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Scammers Try Out “Safe Passage” Extortion Scheme for Strait of Hormuz   Calamities are a golden opportunity for unscrupulous scammers, who often try to trick unwitting survivors out of their money by pretending to be a government agency. It appears that the same scam has been tried in shipping, according to EOS Risk Group’s Martin Kelly:…

Sail-Assisted Ro-Ro Demonstrates Fuel Savings in Two Years of Service   Two years after its launch, Canopée, the first cargo vessel equipped with four automated OceanWings rigid sails, has demonstrated the potential of wind-assisted propulsion according to the joint venture between Jifmar and Zéphyr & Borée, which operates the vessel for the Ariane rocket program.…

Fremantle and Other Western Australia Ports to Receive State Investments   The government of the Australian state of Western Australia announced plans for major investments in the state’s ports as part of its 2025-2026 State Budget. According to the officials, the critical infrastructure improvements will enhance the business position and contribute to the country’s economy…

Audit: Coast Guard is Only Catching One-Fifth of IUU Fishing Suspects The Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog agency reports that the U.S. Coast Guard is letting lots of illegal fishing perpetrators go about their business without interdiction, stymied by a lack of available resources. The problem is almost entirely a Texas issue: 94 percent…

Global Offshore Outlook: Shoring Up Safety in an Era of Renewal   Offshore exploration and production is rebounding in 2025, driven by a dynamic mix of regulatory developments and technological advancements. With the world’s energy demand rising, the industry is accelerating innovations that support the energy transition — with digital and energy-efficiency solutions underpinning future…

Study: Life At Sea is the Most Dangerous Way to Earn a Living   Working on or near the sea is the most dangerous way to make a living, according to new survey results from the Lloyd’s Register Foundation and Gallup. People that the survey categorized as “ocean workers” – a broad group containing “those…

As Kremlin Promotes Ties With S. Africa, FESCO Launches New Durban Service   As part of its global expansion drive, Russia’s top container line FESCO has launched a new service linking key ports with Durban, South Africa. The launch of the service was revealed last week by German Maslov, FESCO’s Vice President for the Liner and…

After U.S. Attack on Iran, Shipping Continues to Use Strait of Hormuz   While shipping watches closely for Iran to make a decision on a full-scale closure of the Strait of Hormuz, shipping associations and government advisory agencies are urging caution for ships passing through areas within reach of Iran’s military capabilities – including the…

Limited Use of Diego Garcia Reflects its Diminished Value After Handover   Both before and after the devastating US attack on Iranian nuclear enrichment sites at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, US deployments of aircraft to the Naval Support Base airfield on Diego Garcia are illustrating the flaws in the agreement which the United Kingdom and…

U.S. Mounted Huge Forward Deployment for Attack on Iran   The United States mounted an enormous deployment of aircraft and naval vessels into the Central Command area of responsibility in preparation for its attack on Iranian nuclear enrichment sites at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Little of this massive deployment was disguised, with multiple recordings of…

What is a “Bunker Buster”?   [By James Dwyer] Early on Sunday morning, local time, the United States carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear enrichment sites at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, marking its open participation in the conflict between Iran and Israel. The US says it fired 30 submarine-launched missiles at the sites in Natanz…