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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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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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Low-resolution infrared sensing shows a huge plume of heat along a remote stretch of the East-West Pipeline, September 10 (Sentinel-3 / analysis JH Crudeoil231)

Saudi East-West Pipeline Suffers Significant Damage in Drone Attack

Published Sep 11, 2026 3:05 PM by The Maritime Executive

U.S. officials have confirmed that Saudi Aramco's East-West Pipeline - the key bypass route carrying Gulf oil around the contested Strait of Hormuz - has been damaged in a Houthi strike. Satellite imaging analysis shows clear and substantial impacts at two pumping stations, including particularly extensive fire damage at one of them. The news confirms early indications seen Thursday: low-resolution satellite photos revealed a large smoke plume emanating from the pipeline route, and spikes on infrared remote sensing in the...

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9/11 boatlift

Remembering 9/11: Lt. Michael Day and the Lower Manhattan Boatlift

Published Sep 11, 2026 2:31 PM by U.S. Coast Guard News

On September 11, 2001, Lieutenant Michael Day was working at Coast Guard Activities New York preparing to leave for a meeting at Tower One of the World Trade Center when the command center alert came in. A plane had hit one of the World Trade Center towers. Then another hit. “We were unable to get any reports from lower Manhattan since all the communications systems failed. It was chaotic. People from multiple agencies were responding to the scene without any...

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The first Oceanbird sail installation aboard the PCTC Tirranna (Oceanbird)

Interview: Amrit Bhullar, CEO of Oceanbird

Published Sep 11, 2026 2:10 PM by The Maritime Executive

Wind-assisted propulsion is among the most promising options available for reducing a ship's fuel bill, and there are a growing number of options on the market. The newest (by date of first seagoing installation) is Oceanbird, a JV between the PCTC specialist Wallenius and technology conglomerate Alfa Laval. Oceanbird CEO Amrit Bhullar met with TME at SMM for an update on the technology's evolution - and on why she thinks that a return to "fully wind-powered" propulsion could be an...

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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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Shipbuilding

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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Environment

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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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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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