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OMG science
fromInsideHook
18 hours ago

It's Not Aliens: Scientists Reveal Origins of Underwater Orb

A mysterious round object found in the Gulf of Alaska is identified as part of a massive sea anemone, Relicanthus daphneae.
#shipping
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says

The US and Iran should release crews of captured vessels to uphold freedom of navigation and protect innocent seafarers.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Spoofed Tankers Are Flooding the Strait of Hormuz. These Analysts Are Tracking Them

Disappearing ships in the Strait of Hormuz are linked to shadow fleets evading sanctions, with over half of vessels recently jamming their transponder signals.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says

The US and Iran should release crews of captured vessels to uphold freedom of navigation and protect innocent seafarers.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Spoofed Tankers Are Flooding the Strait of Hormuz. These Analysts Are Tracking Them

Disappearing ships in the Strait of Hormuz are linked to shadow fleets evading sanctions, with over half of vessels recently jamming their transponder signals.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

DARPA seeks deep-sea drones for autonomous warfare push

The program will leverage advancements in materials, manufacturing, and next-generation structural and mechanical design technologies to dramatically reduce the size, cost, and development time of deep-ocean systems.
European startups
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Capital injection, acquisition further Render Networks in critical infrastructure | Computer Weekly

Render Networks secures $20m AUD funding and acquires mPower Innovations to enhance its execution system for critical infrastructure.
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

How to Navigate a Yacht Show Like a Pro

"Yacht shows play a central role across the entire yachting ecosystem. They're not just for buyers, but for everyone involved in bringing a yacht or charter vacation to life."
Marketing
fromFortune
2 days ago

Fortune

Chris Ong, Seatrium's CEO, sees the Iran conflict sharpening what specialists call the energy trilemma, or the trade-off between energy security, affordable supply, and environmental sustainability. "The situation is now even worse because of the destruction of supply, which is still not fully priced in," Ong says. "People don't understand; they have been swung between different stories every day."
Toronto startup
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Cargo Drone Trial Links Manhattan and Brooklyn

Automated cargo drones will operate between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn for a year, testing air delivery to alleviate street congestion.
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage

The first warning of such a crypto scam came from the Greek maritime risk management company MARISKS on April 20, according to Reuters. The company alerted shipowners that scammers posing as Iranian authorities had sent messages to shipping companies asking for 'transit fee' payments in bitcoin or tether.
Cryptocurrency
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

What is Europe's plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz?

European powers are forming a multinational naval mission to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflicts.
#ai
Games
fromFortune
3 days ago

Capcom, Virgin Voyages bet on AI to reshape gaming and cruise travel | Fortune

Capcom and Virgin Voyages are using AI to enhance their respective industries, focusing on game development and cruise guest experiences.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

A top US shipbuilder is exploring how AI and robots can do some of the hardest jobs on the production floor

Huntington Ingalls Industries partners with GrayMatter Robotics to integrate AI and robotics into shipbuilding, aiming to enhance efficiency and capabilities.
Games
fromFortune
3 days ago

Capcom, Virgin Voyages bet on AI to reshape gaming and cruise travel | Fortune

Capcom and Virgin Voyages are using AI to enhance their respective industries, focusing on game development and cruise guest experiences.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

A top US shipbuilder is exploring how AI and robots can do some of the hardest jobs on the production floor

Huntington Ingalls Industries partners with GrayMatter Robotics to integrate AI and robotics into shipbuilding, aiming to enhance efficiency and capabilities.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

One ship, three deaths: the shocking truth behind working conditions on a Chinese trawler

Crew members on the Tia Xiang 5 faced severe health issues and inadequate care while working long hours under harsh conditions.
fromFortune
3 days ago

$75 billion investment chief: Now is exactly the right time to double down in the Gulf | Fortune

The GCC has made itself structurally indispensable to the global economy. This did not happen by accident. It is the result of decades of deliberate sovereign intent.
World politics
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

UPS Found a More Profitable Business Than Package Delivery - And It's Worth $706 Billion

UPS is significantly reducing Amazon deliveries and focusing on profitable returns through its Happy Returns subsidiary.
Environment
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Asks Ships to Hit the Brakes for Whales | KQED

California's Blue Whales Blue Skies program aims to reduce ship speeds to protect whales and decrease marine shipping pollution.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Blue Energy raises $380M to build grid-scale nuclear reactors in shipyards | TechCrunch

"The nuclear power technology that is most common - light water reactors - was originally invented for nuclear submarines. There has actually always been a history of basically pre-fabbing it and looking at it in a shipyard context."
Science
Venture
fromwww.alleywatch.com
4 days ago

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026

March 2026 saw significant startup funding, particularly in AI infrastructure, defense autonomy, and robotics, with top rounds exceeding $3.8B.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Two Russian shadow fleet tankers spotted crossing British waters

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, including reproductive rights and climate change, without paywalls.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?

We could provide mine-clearance vessels we are good at that, Merz said, adding that a sound legal basis would be needed for such an intervention.
Germany news
World news
fromFortune
9 hours ago

Mine warfare and mind games: 'You just have to make people believe that you've laid mines' | Fortune

Clearing underwater explosives in the Strait could take months, impacting commercial shipping confidence despite U.S. efforts and a ceasefire with Iran.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Vallejo looks to revitalize waterfront as new plan targets shipbuilding, economic growth

"The best thing about Vallejo is this waterfront, and it's underutilized as it is," Patrick said, emphasizing the potential of the area.
Silicon Valley real estate
#deep-sea-exploration
fromFuturism
1 day ago
OMG science

Scientists Say They've Figured Out What That Golden Orb Found at the Bottom of the Pacific Ocean Actually Was

OMG science
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Scientists Say They've Figured Out What That Golden Orb Found at the Bottom of the Pacific Ocean Actually Was

Scientists identified a mysterious golden orb found underwater as a remnant of a giant anemone after extensive analysis.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Mystery of 'golden egg' discovered at the bottom of the sea is SOLVED

The 'golden egg' is a clump of dead cells from a giant deep-sea anemone, not an alien or new species.
Europe news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Dutch navy frigate tracked by mailing it a Bluetooth tracker

Dutch navy's security breach occurred when journalists tracked a warship using a Bluetooth tracker sent in a postcard.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Scammers Target Stranded Ships In Iran With Bitcoin Fees

Fraudsters are exploiting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz by demanding Bitcoin payments for fake safe passage claims to shipping firms.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Powerful states are trying to sabotage decarbonisation of shipping

Pacific Island states demand strong climate shipping agreements and oppose any dilution of the Net-Zero Framework.
Venture
fromFortune
4 days ago

Exclusive: Startup Humble debuts cabless autonomous truck targeting $900 billion U.S. freight industry | Fortune

Humble launched an electric autonomous freight vehicle, the Humble Hauler, designed for efficient dock-to-dock unloading.
SF politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

The Navy is changing the way it does business and its still pretty pricey

The USS Boise has been inactivated to reallocate resources towards new submarine classes and improve fleet readiness.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

Even as businesses spend $4 million to cross Panama Canal, they say 'it's safer and less expensive' than the Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

The Panama Canal is experiencing increased demand and higher costs due to rerouted shipping from the Iran conflict.
#strait-of-hormuz
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Shipping companies require clarifications on mine risks and Iranian conditions before navigating the Strait of Hormuz, despite its announced reopening.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?

Naval mines can paralyze global trade psychologically without explosions, posing a significant threat to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pentagon Reportedly Warned Will Take Six Months to Clear Strait of Hormuz of Iranian Mines

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian mines could take up to six months after the conflict ends.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, officials tell Congress

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian mines could take six months, impacting oil prices and U.S. politics.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Shipping companies require clarifications on mine risks and Iranian conditions before navigating the Strait of Hormuz, despite its announced reopening.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?

Naval mines can paralyze global trade psychologically without explosions, posing a significant threat to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Business
fromQuartz
2 weeks ago

Diverse Offerings & Strategic Investments Aid OMC Amid Stiff Rivalry

Omnicom's diverse portfolio and strategic investments enhance operational efficiency and shareholder value, despite challenges from low liquidity and competition.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
#us-navy
World news
fromAxios
2 days ago

Iran deploys more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz without hesitation.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

The US Navy is pouring almost $1 billion into automating submarine production amid skilled worker shortages

The US Navy is investing $900 million in automated factories to enhance production of parts for nuclear submarines amid workforce shortages.
World news
fromAxios
2 days ago

Iran deploys more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz without hesitation.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

The US Navy is pouring almost $1 billion into automating submarine production amid skilled worker shortages

The US Navy is investing $900 million in automated factories to enhance production of parts for nuclear submarines amid workforce shortages.
Music production
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

I revived an 1820s sea shanty with AI, and it's a banger

Modern sea shanties, especially The Wellermen, have gained popularity through social media, blending historical roots with contemporary music trends.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Ship disaster victims deserve to have story told'

The sinking of the Princess Alice in 1878 resulted in over 700 deaths, yet remains largely forgotten despite its significance in maritime safety reforms.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

Iran's capture of foreign ships escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Iran naval confrontations.
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Chinese University Announces 30-Story "Artificial Island" for Marine Research Purposes

China is constructing the largest semi-submersible research platform, the Deep-Sea All-Weather Resident Floating Research Facility, to enhance marine research capabilities.
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

The Navy's AI bet to fix its submarine bottleneck

The U.S. Navy is investing in AI and robotics to address submarine manufacturing bottlenecks with a new $2.4 billion facility in Alabama.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

This AI-proof career faces a 250,000-worker shortage-now the Trump administration is trying to revive the job millennials abandoned | Fortune

"This is absolutely a rare window for young workers because the demand is real, funded, and seemingly long-term," Fraser Patterson, CEO of Skillit, stated. "These are not speculative jobs. They are tied to multi-decade investment cycles, and they offer a path to strong earnings, skill development, and stability without requiring a traditional four-year degree."
Business
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Arc expands into electric commercial and defense boats with $50M raise | TechCrunch

Arc Boat Company raised $50 million to expand commercial operations and sell electric propulsion systems to defense contractors, leveraging consumer boat success to prove technology reliability.
London startup
fromTNW | Sustainability
1 month ago

Ofiniti raises $6.8M to scale its maritime fuel platform

Ofiniti raised $6.8 million in growth funding to expand its digital bunkering platform globally, having processed over 25,000 bunker operations in 2025 with 40% market share in Singapore.
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
US news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Dozens of containers lost, damaged while en route to Port of Long Beach, Coast Guard says

32 shipping containers fell overboard from the OOCL Sunflower during heavy North Pacific weather, with 57 additional containers damaged upon arrival at Long Beach port.
World news
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Wall Street's Eyes on the Strait

The ongoing conflict and uncertainty surrounding Trump's war on Iran are causing significant concern for financial markets and the economy.
#ss-red-oak-victory
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 month ago

Seatrium doubles its net profit on the back of a global energy boom | Fortune

Seatrium doubled net profit to 323.6 million Singapore dollars in 2025, driven by 24% revenue growth in oil and gas and 60% growth in offshore wind amid global energy demand surge.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Bold new proposal would restore Brooklyn Marine Terminal to fully functional maritime hub

COLUMBIA STREET WATERFRONT DISTRICT - The City Club of New York trustee Tom Fox introduced on Tuesday a new to redevelop the 122-acre "all-maritime" proposal Brooklyn Marine Terminal situated on an industrial waterfront site stretching from Atlantic Avenue to Red Hook on the East River. Fox, co-founder of New York Water Taxi, the precursor to NYC Ferry Service, has numerous civic credits to his name, including spearheading the creation of the Brooklyn-Queens Greenway and co-founding the original Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition.
New York City
European startups
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 month ago

Italy's Mirai Robotics raises $4.2M to build autonomous ships

Mirai Robotics secured €3.9 million in pre-seed funding to develop autonomous surface vessels and maritime AI software, positioning the ocean as the final major environment awaiting software governance.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Unsinkable metal discovery could build safer ships and harvest wave energy

Laser-etched superhydrophobic textures let damaged aluminum tubes trap air and remain buoyant, mimicking diving bell spiders' hair-based air-trapping mechanism.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Exhibition opens Friday on alternative visions for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal

RED HOOK - A SPECIAL EXHIBITION - "Brooklyn Marine Terminal: Past, Present, & What's Next for Red Hook?" - will hold its opening Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Compere Collective, 351 Van Brunt St. in Red Hook. The display, hosted by Resilient Red Hook in collaboration with Pratt Institute's School of Architecture, features student work that explores alternative visions for the BMT, bringing academic insight, community priorities and design innovation together.
New York City
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Pentagon is committing $150M to a maritime tech VC fund and appears to be ramping up venture deals | Fortune

The Pentagon commits $150 million to Mare Liberum, a maritime technology venture fund, as part of its strategic capital program supporting critical national security technologies.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How a Boat-Flipping Side Hustle Became a $68M Company

Off The Hook Yachts grew to a roughly $68 million public company by quickly using increased financing to acquire inventory and execute fast closings.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Who is financing deep-sea mining?

Major financial institutions have invested at least $684 million in companies linked to deep-sea mining despite public pledges not to finance the activity.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore? | TechCrunch

Aikido plans to deploy submerged data centers powered by offshore wind turbines to address AI infrastructure power demands and cooling challenges.
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The navy veteran guiding cruises away from storms

A former Royal Navy meteorologist remotely monitors global weather to guide cruise ships, advising captains to avoid storms and ensure passenger safety and comfort.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, forcing vessel diversions, port delays, and confining cruise ship passengers amid heightened security concerns.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it spike energy cost?

Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for Middle East Gulf vessels as US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts shipping, damages tankers, and strands approximately 150 ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, forcing vessel diversions, port delays, and confining cruise ship passengers amid heightened security concerns.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it spike energy cost?

Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for Middle East Gulf vessels as US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts shipping, damages tankers, and strands approximately 150 ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

Modular containers by Seabound capture up to 95% of ship exhaust CO2 using lime pellets that convert emissions into limestone.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Reddit Is Betting $80K on DHT as Tanker Rates Hit Record Highs

DHT's high tanker day rates and 100% ordinary net-income dividend boosted shares, but negative free cash flow and volatile earnings threaten payout sustainability.
Science
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

The Ocean May Be the Next Home for AI Data Centers

Offshore wind-powered underwater data centers offer a practical alternative to space-based solutions, combining renewable energy generation and natural seawater cooling.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US bullying' could scupper carbon levy on shipping, warn experts

US pressure has successfully reversed Panama's support for a proposed carbon levy on shipping, threatening global efforts to reduce maritime greenhouse gas emissions.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Tankers Surge on Rising Oil Prices: FRO, NAT, DHT Add to Massive 2026 Returns

When geopolitical tensions disrupt normal shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz or the Red Sea, tankers must travel longer distances to deliver crude oil. More days at sea means higher utilization rates and more revenue per voyage. On top of that, higher oil prices increase the value of the cargo being transported, which supports stronger charter rate negotiations between tanker owners and the oil majors that need their ships.
World news
World news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran

GPS jamming and spoofing attacks have disrupted over 1,100 ships in the Strait of Hormuz since February 28, making navigation critically dangerous and threatening vital oil trade routes.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak

Jeff Bezos's Koru uses teak; Myanmar old-growth teak is illegal due to military-linked trade and sanctions, driving yacht-makers toward plantation and synthetic alternatives.
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