In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the fire onboard MV ONE Henry Hudson, the salvage work, and the impending NTSB investigation
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — 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, the Red Sea, the controlled carrier list, anti-trust enforcement act against ocean carriers and Detention-Demurrage.
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In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — 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.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — 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 Station by a US tanker and Dutch-flagged cargo ship.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the French boarding and seizure of the unregistered Dark Fleet tanker Grinch in the Mediterranean.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses Senator Mike Lee's and Congressman's Tim Burchett Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — 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.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the closing of the St. Lawrence Seaway System and discusses the Great Lakes maritime transportation system.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — 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.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — 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.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the new wave of attacks by both Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea against commercial shipping.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the 2025 container imports into the United States and the factors that will impact 2026
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses what constitutes the Dark Fleet of ocean tankers.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the boarding and seizure of M/T Marinera and why the long pursuit along with the taking of M/T M Sophia.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the sortie of approximately 16 tankers from Venezuela and how the United States may deal with these ships.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — 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 out of Venezuela.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the forecast for shipping in 2026.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the top Five Moments for 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the outfitting by the Chinese of Zhongda 79 as an armed merchant cruiser and discusses its potential applications.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — 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.
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.
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In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses early American logistics in the Pacific during World War Two, with a focus on replenishment, repair, reinforcements, and replacements.
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 articles and writings to Patreon for my members. I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
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In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the announcement by the United States of a new large surface combatant, to be named USS Defiant, a battleship.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the latest in tanker seizures in the Caribbean, as of December 22, 2025.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the United States seizure of the MT Centuries off the coast of Venezuela on December 20, 2035
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses President Donald Trump's announcement of a "Blockade" of Venezuela and what it means for shipping.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the difference between the maritime operations conducted by the Houthis in the Red Sea versus the United States in the Caribbean Sea.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — 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.
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the third Russia Shadow Fleet tanker, MT Dashan, struck by Ukrainian sea baby drones in the Black Sea on December 10, 2025.