Unresolved Issues Plague Vietnam-US Trade Talks

Vietnam and the United States made progress during a third round of trade negotiations last week, but critical issues remain unresolved, requiring further analysis and continued dialogue, Vietnam's trade ministry said on

Canadian Navy Commissions AOPV HMCS Frédérick Rolette

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has welcomed His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette into naval service.HMCS Frédérick Rolette is the fifth Harry DeWolf class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) to

Indigenous Rangers Help Apprehend Foreign Fishers in Australia

Australian Border Force (ABF) has intercepted a foreign fishing vessel and apprehended seven crew members for allegedly fishing illegally in waters off the Northern Territory, Australia, after Bawinanga Rangers originally sighted the

Bill to Modernize USCG Merchant Mariner Credentialing Exam Clears Committee

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced the bipartisan Mariner Exam Modernization Act, introduced by Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Chair Mike Ezell (R…

Commodity Report: Meeting Oil Demand a Challenge if Israel Hits Iran Oil

Oil market participants have switched to dreading a shortage in fuel from focusing on impending oversupply in just two days this week.After Israel attacked Iran and Tehran pledged to retaliate, oil prices

ABS' Wiernicki Honored with Silver Bell Award

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding leadership in the maritime industry.SCI is

A 'Period of Phenomenal Upheaval' says ICS Chief Grimaldi

At the “Shaping the Future of Shipping” summit held this week in Athens, Greece, Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), delivered a sobering yet forward-looking address that underscored

Egypt Halts Fertilizer Production In Light of Israeli Gas Disruptions

Egyptian fertilizer producers were forced to halt operations on Friday due to a drop in natural gas imports from Israel, industry sources told Reuters.They said major Israeli gas fields had suspended operations

Kongsberg's Motion Gyro Compasses Offer Safeguard Against GNSS Disruption

At a time when GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) reception face growing threats from jamming and spoofing, having a navigation system that doesn’t solely rely on satellite signals has become vital for