24 maritime news articles about Shadow fleet
April 26, 2026 The United States blockade against Iran has come under criticism for its effectiveness. This video, utilizing information from WindwardAI, Tanker Trackers, US Central Command and Marine Traffic analyze the blockade and the impact it is having on Iranian and commercial shipping in the Arabian Sea and Ind
April 18, 2026 This episode examines the issue whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or closed based on the announcements of President Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister and what ACTUALLY happened in the Strait on April 17 and 18. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.
On March 26, 2026, President Trump hosted a cabinet meeting where he discussed how the Iranians permitted the passage of eight to ten Pakistani-flagged tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz, but data from the Joint Maritime Information Center and Marine Traffic do not confirm these ships. He also discussed that Iran had
In this episode of What the Ship, we review the major news stories for the events unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz, we discuss the situation of the Russian Shadow Fleet including attacks on ports and seizures of tankers; 60 Minutes aired a special on the situation facing US shipbuilding; China is attempting to leverag
The March 12, 2026, update discusses the attack on two tankers off the coast of Kuwait and a containership off the UAE. We provide an update on shipping news including some national perspectives.
President Trump challenges commercial tankers to run the Strait of Hormuz. What is the Maritime Administration telling ships about the region and where is the U.
We discuss the sinking of the Iranian frigate Dena by the USS Charlotte off the coast of Sri Lanka and the impact this is having on commercial shipping. We also look at past escort operations in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea and why such an operation may not work this time and also discuss a strategy that would target
An update on the traffic, or lack thereof, through the Strait of Hormuz, along with recent attacks against shipping, major news stories, and other issues facing shipping globally and its impact on the markets. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.
On the morning of March 2, 2026, the US-flagged tanker Stena Imperative was struck by two projectiles while in the shipyard in Bahrain. The attack caused a fire on board and killed one dockworker and injured two others.
In this episode of What the Ship, we look at the top 5 maritime stories as of February 9, 2026. These stories include the seizure of tankers by the United States, the Dutch, Indians, and in the Baltic; Russia's oil exports and LNG production; issues with the Panama Canal in terms of water, control of terminals at each
The European Union escalated its crackdown on the Russian Shadow Fleet by a complete ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil, by choking off Moscow's access to shipping, insurance and related support for its ships. But, at the same time, the import of Russian LNG surpassed its purchase of Russian Yamal Liquifie
France Arrests the Grinch... the Motor Tanker Grinch January 24, 2026 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the French boarding and seizure of the unregistered Dark Fleet tanker Grinch in the Mediterranean.
Tankers of the Caribbean January 16, 2026 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the seizure of the six supertanker by the United States, MT Veronica, and what is the status of the other five, along with the impact on the glo
New Wave of Ship Attacks in the Black Sea January 13, 2026 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the new wave of attacks by both Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea against commercial shipping. #supplychain #ukrainerussiawa
Shipping 101: What is the Dark Fleet January 9, 2026 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses what constitutes the Dark Fleet of ocean tankers. #supplychain #darkfleet #tankers #russia #iran #venezuela Support What's Going on
Tanker Bella 1 Reflags to Russia Avoid US Boarding | Will US Tanker Sanctions Continue? January 3, 2026 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses why the US had not boarded the tanker Bella 1, why it has reflagged to Russia, an
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.
U.S. Seizes the Skipper December 11, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the arrest of the stateless Very Large Crude Carrier Skipper off the coast of Venezuela by the United…
3rd Shadow Fleet Tanker Struck December 10, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the third Russia Shadow Fleet tanker, MT Dashan, struck by Ukrainian sea baby drones in the Black Sea on December 10, 2025. #supplychain
Tanker Flooding Off Africa December 3, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the flooding of MT Mersin off of Dakar, Senegal, the suspected drone attack on the Russian tanker Milvolga-2 in the Black Sea, and the escalat
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Set Two Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers Ablaze off Turkey https://gcaptain. com/ukrainian-drone-strikes-set-two-russian-shadow-fleet-tankers-ablaze-off-turkey/ Support What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.
Ukraine Targets Tankers November 29, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the Ukrainian strike with Sea Baby naval drones against the Gambian-flagged tankers MT Kairos and MT Virat in the Black Sea on November 28, 2025
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Gray Zone At Sea October 3, 2025 🚨France Boards Russian Shadow Tanker & Houthis Strike Dutch Freighter: Gray Zone Maritime Operations - https://gcaptain. com/sanctioned-tanker-boracay-sets-sail-after-french-raid/🚨 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former