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Ferguson Marine Names New CEO Graeme Thomson Scottish shipbuilder Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Thomson, following an extensive search process. Graeme will officially take up the position on Thursday 1 May 2025, following on from former interim CEO, John Petticrew. Graeme joins Ferguson Marine…

Alfa Laval Secures First Ammonia Fuel Supply System Contract Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for the ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in developing solutions for decarbonizing the maritime industry. The FCM Ammonia will be installed onboard seven LPG/ammonia carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime. Ammonia-powered shipping becoming…

Chouest Group Acquires Kystdesign The Chouest Group is proud to announce the acquisition of Kystdesign, a premier manufacturer of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems. This strategic move reinforces Chouest’s commitment to innovation and excellence in underwater robotics, further solidifying its position as a global leader in subsea technology. Dino Chouest expressed enthusiasm for the partnership,…

USCGC Stone Delivers 20 Tonnes of Cocaine to Port Everglades   The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Stone has had an unusually successful tour of duty off the coast of South America, and has delivered more than 20 tonnes of cocaine – nearly one percent of the world’s annual production – to a pier in Florida. The…

UK Calls for Safety Rules, Training After Stevedores Die in Enclosed Space   Nearly three years after an enclosed space incident that claimed the lives of three stevedores, the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch issued a detailed report while calling for enhanced training and safety rules incorporating shoreside personnel into the efforts for enclosed space…

Trump Threatens Houthis With “Annihilation”   U.S. forces continued airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen for the fifth day on Wednesday, hitting targets in Sanaa and al-Bayda, according to Houthi media. The strikes followed one day after Houthi forces launched a ballistic missile at Israel; the attempt was not successful, and the missile was shot…

Ukraine Releases Video of Drone Boat-Launched Drone Attacks   Ukraine’s military intelligence division has released a new video of drone attacks on multiple targets in Crimea, including what appears to be a confirmation of a previously-reported attack on an offshore tug that Russia captured from Ukraine in 2014.  The three-minute video is a compilation of…

Military Sealift Marks Milestone with First Ship of New Class The U.S. Military Sealift Command has marked a key milestone nearly a decade after it started the program to introduce a new class of fleet replenishment oilers, now known as the John Lewis class. Construction was authorized in 2016 and began in 2018 on the…

Maine Maritime Academy Selects Craig Johnson as 16th President The Board of Trustees of Maine Maritime Academy announced the appointment of Craig Johnson ’91 of Castine, Maine as its 16th President following a formal search which launched last fall. Mr. Johnson has served as the Academy’s Chief Operating Officer since August of 2022, and Interim…

IMO to Develop Global Strategy for Maritime Digitalization The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking action to create a comprehensive strategy that harnesses emerging technologies to turbo-charge efficiency, safety and sustainability in the shipping industry. A roadmap for digital transformation  During its 49th session in London from 10 to 14 March, IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL)…

Project for Hybrid Hydrogen-Diesel Engine Retrofits to Start Tests in 2025 As the maritime sector works toward meeting IMO decarbonization targets, shipowners are searching for solutions to extend the service lives of their existing vessels. A new partnership between the innovation arm of Lomar Shipping, lomarlabs, is launching a partnership with a startup called Newlight…