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The Trump administration's 60-day waiver of the Jones Act is creating a legal gray area concerning the laws applicable to foreign ships entering domestic U.S. trades, as reported by gCaptain. This waiver is reshaping U.S. coastal shipping, but it leaves unanswered questions about the regulatory framework for these foreign vessels.
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A.P. Moller–Maersk has issued a warning about the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is significantly affecting global shipping networks, as reported by gCaptain. The company highlighted that this critical energy passage is expected to remain shut to commercial traffic, causing widespread disruptions across its logistics operations.
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Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been recognized for its NexusWave service, winning the Maritime Mobility Innovation award at the MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards. The service is noted for its unique network-bonding capability that provides seamless and secure high-speed connectivity at sea, as reported by gCaptain.
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Ukrainian drone attacks have led to a halt in at least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity, as reported by gCaptain. The disruption includes a disputed attack on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers, according to Reuters calculations based on market data.
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Equinor has commenced the drilling phase of its extensive Raia gas development project offshore Brazil, a significant milestone for the country's energy sector. This development, as reported by gCaptain, represents a crucial advancement in Brazil's strategic energy initiatives.
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Iran is requesting vessels to submit comprehensive details, including crew lists and cargo information, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under the protection of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as reported by gCaptain. This measure aims to ensure security and compliance for ships navigating this strategic waterway.
Offshore Energy
Rystad Energy estimates that the Gulf's energy infrastructure could face $25 billion in repair costs due to damages and shutdowns affecting LNG assets, refineries, and other facilities amid the U.S.-Israel and Iran conflict, as reported by Offshore Energy.
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Russia's Ust-Luga port on the Baltic Sea has suspended crude loadings after Ukraine launched its most intense air strike in over a year, igniting fires at the port facilities, as reported by gCaptain.
Offshore Energy
Norway's Reach Subsea has partnered with GeoForce Technical Services for work on the second Shetland HVDC link, as reported by Offshore Energy. GeoForce, part of Oceanscan, will contribute its expertise to the project.
Offshore Energy
Halliburton, in collaboration with ExxonMobil, Sekal, Noble, and the Wells Alliance Guyana team, has achieved a significant milestone in digital well construction automation off the coast of Guyana, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative marks a shift towards scalable well construction automation in the industry.
