vessels near Iranian waters appearing in implausible locations—sometimes thousands of miles away. One of the most alarming cases involved the Front Tyne, an oil tanker sailing off the coast of Iran, which suddenly showed its position in rural

June 16, 2025, New York City – In a landmark sustainable fuel initiative, maritime logistics firm Vane Brothers and energy giant Shell have jointly completed their first-ever delivery of marine biofuel to a cruise ship at Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The operation involved the bunkering of a bio-blended marine fuel aboard Royal Caribbean’s Silver Shadow, utilizing