1/This has been a busy news week for What's Going on With Shipping.

We had our weekly update, update on the #BonhommeRichard, fire on board a Peruvian Navy warship in #Rimpac, an agreement in #UkraineRussiaWar on grain, and a missing containership.

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2/We had our weekly recap in What the Ship!

1⃣Supply Chain & Rise in US Container Imports
2⃣Brazil, Bulkers & China's Mineral Resource Group
3⃣US Energy Exports Increase
4⃣Labor Strikes Around the World
5⃣ US Inland & Coastal Waters

3/US Navy Finally Announces Punishments for Bonhomme Richard Fire, Two Years After Ship's Loss

This is the fifth video in my #BonhommeRichard series with two videos from 2020 examining the fire and two others that analyze the JAGMAN investigation.

4/Fire On Board Peruvian Warship BAP Guise During RIMPAC 2022

Fire on @naval_peru #Guise during @RimofthePacific led to two sailors being evacuated and the ships being towed back into Pearl Harbor.

5/Where in the World is APL VANDA?

The report of the loss of 55 containers on board #APLVanda,the ships prolonged delay in Djibouti, and lack of information from @cmacgm raised questions on when shippers could expect to see their cargo.

6/The War in Ukraine and Its Effects on Maritime Trade Logistics: Maritime Trade Disrupted

A backgrounder on why trade from #Russia and #Ukraine is critical to the world; with a focus on #food, #fuel, and #fertilizer.

7/Russia and Ukraine Agree to Ship Grain from Odesa...And Then Russia Attacked Odesa

Agreement btwn #ukraine, #russia & #turkey to resume grain shipments & then an examination of the attack on #Odesa.

What needs to be done to start the flow of grain?

3a/Bonhomme Richard Fire Investigation: Part 1

The episode investigates the morning of the fire, along with the four areas identified in the JAGMAN investigation - Material Condition, Training and Readiness, Shore Establishment Support and Oversight.

3b/Bonhomme Richard Fire Investigation: Part 2 - Analysis, Commentary & FIREBOATS!

An analysis of the four major areas identified in the JAGMAN investigation and how the Navy erred in their follow on assessment on the role of fireboats in the fire.

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More from @mercoglianos

Jul 23
1/The agreement brokered by Turkey between Russia and Ukraine to open up ports along the Gulf of #Odesa in the #BlackSea cannot work if Russia plans on attacking the ports in question.

There are many hurdles that need to be overcome for this to work.
2/First, the need for the grain is paramount. @unctad has made clear the vital importance of #grain, in particular #wheat, #sunflower, #corn & #barley for nations in Africa.

3/Myself and @johnkonrad was on @CavasShips Podcast to talk about this very topic last week.

defaeroreport.com/2022/07/15/cav…
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Jul 20
What the Ship!
July 20, 2022

Updates on Previous Stories
1⃣Supply Chain & Rise in US Container Imports
2⃣Brazil, Bulkers & China's Mineral Resource Group
3⃣US Energy Exports Increase
4⃣Labor Strikes Around the World
5⃣ US Inland & Coastal Waters

1⃣ U.S. Container Imports Rise in June as Congestion Shifts East

H/T @gCaptain @theloadstar

Video:

#supplychain #ports #rail #containers

gcaptain.com/u-s-container-…
2⃣ Fertilizer Inflation Forces Overhaul of Brazil Ports, Railways

H/T @gCaptain @business @BloombergNRG

Video:

#bulk #fertilizer #sugar #ore #china #australia

gcaptain.com/fertilizer-inf…
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Jul 20
1. The latest @CRSOfficial report on the @usnavy Next-Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) Program.

Let's have a look at what they have set out and what looks good and what may be some pitfalls.
2/First, the @USNavy is looking for procurement of the first ship in FY26 at a cost of $150M. This is roughly the cost of a T-EPF and one-third the cost of a new T-AO.

Not sure that this timeline or cost will be accurate based on the specifications.
3/Terminology may not seem important, but if these ships will be operated by @MSCSealift, that means that will lack any A2/AD capabilities; which based on the concept of ops, may be an issue. Some MSC ships have defensive weapons, but small arms and limited point defense.
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Jun 8
1/First off, hats off to everyone for getting all the passengers off #SpiritOfNorfolk. Top-notch job by the crew and that of #VictoryRover.

Based on reports and photos, it appears that the fire started in the engine room. You can see the smoke from back aft.

@WAVY_News
2/#SpiritOfNorfolk obviously lost power as she drifted into the path of the bulker, Spar Lyra.

That ship caught a buoy on her stern and two Moran tugs, chartered by @MSCSealift to provide towing services at the base had to assist the vessel from evading the containment boom.
3/In a press briefing that afternoon, the Fed Fire Chief noted that they had adopted a defensive stance.

Due to the flooding from firefighting, and the location of the fire in the engine room, they were not permitting personal on board due to risk.

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Jun 7
What the Ship?
June 7, 2022

1⃣Putin Says Ukraine Must De-Mine Grain Ports
2⃣Russia’s Crude Oil Revenues Take a Hit
3⃣Shanghai Port Returns to Normal
4⃣Bangladesh Battles Container Depot Fire
5⃣Admiral Linda Fagan Becomes 27th Commandant of @USCG

1⃣ 1. Putin Says Ukraine Must De-Mine Grain Ports

H/T @gCaptain @Reuters



gcaptain.com/putin-say-ukra…
2⃣ Russia’s Crude Oil Revenues Take a Hit Even as Exports Swell

H/T @gCaptain @business



gcaptain.com/russias-crude-…
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May 28
At @FreightAlley is making a valid point that I have addressed in several episodes of Whats Going on With Shipping.

1: Container Shipping Alliances

2: The President, Federal Maritime Commission & the Department of Justice Target the Ocean Carriers

3:I Like Big Boats, I Cannot Lie: Giant Container Ships Are Ruining Everything

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