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USS Harry S. Truman Strike Group Returns After Extended Deployment Marked by Major Combat Operations

5 days ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

The USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group has returned to Norfolk, Virginia, following an eight-month deployment that included extensive combat operations in the Middle East and exercises with NATO allies. The strike group, which departed in September 2024, included the carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), cruiser USS Gettysburg, and destroyers USS Stout and USS Jason Dunham, along with Carrier Air Wing 1.
U.S. Coast Guard Modernizes Underwater Survey Guidelines to Boost Maritime Competitiveness

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

The U.S. Coast Guard has released a significant update to its underwater survey guidance for U.S.-flagged vessels, marking the first major revision since its introduction in 1989. The revised guidance, released on May 30, 2025, introduces several key changes aimed at streamlining regulatory processes while maintaining safety standards. Most notably, the update explicitly authorizes the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for conducting underwater inspections.
Transpacific Rates Soar as Carriers Push GRIs and U.S. Trade Policy Wavers

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Container spot freight rates on the transpacific trade saw another week of double-digit gains, as carriers forced prices with the détente in the US-China trade war continuing. Smaller increases were seen on Asia-Europe, but forwarders questioned whether these would stick as everyone continues to look for signs of the peak season starting.
Russian Containership Captain Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Tanker Collision Off UK Coast

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

The captain of the Portuguese-flagged containership Solong has pleaded not guilty to charges of gross negligence manslaughter following a fatal collision with a U.S.-flagged tanker off Britain’s east coast. Vladimir Motin, 59, of St. Petersburg, Russia, faces charges stemming from the March 10, 2025 incident, where his vessel collided with the anchored Stena Immaculate approximately 14 nautical miles northeast of Spurn Head.
DOE Greenlights Port Arthur LNG Phase II, Marking Trump’s First Export Approval

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has approved a final authorization for LNG exports to non-free trade agreement countries from Port Arthur LNG Phase II in Jefferson County, Texas. The authorization represents the first LNG export approval under President Trump’s administration, signaling a shift from the previous administration’s pause on such permits. The project, owned by Sempra Energy, will have the capacity to export 1.91 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas.
Study Reveals Growing Crisis of Fatigue and Healthcare Access Among Seafarers

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

A comprehensive study from Cardiff University’s Seafarers International Research Centre has uncovered alarming trends in the maritime industry, highlighting increasing fatigue and inadequate medical care among seafarers on cargo ships. The research, based on questionnaires and interviews with over 1,200 seafarers, reveals that more than one-third of crew members reported insufficient sleep in the previous 48 hours.
Florida Shipyard Lands First-Ever U.S. Navy Contract in Pivot from Offshore Wind

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

St. Johns Ship Building, a Florida-based shipyard owned by Americraft Marine, has been awarded its first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract to construct a Dive Support Vessel (DSV). The contract marks a significant advancement in the shipyard’s capabilities and aligns with national initiatives to strengthen domestic maritime industrial capacity. The new vessel will be crucial for the U.S. Navy’s specialized diving operations, underwater support activities, and training missions.
Dutch Safety Board Exposes Major Gaps in North Sea Maritime Emergency Response

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

A critical investigation by the Dutch Safety Board has revealed significant vulnerabilities in the North Sea’s maritime emergency response system, highlighting urgent needs for reform following the July 2023 Fremantle Highway fire incident. The investigation focused on the emergency response to a fire aboard the Panamanian car carrier on July 25, 2023, approximately 27 kilometers north of Ameland. The incident, which began at 23:43 that evening, resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.
Xeneta: Court Ruling Against Trump Tariffs Sparks New Supply Chain Uncertainty

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

The container shipping industry is set for more market volatility following a ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade that deemed President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs unlawful. The court’s decision found that Trump had exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977, invalidating the 10% baseline tariff on most imports and higher tariffs targeting countries including China, Canada, and Mexico.
Golden Ocean and CMB.TECH Lock in Merger

1 week ago | gcaptain.com | Mike Schuler

Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ: GOGL) and CMB.TECH NV (NYSE: CMBT) have announced their merger agreement, which will establish one of the world’s largest listed diversified maritime groups. The announcement details a stock-for-stock merger, initially announced in April, where Golden Ocean will merge with CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CMB.TECH.