Greek Tanker Sails for the U.S. with First Russian Diesel Cargo
The first Russian cargo of diesel fuel exported to the United States got underway on Friday, October 23, according to the Kremlin and independent sour…
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Romania Blames Russia for Ship Attack Leaving 1 Dead and 3 Missing
Romania is conducting a search and rescue mission after another small cargo ship was attacked in the Black Sea. At the same time, Romania officials re…
Germany Launches Cleanup to Remove Dumped Munitions From WWI and WWII
Germany has embarked on an immediate project to recover tons of munitions that were scattered on the floor of the North and Baltic seas at the end of…
A Year of Offshore Oil Spills Prompts Growing Concern in Mexico
In early March, Andrés Palma was watching his children build a sandcastle on the beach in El Bosque, south-east Mexico. The fisher soon noticed that s…
Maritime Procurement: Where the Cost is Really Set
When a vessel needs a spare part, someone ashore owns the problem.They have to find a supplier, compare quotes, check lead time, make sure the documen…
Argentina Seeks UNCLOS Ruling on UK-Backed Oil Project off the Falklands
Argentina is trying to stop a planned oil project near the Falkland Islands. On October 13, the government asked the International Tribunal for the La…
UK Approves Controversial Jackdaw Gas Project in the North Sea
The UK government has given the green light for the Jackdaw natural gas field development in the North Sea, a major win for the UK’s declining offshor…
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Shipping Law Firm for Alleged Shadow Fleet Services
On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury announced new sanctions on a Panama-based law firm and five of its staff for allegedly helping Iranian shipping intere…
French Navy Reports Drone Incursion During Harbor-Protection Exercises
On Wednesday, the French navy issued an alert reporting an unlawful drone incursion – this time, during a military exercise. According to the Marine N…
Russia Says First Diesel Shipment is Ready as Political Debate Continues
Russian officials are indicating the country is ready to begin its promised exports of diesel fuel, with the first tanker ready to sail as early as Th…