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AI’s Impact on Energy Demand
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity consumption. AI-powered data centers require...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Oil Prices Rise Amid Weaker Dollar: Current and Future Outlook
Oil prices have recently experienced an upward trend, with Brent futures rising by 0.7% to $70.07 per barrel and U.S. West Texas...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 13, 20253 min read


China’s Expanding Seabed Mapping Efforts Raise Strategic and Security Concerns
China’s aggressive expansion in ocean exploration has drawn heightened scrutiny from global powers, particularly as its activities extend...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 13, 20253 min read


Crude Oil Market Share Battle Heats Up in Asia Amid U.S. Sanctions
A new crude oil market battle is unfolding in Asia as Saudi Arabia and Russia compete for dominance in supplying China and India, the...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 12, 20252 min read


Clean-Energy Stocks Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty
In a surprising turn of events, clean-energy stocks have outperformed expectations despite ongoing market turbulence. While broader...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Nuclear Energy: The Key to Meeting AI’s Soaring Power Demands
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances, its energy requirements are growing at an unprecedented rate. AI-powered data...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 10, 20252 min read


Revitalizing U.S. Shipbuilding: A Strategic Move Against Chinese Maritime Dominance
The U.S. government is making a bold move to rejuvenate its domestic shipbuilding industry, an essential sector that has been in decline...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 7, 20253 min read


Trump Announces Interest from Japan and South Korea in Alaska Pipeline Project
In a recent address, former President Donald Trump revealed that Japan and South Korea have expressed strong interest in investing in a...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 6, 20253 min read


Trump Administration Plans to Boost U.S. Shipbuilding and Penalize Chinese Vessels
In a major push to strengthen America's maritime industry, the Trump administration is preparing an executive order aimed at revitalizing...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 6, 20253 min read


Navigating the Seas Ahead: The Cruise Ship Industry’s Resurgence and Expansion
The cruise ship industry, once beleaguered by the global pandemic, has embarked on a remarkable voyage of recovery and growth. As 2025...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 4, 20253 min read


Oil Prices Rise Amid China’s Manufacturing Rebound and Global Economic Tensions
In the early hours of Monday, global oil markets experienced a notable uptick, capturing the attention of investors and analysts...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Costamare Inc. Announces Spin-Off of Its Dry Bulk Business
Costamare Inc. has announced its decision to spin off its dry bulk business into a separate entity named Costamare Bulkers Holdings...
Briggs McCriddle
Mar 3, 20251 min read


U.S. Moves to Impose Heavy Fees on Chinese Ships, Escalating Trade Tensions
In a move set to reshape global shipping costs, the U.S. government has proposed imposing substantial fees on Chinese-owned ships and...
Briggs McCriddle
Feb 28, 20253 min read


The Rising Crisis of Seafarer Abandonment: A Hidden Humanitarian Disaster
Vihaan, a marine engineer from Tamil Nadu, India, has spent nearly a year trapped aboard the Navimar 3, a tugboat near Bangladesh....
Briggs McCriddle
Feb 28, 20252 min read


South Korean Shipyards Secure Tanker Orders Amid U.S. Sanctions on Chinese Competitors
South Korean shipbuilders are experiencing a resurgence in tanker orders as geopolitical shifts and U.S. sanctions alter the landscape of...
Briggs McCriddle
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Brazil’s Objections to IMO’s Shipping Levy: A Fight for Economic Fairness?
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) pushes forward with ambitious plans to decarbonize global shipping, but Brazil has emerged...
Briggs McCriddle
Feb 26, 20253 min read


Russia’s Dark Fleet: The Future of Sanctioned Tankers in a Post-War Era
Russia’s so-called “dark fleet” has played a crucial role in keeping its oil exports flowing despite Western sanctions. This shadow...
Briggs McCriddle
Feb 26, 20253 min read


Digitization and Safety: Transforming Maritime and Energy Industries
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, digitization is transforming industries across the globe, and the maritime and energy...
Briggs McCriddle
Feb 26, 20255 min read


Crypto Sell-Off and Its Impact on the Maritime Industry
The cryptocurrency market has once again found itself in turbulent waters, with a significant sell-off sending shockwaves across...
Briggs McCriddle
Feb 26, 20253 min read


IMO’s Decarbonization Drive: The Future of Global Shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations agency responsible for regulating global shipping, is charting a new...
Briggs McCriddle
Feb 26, 20252 min read
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