Navy Faces Surge of Onboard Fires Across Multiple Vessels
We are seeing a lot of fires on board US Navy ships. Besides, USS Ford, we have also seen fires on Eisenhower, New Orleans and Zumwalt. Now reports that Higgins has a main space fire that knocked out propulsion and power. The fire on Bonhomme Richard in 2020 led to the scrapping of that ship. Fire is an ever present danger on ships, but the Navy needs to examine if there is an uptick in these events.
Houthis' Galaxy Leader Seizure Cuts 25% Ship Traffic
Remember November 19, 2023 when the Houthis seized the MV Galaxy Leader in a helicopter assault that triggered the decline in global shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb. We are still seeing the diversion of 25% of ships from the...
Shipping Crisis Peaks: UN Tensions, $4M Panama Toll
Global Shipping Crisis: From UN Pirate Accusations to the Record $4M Panama Toll 1⃣Freedom of Navigation & UN Debate 2⃣IMO MEPC 84 & the Carbon Tax Clash 3⃣Container Sector & Schedule Reliability 4⃣Oil, LNG and UAE's OPEC Exit 5⃣Dry Bulk, Panama Canal Delays & the...
Decline Likely Continues Amid Weak Global Demand
This decline matches the slop of previous years, but the issue is if that curve stabilizes or curves back up. Based on global demand, it probably will not.
Competing Blockades Fuel Piracy Surge and Data Gaps
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Week 8 Recap: Competing Blockades and Piracy Surge 1⃣Pirate Action Group off Somalia 2⃣Vessel Transit Data: The Growing Gap 3⃣Targeting the Dark Fleet: Stateless Tanker Boardings 4⃣The Mine Clearance Challenge in Hormuz 5⃣Should the U.S. Surge LCS & Fast Transport...
Iran, Houthis Fail to Connect Shipping to Israel
The Iranians are as bad as the Houthis in their abilities to connect shipping to Israel. In the case of MSC, they argue that since the wife of the owner has dual citizenship, one of which is Israel, that makes the...
US Jet Fuel Shipments Reveal Iran War's Massive Impact
Military-grade jet fuel cargoes from US show scale of Iran war impact - The Economic Times https://t.co/Mleh34CJFJ
Libya Warns Arctic Metagaz Wreck Drifting Uncontrollably
Libya Again Warns That Wreck of Arctic Metagaz is Drifting Out of Control https://t.co/3GgFRh3GIA #maritime #maritime-news
USCG Finds Capsized Cargo Ship, Crew Still Missing
USCG Confirms Finding Capsized US Cargo Ship but No Sign of Crew https://t.co/syf9NAD6GS #maritime #maritime-news
Container Rates Slip Again Despite Higher Fuel and Risk Surcharges
"The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) declined for the second consecutive week, down 1% to $2,232 per 40ft container, driven by lower rates on the Asia–Europe trade route. Despite higher fuel costs and earlier announced war-risk surcharges due to ongoing...
US Waits Outside Territorial Waters Before Blocking Ships
If you want to understand the US blockade, understand the takedowns of the Tifani and Majestic X (ex-Phonix). The US waited for these ships to get out of territorial waters - specifically away from Sri Lanka and before hitting the Malacca...
US Blockade Cripples Iran’s Oil Flow and Economy
How Effective is the US Blockade Against Iran? 1⃣Intercepting Foreign Tankers 2⃣The Storage Crisis: Iran’s Oil Well Pressure 3⃣The Blockade Biting Hard 4⃣Kettled & Drifting: Tankers Under Surveillance 5⃣The Impact on the Iranian Economy https://t.co/1bPngdBnH4
Yacht Navigates Tense Strait of Hormuz Waters
Have to love a yacht sailing through the middle of the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/0Z5ISYNjWW
US Navy Logistics Struggle: Limited Sealift, Vulnerable Bases
I posted this video today on how the @USNavy is conducting logistics in the Indian Ocean to support Operation Epic Fury. A few major issues stand out: 1⃣The initial logistics infrastructure ashore was too vulnerable to attack and the US...
US Needed War‑Risk Escort From Day One, Not Week Eight
Allow me to say this again. US War Risk Insurance was needed on DAY 1 and not WEEK 8! Ships have war risk insurance. They had it after the first week. What ships are looking for is...
Japan's Shipyards Full, US Must Prioritize Domestic Build
"Japan shipbuilding slots vanish amid order surge" We just witnessed the Secretary of the Navy get fired, over the issue of shipbuilding. One of the issues that Secretary Phelan stated was the option to build ships overseas. Meanwhile, in Japan, they...
US Navy’s Indian Ocean Logistics: Diego Garcia’s Critical Role
US Naval Logistics in the Indian Ocean During Operation Epic Fury 1⃣"Ph.D. Course in Logistics" 2⃣ @MSCSealift Combat Logistics Force 3⃣Vital Role of Diego Garcia 4⃣The Tanker Treadmill 5⃣Providing Food and Ammunition https://t.co/AZ6GVEsTPZ
US Blockade Disrupts some Iranian Tankers, Fleet Still Active
Shadow fleet tankers disrupted, but not completely deterred by US blockade on Iran ▶️Eight tankers have seen their voyages disrupted, some temporarily ▶️No signs that Iran’s shadow fleet in its entirety has ground to a halt ▶️US defence official stresses vessels can be...
New Shipbuilding Coalition Pushes Revived SHIPS Act
Rallying support to revitalize the SHIPS for America Act A new US Shipbuilding Coalition has been formed as the SHIPS Act is re-introduced to the House of Representatives https://t.co/ILHgojG7jX
IRGC's Ship Seizure Footage Appears Staged
Seizing? Specifically, they are boarding as the ship decided to open its sideport and lower a pilot ladder. This is completely staged.
Nicaragua, Equatorial Guinea Become New Hubs for Shadow Fleet
Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea emerge as latest homes for sprawling shadow fleet https://t.co/cUf7PMxpxp via @splash_247
US Seeks Warrants to Seize Dozens of Venezuela Oil Tankers
Exclusive: US files for warrants to seize dozens more Venezuela-linked oil tankers, sources say https://t.co/qJcYsHjzVZ
Euphoria Passes Strait as IRGC Seizes Two Vessels
Looks like Euphoria has made it through the Strait. Reports are that MSC Francesca and Epaminodas have been seized by the IRGC. https://t.co/fvsOG1RuKU
US Commercial Tankers Fuel Fleet, Two Stuck in Gulf
At the @NavyLeagueUS SeaAirSpace Expo 2026 listening to Stephen Carmel of @DOTMARAD talking about the crucial role of US commercial tankers from the Tanker Security Program and under charter to @MSCSealift. These tankers, which have been outfitted to conduct Consolidation Operations...
Schrödinger's Strait: Is the Hormuz Passage Open or Closed?
Schrödinger's Strait: Is It Open or Closed | Week 7 Strait of Hormuz Recap (April 12 to 19) 🚨This video was filmed prior to the US seizure of Touska on April 19🚨 https://t.co/S1MyLGxu6t
Hormuz Crisis Drives Coal Surge, Lifts Dry Bulk Rates
Dry bulk freight rates poised to rise as Hormuz crisis bolsters coal demand ▶️A substitution effect could occur where power plants burn more coal instead of crude oil products or gas to mitigate rising costs ▶️One industry player expects dry bulk freight...
Iranian Shadow Fleet Sends Over 20 Ships Past US Blockade
At least 26 Iranian shadow fleet vessels bypass US blockade ▶️More than 10 vessels have transited past the US blockade line since the terms were expanded last week ▶️Eleven tankers laden with Iranian cargo have left the Gulf of Oman or Middle...
US Navy Boards Sanctioned Tanker Tifani in INDOPACOM
The tanker MT TIFANI was boarded by US forces. The tanker has a questionable history. The boarding was staged from a @MSCSealift ESB, probably USS Miguel Keith.
US Ops Off South America, Boats Go Unchecked
Meanwhile, let's not forget that the US is conducting these operations off South America. Still not clear, why these boats are not being stopped and inspected.
Featured on ABC News Discussing Strait of Hormuz
My appearance on Australia's @abcnews on the Strait of Hormuz. @campbelledu making it down under. https://t.co/fJ834eq62U
US Fires on Iranian Vessel Breaking Blockade
US Opens Fire, Disables & Seizes an Iranian Ship Attempting to Break the Blockade | 19 April 2026 https://t.co/nM6dHkHTfb
US Warship Fires on Blockade Violator Before Boarding
The statement from @CENTCOM is very enlightening. Instead of conducting a boarding, USS Spruance warned Touska for 6 hours it was in violation of the blockade. It is not clear if the ship was suppose to divert or stop to be...
US Destroyer Boards Iranian Vessel, Imposes Sanctions
Announcement from @POTUS that @US5thFleet destroyer USS Spruance has fired upon and boarded the Iranian containership Touska in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was enroute from Port Klang, Malaysia. Previous, the ship loaded in Shanghai and Macau, China. The...
Strait of Hormuz Threat Peaks Amid Blockade Duel
The latest JMIC Strait of Hormuz Advisory is out. Threat level between 🔴 Critical and 🟡 Moderate across the region, but bordering on 💩 OH CRAP for the Strait. 33 incidents with shipping since March 1. Iran and the US still dueling blockades. 19...
Most Vessels Flee as IRGC Strikes Strait of Hormuz
Escape From the Strait of Hormuz...Sort of! 1⃣Is the Strait Open or Closed 2⃣IRGC attack on Three Ships 3⃣Dark Fleet Ships Escape 4⃣Most Ships Turn Around 5⃣Cruise Ships Escape Video: https://t.co/tM3JKh7uJy https://t.co/NJJ0vQlmfi
Reporter Mislabels Oman Coast as Strait of Hormuz
"We took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw." The area this reporter is seeing and reporting on is not the Strait of Hormuz but off Kasbah, Oman. This is the very southern side of the Strait and...
Massive Ship Breakouts Signal Rising Tension in Hormuz
🚨STRAIT OF HORMUZ🚨 Lots of action on 17-18 Apr 1️⃣Cruiseship Celestyal Discovery Breaks Out 2️⃣Large formation of ships head to Strait to depart the Gulf but Divert 3️⃣Wave of tankers breakout 4️⃣Cargo Ships follow but they are turned around; possibly fired upon 5️⃣Cruiseships breakout via southern...
CMA CGM Leads Persian Gulf Ships Toward Strait of Hormuz
🚨STRAIT OF HORMUZ🚨 Ships in the Persian Gulf are making a run for the Strait led by some CMA CGM containerships. https://t.co/fiqj7JehaH
U.S. Declares Global Blockade of Iranian Vessels
US Executes Blockade Against Iran | Turns Ships Around and Threatens to Board Iranian Ships Globally https://t.co/cc8XjhchLu
Navy’s Civilian‑manned Sealift Keeps Fleets Fed, Fueled
🚨NAVY LOGISTICS 🚨 Everyone seems concerned that the @usnavy ships in the Arabian Sea - carrier Abraham Lincoln stike group, 3-ship amphibious group based on Tripoli, and a surface action group centered on approximately 8 destroyers - are running low on...
Read the Latest EIA Oil Market Report Today
Everyone should read the latest (April 14) @EIAgov monthly report on the Oil Market https://t.co/hLoEMqngMJ https://t.co/j37zm2DmGf
U.S. Enforces Blockade on Iranian Waters, Deploys Forces
Big sstatements by General Caine of @thejointstaff ▶️Blockade will be enforced on international waters and IRANIAN national waters ▶️ @INDOPACOM will be supporting @CENTCOM in the diversion, interception and boarding of blockade runners. https://t.co/52G3zd62Hr
CMF Bahrain Details Absolute and Conditional Contraband to Iran
The Joint Maritime Information Center of @CMF_Bahrain has issued a Blockade Update with specifics on absolute and conditional contraband to Iran. https://t.co/OZWjeqzBMT https://t.co/4YV8F7Ixa7
Discussing US‑Iran Dueling Blockades on BBC
Just hoped on with @BBC to discuss dueling blockades between the US and Iran. https://t.co/9xarJfOGbr
MSC Baltic III Faces Third Winter Grounded Off Newfoundland
Is @MSCCargo trying to see if MSC Baltic III can survive for a THIRD winter aground off Newfoundland?
U.S. Carrier Struggles to Fill Empty Super‑Tankers
Can the U.S. Load All the Empty Super Tankers | Why Is an American Carrier Beating Around the BUSH? https://t.co/dJWbPz5sLC
Saudi Pipeline Restores, Red Sea Crude Loads Surge
Iranian coast blockade to lift April’s Red Sea crude loadings to new highs ▶️Saudi pipeline restored at the weekend following Iran attacks, minimising delays in exports from its west coast ▶️Red Sea loadings peaked in March and likely to surge in April...
US Forces Six Iran-Linked Vessels to Reverse Course
Signs of scramble from Iran-linked ships amid US blockade ▶️Falsely flagged US-sanctioned tanker that transited Hormuz earlier on Tuesday makes U-turn in Gulf of Oman ▶️Centcom says it forced six vessels to turn around and ‘re-enter an Iranian port’ in the Gulf...
Hormuz Closure Drives US Gulf VLGC Rates Above $100K
Hormuz closure pushes Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) rates in US Gulf over $100K per day ▶️Baltic Exchange’s US Gulf-Japan VLGC index is at $111,628 per day, its highest level since January 2024, during the Panama Canal drought crisis ▶️US Gulf-Europe VLGC...
US Blockade Line Set Beyond Strait, Not in Territorial Waters
The Notice to Mariners on the US blockade shows the line is not the Strait of Hormuz but out in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. The Navy does not do boarding or interceptions in territorial waters. https://t.co/mPd0lYmlOQ