What the Ship (Ep 144) | Inside the NTSB's Marine Backlog & Russia's Failing Fleet
June 23, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn this episode of "What the Ship," Sal Mercogliano dives into the top five maritime stories outside of the Strait of Hormuz for the week of June 23, 2026. From a massive backlog of NTSB marine investigations to a surge in Venezuelan crude exports, we break down the critical updates affecting global shipping.
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⚓NTSB Backlog: A look at the 74 open marine investigations—including the ONE Henry Hudson fire and the Spirit of Norfolk engine room fire—and why the NTSB’s aviation focus might be slowing things down.
⚓Russia Maritime Update: Escalating attacks in the Black Sea, a Russian frigate running low on fuel in the English Channel, and Russia’s push for Arctic LNG and Far East tourism.
⚓Venezuela’s Oil Surge: Crude exports have more than doubled in six months, providing a key alternative for U.S. refineries as Persian Gulf shipments face uncertainty.
⚓Ammonia-Ready Bulkers: Fortescue commits to 12 ammonia-capable bulkers, highlighting the push for a "green corridor" in the Pilbara region of Australia.
⚓Global Tanker Rates: VLCC and product tanker rates spike as the market reacts to the ongoing volatility surrounding major trade chokepoints.
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1. Open Marine NTSB Investigations
2. Russia
Egyptian Seafarer Killed as Russian Drones Hit Three Ships off Ukraine
Ukraine Knocks Out Kerch Strait Ferry, Disrupting Russian Fuel Supplies
Russian Navy Struggling to Maintain a Mediterranean Presence
Low on Fuel, Russian Frigate Drifts in the English Channel
Russia Celebrates Naming of Second Arctic LNG Carrier
Russia Looks to Attract Cruise Ships in the Far East from Vladivostok
3. Venezuelan crude exports more than double
4. Fortescue commits to 12 ammonia-capable bulkers from CMB.TECH
5. VLCC rates spike yet again as ‘confusion continues to reign’ at Strait of Hormuz
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