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Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters
Al Jazeera English

US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf. more…

One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, PM’s office says
Al Jazeera English

Rescuers continue searching for survivors as the government scales back operations in open waters. more…

How 2 US, European Satellites Are Studying Hurricanes During El Niño
NASA

Last November, NASA and its European partners launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to improve hurricane forecasts, help protect infrastructure, and benefit commercial industries, including shipping. The satellite now is flying 30 seconds behind its predecessor,… more…

Houthi Control of Red Sea Oil Chokepoint exposes deep Divisions in Brics
Juancole.com

Whether Bab al-Mandab and Hormuz reopen will be settled in Tehran, in Washington, and in the marine insurance market in London more…

Germany's election and the UK's sanctions signals political warfare
ABC News (AU)

Two significant shifts this week showed political warfare is on full display in Europe. more…

Australia Achieves Initial Operational Capability With LRASM and JASSM-ER Missiles
Theaviationist.com

New official visuals show RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets releasing AGM-158B JASSM-ERs and a P-8A Poseidon striking a target ship with an AGM-158C LRASM during live-fire tests in 2025 and 2026. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has achieved an Initial Operatio… more…

WattCycle V2.5 5.12kwh Expansion Kit for Ecoflow Delta 2/3 (Rack Battery + Cable) A$1,319.99 (WTOZ130) @ WattCycle
Ozbargain.com.au

Hi OzBargain, Disclosure: I am associated with WattCycle Australia. Our main deal is the WattCycle V2.5 5.12kWh Rack LiFePO4 Battery + WattLINK EcoFlow Adapter Cable Kit. This is a high-capacity … more…

The US Army spent roughly 5 billion dollars on a camouflage designed to work everywhere, and it failed because of a quirk of human vision, its three low-contrast colours blurred into a single pale blob at a distance, so the pattern meant to conceal soldiers actually made them stand out against almost every backdrop.
Space Daily

A five-billion-dollar military gamble on universal camouflage unraveled because of how human eyes actually perceive color at distance. The post The US Army spent roughly 5 billion dollars on a camouflage designed to work everywhere, and it failed because of a… more…

In March 2025 a French Navy drone was mapping the seabed south of Saint-Tropez when its sonar picked up something large that nobody had recorded. A camera sent down after it found a merchant ship from the 1500s lying 2,567 meters down, the deepest known wreck in French waters.
Space Daily

The accidental discovery of a 500-year-old merchant ship in the deepest waters off France raises questions about how many other wrecks lie hidden in the abyss, waiting to rewrite maritime history. The post In March 2025 a French Navy drone was mapping the sea… more…

Yemen: New Attacks by Houthi Include Likely War Crimes
Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel in the Port of Mokha, Yemen, the day after an attack by the Houthis on the city, August 10, 2026. © 2026 Khaled Ziad/AFP via Getty Images (Beirut) – The Houthis’ late… more…

Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes
RTE

Rescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 130 others were missing after a ferry sailing between the islands of Java and Borneo was hit by bad weather and capsized. more…

Vanuatu ferry capsize leaves one dead, 30 missing
DW (English)

Rescue efforts have been slow after a South Pacific inter-island ferry sank in bad weather on Friday. An investigation has already begun into negligence on the part of the operator. more…

America Can’t Import Its Way out of the Critical Minerals Crisis
Wattsupwiththat.com

With challenges come opportunities. By better leveraging its partners and allies in the critical minerals race, Washington can breathe new life into its defense industrial base. The United States is, unfortunately, in another interwar period; it is time to ac… more…

Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #706
Wattsupwiththat.com

“To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.” — Nicolaus Copernicus The post Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #706 appeared first on Watts Up With That?. more…

2026’s El Niño is shaping up to be a doozy – it’s already affecting global shipping, fish behavior and heat
The Conversation Africa

El Niño can affect agriculture, marine life and economies in profound ways, including slowing commerce at the Panama Canal. This El Niño is likely to be the strongest in over a century. more…

Houthi rebels’ control of Red Sea oil chokepoint exposes deep divisions in Brics
The Conversation Africa

Rapid expansion of the bloc means that its 21 members have deeply divergent interests, particularly in the Middle East. more…

Why Were Iranian Tankers Struck By US Registered In Random African Countries?
The Federalist

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Tuesday it destroyed five Iranian crude oil vessels in retaliation for targeting a U.S. Navy warship, but notably, four of the ships appear to have been sailing under the flags of random African and small island nation… more…

18 Schifffahrtsnationen warnen: Am Ende werden die Verbraucher für die Risiken im Welthandel zahlen [premium]
Diepresse.com

Wichtige Handelsrouten werden zum geopolitischen Risiko, Lieferketten brüchiger und Transporte teurer. 18 Schifffahrtsnationen warnen nun davor, dass die Folgen längst nicht nur Unternehmen treffen. more…

Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa dies aged 89
CNA

Hand-picked by Beijing to run Hong Kong after the 1997 handover, the former shipping tycoon oversaw a rocky tenure until he stepped down in 2005. more…

New girlfriend of socialite's ex-husband shut out of ladies luncheon after their romance was revealed - as Tzaneros women nowhere to be seen at Eastern Suburbs' biggest event
Dailymail.com

Sydney's most powerful socialites gathered for one of the year's biggest charity events. But two high-profile groups were conspicuously absent. more…

Iran Launches Massive Attack on Global Shipping
Foreign Policy

Such assaults put the Strait of Hormuz under growing pressure as global crude prices skyrocket. more…

Skeptical Science New Research for Week #37 2026
Skepticalscience.com

Open access notables Early warning signals for tipping points in complex climate systems, LIU et al., Advances in Climate Change Research The growing risk of climate tipping events underscores the urgent need for reliable early warning signals (EWS). Here w… more…

Venice faces a looming catastrophe. Is it already too late to stop it?
ABC News (AU)

Foreign Correspondent guest reporter Andrew Burke visits Venice to see whether this medieval wonder can survive rising sea levels. more…

Nisg̱a'a, Tahltan Nations mark official opening of Stewart, B.C., port as expansion plans take shape
CBC News

The Portland Canal Marine Terminal in Stewart, B.C., has marked its official opening under majority Indigenous ownership. The terminal handles copper and gold concentrate and is planning modernization and expansion. more…

Military Tattoo Policies for 2026: Enlistment Standards & Waivers
Military.com

Planning to enlist with ink? Discover the updated 2026 branch placement limits, strict design bans, and how tattoo waivers work. more…

Asian coast guards call for closer co-op on fighting crime in South China Sea; drug trafficking, piracy, robbery among main concerns
Globalsecurity.org

Asian coast guard officials meeting in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, called for closer cooperation against drug trafficking in the South China Sea and piracy and armed robbery along key shipping routes, including the Strait of Malacca, with inform… more…

Ukraine Sees Russian-Iranian Sanctions Networks Converging As US Targets Tankers
Globalsecurity.org

The recent US destruction of five Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has exposed more than the widening confrontation between Washington and Tehran. more…

What is the most littered ocean?
Lifesciencesworld.com

What is the Most Littered Ocean? Unveiling the Plastic Peril The vastness of the Pacific Ocean doesn’t shield it from human impact; research indicates that the Pacific Ocean is, unfortunately, the most littered ocean in the world, heavily impacted by plastic … more…

What are the 3 main aquatic ecosystems?
Lifesciencesworld.com

What Are the 3 Main Aquatic Ecosystems? Unveiling the Depths of Our Blue Planet The three main aquatic ecosystems are marine ecosystems, characterized by their saltwater environments; freshwater ecosystems, defined by their low salt concentration; and brackis… more…

America can’t import its way out of the critical minerals crisis
Wnd.com

'Beijing’s dominance is a threat to the national security of the United States and must end' more…

Finding Targets In A Pacific War
Hoover.org

America and its allies need to prepare ways to arrange targeting effectively and carefully. more…

One dead, 103 rescued as bad weather hits Indonesia ferry
The Punch

One person has died and 103 have been rescued after a ferry carrying 243 people was hit by bad weather while sailing between Java and Borneo in Indonesia. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-dead-103-rescued-as-bad-weather-hits-indonesia-ferry/ more…

One dead, 102 rescued from stricken ferry off Indonesia's Java
CNA

The ship's captain reported that the vessel was "tilting" before losing contact, says a rescue official. more…

Sunlight Group: New automated production line for Lehmann Marine battery systems fully operational
Naftemporiki.gr

Sunlight Group is positioning its Xanthi plant at the centre of the production of advanced battery systems for the international shipping industry, bringing into full operation a new, specialised and… Sunlight Group: New automated production line for Lehmann … more…

ABS: Συνεργασία με κορεατικούς φορείς για «έξυπνα» πλοία και ναυπηγεία
Naftemporiki.gr

Μνημόνιο συνεργασίας με τρεις κορεατικούς ναυτιλιακούς φορείς υπέγραψε ο Αμερικανικός Νηογνώμονας (American Bureau of Shipping – ABS), με επικεφαλής τον John McDonald. Βασικός στόχος είναι η ανάπτυξη διεθνών προτύπων για… ABS: Συνεργασία με κορεατικούς φορείς… more…

Greece marks record presence at SMM 2026 with 34 companies
Naftemporiki.gr

Greece participated with 34 companies in the SMM 2026, the international maritime industry trade fair held on September 1-4, 2026 at the Hamburg Messe exhibition centre. This year’s presence was… Greece marks record presence at SMM 2026 with 34 companies - Η … more…

TotalEnergies Lubmarine Launches Aurelia FE, an InnovativeFuel Economy Lubricant for 4-Stroke Medium Speed Marine Engines
gcaptain.com

TotalEnergies Lubmarine division announces the launch of Aurelia FE, an innovative trunk piston engine oil designed to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption, lower operating costs and improve vessel efficiency.  With... more…

World Shipping Council Calls for IMO Action on Lithium Battery Cargo Safety Gap
gcaptain.com

The World Shipping Council is urging governments to close what it says is a dangerous loophole in international shipping rules that can allow containers packed with thousands of lithium batteries... more…

ABB joins forces with Ferrari Hypersail to take Direct Current to new horizons
gcaptain.com

ABB today announces a technology partnership with Ferrari Hypersail that brings ABB’s electrification expertise to the world’s most ambitious offshore challenge. As Electrification Partner, ABB will support the challenge with... more…

IMO Urged to Give Shipping Clear Investment Signal on Net Zero Pathway
gcaptain.com

The Getting to Zero Coalition is calling on International Maritime Organization member states to preserve a strong and predictable Net-Zero Framework as negotiations over shipping’s global emissions rules head into... more…

Canadian Coast Guard Adds First Large Great Lakes Vessel in More Than 30 Years
gcaptain.com

The Canadian Coast Guard has officially welcomed the CCGS Judy LaMarsh into its fleet, marking the first addition of a large vessel to its Great Lakes operations in more than three decades.... more…

Swedish Club Warns Cape Horn Is No Simple Panama Canal Alternative
gcaptain.com

A tightening Panama Canal is once again forcing shipowners to weigh longer routes around South America, but the Swedish Club is warning that Cape Horn and the Strait of Magellan... more…

7,059 Nigerian seafarers deployed for sea-time experience
The Punch

The FG has deployed 7,059 Nigerian seafarers for sea-time experience and is set to disburse the CVFF to boost indigenous shipping and create jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/7059-nigerian-seafarers-deployed-for-sea-time-experience/ more…

Six dead and 130 missing after ferry capsizes in Indonesia
TheJournal.ie

Rescuers battled waves of up to 2.5 metres to reach the ferry. more…

MacGregor to deliver cranes, handling equipment and deck machinery to four research vessels
PRNewswire

MACGREGOR, PRESS RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 14 2026 AT 10 AM CEST GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MacGregor has secured significant orders to deliver advanced deck cranes, handling equipment, and deck machinery for four new oceanographic research v… more…

Global Times: Silk Road Maritime Forum kicks off in Xiamen with focus on shared growth, open cooperation
PRNewswire

BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 8th Silk Road Maritime International Cooperation Forum opened in the coastal city of Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province on Tuesday. Domestic and foreign officials and industry insiders agreed that in the face of mu… more…

Enstructure, Diamond State Port Corporation and Stakeholders Celebrate Groundbreaking of the Delaware Container Terminal
PRNewswire

Public-private partnership advances construction of one of the most transformative infrastructure and economic development projects in Delaware history DCT will significantly expand Delaware's container handling capacity, create thousands of local jobs, and s… more…

Enstructure, Diamond State Port Corporation and Stakeholders Celebrate Groundbreaking of the Delaware Container Terminal
PRNewswire

Public-private partnership advances construction of one of the most transformative infrastructure and economic development projects in Delaware history DCT will significantly expand Delaware's container handling capacity, create thousands of local jobs, and s… more…

Questions grow after Vanuatu ferry sinking as rescuers search for more than 30 missing
Abcnews.com

Authorities are searching for more than 30 people missing after a ferry is believed to have sunk off Vanuatu's coast more…

One dead after explosion at Staten Island barge triggers massive fire
New York Post

One person was killed Thursday afternoon when an explosion on board a Staten Island petroleum barge caused a massive shipping container fire, according to authorities and sources. The blast erupted around 2:35 p.m. on board the barge called “Casablanca”  on R… more…

MD Building 17-Foot Rubber Auto & Marine Weatherseal for $9 + free shipping w/ Prime
Dealnews.com

This MD Building weatherseal is $8.99, down from its $12.50 list price. Most sellers charge $15. The 17-foot strip is made of EPDM rubber with a self-adhesive backing, designed to seal out drafts, moisture, dust, and insects around doors, windows, or vehicles… more…

Call to redevelop Willingdon Island to boost Cochin Port traffic, revenue
BusinessLine

Speakers at a seminar have called for a constructive and visionary approach to the comprehensive redevelopment and operational diversification of Cochin Port, stressing the need to make maximum use of its existing infrastructure and unlock new commercial and … more…

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
Biztoc.com

The shipbuilding and maintenance arm of state-owned marine transport giant China Cosco Shipping has completed initial public offering (IPO) guidance registration, paving the way for a domestic listing to capitalise on a global shipbuilding boom. Cosco Shippin… more…

From 2012 to 2022, nearly 30,000 commercial vessel arrivals brought 430 sq km of submerged hull surface to Alaska; biofouling habitat grew 50%, increasing invasive-species risk
The Times of India

Researchers found that nearly 30,000 commercial vessel arrivals brought 430 sq km of submerged surface area to Alaska between 2012 and 2022. The study says this surface can carry marine organisms through biofouling. Passenger vessels accounted for more than h… more…

Nisg̱a’a and Tahltan Nations and Arrow Transportation Officially Open British Columbia’s First Majority Indigenous-Owned Port
Financial Post

One year after acquiring the Portland Canal Marine Terminal, the partners are celebrating its official opening and operational improvements in preparation for expansion investment, cementing an integrated mine-to-market transportation network that strengthens… more…

In 1978, Massachusetts dumped concrete-filled tyres into the ocean; decades later, they had become a thriving habitat for marine life
The Times of India

US News: A pile of concrete-filled tyres may not look like much from above, but beneath the surface it can become something very different. Off Yarmouth, Massa. more…

MacGregor to deliver cranes, handling equipment and deck machinery to four research vessels
PR Newswire UK

MACGREGOR, PRESS RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 14 2026 AT 10 AM CEST GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MacGregor has secured significant orders to deliver advanced deck cranes, handling equipment, and deck machinery for four new oceanographic research v… more…

In 2000, an Indonesian village built reef frames from discarded bicycles and scrap metal; coral grown with the Biorock method developed three to five times faster
The Times of India

By the late 1990s, Pemuteran's coral reefs and marine life were ravaged by dynamite fishing. In response, a local dive shop owner introduced the Biorock restoration technique, which employs a gentle electrical current to foster coral growth on submerged metal… more…

In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning Norway
The Times of India

A German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The wreck of U-864 was carrying the toxic metal to Japan when it was torpedoed by a British submarine. An underwater operatio… more…

Manitoba woos investors with tax break to help fund Port of Churchill expansion
CBC News

Manitoba is sweetening the pot for investors thinking of putting their money into the proposed Port of Churchill expansion by offering an exemption on the provincial sales tax. more…

Lyttelton Port to build deepwater wharf and container terminal
New Zealand Herald

The project will double berth capacity to 850,000 TEUs a year. more…

Cochin Shipyard to form Rs 1,800 crore JV with DP World's Drydocks World Dubai for Kochi facility
The Times of India

Cochin Shipyard has successfully established a joint venture with Drydocks World Dubai to enhance its ship repair operations. This new partnership will manage the International Ship Repair Facility in Kochi, focusing on dry-docking and repairs for both commer… more…

Στο Λονδίνο η υφ. Ναυτιλίας της Κύπρου
Naftemporiki.gr

Στο Λονδίνο θα βρίσκεται από σήμερα η Υφυπουργός Ναυτιλίας της Κύπρου, Μαρίνα Χατζημανώλη, προκειμένου να συμμετάσχει στο 18th Annual Capital Link Shipping & Marine Services Forum, έναν από τους σημαντικότερους… Στο Λονδίνο η υφ. Ναυτιλίας της Κύπρου - Η ΝΑΥΤ… more…

A New Milestone for Maritime Education in Chios: T.E.E.N.S. Merchant Marine Academy Inaugurates its New Engine Room & Ship Safety Laboratory in Cooperation with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Naftemporiki.gr

On Saturday, 12 September 2026, T.E.E.N.S. marked the opening of the 2026-2027 Academic Year with the traditional blessing ceremony and the inauguration by Her Excellency, U.S. Ambassador to Greece,  of… A New Milestone for Maritime Education in Chios: T.E.E.… more…

Uganda Launches New Crude Grade as First Oil Exports Near
OilPrice.com

Uganda is approaching its entry into the oil export market, but getting its new Pearl Sweet grade to buyers will be harder than its low sulphur content might suggest. The country’s two projects are expected to produce 230,000 b/d at plateau, opening a yet unt… more…

Ukraine Sees Russian-Iranian Sanctions Networks Converging As US Targets Tankers
Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty

The recent US destruction of five Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has exposed more than the widening confrontation between Washington and Tehran. more…

Building ferries in BC would help in battle against US tariffs: report
National Observer

Building ferries in British Columbia would help the province weather the harsh economic winds coming from the United States, said a labour economist and co-author of a new report that calls for a reboot of domestic shipbuilding. more…

Who’s Next Cultivates Renewed Demand for Wholesale
WWD

The early September Paris trade show expanded its homeware offer under Shoppe Object and leaned into digital services designed to help brands and retailers navigate market shifts. more…

Hellenic Shipyards Association participates in Hamburg’s SMM trade fair
Naftemporiki.gr

The Hellenic Shipyards Association (HSA), in cooperation with Enterprise Greece, participated with a national pavilion at the SMM international trade fair in Germany, providing dedicated space for 34 leading Greek… Hellenic Shipyards Association participates … more…

Skaramanga Shipyards advances its €100m investment plan
Naftemporiki.gr

Skaramanga Shipyards is proceeding with its investment plan, worth around €100 million. According to information seen by “N”, the investment plan is in its final stages, while the acquisition of… Skaramanga Shipyards advances its €100m investment plan - Η ΝΑΥ… more…

Rethinking Humanitarianism | Will aid-for-hire become the new normal?
The New Humanitarian

A look at the rise of privatised, militarised, and politicised aid actors – and why their growing “subsumption” of humanitarian roles matters. more…

Indonesia's DPD, KMOU discuss human resources for blue economy
Antaranews.com

Indonesia’s Regional Representatives Council (DPD) and Korea Maritime & Ocean University (KMOU) exchanged views on the country’s need for ... more…