24 maritime news articles at Red Sea
The US flagged tanker Stena Imperative was harassed and ordered to stop and prepare to be boarded by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps while the ship transited the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf. In this episode, we discuss the event, along with renewed calls of action by the Houthis in the Red Sea and
FMC Assemble January 27, 2026 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the Federal Maritime Commission and their involvement in the truck chassis market, maintenance tax loophole, flags of conveniences, chokepoints, ballast wat
Return to Suez... Not So Fast January 20, 2026 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses CMA CGM decision to reroute three services back to the Cape of Good Hope and hold off on increased voyages through the Bab el-Mandeb, Red S
US Ship Transited the Bab el-Mandeb January 14, 2026 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the voyage of the US-flagged containership MV Maersk Denver through the Bab el-Mandeb, the first American ship to make the voyage in
Is 2026 The Year that Shipping Goes to Ship? January 2, 2026 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the forecast for shipping in 2026.
Is the Red Sea Reopening December 28, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the return of containerships to the Red Sea with CMA CGM sending through an ultra large containership and Maersk sending their first ship back
What the Ship (Ep 136) | US Intercepting Venezuelan Tankers | China and Philippines confrontation in the West Philippine Sea | Piracy in the Red Sea | Cambodia and Thailand | Bananas Wash Ashore in England | Updates on MSC Baltic III and ONE Henry Hudson | The Black Sea Blows Up, AGAIN! December 16, 2025 In this episo
Houthis vs the United States December 14, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the difference between the maritime operations conducted by the Houthis in the Red Sea versus the United States in the Caribbean Sea. #Hou
The Real Pirates of the Caribbean November 16, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the recent grounding and looting of an American barge enroute to Puerto Rico off the coast of the Bahamas. We also discuss piracy off
Troubled Waters November 14, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the impact to global trade due to disruptions of shipping routes in the Red Sea, Black Sea and Panama Canal. #supplychain #redsea #blacksea #panamacana
Container Update From the Last Day in Australia October 25, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the situation facing containers with the decrease in numbers to the US, but global totals increasing. We also examine th
What the Ship (Ep 133) | Geopolitics | Containers | US Port Fees | Icebreakers | WGOW Shipping Heading to New Zealand and Australia October 12, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the top Maritime Stories as of Octobe
What the Ship! (Ep 127) | Transpacific Spot Rates Fall | China Deploys Five Icebreakers to the Arctic | Trump Hits India with Additional Tariffs | Malaysia Cracks Down on Dark Fleet | US Sanctions on Iran August 11, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and
Military Sealift Command Oilers Pump to the US Navy July 27, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the role of USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) in her most recent deployment with USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) battlegroup.
Who Pays for the Red Sea? July 11, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the sinking of MV Magic Seas and Eternity C and the issue regarding War Risk Insurance and Additional Premiums; where was the European Union Oper
4th Ship Sunk in the Red Sea July 9, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the video released by the Houthis on the sinking of the Greek-owned and Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C on July 8, 2025. #supplychain
MV Magic Seas Sunk in the Red Sea Juky 9, 2025 Support What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www. patreon.
3rd Ship Sunk in the Red Sea July 8, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the video released by the Houthis on the sinking of the Greek-owned and Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas, and the deadly attack on the b
The Houthis: They're Back July 7, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the Houthis attack on the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Magic Seas in the Red Sea on July 6, 205, along with attacks against the tanker MT Vilam
What's Going on With Tankers in the Middle East? June 19, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses what's going on with Middle East tankers as Iran and Israel exchange blows.
What the Ship! (Ep 125) | Ship Updates: North Korean Destroyer, MSC Baltic III, Cuauhtémoc, Shiling, Morning Midas & Stena Immaculate/Solong | Trans-Pacific Freight Rates Spike | DHS Cancels US Coast Guard Cutters and Newport News Furloughs Workers | Uptick in Red Sea Passages, Except for US Ships | DOJ Charges Ship M
May 26, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the situation in US ports with the reduction in Chinese tariffs and the potential for new tariffs against the European Union, while updating some past stories. #supplychain
What the Ship! (Ep 124) | Red Sea, the Houthi & an American Strategy | Tariffs Paid from Cargo on OOCL Violet | Global Container Impact | Matson Take on Tariffs | NTSB on Fighting Shipboard Fires May 7, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former mercha
What the Ship! (Ep 121): US Tariffs with China and other countries; US Walks Out of IMO Climate Meetings; US, Panama, and CK Hutchinson; US Trade Representatives and Port Fees; and Red Sea April 9, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant ma