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Subic Bay Regains its Importance as a Forward Base   Subic Bay was once a key strategic facility for the U.S. Navy, and may soon be again: the service is ramping up plans for forward equipment storage and repair capacity in and around the area, preparing the sheltered anchorage for wartime use if the need…

Vancouver See Record First Half Volume as Canada Grows Exports Beyond U.S. The Port of Vancouver in British Columbia is already Canada’s largest port, and as the country looks to expand trade with Asia, the port is handling record volumes. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority reports it handled a record 85 million metric tons of…

U.S. Coast Guard Orders First New River Buoy Tender From Birdon   The U.S. Coast Guard is moving quickly to capitalize on the massive supply of cash for shipbuilding and repair work that it received in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It has finalized orders for more Offshore Patrol Cutters and Fast Response Cutters,…

Houthis Announce “Sanctions” on Oil Majors and Tankers for U.S. Oil Exports The Houthi militants in Yemen issued a statement saying that they are sanctioning many of the leading energy companies, the chief executives, and tankers for conducting exports of U.S. oil. The group did not make a specific threat but said its leadership had…

US Navy Logistics Ship Arrives in Korea for Maintenance at Hyundai Yard   The first U.S. Military Sealift Command support ship has arrived at the HD Hyundai shipyard in South Korea for maintenance. It is the first U.S. MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) assignment for Korea’s largest shipbuilder and part of its strategy to expand…

Maritime Security in an Era of Unprecedented Challenges   The maritime industry has faced an extraordinary period of disruption over the past few years, from the Red Sea crisis and Ukraine conflict, to continued piracy threats in South East Asia. As we navigate these challenges, the lessons learned are reshaping how we approach maritime security…

Coast Guard Shoots Out Smuggling Boat’s Engine off San Diego   On Sunday evening, a U.S. Coast Guard response boat crew detained seven foreign nationals off San Diego by shooting out their vessel’s engines.  At about 1710 hours, the response boat crew was on patrol when they spotted an apparently disabled vessel at a position about…

UECC’s Auto Advance Wins Award With Bremenports For Most Eco-Friendly Ship [By: United European Car Carriers] United European Car Carriers (UECC) has secured for the fourth time Bremenports’ Green Focus Award for the most eco-friendly ship, with its multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTC Auto Advance gaining the prestigious prize for the second year running with…

Windstar Cruises New Central U.S. Regional Sales Manager Named Lauren Kieny [By: Windstar Cruises] Windstar Cruises is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Kieny as its new Central U.S. regional sales manager, furthering the line’s commitment to strong travel advisor partnerships and to spreading the joy of small-ship cruising throughout the region. Kieny joins Windstar…

Mustang Survival Expands Innovation Team & Lab, Using AI to Advance Safety [By: Mustang Survival] Mustang Survival, part of Wing Group, is expanding its research and development capabilities through a newly formed R&D and Advanced Concepts team with investments in state-of-the-art testing, AI-driven analytics, and global collaborations. Built on decades of problem-solving in the harshest…