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Maritime News
As DHS Bill Showdown Looms, U.S. Coast Guard Could See Funding Delayed
The looming expiration of federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security could potentially slow down some of the U.S.…
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Marine World
Paint Job Politics: How One Tanker Turned a Sanctions Chase Into a US-Russia Showdown
A rusting oil tanker and a can of paint have just sparked the most surreal maritime standoff of the decade.…
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Port News
Port fee showdown postponed as US and China return to talks
China’s stock market climbed to decade highs on Thursday as presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met for the first…
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Port News
MOL’s 98% methane slip cut hands LNG a lifeline ahead of key IMO showdown
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has achieved a 98% reduction in methane slip during sea trials — a leap that…
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Maritime News
As IMO Emissions Showdown Approaches, Dual-Fuel Ship Orders Slow
Strong interest in building alternative-fueled tonnage helped drive an ordering boom at shipyards in the early months of 2025,…
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Marine World
Australia Looks to Avoid a Panama Repeat in China Port Showdown
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is confronting a fresh diplomatic dilemma with China: How to fulfill a pledge to regain control…
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Marine World
Russian Jet Buzzes Estonian Forces in Gulf of Finland Shadow Tanker Showdown
A tense maritime incident unfolded today in the off the Estonian coast when Estonian naval forces attempted to detain the…
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Marine World
Vancouver Port Faces Lockout Showdown: Grain Exports Safe, But Trade Tensions Rise
By Ed White WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) – Port of Vancouver foremen will be locked out on Monday unless they scrap a proposed…
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