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Port of Aberdeen Welcomes Its Longest Cruise Ship, The 91,740-Ton Norwegian Star

41+ min ago  (422+ words) Almost 5,000 guests arrived at the port’s South Harbour aboard two major cruise ships Port of Aberdeen today (15 July 2026) welcomed its longest-ever vessel, the 294m-long Norwegian Star cruise ship. The Norwegian Cruise Line vessel arrived at the port’s South Harbour from…...

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marineinsight.com > why-is-shipping-turning-to-fuel-cells-for-clean-power

Why Is Shipping Turning To Fuel Cells For Clean Power?

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (834+ words) In this context, fuel cells are emerging as one of the most future-proof energy technologies available to shipowners and port operators. While hydrogen availability and infrastructure remain in development, fuel cells offer a strong pathway to emissions reduction and long-term…...

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marineinsight.com > rising-ship-attacks-in-gulf-deter-crew-recruitment-pushing-shipping-costs-to-new-highs

Rising Ship Attacks In Gulf Deter Crew Recruitment, Pushing Shipping Costs To New Highs

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (268+ words) Attacks on commercial ships that have claimed the lives of seafarers are impacting recruitment and increasing the cost for shipping companies, said SV Anchan, chairman of New Jersey-based Safesea Shipping. The company’s oil tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked in Iraqi…...

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marineinsight.com > u-s-navy-prevents-2-ships-from-entering-iranian-ports-17-hrs-after-reimposing-blockade

U.S Navy Prevents 2 Ships From Entering Iranian Ports, 17 Hrs After Reimposing Blockade

1+ hour, 37+ min ago  (220+ words) United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that just 17 hours after reimposing the naval blockade of Iranian Ports, U.S forces intercepted two commercial ships and prevented them from entering Iranian waters. It also said that America remains prepared to monitor enforcement…...

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marineinsight.com > iran-targeted-7-commercial-ships-in-the-past-week-says-head-of-u-s-central-command

Iran Targeted 7 Commercial Ships In The Past Week, Says Head Of U.S Central Command

1+ day, 37+ min ago  (190+ words) The head of U.S. Central ⁠Command said ⁠that Iran had deliberately targeted 7 commercial ships over the past week, which led to the deaths of civilian crew members. Some crew members also got injured, while others have gone missing. Cooper also said…...

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marineinsight.com > trump-cancels-20-fee-plan-on-hormuz-transits-for-direct-trade-deals-with-gulf-countries

Trump Cancels 20% Fee Plan On Hormuz Transits For Direct Trade Deals With Gulf Countries

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (340+ words) U.S President Donald Trump had called America the ‘Guardian of the Hormuz Strait’ and announced a 20% fee on all cargo ships sailing through the critical waterway. However, just one day after making the statement, Trump cancelled the plan to charge…...

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marineinsight.com > fire-breaks-out-on-us-ready-reserve-ship-at-port-of-baltimore-investigation-underway

Fire Breaks Out On US Ready Reserve Ship At Port Of Baltimore, Investigation Underway

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (450+ words) A fire broke out aboard the U.S. Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) roll-on/roll-off ship Charles L. Gilliland while it was docked at the Port of Baltimore on Monday. The Baltimore City Fire Department said crews responded around 11 a.m. local time after receiving…...

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marineinsight.com > video-us-strikes-iran-hits-dozens-of-military-targets-near-strait-of-hormuz-and-coastal-areas

Video: US Strikes Iran, Hits Dozens Of Military Targets Near Strait Of Hormuz And Coastal Areas

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (667+ words) The United States carried out another round of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and reintroduced a naval blockade on vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes began at 10 p.m. ET on July 14 and targeted dozens…...

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marineinsight.com > ukraine-deploys-armed-robot-from-drone-boat-into-russian-occupied-territory-in-first-known-robotic-amphibious-assault

Ukraine Deploys Armed Robot From Drone Boat Into Russian-Occupied Territory In First Known Robotic Amphibious Assault

2+ day, 35+ min ago  (594+ words) Ukraine says it has carried out the world’s first known combat mission in which an unmanned surface vessel (USV), or drone boat, transported an armed ground robot into Russian-occupied territory. The operation was carried out by Ukraine’s 123rd Separate Territorial Defense…...

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Watch: In a First, US Strikes Iran's Bandar Abbas Naval Base Using One-Way Attack Sea Drones

2+ day, 7+ min ago  (561+ words) The United States has used sea drones in combat for the first time, striking a submarine and a ship maintenance facility at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Naval Base, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The military said the operation was aimed…...