U.S. Dredging Policy: Jones Act Waiver(s), Outdated Environmental Restrictions Hamper an Industry

The American maritime industry depends on policy that supports economic growth and investment and protects national security; however, recent policy decisions have too often relied on broad administrative actions and outdated assumptions

U.S. Dredging: A Cornerstone of Maritime Commerce and National Defense

There are several major dredging opportunities emerging across the United States that extend well beyond traditional maintenance dredging, channel deepenings, or harbor expansions. Increasingly, the American dredging industry is becoming a strategic…

Saudi Oil Tankers Cross Red Sea as Hormuz Traffic Slows

Two tankers laden with Saudi oil crossed the Bab el-Mandeb strait over the weekend, while traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed following reports of vessel attacks, shipping data showed on Monday.The

GasLog LNG Tanker Safe Following Strait of Hormuz Incident

A liquefied natural gas vessel controlled by Greek shipping company GasLog was stable after an incident while exiting the Strait of Hormuz, with everyone on board safe and accounted for, the company

Rebuilding U.S. Shipbuilding One Weld at a Time

The dearth of welding talent for shipyards – for all manufacturing operations – transcends the ‘finding the next generation’ discussion and fall squarely into a conversation about rebuilding U.S. shipbuilding capacity and

Low Water Levels in European Rivers Warn of Economic Impact

Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers have curtailed the transport of goods, reduced electricity output and shrunk company earnings, stoking fears about the economic impact of searing heat and erratic

Russian Grain Lobby Warns Black Sea Attacks Threaten Grain Security

Russia's main grain lobby group warned on Friday that Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian ships and ports could shut down grain exports via the Black Sea in the near future, pushing up prices and

Crude Oil Spills From Shadow Fleet Tanker Off Oman

A sanctions-hit tanker is leaking oil off the coast of Oman and the spill has spread in recent days, increasing concern about possible environmental damage to coastal areas, according to an analysis

China Refuses Philippine "Baselines" Around Disputed Scarborough Shoal

China's foreign ministry on Friday said it firmly opposed and would never accept the Philippines' establishment of "baselines" around Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, calling the move "illegal and invalid"