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gCaptain Article: Loose Wire, Fatal Consequences: NTSB Report Blames Electrical Failure for Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse​

NTSBP Inspects Key bridge

An NTSB investigation has found that a single loose signal wire aboard the Dali triggered the blackout that led to Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse, exposing major gaps in bridge protection and emergency communication.

Liam Kohns December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 International News, News Read more

The Maritime Executive Article: The Southern Ocean is “Sweating” as Heat Rises, With Effects on Weather

Polar Research Outpost

Long-term records from Macquarie Island show a 28% jump in rainfall since 1979, hinting that the Southern Ocean may be “sweating” more and reshaping global currents, carbon uptake, and fragile sub-Antarctic ecosystems.

Liam Kohns December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: Global Seaborne Trade Reaches Historic $35 Trillion as Regional Shifts Reshape Maritime Flows

Containers on a Dock

Global trade is set to top $35 trillion in 2025, fueled by seaborne goods and services growth, even as geopolitical fragmentation, shifting shipping patterns, and mounting cost pressures signal a tougher outlook for maritime trade in 2026.

Liam Kohns December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 International News, News Read more

gCaptain Article: European Firms Fare Better than Feared Through Early Trade Pain

Netherlands River Shipping

European firms surpassed Q1 2025 earnings forecasts, led by pharmaceuticals, banking, and technology. However, tariffs and weaker global growth continue to challenge industrials and discretionary sectors.

Liam Kohns May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 International News, News Read more
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