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gCaptain
A merchant vessel off Yemen's southern coast engaged in gunfire with an armed small craft, an incident more indicative of piracy than a missile attack, as reported by gCaptain. The vessel's security team successfully repelled the suspected pirate attack.
gCaptain
At least two crew members are missing and one injured after U.S. forces disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, as reported by gCaptain. This incident marks the first seafarer casualties in the U.S. enforcement campaign against Iran.
gCaptain
A report by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence highlights that ports are not just passive victims of supply chain disruptions but are increasingly crucial in shaping outcomes, as reported by gCaptain. The study emphasizes the growing role of port efficiency in mitigating the impact of global shipping challenges.
gCaptain
As reported by gCaptain, a Florida trading company is in advanced negotiations to deliver the largest cargo of U.S. fuel to Cuba since the Cold War embargo, addressing the island's severe energy crisis. This development marks a significant shift in U.S.-Cuba trade relations.
Splash247
PXGEO has entered into a one-year agreement with Equinor to conduct autonomous inspection trials using the Saab Sabertooth, as reported by Splash247. This initiative aims to validate the Saab Sabertooth's underwater intervention drone technology for offshore inspection.
gCaptain
EXMAR, in collaboration with Swiss marine engine developer WinGD, has taken delivery of the world's first ocean-going vessel designed to operate on ammonia fuel, as reported by gCaptain. This marks a significant milestone in the maritime industry's shift towards sustainable energy solutions.
gCaptain
The Port of Philadelphia is the sole U.S. port to feature in the world's top 50 container ports, as reported by the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025. This list is dominated by ports from Asia and the Middle East, according to gCaptain.
gCaptain
Oil tanker traffic through Egypt's Suez Canal increased by nearly a third in April, boosting revenues to their highest since early 2024, as reported by gCaptain. This surge was driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a shift to the Red Sea route.
gCaptain
Two crew members are missing and one is injured following a suspected U.S. missile strike on a tanker off the coast of Oman, as reported by gCaptain. Maritime officials are investigating the incident.
Offshore Energy
Gasum and Naftogaz Group have locked in multi-year liquefied natural gas capacity at Lithuania's LNG terminal, as reported by Offshore Energy. The terminal is operated by KN Energies.
