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US Seizes Russian Russian Tanker Marinera (ex-Bella 1) | How Was it Seized? | Other Tanker Seized
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January 7, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses a pair of Peter Zeihan's latest videos that discuss the impending end of oceanic shipping.
#supplychain #shipping #trade #economics #peterzeihan
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One Ship Inspection Could Unravel Global Maritime Shipping || Peter Zeihan
youtu.be/HQ9LN9X6eoc?si=dIqJoDFfi1xBo9q4
Playing Jenga with Maritime Shipping || Peter Zeihan
youtu.be/CfI1BQo0ZzE?si=Kn_kttSg_PWcPWmi
January 5, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — reviews the top 5 maritime stories as of January 5, 2025.
#supplychain #Russia #EagleS #baltic #blacksea #arctic #ila #usmx #portstrike #houthis #redsea
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 1. Russia in the Baltic, Black, and Arctic
Finland Begins Port State Inspection On Detained Tanker Eagle S
gcaptain.com/finland-begins-port-state-inspection-on-detained-tanker-eagle-s
Finnish Court Upholds Seizure of Russian Oil Tanker Amid Cable Probe
gcaptain.com/finnish-court-upholds-seizure-of-russian-oil-tanker-amid-cable-probe
A Timeline of Suspected Baltic Sea Sabotage Incidents
gcaptain.com/a-timeline-of-suspected-baltic-sea-sabotage-incidents
Russia Declares Emergency After Black Sea Oil Spill
gcaptain.com/russia-declares-emergency-after-black-sea-oil-spill
Russia Sets New Arctic Shipping Record, Transports 38Mt in 2024 via Northern Sea Route
gcaptain.com/russia-sets-new-arctic-shipping-record-transports-38mt-in-2024-via-northern-sea-route
09:10 2. US East and Gulf Coast Ports & Container Rates
Maersk Sees No Progress in U.S. Port Talks
gcaptain.com/maersk-sees-no-progress-in-u-s-port-talks
Drewry World Container Index - 02 Jan
drewry.co.uk/supply-chain-advisors/supply-chain-expertise/world-container-index-assessed-by-drewry
Box lines anticipate strike, slap US East Coast surcharges
container-news.com/box-lines-anticipate-strike-slap-us-east-coast-surcharges
14:11 3. Red Sea and the Houthis
U.S. Forces Strike Houthi Weapons Facilities and Radar Sites in Yemen Amid Red Sea Tensions
gcaptain.com/u-s-forces-strike-houthi-weapons-facilities-and-radar-sites-in-yemen-amid-red-sea-tensions
At UN, Israel Warns Houthis Risk Same Fate as Hamas and Hezbollah
gcaptain.com/at-un-israel-warns-houthis-risk-same-fate-as-hamas-and-hezbollah
Israel Hits the Houthis in Yemen After Their Slow Escalation
gcaptain.com/israel-hits-the-houthis-in-yemen-after-their-slow-escalation
Houthis Plan Red Sea Security Webinar… Yes, Really
gcaptain.com/houthis-plan-red-sea-security-webinar-yes-really
18:40 4. Biden Wind vs Trump Oil
Biden to Block More Offshore Oil Drilling Before Trump Arrives
gcaptain.com/biden-to-block-more-offshore-oil-drilling-before-trump-arrives
Biden to Ban New Oil Drilling Over Vast Stretch of US Atlantic, Pacific Waters
gcaptain.com/biden-to-ban-new-oil-drilling-over-vast-stretch-of-us-atlantic-pacific-waters
Biden Administration Forges Ahead with Offshore Wind Development Despite Trump Threats
gcaptain.com/biden-administration-advances-offshore-wind-development-with-major-new-york-bight-and-maryland-project-approvals
Trump to Britain: Ditch the Windmills, ‘Open Up’ the North Sea
gcaptain.com/trump-to-britain-ditch-the-windmills-open-up-the-north-sea
21:48 5. LNG
LNG Exports Grow at Slowest Pace Since 2015, Data Show
gcaptain.com/lng-exports-grow-at-slowest-pace-since-2015-data-show
U.S. LNG Exports Soar in December, Lifting Full-Year Growth by 4.5%
gcaptain.com/u-s-lng-exports-soar-in-december-lifting-full-year-growth-by-4-5
24:00 USCGC Polar Star Departs Sydney on Antarctic Resupply Mission
gcaptain.com/uscgc-polar-star-departs-sydney-on-antarctic-resupply-mission
January 2, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — examines the situation facing the US East/Gulf Coast Ports as the deadline approaches for the end of negotiations between the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX).
#supplychain #shipping #portstrike #ila #usmx #ports #docks
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US Dockworkers, Port Employers Set to Restart Talks Next Week
gcaptain.com/us-dockworkers-port-employers-set-to-restart-talks-next-week
Red Sea Diversions Helped Container Shipping Dodge Overcapacity Crisis
gcaptain.com/red-sea-diversions-helped-container-shipping-dodge-overcapacity-crisis
Rates still slipping as peak season recedes and port strike threat subsides
theloadstar.com/rates-still-slipping-as-peak-season-recedes-and-port-strike-threat-subsides
Container freight rates climb as shippers try to beat US strikes and tariffs
tradewindsnews.com/containers/container-freight-rates-climb-as-shippers-try-to-beat-us-strikes-and-tariffs/2-1-1756542
Update on ILA-USMX Negotiations and Potential Impact
maersk.com/news/articles/2024/12/12/ila-usmx-negotiations
TPM25
events.joc.com/tpm/index.html
Dave Adam, Chairman and CEO, United States Maritime Alliance, Addresses ILA Convention.
youtu.be/STzo4OAM0P8?si=YFcxgahg7le3V9dN
December 31, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — introduces the new series Shipping 101 and highlights Martin Stopford's Maritime Economics
#supplychain #shipping #maritime #econocmics
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Martin Stopford Maritime Economics
archive.org/details/maritime-economic-martin-stopford-3rd-edition
Review of Maritime Transport 2024
unctad.org/publication/review-maritime-transport-2024
December 29, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — reviews the top 5 maritime stories as of December 29, 2024.
#supplychain #china #SHIPSAct #Russia #ursamajor #eagles #finland #baltic #seafarer #tankers #containers
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00:00 Introduction
00:54 1. Fear That China Rules the Waves Jolts U.S. to Pursue Maritime Revival
wsj.com/politics/national-security/fear-that-china-rules-the-waves-jolts-u-s-to-pursue-maritime-revival-2c4bd8ab
06:14 2. Norwegian Shipping Company Denies Russia’s Claim it Refused to Help Sinking Ship
gcaptain.com/norwegian-shipping-company-denies-russias-claim-it-refused-to-help-sinking-ship
Official report on the emergency with the vessel Ursa Major
https://obl.ru/en/news/1508/
15:37 Seafarers left to rot along with their abandoned ships
thetimes.com/article/98e53b4b-29c9-4a2b-9057-d72600071e04?msockid=269a6493d6ab6f033eea70fcd7876ee0
19:44 Asia fuel oil prices capped in early 2025 but supply risks loom
reuters.com/business/energy/asia-fuel-oil-prices-capped-early-2025-supply-risks-loom-2024-12-18
23:04 Shanghai Becomes First Port to Handle Over 50 Million TEUs
gcaptain.com/shanghai-becomes-first-port-to-handle-over-50-million-teus
27:46 Analysis
December 27, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the seizure of the Cook Island-flagged tanker Eagle S by Finland for using its anchor to sever power and submarine cables between Finland and Estonia in the Baltic Sea and the discovery of monitoring equipment on board.
#supplychain #cablecutting #Russia #Baltic #Finland #grayzonewarfare #Estonia
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00:00 The Missing Anchor
02:33 Breakdown of Event
14:55 Was Eagle S Spying on NATO?
15:54 Previous Anchor Drags
17:58 Is this Gray Zone Warfare?
18:55 International Laws
20:25 Dark/Parallel Fleet
27:17 Conclusion/Analysis
NATO to Boost Baltic Sea Presence After Power, Internet Cable Damage
gcaptain.com/nato-to-boost-baltic-sea-presence-after-power-internet-cable-damage
Russia-linked cable-cutting tanker seized by Finland ‘was loaded with spying equipment’
lloydslist.com/LL1151955/Russia-linked-cable-cutting-tanker-seized-by-Finland-was-loaded-with-spying-equipment
Finland Says Damaged Pipeline Caused by Ship’s Dragged Anchor
gcaptain.com/finland-says-damaged-pipeline-caused-by-ships-dragged-anchor
Swedish Police Allowed to Board Chinese Ship ‘Yi Peng 3’ in Cable Breach Case
gcaptain.com/swedish-police-allowed-to-board-chinese-ship-yi-peng-3-in-cable-breach-case
Russia Says Terrorist Attack Sunk Cargo Ship ‘Ursa Major’
gcaptain.com/russia-says-terrorist-attack-sunk-cargo-ship-ursa-major
Submarine Cables - International Framework
noaa.gov/general-counsel/gc-international-section/submarine-cables-international-framework
Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
Equasis
equasis.org
December 26, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the top 5 most viewed videos for 2024 from What's Going on With Shipping?
#supplychain #dali #containership #redsea #houthi #ila #union #portstrike #shipping
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Video #5
02:13 Video #4
04:15 Video #3
08:37 Video #2
11:15 Video #1
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December 24, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the loss of Russian freighter Ursa Major in the Mediterranean en route to Vladivostok.
#supplychain #russia #ursamajor #sinking
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Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in the Mediterranean After Explosion, Russian Foreign Ministry Says
gcaptain.com/russian-cargo-ship-sinks-in-mediterranean-after-explosion-russian-foreign-ministry-says
Equasis
equasis.org
December 21, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the loss of a third Russian river tanker in and around the Black Sea, what is causing these losses, and what the bigger issues facing the Russian gas and oil export industry.
#supplychain #russia #blacksea #oil #tanker
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Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
Third Tanker Sends Distress Call as Oil Washes Up on Russia’s Black Sea Coast
gcaptain.com/third-tanker-sends-distress-call-as-oil-washes-up-on-russias-black-sea-coast
Naval News
www.navalnews.com
Covert Shores
www.hisutton.com
gCaptain
www.gcaptain.com
December 20, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — references StacheD Training and their new video on the Port of Miami explosion of November 29, 2024.
#supplychain #miami #fire #explosion
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Port of Miami Explosion Update: New Details!
youtube.com/watch?v=TIc_XUPkVLs&t
StacheD Training
stachedtraining.com
December 19, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the new Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act introduced by a bipartisan group in Congress that aims to create a National Maritime Strategy, expand the U.S. Merchant Marine, provide Shipyard Investments, facilitate Workforce Development and lead to the Next-Generation Innovations in shipping.
#supplychain #martime #strategy #SHIPSAct
00:00 Introduction
03:43 1. National Maritime Strategy
06:08 2. Fleet Expansion
09:30 3. Shipyard Investments
13:14 4. Workforce Development
16:40 5. Next-Generation Innovation
19:12 Conclusion
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Sen. Kelly, Sen. Young, Rep. Garamendi, Rep. Kelly Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Revitalize US Shipbuilding and Commercial Maritime Industries
kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-kelly-sen-young-rep-garamendi-rep-kelly-introduce-ships-for-america-act-to-revitalize-us-shipbuilding-and-commercial-maritime-industries
SHIPS Act Bill
kelly.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BOM24565.pdf
SHIPS Act Section by Section
kelly.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SHIPS-for-America-Act_Section-by-Section_12.19.24.pdf
Bipartisan SHIPS Act Aims to Revitalize U.S. Maritime Industry, Counter China’s Dominance
gcaptain.com/bipartisan-ships-act-aims-to-revitalize-u-s-maritime-industry-counter-chinas-dominance
December 18, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — interviews the Interim President of the California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime), Vice Admiral Michael J. Dumont (USN ret). We discuss Cal Maritime, the merger with Cal Poly, and careers for Maritime graduates.
#maritime #calmaritime #shipping #education #careers #mariners
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00:00 What is Cal Maritime?
04:25 Why are Cal Maritime and Cal Poly merging?
10:40 Unique Nature of a Maritime Education
15:01 Opportunities Ashore
20:21 Maritime Security Threats
22:44 Takeaways on Cal Poly Maritime
California State University Maritime Academy
https://www.csum.edu/
December 16, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the sinking of the Russian tankers Volgoneft 212 and 239 on December 15, 2024, off the port of Taman in the Black Sea and what role did the Russian-Ukraine War play in their loss.
#supplychain #blacksea #russia #ukraine #tanker #sinking
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Russian inland waterways tanker pair sink in Kerch Strait in bad weather
lloydslist.com/LL1151839/Russian-inland-waterways-tanker-pair-sink-in-Kerch-Strait-in-bad-weather
Clarke and Dawe - The Front Fell Off
youtu.be/3m5qxZm_JqM?si=v1Ui4B2_dLCFuNhu
Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
December 13, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the announcement of support by President-elect Trump for the International Longshoremen's Union in their negotiations with the US Maritime Alliance for the ports along the US East and Gulf coasts.
#supplychain #shipping #ila #strike #Ilastrike #usmx #ports
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00:00 Introduction
01:39 President-Elect Trump's Statement in Support of the ILA
03:55 ILA Statements on Automation
08:14 US Maritime Alliance on President-Elect Statement Supporting the ILA
12:03 The Automation Issue in US Ports
18:28 What Automation Does the USMX Want? East Coast or West Coast? What Ports?
22:38 Challenge to Automation
24:32 Conclusion
Trump Backs Longshoremen in Port Automation Dispute as January Strike Deadline Looms
gcaptain.com/trump-backs-longshoremen-in-port-automation-dispute-as-january-strike-deadline-looms
ILA News
ilaunion.org/ila-news
USMX Negotiations Update
usmx.com/resources/usmx-ila-negotiations-updates
Port Economics, Management, and Policy
Chapter 6.6 - Container Terminal Automation
porteconomicsmanagement.org/pemp/contents/part6/terminal-automation
December 11, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the assertion by Congressman Jeff Van Drew that Iranian drone carriers are off the East Coast of the United States
#supplychain #drone #iran
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Drones Over the Jersey Shore? Congressman Claims Iran Mothership is Lurking Off U.S. Coast
gcaptain.com/drones-over-the-jersey-shore-congressman-claims-iran-mothership-is-lurking-off-u-s-coast
Tanker Trackers on X
https://x.com/TankerTrackers/status/1866922032681652322
UPDATED: Iranian Warship Thought to be Headed to Venezuela Left Port with 7 High-Speed Missile Boats Aboard
news.usni.org/2021/06/01/iranian-warship-thought-to-be-headed-to-venezuela-left-port-with-7-high-speed-missile-boats-aboard
Iran’s Bizarre ‘Aircraft Carrier’ Seen In New Detail
twz.com/sea/irans-bizarre-aircraft-carrier-seen-in-new-detail
Iran's New Drone Carrier Starts Sea Trials
http://www.hisutton.com/Iran-Shahid-Bagheri-Sea-Trials.html
Iran Unveils Ominous New Naval ‘Drone-Carrier Division’
twz.com/iran-unveils-ominous-new-naval-drone-carrier-division
December 9, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses how amidst the widening Western sanctions Russia managed to increase Arctic transit cargo by almost 50 percent over 2023. Its main Arctic shipping lane, the Northern Sea Route, recorded 97 transits carrying close to 3m tons of cargo; both figures surpassing previous highs. Total cargo volume along the route, including transits and traffic originating in Russia, stands at around 40m tonnes in 2024.
#supplychain #arctic #northernsearoute #russia #china
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Main Results of NSR Transit Navigation in 2024
https://chnl.no/news/main-results-of-nsr-transit-navigation-in-2024/
Arctic Shipping Sets New Records With Hundred Transit Voyages Carrying 3m Tonnes of Cargo in 2024
gcaptain.com/arctic-shipping-sets-new-records-with-hundred-transit-voyages-carrying-3m-tonnes-of-cargo-in-2024
Arctic Shipping Boom Continues as China and Russia Push Cargo Volume To New Heights
gcaptain.com/arctic-shipping-boom-continues-as-china-and-russia-push-cargo-volume-to-new-heights
Russia’s Nuclear Icebreaker Fleet Now Largest Ever as Eighth Vessel Begins Sea Trials
gcaptain.com/russias-nuclear-icebreaker-fleet-now-largest-ever-as-eighth-vessel-begins-sea-trials
December 7, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner— reacts to the recent StosselTV video America's Stone Age Ports: How Unions Block Progress
#supplychain #containership #ila #strike #portstrike #union #shipping
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America’s Stone Age Ports: How Unions Block Progress
youtu.be/Z1pnLPcnyLc?si=sCWv0Hxl9sUr9kmK
The Jones Act Makes Shipping More Expensive? | Whats Going on With Shipping Reacts | Better Call Sal
youtu.be/95om9PGI758
ILA-USMX Port Automation Dispute Intensifies as January Deadline Looms
gcaptain.com/ila-usmx-port-automation-dispute-intensifies-as-january-deadline-looms
The Container Port Performance Index 2023
documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099060324114539683/p17583313892300871be641a5ea7b90e0e6
Container Terminal Automation
porteconomicsmanagement.org/pemp/contents/part6/terminal-automation
Llloyd's List Top 100 Ports
lloydslist.com/LL1139020/Top-100-Leading-by-example
US Maritime Alliance
usmx.com
December 5, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner—discusses the crude oil tanker Gloria Maris with a crew of 25 and one of the world’s largest containerships, HMM St Petersburg with a crew of 24 colliding early Tuesday, December 3, in the Strait of Gibraltar.
#supplychain #containership #tanker #collision #gibraltar
00:00 Introduction
01:42 Leadup to the Collision - HMM St Petersburg and Gloria Maris
07:16 Replay of Collision via Marine Traffic
14:45 Conclusion
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Mega-Containership and Oil Tanker Collide in Strait of Gibraltar
gcaptain.com/mega-containership-and-oil-tanker-collide-in-strait-of-gibraltar
Marine Traffic
www.marinetraffic.com
December 2, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner—discusses the grounding of the US Navy's Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Big Horn on September 23, 2024, and compares the state of US Navy afloat logistics to early in the Pacific War of 1942 when the Japanese sank the oiler USS Neches. Also, the first refueling of an American aircraft carrier at sea from a commercial tanker in decades.
#logistics #navy #pacific #naval
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For Want of an Oiler: The Fragile State of America’s Afloat Logistics Fleet
gcaptain.com/for-want-of-an-oiler-the-fragile-state-of-americas-afloat-logistics-fleet
The US Navy's Military Sealift Command New Workforce Initiative Aims to Increase Readiness of Ships
youtu.be/TPK1CDewBO4
U.S. Warships Fire a Dozen Interceptors Against Iranian Missile Attack
news.usni.org/2024/10/01/u-s-warships-fire-a-dozen-interceptions-against-iranian-missile-attack-against-israel
Army Withdraws from the Pacific and Indian Ocean | Army Plans to Lay Up its Prepositioning Fleet
youtu.be/B_fnNS-SrSI
The State of Army Watercraft | GAO Reports That Less Than 40% Are Mission Capable
youtu.be/8wJM-xkjr2o
Six Oilers - USS Neosho, Cimarron, Platte, Guadalupe, Kaskaskia & Sabine - in early WWII
youtu.be/gv6lfke6lEY
November 29, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner—discusses the interim report released by the New Zealand Defense Force on the grounding and loss of HMNZS Manawanui on October 6, 2024. The report identified human error, but they also cite issues of training, planning, supervision, readiness, and risk assessment along with issues in the ship control systems.
#manawanui #newzealand #samoa
00:00 Introduction
1:01 Interim Findings by New Zealand Defense Force on loss of HMNZS Manawanui
2:25 Manawanui Sinking off Samoa October 5-6, 2024
04:18 Timeline of Grounding and Sinking
06:41 Autopilot & Azipods - What Made Manawanui Unique
20:44 Unanswered Questions and Conclusions
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Details from interim court of inquiry report into HMNZS Manawanui incident released
nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/details-from-interim-court-of-inquiry-report-into-hmnzs-manawanui-incident-released
'Series of human errors' caused Manawanui to sink | 29 November 2024 | RNZ
youtube.com/watch?v=M5HN9KcF79c
Ship Technology - Edda Fonn
ship-technology.com/projects/edda/?cf-view&cf-closed
Azipod Manoeuvering
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPBYnZT7aF1sMtBp-UIZ-MukVvX1_bsNP&si=bQSam0qnzUFDJV_I
November 26, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner—discusses the grounding of the Canadian flagged bulker Tim S. Dool on Crysler Shoal in the St. Lawrence Seaway on Saturday, November 23, 2024, and the efforts to free the vessel.
#supplychain #timsdool #stlawrenceriver
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Algoma Central Corporation
algonet.com
Canadian Freighter ‘Tim S. Dool’ Hard Aground in St. Lawrence River
gcaptain.com/canadian-freighter-tim-s-dool-hard-aground-in-st-lawrence-river
Seaway Ship Watchers Network
theshipwatchers.wordpress.com
Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
November 25, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner—discusses the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) Workforce Initiative which aims to increase the readiness of deployed logistics ships and the inactivation of 17 ships, along with some proposed changes.
#ssealift #usnavy #logistics
00:00 What is the Problem?
05:47 Ships to be Deactivated
09:40 Where in the world is MSC?
13:05 Crewing Solution
17:38 Recruiting Mariners: Success & New Leave Policy
21:10 Other Ideas to Increase MSC Capabilities
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Military Sealift Command
https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/
sealiftcommand.com
Navy Launches Military Sealift Command Workforce Initiative
seapowermagazine.org/navy-launches-military-sealift-command-workforce-initiative
Military Sealift Command rolls out initiative to fill needed jobs at sea as it sidelines 17 ships
stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-11-21/military-sealift-command-open-jobs-sidelined-ships-15926756.html
A Sea Change: Navy Unveils Plan to Rescue Military Sealift Command Amid Mariner Shortage
gcaptain.com/a-sea-change-navy-unveils-plan-to-rescue-military-sealift-command-amid-mariner-shortage
Navy to sideline support ships, re-assign mariner crews amid worsening workforce shortages
breakingdefense.com/2024/11/navy-to-sideline-support-ships-re-assign-mariner-crews-amid-worsening-workforce-shortages
Navy Launches Military Sealift Command Workforce Initiative
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/3974191/navy-launches-military-sealift-command-workforce-initiative/
🚨REVISED EPISODE - New Section at 17:35 to 19:38🚨
November 22, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner—discusses the voyage of MV Yi Peng 3 from Russia through the Baltic and the potential for the ship to have severed the C-Lion1 and BCS East-West submarine cable.
#batlic #yipeng3 #cablecutting
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00:00 Background
07:37 Yi Peng AIS/Track Replay
17:35 New section on Yi Peng 3 stopping
21:23 Conclusion
Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
Russia Suspected as Baltic Undersea Cables Cut in Apparent Sabotage
wsj.com/world/europe/russia-suspected-as-baltic-undersea-cables-cut-in-apparent-sabotage-801cb392
Chinese vessel spotted where Baltic Sea cables were severed
ft.com/content/383516a5-02db-46cf-8caa-a7b26a0a1bb2
Sabotage Suspicions: Sweden’s Navy Investigates Baltic Sea Cable Damage
gcaptain.com/sabotage-suspicions-swedens-navy-investigates-baltic-sea-cable-damage
Accident or sabotage? American and European officials disagree as key undersea cables are cut
edition.cnn.com/2024/11/20/world/accident-or-sabotage-undersea-cables-intl
Submarine Cable Map
submarinecablemap.com
November 18, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner—discusses the first anniversary of the capture of MV Galaxy Leader and the taking hostage of the 25-person crew, along with the 1,000 days since war broke out on the Black Sea.
#supplychain #redsea #houthis #shipping #containerships #blacksea
Shipping reflects on a year of Red Sea chaos and 1,000 days of war in Ukraine
splash247.com/shipping-reflects-on-a-year-of-red-sea-chaos-and-1000-days-of-war-in-ukraine
November 18, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the opening of the latest mega port by the Chinese in their Maritime Silk Road at Chancay, Peru and what it means for the shipment of containers to the Americas.
#supplychain #containers #containership #peru #china #chancay
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Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
Megaport opens up Latin America to Chinese trade as US looks on
bbc.com/news/articles/ckg79y3rz1eo
Starting Latin America Trip, Xi Jinping Opens Huge Port in Peru Funded by China
gcaptain.com/starting-latin-america-trip-xi-jinping-opens-huge-port-in-peru-funded-by-china
China’s $1.3 Billion Gamble on Peru Port Faces Snags From Andes to Amazon
gcaptain.com/chinas-1-3-billion-gamble-on-peru-port-faces-snags-from-andes-to-amazon
Peru Concedes in Port Spat with China COSCO
gcaptain.com/peru-concedes-in-port-spat-with-china-cosco
November 14, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the breaking off of talks between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) concerning a new master contract for the US East and Gulf Coast ports. Also, an update on port strikes at the ports of Montreal and Vancouver, Canada.
#supplychain #ports #strike #ila #usmx
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Dockworkers Dig In: ILA Breaks Off Talks with USMX, Threatening January Port Chaos
gcaptain.com/dockworkers-dig-in-ila-breaks-off-talks-with-usmx-threatening-january-port-chaos
Container Terminal Automation
porteconomicsmanagement.org/pemp/contents/part6/terminal-automation
International Longshoremen's Association
ilaunion.org
United States Maritime Alliance
usmx.com
November 11, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the decision by Spain to refuse the docking of MV Maersk Denver, a US-flagged containership, in the port of Algeciras, leading to the ship heading to Tangier, Morocco, along with a discussion on the wider implications losing the freedom of the seas.
#supplychain #Israel #shipping #containership #spain
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Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
Activists Demand Spain Stop Port Calls of Maersk Line Ships Carrying Arms
maritime-executive.com/article/activists-demand-spain-stop-port-calls-of-maersk-line-ships-carrying-arms
Maersk Line Vessel Diverts to Morocco Due to Allegations in Spain
maritime-executive.com/article/maersk-line-vessel-diverts-to-morocco-due-to-allegations-in-spain
Activists Try To Block Military Transport Ship To Stop U.S. Aid to Israel
gcaptain.com/activists-try-to-block-us-military-transport-ship-to-stop-u-s-aid-to-israel
Ukraine and dark fleet continue to test IMO’s political boundaries on Russia
lloydslist.com/LL1151347/Ukraine-and-dark-fleet-continue-to-test-IMOs-political-boundaries-on-Russia
Russia Is Running an Undeclared War on Western Shipping
foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/07/russia-houthis-targeting-data-war-western-shipping-gaza
China Opposes New Philippine Maritime Law, Vows to Protect South China Sea ‘Sovereignty’
gcaptain.com/china-opposes-new-philippine-maritime-law-vows-to-protect-south-china-sea-sovereignty
November 7, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses five reforms for the new administration to rebuild the American maritime infrastructure.
#supplychain #shipping #politics
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00:00 Introduction
03:25 1. International Shipping
09:04 2. Coastal (Jones Act) Shipping
20:14 3. Shipbuilding
28:05 4. Seafarers
34:54 5. Cargo Preference
38:19 Conclusion & New Merchant Marine Act
Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
November 7, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the lockdown/strike in the port of Vancouver, along with disruptions in other ports and its impact on Canadian trade.
#supplychain #vancouver #canada #strike #lockout
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Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
Lockout stalls more container ships outside western Canada ports
freightwaves.com/news/lockout-stalls-more-container-ships-outside-western-canada-ports
Vessels Pile Up as Foreman Lockout Continues at Canada’s West Coast Ports
maritime-executive.com/article/vessels-pile-up-as-foreman-lockout-continues-at-canada-s-west-coast-ports
Canadian forwarders 'extremely frustrated' by lack of action to end port strikes
theloadstar.com/canadian-forwarders-extremely-frustrated-by-lack-of-action-to-end-port-strikes
Port of Vancouver operations update #4 - labour dispute
portvancouver.com/article/port-vancouver-operations-update-4-labour-dispute
Labour dispute at the Port of Montreal: Viau and Maisonneuve terminals shut down until further notice
port-montreal.com/en/the-port-of-montreal/news/news/press-release/indefinite-strike-termont
November 4, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the latest issues regarding the diversion of global shipping around Africa and avoiding the Bab el-Mandeb.
1️⃣ IMO Chief Calls for "Urgent" Action in the Red Sea
2️⃣ Houthi Expands Targets to ex-Israeli ships
3️⃣Container Lines Record Profits from Diversions
4️⃣Egypt Losses $6B in Suez Canal revenue
5️⃣ Russia Aids in Targeting Ships & Houthis Accepting Pay offs for Free Passage
#supplychain #shipping #houthis #babelmandeb #redsea #gulfofaden
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Red Sea Crisis: IMO Chief Calls for Urgent Action as Houthi Attacks Threaten Global Shipping
gcaptain.com/red-sea-crisis-imo-chief-calls-for-urgent-action-as-houthi-attacks-threaten-global-shipping
Houthis Say They Will Not End Red Sea Blockade
gcaptain.com/houthis-say-they-will-not-end-red-sea-blockade
Houthi Forces Threaten to Target Ex-Israeli Ships, Even After Resale
maritime-executive.com/article/houthi-forces-threaten-to-target-ex-israeli-ships-after-resale
Maersk Rides Wave of Strong Demand and Red Sea Disruptions
gcaptain.com/maersk-rides-wave-of-strong-demand-and-red-sea-disruptions
Red Sea Is Now So Dangerous Even NATO Warships Are Avoiding It
gcaptain.com/red-sea-is-now-so-dangerous-even-nato-warships-are-avoiding-it
Egypt reveals $6bn revenue hit as Houthis vow to up campaign against shipping
splash247.com/egypt-reveals-6bn-revenue-hit-as-houthis-vow-to-up-campaign-against-shipping
Russia Provided Targeting Data for Houthi Assault on Global Shipping
wsj.com/world/russia-provided-targeting-data-for-houthi-assault-on-global-shipping-eabc2c2b
Houthi Bribe Allegations Rock Shipping Market
gcaptain.com/houthi-bribe-allegations-rock-shipping-market
Houthi threat to shipping growing thanks to ‘unprecedented’ network of support
lloydslist.com/LL1151228/Houthi-threat-to-shipping-growing-thanks-to-unprecedented-network-of-support
November 3, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses what a potential Trump or Harris administration might mean for shipping.
#Trump #Harris
#supplychain #shipping #politics
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Garamendi Charts Bold Course for American Maritime Renaissance
gcaptain.com/garamendi-charts-bold-course-for-american-maritime-renaissance
Senators Introduce Bill to Counter Chinese Maritime Threat
gcaptain.com/senators-introduce-bill-to-counter-chinese-maritime-threat
Carlos Del Toro – America’s Maritime Statecraft Evangelist Is On A Tear
gcaptain.com/carlos-del-toro-americas-maritime-statecraft-evangelist-secnav
Op-Ed: U.S. Merchant Mariner Shortage Demands Action Now
gcaptain.com/op-ed-u-s-merchant-mariner-shortage-demands-action-now
October Import Cargo to Remain Strong Despite Three-Day Strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports
nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/october-import-cargo-remain-strong-despite-three-day-strike-east-coast
Port of Los Angeles Container Statistics portoflosangeles.org/business/statistics/container-statistics
US Trade Numbers
ustradenumbers.com/united-states
November 2, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the new Review of Maritime Transport 2024 released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
#supplychain #shipping #transport
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UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2024
unctad.org/publication/review-maritime-transport-2024
October 30, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the decision of DEEP to acquire the R/P FLIP and refurbish the platform.
#FLIP #oceanography #research
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Office of Naval Research's Floating Instrument Platform (FLIP)
youtu.be/jpl09utzvvk?si=ckjn1D4u2AQc2Ufn
Internet-Famous FLIP Research Vessel Sent for Scrap
gcaptain.com/internet-famous-flip-sent-for-scrap
This Flipping Ship Just Escaped the Wrecker’s Claws—And Her Story Is Mind-Blowing!
gcaptain.com/saving-rv-flip-from-the-wreckers-clawsand-its-story-is-mind-blowing
R/P FLIP: A walking tour
youtu.be/shPATcV9Dzw?si=PRawGVWeAPvRngI3
DEEP
deep.com
October 28, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - recaps the Top 5 Maritime Stories as of October 28, 2024.
#supplychain #chokepoints #darkfleet #russia #ila #usmx #portstrike #ruby #panama #Dali #mississippi #seafarer
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00:00 Introduction
00:38 1. Global Shipping in Crisis: How Vulnerable Maritime Chokepoints Threaten the Global Economy
gcaptain.com/global-shipping-in-crisis-how-vulnerable-maritime-chokepoints-threaten-the-global-economy
Maritime Industry on Edge as Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea Grain Corridor
gcaptain.com/maritime-industry-on-edge-as-russia-intensifies-attacks-on-ukraines-black-sea-grain-corridor
After Five Months of Calm, Somali Pirates May Be Back on the Hunt
gcaptain.com/after-five-months-of-calm-somali-pirates-may-be-back-on-the-hunt
Merchant Vessel Targeted in Multiple Attacks in Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
gcaptain.com/merchant-vessel-targeted-in-multiple-attacks-in-bab-el-mandeb-strait
Britain’s Pacific Pivot: Starmer’s Bold Plan to Counter China’s Maritime Moves
gcaptain.com/britains-pacific-pivot-starmers-bold-plan-to-counter-chinas-maritime-moves
Biden-Harris To Scale Back Missile Defense Of Guam
gcaptain.com/biden-harris-scale-back-missile-defense-of-guam
UK Cracking Down on ‘Dubious’ Oil Tankers in the English Channel
gcaptain.com/uk-cracking-down-on-dubious-oil-tankers-in-the-english-channel
Fed Up: The World’s Largest Ship Registry is Giving Sanctioned Vessels the Boot
gcaptain.com/fed-up-the-worlds-largest-ship-registry-is-giving-sanctioned-vessels-the-boot
06:10 2. 60 Minutes’ Dark Fleet Special: How Sanctions-Busting Oil Trade Keeps the Kremlin Afloat
gcaptain.com/60-minutes-dark-fleet-special-how-sanctions-busting-oil-trade-keeps-the-kremlin-afloat
Inside the Shadowy Insurance Market Covering Russia’s Oil Tankers
gcaptain.com/inside-the-shadowy-insurance-market-covering-russias-oil-tankers
Price Cap Coalition Cracks Down on Sanctions-Busting: New Advisory Takes Aim at Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
gcaptain.com/price-cap-coalition-cracks-down-on-sanctions-busting-new-advisory-takes-aim-at-russias-shadow-fleet
Freight Costs for Russian Oil Soar: What Rising Winter Costs Mean for Moscow’s Revenue
gcaptain.com/freight-costs-for-russian-oil-soar-what-rising-winter-costs-mean-for-moscows-revenue
Is the Tanker Market Set for a Comeback? Experts Say a ‘November Surge’ Could Be Just the Beginning
gcaptain.com/is-the-tanker-market-set-for-a-comeback-experts-say-a-november-surge-could-be-just-the-beginning
US Will Continue to ‘Tighten the Screws’ on Russia LNG Flows
gcaptain.com/us-will-continue-to-tighten-the-screws-on-russia-lng-flows
Too Many Ships, Too Little Demand: LNG Freight Rates Plunge to Multi-Year Lows
gcaptain.com/too-many-ships-too-little-demand-lng-freight-rates-plunge-to-multi-year-lows
12:14 3. UPDATES
ILA and USMX to Resume Negotiations That Could Make or Break U.S. Supply Chains in 2025
gcaptain.com/ila-and-usmx-to-resume-negotiations-that-could-make-or-break-u-s-supply-chains-in-2025
Port of Montreal Faces 24-Hour Strike: Economic Ripple Effects Expected Across Canada
gcaptain.com/port-of-montreal-faces-24-hour-strike-economic-ripple-effects-expected-across-canada
Update: Damaged MV Ruby Docks at Great Yarmouth Amid Concerns Over Explosive Cargo
gcaptain.com/damaged-mv-ruby-to-dock-at-great-yarmouth-amid-concerns-over-explosive-cargo
Panama Canal Defies Drought with $3.45 Billion Profit Despite Fewer Ships
gcaptain.com/panama-canal-defies-drought-with-3-45-billion-profit-despite-fewer-ships
Judge Approves Shipping Companies’ $102M Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge Disaster
gcaptain.com/judge-approves-shipping-companies-102m-settlement-over-baltimore-bridge-disaster
19:09 4. US Inland Waterways
The Mississippi River is Drying Up Again—And the Timing Could Not Be Worse
gcaptain.com/mississippi-river-drying-up-again-at-the-worst-time-for-u-s-farmers
Watch: How U.S. Inland Waterways Quietly Keep the Economy Afloat
gcaptain.com/watch-how-u-s-inland-waterways-quietly-keep-the-economy-afloat
23:57 5. Longer Voyages, Happier Crews? The Unexpected Benefit of Red Sea Diversions
gcaptain.com/longer-voyages-happier-crews-the-unexpected-benefit-of-red-sea-diversions
October 25, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the logistics behind the Battle of Leyte Gulf, 80 years ago, along with some what-ifs of the battle.
#leytegulf #worldwar2 #pacificwar
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CSI Battle Maps
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Staff-Rides/CSI-Battle-Maps/
West Point Atlas
https://www.westpoint.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/digital-history-center/atlases
October 24, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the return of the last Army watercraft from the Gaza mission and the Government Accountability Office report on ARMY WATERCRAFT: Actions Needed to Optimize Small but Critical Fleet
#army #watercraft #gaza #shipping #logistics
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PHOTOS: Final U.S. Army Watercraft Used in Gaza Pier Operation Heading Home
news.usni.org/2024/10/22/photos-final-u-s-army-watercraft-used-in-gaza-pier-operation-heading-home
Government Watchdog Blasts US Army For Watercraft Failures
gcaptain.com/government-watchdog-blasts-us-army-for-watercraft-failures
ARMY WATERCRAFT: Actions Needed to Optimize Small but Critical Fleet
files.gao.gov/reports/GAO-25-106387/index.html
October 21, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - recaps the Top 5 Maritime Stories as of October 21, 2024.
#supplychain #lng #arctic #cdc #cruiseship #navy #vls #sapelo #lpg
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00:00 Introduction
00:39 1. What's Going on in the Arctic?
Russia’s Shadow Fleet Stalls, Leaving 1 Million Cubic Meters of LNG Undelivered
gcaptain.com/russias-lng-shadow-fleet-stalls-leaving-1-million-cubic-meters-of-gas-undelivered
Shipping splits into ‘parallel universes’ as global trade continues to decouple
lloydslist.com/LL1151027/Shipping-splits-into-parallel-universes-as-global-trade-continues-to-decouple
Mounting Evidence Shows Russia Assembling Pieces for Potential LNG ‘Dark Fleet’
gcaptain.com/mounting-evidence-shows-russia-assembling-pieces-for-potential-lng-dark-fleet
Russia Has a Crazy Plan to Use Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Transport Arctic LNG
gcaptain.com/russia-has-a-crazy-plan-to-use-nuclear-powered-submarines-to-transport-arctic-lng
Chinese Vessels Without Ice Class Violate Arctic Safety Rules, Struggling Through Ice To Deliver Sanctioned Cargo
gcaptain.com/chinese-vessels-without-ice-class-violate-arctic-safety-rules-struggling-through-ice-to-deliver-sanctioned-cargo
U.S. Arctic Presence Falters as Nome Deepwater Port Solicitation Canceled
gcaptain.com/u-s-arctic-presence-falters-as-nome-deepwater-port-solicitation-canceled
08:48 2. CDC Shames The Nastiest, Dirtiest Cruise Ships
gcaptain.com/cdc-shames-the-nastiest-dirtiest-cruise-ships
10:36 3. U.S. Navy Demonstrates Game-Changing Underway Reload Technology That Could Redefine Naval Warfare
gcaptain.com/us-navy-demonstrates-game-changing-underway-reload-technology-that-could-redefine-naval-warfare
14:37 4. Seven Dead After Crowded Ferry Gangway Collapses in Georgia
gcaptain.com/seven-dead-after-crowded-ferry-gangway-collapses-in-georgia
16:38 5. LPG Tankers Explode, One Linked to Iranian Gas Smuggling
gcaptain.com/lpg-tankers-explode-one-linked-to-iranian-gas-smuggling
Video of Explosion from X
https://x.com/SeafarerSMedia/status/1845758707512004679
Two LPG Carriers Catch Fire at Chittagong During STS Transfer
maritime-executive.com/article/two-lpg-carriers-catch-fire-at-chittagong-during-sts-transfer
October 19, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the record cargo months in the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, what is causing the return to the West Coast, and what potential issues are emerging with these levels.
#supplychain #ports #containers #containerships #shipping
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Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Just Smashed Pandemic-Era Cargo Volumes
gcaptain.com/los-angeles-and-long-beach-ports-just-smashed-pandemic-era-cargo-volumes
Port of Long Beach
polb.com
Port of Los Angeles
portoflosangeles.org
October 17, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the decision to reef SS United States off the coast of Florida and the history behind the historic vessel.
#SSUnitedStates #cruiseship #passengerliner
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End of an Era: Historic SS United States Transferred to New Owners
gcaptain.com/end-of-an-era-historic-ss-united-states-transferred-to-new-owners
SS United States Conservancy
ssusc.org
VideoSSUSC
youtube.com/@VideoSSUSC/videos
October 13, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - recaps the Top 5 Maritime Stories as of October 13, 2024.
#supplychain #hurricanemilton #portstrader #manawanui #redsea #blacksea #southchinasea #geopolitics
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00:00 Introduction
00:35 1. Hurricane Milton Update
Refueling Florida: Tankers Descend on Port Tampa Bay After Reopening
gcaptain.com/refueling-florida-tankers-descend-on-port-tampa-bay-after-reopening
Marine Traffic
marinetraffic.com
07:22 2. Port Strikes
USEC port strike: 10-17% capacity decline to come
sea-intelligence.com/press-room/291-usec-port-strike-10-17-capacity-decline-to-come
Short-Lived U.S. Port Strike Unlikely to Slow Import Surge
gcaptain.com/us-port-strike-unlikely-to-slow-import-surge
Port of Montreal Dockworkers to Refuse Overtime Amid Stalled Labor Negotiations
gcaptain.com/port-of-montreal-dockworkers-to-refuse-overtime-amid-stalled-labor-negotiations
16:46 3. New Zealand Defense Force Launches Formal Inquiry into ‘Manawanui’ Sinking, VDR Recovered
gcaptain.com/new-zealand-defence-force-launches-formal-inquiry-into-manawanui-sinking-vdr-recovered
24:22 4. Freedom of the Seas
Houthis Strike Tanker ‘Olympic Spirit’ in Red Sea
gcaptain.com/houthis-strike-tanker-olympic-spirit-in-red-sea
Bab el Mandeb and Suez transits hit fresh lows in September
lloydslist.com/LL1150950/Bab-el-Mandeb-and-Suez-transits-hit-fresh-lows-in-September
Third ship struck in Ukraine within space of one week
lloydslist.com/LL1150932/Third-ship-struck-in-Ukraine-within-space-of-one-week
Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Ports and Ships Raises Black Sea Tensions
gcaptain.com/russian-strikes-on-ukraines-ports-and-ships-push-insurance-rates-up
Black Sea War: Russia is Losing to Ukraine but Winning with China
gcaptain.com/black-sea-war-russias-naval-defeat-to-ukraine-but-strategic-gains-with-china
Black Sea war risk rates heading north after Russian attacks
lloydslist.com/LL1150948/Black-Sea-war-risk-rates-heading-north-after-Russian-attacks
U.S Tightens Noose on Iran’s ‘Ghost Fleet’ After Israel Attack
gcaptain.com/u-s-tightens-noose-on-irans-ghost-fleet-after-israel-attack
Philippines, China Trade Blame in Latest South China Sea Spat
gcaptain.com/philippines-china-trade-blame-in-latest-south-china-sea-spat
Maritime Crime and Piracy at Lowest Level in 30 Years
maritime-executive.com/article/maritime-crime-and-piracy-at-lowest-level-in-30-years
33:36 5. Geopolitical Volatility in Shipping
Shipping’s New Normal: How Red Sea Diversions are Reshaping Global Trade
gcaptain.com/shippings-new-normal-how-red-sea-diversions-are-reshaping-global-trade
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Confirm ‘Cape’ Route for Gemini Cooperation Launch
gcaptain.com/maersk-and-hapag-lloyd-confirm-cape-route-for-gemini-cooperation-launch
The roaring twenties and volatility
splash247.com/the-roaring-twenties-and-volatility
Geopolitical Volatility Fuels Surge in Tanker Rates
gcaptain.com/geopolitical-volatility-fuels-surge-in-tanker-rates
Arctic Shipping Boom Continues as China and Russia Push Cargo Volume To New Heights
gcaptain.com/arctic-shipping-boom-continues-as-china-and-russia-push-cargo-volume-to-new-heights
October 12, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - joins Austin Westfall of LiveNOW, along with Hal Kempfer (retired Marine Intelligence Officer and National Security Analyst) to discuss the continuation of Houthi attacks against commercial shipping a year after Hamas attack into Israel on Oct 7, 2022.
#supplychain #RedSea #shipping #logistics
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October 9, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - talks about the evacuation of the Port of Tampa (@porttampabay918); the offloading of four tankers; why a Jones Act Waiver will not be needed, why it is now time to mobilize maritime assets - US Navy amphibious ships, US Army watercraft, and Maritime Administration National Security Multi-Mission vessel and ships of the Ready Reserve Force; and the economic impact on a prolonged closure of the Port of Tampa to Florida and the US.
#hurricanemilton #milton #hurricane #florida #tampa
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00:00 Update on Hurricane Milton & Closure of the Port of Tampa
04:18 To Waive or Not Waive the Jones Act?
08:28 Maritime Assets
09:57 Impact on the Port of Tampa
17:23 Conclusion
Marine Traffic
www.marinetraffic.com
SEAPORT SPOTLIGHT: Port Tampa Bay
flaports.org/seaport-spotlight-port-tampa-bay
Port of Tampa Bay
porttb.com/about-port-tampa-bay
Ports Restricted, Oil Facilities Shut as Milton Approaches Florida
gcaptain.com/ports-restricted-oil-facilities-shut-as-milton-approaches-florida
FEMA Fumbles Again: Naval Resources Left Idle in Hurricane Milton Response
gcaptain.com/hurricane-milton-fema-fumbles-again-naval-resources-left-idle-florida-storm-response
October 7, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the loss of the HMNZS Manawanui off the southern shore of Samoa on October 5, 2024.
#manawanui #samoa #navy #newzealand
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Focus Live: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
youtube.com/live/Zd6znMl93Wk?si=oFnTi_xsA8czHxEP
New Zealand Navy ship sinks off Samoa, all 75 onboard safe
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-naval-vessel-runs-aground-near-samoa-reports-2024-10-05
HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa
nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/story-collections/hmnzs-manawanui-in-samoa
Yorkshire woman takes command of Royal New Zealand Navy Ship
nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/yorkshire-woman-takes-command-of-royal-new-zealand-navy-ship
October 6, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - talks with former Federal Maritime Commissioner and Director of the Port of Baltimore on the International Longshoreman's Association (#ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (#USMX) negotiations and agreement.
#supplychain #strike #labor #ila #ports #usmx #portstrike
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October 4, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - appears on @livenowfox (LiveNOW FOX) to discuss the announcement of the tentative agreement between the International Longshoreman's Association and the US Maritime Alliance regarding their new master contract covering the ports on the US East/Gulf Coasts.
#supplychain #strike #labor #ila #ports #usmx
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LiveNOW
youtube.com/@livenowfox
October 2, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - provides the uncut video showing the attack on the Panama-flagged tanker MV Cordelia Moon by the Houthis utilizing an uncrewed surface vessel (USV).
#supplychain #houthi #redsea
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October 3, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - appears on @p-44 (Project44) podcast to discuss Day 3 of the East/Gulf Coast Port Strike between the International Longshoreman's Association and US Maritime Alliance.
#supplychain #strike #labor #ila #ports #usmx
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project44
project44.com
October 3, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - appears on @FreightWaves What the Truck to discuss the events of Day 2 of the International Longshoreman's Association and US Maritime Alliance
#supplychain #strike #labor #ila #ports #usmx
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Freightwaves
https://m.youtube.com/@FreightWaves/videos
What The Truck on X
https://x.com/FWwhatthetruck?t=hHIZeHniXnh47SlV6SWCUw&s=09


