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ONE Henry Hudson Sets Sail From LA | General Average Declared | NTSB Investigation Pending
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the fire onboard MV ONE Henry Hudson, the salvage work, and the impending NTSB investigation
The Federal Maritime Commission Takes Aim at International Shipping | FMC ASSEMBLE!
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the Federal Maritime Commission and their involvement in the truck chassis market, maintenance tax loophole, flags of conveniences, chokepoints, ballast water, port access denial, th...
What Went on With Shipping: The World War One Edition | How did Shipping Defeat Germany in WWI?
π¨Early Releaseπ¨In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses shipping during the First World War with the hosts of the Not So Quiet on the Western Front Podcast, Dr. Spencer Jones and Dan Hill.
US Coast Guard 50-Year-Old Icebreaker to the Rescue | McMurdo Station | US Shipping & Shipbuilding
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the rescue of the Expedition cruise ship MV Scenic Eclipse II by the USCGC Polar Star, along with the US icebreaker ship construction program, and the yearly resupply of McMurdo Stat...
France Seizes a Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in the Mediterranean | The Grinch is Under Arrest
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the French boarding and seizure of the unregistered Dark Fleet tanker Grinch in the Mediterranean.
Should the United States Authorize Privateers | The Historical Case of Privateering
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses Senator Mike Lee's and Congressman's Tim Burchett Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025.
Containership Companies Say...Not So Fast...In Returning to the Red Sea, Suez Canal & Bab el-Mandeb
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β 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 Sea, and Suez Canal.
2026 Marks the Latest Closing of the St Lawrence Seaway System Since its Opening in 1959
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the closing of the St. Lawrence Seaway System and discusses the Great Lakes maritime transportation system.
UPDATE On US Tanker Seizures in the Caribbean | Six Supertankers Are in US Possession | What Next?
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β 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 global tanker market.
MV Maersk Denver is the First American Commercial Ship to Transit the Bab el-Mandeb in Two Years
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β 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 two years.
New Wave Attacks in the Black Sea by Both Ukraine and Russia Against Commercial Shipping
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the new wave of attacks by both Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea against commercial shipping.
2026 Container Shipping Forecast and 2025 US Container Import Review
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the 2025 container imports into the United States and the factors that will impact 2026
What is the Dark Fleet? | Shipping 101 | How Russia, Venezuela and Iran are Shipping Sanctioned Oil
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses what constitutes the Dark Fleet of ocean tankers.
US Seizes 'Russian' Russian Tanker Marinera (ex-Bella 1) | How Was it Seized? | Other Tanker Seized
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the boarding and seizure of M/T Marinera and why the long pursuit along with the taking of M/T M Sophia.
Sanctioned Tankers Sail from Venezuela and Run the US "Blockade"
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the sortie of approximately 16 tankers from Venezuela and how the United States may deal with these ships.
Sanctioned Tanker Marinera (the former Bella 1) - Russian-flagged and Heading Eastbound and Down!
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses why the US had not boarded the tanker Bella 1, why it has reflagged to Russia, and what does the capture of Nicolas Maduro mean for the "blockade" of tankers coming in and ou...
Is 2026 The Year That Shipping Goes to Ship?
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the forecast for shipping in 2026.
What the Ship (Ep137) | Top 5 Viewer Topics for 2025 | Sal's Top 5 Moments for 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the top Five Moments for 2025
China Arms a Container Ship | Strategic Use | First Strike | Cost Effective | Expendable
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the outfitting by the Chinese of Zhongda 79 as an armed merchant cruiser and discusses its potential applications.
Is the Red Sea Reopening? | Why Is the EU Escorting but Not the US Navy? | Disruptions Expected
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β 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 through the region.
Six Oilers: The Epic History and Founding of the Supply Line Between American and Australia in 1942
This was my submission for the US Naval Institute Chief of Naval Operations History Essay Prize. It was not chosen as one of the finalists but this was the basis for my video entitled Six Oilers.
Replenishment, Repair, Reinforcements & Replacements: Early U.S. Logistics in the Pacific 1941-42
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses early American logistics in the Pacific during World War Two, with a focus on replenishment, repair, reinforcements, and replacements.
For Want of an Oiler, the Pacific War Lost
Last year I submitted this essay to the US Naval Institute Chief of Naval Operations History Essay contest. It was not considered for any of the awards, but I wanted to post to my Patreon's this Christmas to thank them for their continued support to What's Going on With Shipping. I am hoping to post more artic...
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The United States Announces the Return of the Battleship [or is it a Cruiser]
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the announcement by the United States of a new large surface combatant, to be named USS Defiant, a battleship.
Tankers of the Caribbean - December 22, 2025 Edition
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the latest in tanker seizures in the Caribbean, as of December 22, 2025.
The U.S. Seized a Second Tanker from Venezuela | Sanctioned Oil in the Crosshairs
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the United States seizure of the MT Centuries off the coast of Venezuela on December 20, 2035
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President Trump Announces a "Blockade" [or Embargo] of Venezuela |The John Paul Jones Edition
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses President Donald Trump's announcement of a "Blockade" of Venezuela and what it means for shipping.
Houthis versus the United States Regarding Vessel Takedowns and Attacks in the Red Sea and Caribbean
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the difference between the maritime operations conducted by the Houthis in the Red Sea versus the United States in the Caribbean Sea.
U.S. Seizes A Shadow Fleet Super Tanker off Venezuela | The Skipper Has Been Arrested!
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the arrest of the stateless Very Large Crude Carrier Skipper off the coast of Venezuela by the United States for carrying Venezuelan and Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Ukraine Strikes a 3rd Shadow Fleet Tanker in the Black Sea | MT Dashan Struck Multiple Times
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano β a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner β discusses the third Russia Shadow Fleet tanker, MT Dashan, struck by Ukrainian sea baby drones in the Black Sea on December 10, 2025.
