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Speedcast SIGMA™ Next Release Features Upgraded Architecture & Enhancements [By: Speedcast] Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, announced today the latest-generation release of its SIGMA™ intelligent edge network management solution. The recent enhancements include a new architecture, evolving the SIGMA platform to address the modern-day challenges of visibility, control, compliance, and security required…

Saga Shipholding Transfers Entire Fleet of 32 Vessels to the Bahamas Flag [By Bahamas Maritime Authority]   The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is proud to confirm that Saga Shipholding, in partnership with NYK (Japan’s largest shipping company) and managed by the globally respected Anglo-Eastern, has transferred its entire fleet of 30 general cargo vessels to…

First of UK Royal Navy’s New Frigates Emerges as it Prepares for Float-Out   The first of the next generation of frigates being built for the UK’s Royal Navy, the Type 31, emerged from the building hall in Rosyth, Scotland on May 27, ahead of her scheduled float-out later this summer. The Royal Navy highlights…

US Navy Removes Officer in Charge of Building Frigates and Unmanned Ships   The U.S. Navy has removed the admiral who was in charge of its new frigate program and its unmanned-vessel programs, the service announced Tuesday.  In a statement, the Navy said that Rear Adm. Kevin Smith – program executive officer for unmanned and…

Sailing Ship Used for Ocean Research Sinks at California Dock The U.S. Coast Guard and local officials are trying to figure out why a well-known sailing ship used for ocean research and by a non-profit promoting ocean clean-up suddenly began taking on water and sank at its dock in California on Sunday night. The sailing…

Divers Find Hull Damage on Grounded Bulker off Sweden The grounding of the bulker Ali Aykin in the Øresund last weekend appears to be more serious than initially believed, according to Sweden’s coast guard. A dive inspection has revealed that the vessel sustained hull damage and is taking on water. In the early hours of Sunday…

Barstad: “Shadow Fleet” Sanctions Need Exception for Scrapping   The “shadow fleet” of tankers serving Russia, Iran and Venezuela are on average much older than the “compliant” tanker market, and many are overdue for scrapping. But with American and European sanctions on much of the fleet, it’s hard for cash buyers and scrappers to buy…

CMA CGM to Invest $600 Million to Build Northern Vietnam Terminal   As part of its efforts to expand its global terminal operations in strategic ports, CMA CGM Group reports it has entered into a public-private partnership to develop its first terminal in northern Vietnam. The group calls it a strategic investment to support the…

NYK Commissions Japan’s First Electric Battery-Driven Workboat   Japan’s first fully battery-driven electric workboat, named e-Crea was unveiled on May 23 by NYK Group. According to the company, fully electric vessels represent one of the most promising options for sustainable shipping and this vessel will be an important model to advance the technology. The vessel,…

Research Vessel “NOVA” Sets Course with Torqeedo Drive for New Paths [By: Torqeedo] Torqeedo, the world market leader for electric propulsion systems on the water, has provided an electric propulsion system for a new research vessel, “NOVA”, operated by the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) and the Development Center for Ship Technology and Transport Systems (DST).…

North Korea Questions Two More Officials Over Failed Warship Launch   North Korea’s authoritarian government is looking for more officials to hold accountable for a failed warship launch at Chongjin Shipyard on May 21. The total number of those under investigation now stands at five people, and may continue to rise.  Three middle managers were…

Ports of Odesa and Chernomorsk Attacked as Russia Claims Military Targets The Ukrainian ports of Odesa and Chernomorsk were both included in the current wave of Russian attacks, which have been called among the largest since the start of the war in Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement afterward claiming the strikes…