🚢 By Land and By Sea – Captain’s Log: What You Missed in Maritime This Week ⚓️

🎙 Episode Date: April 17, 2025

There's a LOT going on - let me point out a few things under the radar, and discuss a few of the hot topics you're already watching... 

We’ve got seven top stories that signal a decisive shift in U.S. maritime strategy.

⚓ The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙 – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)

🔹 Top 7 Stories This Week:

1️⃣ Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance

President Trump signed a 24-part Executive Order to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding, port infrastructure, the commercial fleet, and mariner workforce.

2️⃣ USTR Revises Chinese Port Fee Plan

After major backlash, USTR plans to shift from a flat $1M fee to a more strategic, targeted tariff approach.

3️⃣ FMC Investigates Global Maritime Chokepoints

The Federal Maritime Commission launched a formal investigation into seven key chokepoints—from the Panama Canal to the Strait of Gibraltar.

4️⃣ FMC Takes Aim at Iran’s Shadow Fleet

FMC Chairman Louis Sola urges global registries to purge Iran’s covert vessels used for sanctions evasion.

5️⃣ Sea-Air-Space 2025 Highlights

The Navy League of the United States's biggest event of the year - highlighting advancements in maritime tech, conversations with the highest leaders in sea services, and thought leaders from all facets of maritime. 

6️⃣ Returning from Ebb Tide: New Book Launch

The Center for Maritime Strategy released a blueprint for revitalizing the U.S. maritime—featuring thought leaders like Admiral James G. Foggo (ret.) MSC, Brent Sadler, and Capt. John Ʌ Konrad V.

7️⃣ FMC Classifies Chipolbrok as PRC-Controlled Carrier

The FMC has added a new company to its Controlled Carrier List—tightening oversight on state-backed shipping.

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