Panama Canal Cuts Neopanamax Draft to 14.48 m
11, August 2026
Panama Canal Authority will cut the Neopanamax maximum draft to 14.63 m on 26 August and 14.48 m on 3 September under its water management measures.
Maritime
Trump Administration Extends Jones Act Waiver by 90 Days With Voyage Reviews
11, August 2026
The Trump administration has extended the Jones Act waiver by 90 days, adding voyage-by-voyage reviews and tighter limits on eligible commodities after opposition from the U.S. maritime sector.
In-depth Report: Maritime AI Enters Payback Era as Shipping Demands Measurable ROI
9, August 2026
Maritime AI is moving from pilot projects to commercial deployment as shipowners demand measurable ROI from voyage optimisation, navigation, bunker operations and digital workflows.
NTSB Finds Phone Distraction Caused Fatal Yangze 7 Collision
8, August 2026
The NTSB found that phone distraction and failure to maintain a proper lookout caused the fatal 2024 collision between Yangze 7 and Miss Peggy in the Houston Ship Channel.
Cyberattack Delays Operations at Three North Carolina Ports
6, August 2026
A cyberattack disrupted systems at three North Carolina port facilities, delaying gate operations while the authority contained the breach and began recovery work.
Pennsylvania Court Dismisses Dali Claims Against Hyundai Heavy Industries on Forum Grounds
5, August 2026
A Pennsylvania federal court dismissed claims by Dali owner Grace Ocean and operator Synergy Marine against Hyundai Heavy Industries on forum non conveniens grounds.
Indian Vessel Faize Noore Oliya Sinks After Attack Near Yemen
5, August 2026
Indian cargo vessel Faize Noore Oliya sank near Yemen after an apparent attack. The Yemeni Coast Guard rescued all 14 crew members and took them to the Port of Mokha.
Third Engineer Missing After Minoan Pioneer Strike in Strait of Hormuz
5, August 2026
The third engineer of Minoan Pioneer is missing after an unidentified projectile caused a blackout and accommodation fire near Al Khasab in the Strait of Hormuz on 3 August 2026.
Trump’s $6.8 Billion Arctic Icebreaker Contracts Draw Scrutiny
4, August 2026
Trump’s Arctic programme has awarded nearly $6.8 billion in no-bid contracts for 11 icebreakers, facing scrutiny over fleet size, procurement and long-term costs.
