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<p><em>The Station 720 quay in Tartus on September 11, with the tanker General Skobelev moored on the open flank of what seems to be a warship (Sentinel-2)/CJRC)</em></p>

Russia Has Two Military Sealift Flotillas in the Mediterranean

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Executive Interview: Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder & CEO, NAMEPA

Published Sep 11, 2026 11:25 PM by Jack O'Connell

Carleen Lyden Walker is one of the best-known figures in maritime – founder of her own marketing business, co-founder of NAMEPA, former IMO Maritime Ambassador, Chief Evolution Officer of SHIPPINGInsight and a fierce advocate for all things maritime. She's a frequent speaker and participant at maritime conferences around the world, advocating for seafarers' rights, environmental stewardship and the role of women in maritime while raising the profile of an industry that touches every aspect of human life. Welcome, Carleen, we're...

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Burning debris falls out the bottom of a fire-damaged container of battery-powered flashlights, Sept. 2020 (Transport Malta)

WSC: Better Rules Needed to Manage Fire Risk of Small Li-Ion Batteries

Published Sep 11, 2026 11:08 PM by The Maritime Executive

Lithium-ion batteries come with known fire risks, and they are a top cargo of concern for container lines and ro/ro operators. Improperly-declared battery cargoes - transported out of compliance with IMDG Code rules - are a significant hazard. But under current regulations, shippers can pack as many small batteries as they want into a standard box without telling the carrier what's inside - a fully compliant loophole that the World Shipping Council says that governments must take action to close....

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COSGRAND LAKE

Poten: VLCC Rates Hit Unprecedented Levels Amidst Mideast Conflict

Published Sep 11, 2026 6:06 PM by Erik Broekhuizen / Poten & Partners

Participants in the tanker industry are no strangers to market cycles combined with extreme volatility. However, even seasoned veterans are looking at current developments in the market and scratching their heads. What is happening is truly unprecedented. It begs the question: What is driving this market and, more importantly, how sustainable is it? In this Tanker Opinion we will focus on the market for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), the most volatile and visible tanker segment. Just to provide a...

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The newly-added inscription and inlay may be seen in the center and at the end of the "wedge of light" on the Oculus' floor (PANYNJ)

Port of NY and NJ Memorializes 9/11 With the Permanence of Sunlight

Published Sep 11, 2026 5:42 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has taken a new step to build remembrance of the 9/11 attack into its infrastructure, creating a permanent reminder for all generations. Inscribed into the floor of the Oculus - the transportation hub designed as a memorial for 9/11 - are the azimuth and altitude of the sun at 1028 hours on September 11, 2001, the moment that the North Tower collapsed. The inscription and accompanying inlays amplify and explain the...

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California Sues DOI Calling Offshore Wind Cancellation “Blatantly Unlawful"

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission moved forward with their earlier challenges and filed a lawsuit on August 28 against the Trump administration and Golden State Wind over what it is calling “the unlawful buyout” of the offshore wind energy lease. The state is contending the deal to buy back the offshore wind lease is illegal and would jeopardize its investments to support the project, the state’s energy policy, and the commitments from the developer for...

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fire on bulker undergoing repairs in China

China’s President Demands Action After Shipyard Fire Kills 25 Workers

A large fire broke out on a dry bulk carrier undergoing repairs in a Chinese shipyard, resulting in the death of 25 workers and injuring five others who were taken to a hospital. The fire, which is being reported as one of China’s worst industrial incidents, drew the personal attention of President Xi Jinping, who called for an investigation to hold those responsible for the deaths accountable. Chinese state media reported the fire started at approximately 11:15 a.m. local time...

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Carleen

Executive Interview: Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder & CEO, NAMEPA

Carleen Lyden Walker is one of the best-known figures in maritime – founder of her own marketing business, co-founder of NAMEPA, former IMO Maritime Ambassador, Chief Evolution Officer of SHIPPINGInsight and a fierce advocate for all things maritime. She's a frequent speaker and participant at maritime conferences around the world, advocating for seafarers' rights, environmental stewardship and the role of women in maritime while raising the profile of an industry that touches every aspect of human life. Welcome, Carleen, we're...

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COSGRAND LAKE

Poten: VLCC Rates Hit Unprecedented Levels Amidst Mideast Conflict

Participants in the tanker industry are no strangers to market cycles combined with extreme volatility. However, even seasoned veterans are looking at current developments in the market and scratching their heads. What is happening is truly unprecedented. It begs the question: What is driving this market and, more importantly, how sustainable is it? In this Tanker Opinion we will focus on the market for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), the most volatile and visible tanker segment. Just to provide a...

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