# Maritime News **URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-news/8.md [Latest](https://forum.gcaptain.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gcaptain.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gcaptain.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Maritime News category](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-maritime-news-category/14)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-maritime-news-category/14 "2017-02-18T12:41:56Z")
--- ## [Jones Act Attack](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/jones-act-attack/9278)
**Author:** [@tugsailor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/tugsailor)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/jones-act-attack/9278 "2023-12-29T15:10:33Z")
How a Disaster Called the Jones Act Blocks Disaster Relief: View By the Editors Jan 1, 2013 6:30 PM ET To get gasoline flowing in the New York area after Hurricane Sandy, P… --- ## [Hormuz News - New Thread](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/hormuz-news-new-thread/76457)
**Author:** [@Handspake](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Handspake)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/hormuz-news-new-thread/76457 "2026-10-22T23:50:17Z")
Back on the Hormuz in the news track U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates --- ## [US Flag ship seized by pirates in Haiti](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/us-flag-ship-seized-by-pirates-in-haiti/77850)
**Author:** [@204](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/204)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/us-flag-ship-seized-by-pirates-in-haiti/77850 "2026-10-22T11:29:54Z")
Anyone have details on the National Glory? Hearing it was seized (and subsequently released) by pirates in Haiti just a day or two ago. --- ## [STARWAY (IMO 9273246) and the Gulf tankers only the US lists](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/starway-imo-9273246-and-the-gulf-tankers-only-the-us-lists/77977)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Plumley](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Josh_Plumley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/starway-imo-9273246-and-the-gulf-tankers-only-the-us-lists/77977 "2026-10-21T13:31:24Z")
This bears on the sanctions relief story, so it seemed worth a topic here. On Oct 19 the US Energy Secretary set out a plan to move sanctioned shadow fleet tankers back into legal trade, with OFAC lifting sanctions ship… --- ## [Ferry News](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797 "2026-10-21T10:08:28Z")
--- ## [Rescue operation cost his life](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/rescue-operation-cost-his-life/77963)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/rescue-operation-cost-his-life/77963 "2026-10-21T03:36:41Z")
--- ## [Enclosed Space Entry (again)](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/enclosed-space-entry-again/61711)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/enclosed-space-entry-again/61711 "2026-10-20T17:47:26Z")
Enclosed space entry is still a major cause of death in the marine industry: https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/industry-group-reveals-initial-results-from-research-into-maritime-deaths-in-enclosed-spaces/ --- ## [Shipyard news](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/shipyard-news/46283)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 709\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/shipyard-news/46283 "2026-10-19T12:46:25Z")
Kalashnikov is not only producing guns. Now also ships and boats: --- ## [Disasters that transformed solas/marpol and other](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/disasters-that-transformed-solas-marpol-and-other/77945)
**Author:** [@Handspake](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Handspake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/disasters-that-transformed-solas-marpol-and-other/77945 "2026-10-19T05:53:25Z")
--- ## [Arctic News](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/arctic-news/50210)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 826\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/arctic-news/50210 "2026-10-18T21:53:12Z")
Rosatom has officially been granted the right to develop, regulate and control the NSR: More about Rosatom’s 5 new nuclear powered icebreakers under construction,or planning: --- ## [Sail ships](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/sail-ships/57794)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 281\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/sail-ships/57794 "2026-10-15T19:17:33Z")
The BLACK PEARL outbound from Vlissingen passing Wandelaar Pilot station I understand that the vessel went out for trails during which the crew is trying to reach a speed of 30 knots using sails only. Photo : Ronald R… --- ## [Container Shipping News](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/container-shipping-news/62965)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 283\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/container-shipping-news/62965 "2026-10-14T20:01:32Z")
Shanghai is by far the largest global port NOTE: Port #1 and 3 are situated close together in the Yangtze Delta. Port # 4, 5 and 10 are situated in the Red River Delta. 8 of the 15 busiest container ports are in C… --- ## [Finding records of my Grandfathter](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/finding-records-of-my-grandfathter/77877)
**Author:** [@LoganMiller](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/LoganMiller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/finding-records-of-my-grandfathter/77877 "2026-10-14T14:33:18Z")
my grandfather’s name is Capt. Raymond Richardson retired captain of Jacksonvill FL if anyone has information please contact me. --- ## [Fire onboard Rem Andes in GoM](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fire-onboard-rem-andes-in-gom/77867)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fire-onboard-rem-andes-in-gom/77867 "2026-10-13T22:37:42Z")
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4624061/coast-guard-good-samaritans-assist-with-vessel-fire-offshore-grand-isle/ From the local paper Sunnmørsposten (smp.no): Source: https://www.smp.no/nyheter/n/l… --- ## [Panama Canal in the news](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/panama-canal-in-the-news/75497)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/panama-canal-in-the-news/75497 "2026-10-09T22:50:27Z")
--- ## [Cruise ship news](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 448\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-ship-news/51176 "2026-10-08T21:18:56Z")
First Asian taking command of a RCI Cruise ship: --- ## [Triple ship collision](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/triple-ship-collision/77740)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/triple-ship-collision/77740 "2026-10-05T21:27:56Z")
Not a very common event. This Sunday morning a collision involving tree ships near Ålesund, Norway: Three large ships collided near Ålesund - cause not yet known. The police are working to map the sequence of events… --- ## [World shipping news - cloned from closed thread](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/world-shipping-news-cloned-from-closed-thread/75966)
**Author:** [@Handspake](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Handspake)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/world-shipping-news-cloned-from-closed-thread/75966 "2026-10-05T20:45:13Z")
Herr Macron has made a wise decision after consulting with his wife who uses strong arguments. Will we all see Herr Macron wearing dark glasses again? --- ## [Salvage](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/salvage/65195)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/salvage/65195 "2026-10-04T13:37:54Z")
When incidents happen, salvors come to the rescue (and for the reword). But it is not an easy business, with different problems at every casualty. https://www.marine-salvage.com/media-information/conference-papers/the-… --- ## [UK MAIB Annual Report released](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/uk-maib-annual-report-released/77727)
**Author:** [@Binbag\_the\_Saylore](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Binbag_the_Saylore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/uk-maib-annual-report-released/77727 "2026-10-02T12:21:42Z")
“Ch Insp Statement” is worthy of attention. --- ## [Seventeen rescued after fishing boat runs aground off Orkney](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/seventeen-rescued-after-fishing-boat-runs-aground-off-orkney/77715)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/seventeen-rescued-after-fishing-boat-runs-aground-off-orkney/77715 "2026-10-01T22:02:50Z")
Sorry, I was on the phone and didn’t notice that wall of rock ahead: :laughing: Longliner, built in Norway 1977: Current name: GENESIS Former name(s): - Vestliner (Until 1996 Mar) - Saetring (Until 1992 Nov) Cal… --- ## [Four of the UK's eight new ships were on nobody's list, and three were on air under their own names last month](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/four-of-the-uks-eight-new-ships-were-on-nobodys-list-and-three-were-on-air-under-their-own-names-last-month/77712)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Plumley](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Josh_Plumley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/four-of-the-uks-eight-new-ships-were-on-nobodys-list-and-three-were-on-air-under-their-own-names-last-month/77712 "2026-10-01T14:13:18Z")
At 3:32 PM EDT yesterday we heard the LNG carrier CHAIVO about 85 km south-east of Nakhodka, making 16 knots and broadcasting her own name on a Russian number. This morning the UK sanctioned her. Nobody else ever has: sh… --- ## [US Contracted Vessel Struck](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/us-contracted-vessel-struck/77428)
**Author:** [@out\_to\_sea](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/out_to_sea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/us-contracted-vessel-struck/77428 "2026-09-30T17:35:13Z")
Havn’t seen this anywhere else yet. Anyone have any info? --- ## [RoRos in the News](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/roros-in-the-news/74339)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/roros-in-the-news/74339 "2026-09-26T14:52:54Z")
Lots of news in the RoRo cargo sector. The flag of both Finland and Åland Islands (not Iceland) is featured in front of the Godby delegation: https://www.godbyshipping.fi/ --- ## [Piracy on the high seas](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/piracy-on-the-high-seas/77591)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/piracy-on-the-high-seas/77591 "2026-09-26T12:38:07Z")
Yes, “who would have thought” that the US - presumably the country that initiated, follow and enforce international maritime law - would dig up “an archaic maritime war court system” to perform piracy on the high seas… --- ## [Mirabel (IMO 9511521): back on AIS off Nakhodka, and a position claiming 57 knots](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mirabel-imo-9511521-back-on-ais-off-nakhodka-and-a-position-claiming-57-knots/77518)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Plumley](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Josh_Plumley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mirabel-imo-9511521-back-on-ais-off-nakhodka-and-a-position-claiming-57-knots/77518 "2026-09-22T13:33:53Z")
Following on from the Arctic STS piece here last week. One of those tankers is one I’ve been watching, and she’s given me something I’d like a second opinion on. She’s the Mirabel, IMO 9511521, although the lists can’… --- ## [NTSB releases report on lessons learned from M/V Dali and other accidents](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ntsb-releases-report-on-lessons-learned-from-m-v-dali-and-other-accidents/77440)
**Author:** [@Handspake](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Handspake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ntsb-releases-report-on-lessons-learned-from-m-v-dali-and-other-accidents/77440 "2026-09-17T17:22:31Z")
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/accidents/ntsb-urges-fleet-audits-as-preventable-casualties-mount --- ## [Container ship on fire (again)](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/container-ship-on-fire-again/66896)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/container-ship-on-fire-again/66896 "2026-09-17T16:57:04Z")
KMTC Shenzhen: --- ## [SLNC York Abandoned in Pacific](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/slnc-york-abandoned-in-pacific/76928)
**Author:** [@New3M](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/New3M)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/slnc-york-abandoned-in-pacific/76928 "2026-09-17T15:16:19Z")
Reports that the SLNC York had a shaft seal failure yesterday and began taking on water. All abandoned ship and were picked up by an LPG ship on its way to South Korea. [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-news/8.md?page=1)