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Egypt refloats drone-damaged LNG FSRU after 14-hour operation
Offshore & Energy

Egypt refloats drone-damaged LNG FSRU after 14-hour operation

Egypt's Damietta Port Authority successfully refloated the Energos Winter FSRU following a drone strike, moving it to a safe anchorage.

14 Aug 2026
One killed in Chinese shipyard explosion Shipyards & Repair

One killed in Chinese shipyard explosion

A fire at Huahai Shipyard in Fujian, China, resulted in one fatality and injuries among firefighters; the cause is under investigation.

14 Aug 2026
CK Hutchison ports revenue rises despite Panama exit Ports & Logistics

CK Hutchison ports revenue rises despite Panama exit

CK Hutchison's ports division reported higher revenue in H1 2026, absorbing the loss of its Panama operations despite overall throughput decline.

14 Aug 2026
Stabilis delivers over 150,000 m3 LNG bunkers in Galveston Ports & Logistics

Stabilis delivers over 150,000 m3 LNG bunkers in Galveston

Stabilis has delivered more than 150,000 m3 of LNG bunker fuel at Galveston. This marks a significant milestone for the company's operations.

14 Aug 2026
Trump Orders Navy to Return to Steam Catapults, Allows Overseas Shipbuilding
Newbuilds & Orders

Trump Orders Navy to Return to Steam Catapults, Allows Overseas Shipbuilding

President Donald Trump’s new memo directs the Navy on ship design changes and international collaborations in a sweeping overhaul of U.S. naval construction.

14 Aug 2026
Norden raises 2026 guidance as markets strengthen
Market & Companies

Norden raises 2026 guidance as markets strengthen

Norden reports Q2 net profit of $101 million, citing improved tanker and dry cargo performance and revised full-year outlook. Analysis follows.

14 Aug 2026
Ambrey Tapped for Salvage of Grounded Russian Oil Tanker
Offshore & Energy

Ambrey Tapped for Salvage of Grounded Russian Oil Tanker

British maritime security firm Ambrey has been contracted to salvage the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi off Oman, as oil spill concerns grow amid.

14 Aug 2026
Seatrium and Golar ink LOI for FLNG Conversion Project
Offshore & Energy

Seatrium and Golar ink LOI for FLNG Conversion Project

Seatrium and Golar enter into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to advance a third Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) conversion project, continuing their.

13 Aug 2026
Ukraine halts drone strikes on Russian Black Sea oil tankers
Offshore & Energy

Ukraine halts drone strikes on Russian Black Sea oil tankers

Ukraine has paused attacks on oil tankers using Russia's Novorossiysk port after a US request, aiming to stabilize oil markets and protect international.

13 Aug 2026
Maersk plans for Suez Canal return as Asian exports strain boxship capacity
Market & Companies

Maersk plans for Suez Canal return as Asian exports strain boxship capacity

Maersk is cautious about releasing capacity from shorter routes, balancing congestion at European ports with the need to manage transit through the Suez.

13 Aug 2026
Port Everglades celebrates largest cargo ship visit, faces depth restrictions
Ports & Logistics

Port Everglades celebrates largest cargo ship visit, faces depth restrictions

Port Everglades welcomed the MSC Vandya, the largest cargo vessel ever to call, but water depth constraints limit its full capacity.

13 Aug 2026
Russian grain terminals suspend operations after Ukraine strikes
Ports & Logistics

Russian grain terminals suspend operations after Ukraine strikes

Two major Russian grain export terminals in Novorossiysk have suspended operations following drone attacks, impacting Black Sea grain exports.

13 Aug 2026
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