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Oskar Wehr seals newbuild quartet in China
Oskar Wehr seals newbuild quartet in China Germany’s Oskar Wehr is expanding its fleet with four general cargo newbuilds in China. Newbuilding sources report the Hamburg-based outfit has contracted 5,900 dwt units at Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry. No price has been divulged for the order. The yard, which has several German owners on its newbuilding…
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Last of 14 fifth-generation hybrid ro-ro ships delivered to Grimaldi
Last of 14 fifth-generation hybrid ro-ro ships delivered to Grimaldi After first ship was delivered in 2020, Jinling has completed the series of zero-emissions in port-capable ro-ro vessels. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Beijing heaps pressure on Li family over Hutchison ports sale
Beijing heaps pressure on Li family over Hutchison ports sale Pressure is mounting on the Li family to reject the $22.8 billion sale of its international terminal portfolio, including two facilities in Panama, which Beijing believes is a “betrayal” of the Chinese people. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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Nick Potter moves from Shell to head AET
Nick Potter moves from Shell to head AET Former Head of Shipping and Maritime for Asia, Pacific, and the Middle East for Shell Nick Potter has taken up the role of CEO at tanker owner AET. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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RCL expands into the Latin American market
RCL expands into the Latin American market Intra-Asian and feeder specialist Regional Container Lines (RCL) is launching its first service connecting to Mexican ports. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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Smaller US ports would be the losers China ship charges
Smaller US ports would be the losers China ship charges Proposed charges by the United States Trade Representative on Chinese-built ships calling the US would change how lines structure their services, says a SeaLead executive. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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Ulstein Verft starts work on next BS Offshore Twin-X
Ulstein Verft starts work on next BS Offshore Twin-X Norway’s Ulstein Verft has marked a key stage in the construction of the second CSOV it is building for Bernard Schulte Offshore (Yard No.321). On March 11, 2025, the hull of the vessel arrived at the yard from the Crist shipyard in Poland, The vessel has…
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Joint resolution scraps rule seen as hindering offshore energy development
Joint resolution scraps rule seen as hindering offshore energy development In a move applauded by Secretary of the Interior Doug Bergum as fostering offshore energy development, President Trump last week signed S.J.Res.11, a joint resolution disapproving the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s rule titled “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.” The BOEM rule, published under the…
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Novel low pressure LCO2 carrier design gains DNV AiP
Novel low pressure LCO2 carrier design gains DNV AiP DNV has awarded a detailed Approval in Principle (AiP) to Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited and Brevik Engineering for their design of a 74,000 cubic meter liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2 ) carrier. The vessel is specifically designed for the Asia Pacific market to enable…
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Praise for heroic action of Stena Immaculate crew
Praise for heroic action of Stena Immaculate crew Salvage experts with SMIT Salvage are continuing onboard assessments of Stena Immaculate, say statements from the vessel operator Crowley and owner Stena Bulk. Yesterday, Sunday, March 16, the third-party salvage team confirmed that damage resulting from the containership Solong striking the Stena Immaculate was limited to one…
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Conrad awarded $28.2M contract for next YRBM
Conrad awarded $28.2M contract for next YRBM Conrad Shipyard LLC, Morgan City, La., has been awarded a $28,285,715 firm fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-22-C-2253) for detail design and construction of one additional Yard Repair, Berthing, and Messing (YRBM) craft. The contract action includes options that, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of…
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Titan delivers bio-LNG to MOL’s vehicle carrier under new deal
Titan delivers bio-LNG to MOL’s vehicle carrier under new deal Dutch marine fuels supplier Titan and Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have completed the first bio-LNG and LNG bunkering operation under a new multi-delivery contract for MOL’s vehicle carrier fleet. The post Titan delivers bio-LNG to MOL’s vehicle carrier under new deal appeared first…
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With commissioning complete, Bechtel hands over LNG terminal’s train to Cheniere
With commissioning complete, Bechtel hands over LNG terminal’s train to Cheniere U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer and exporter Cheniere Energy has achieved substantial completion of the first train (Train 1) of the next development stage of its Corpus Christi LNG facility in Texas. The post With commissioning complete, Bechtel hands over LNG terminal’s train…
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Vopak marks ‘inaugural’ biofuel bunkering operation in the UAE as done
Vopak marks ‘inaugural’ biofuel bunkering operation in the UAE as done Vopak Horizon Fujairah Limited, a UAE-based subsidiary of Dutch energy storage operator Vopak, recently […] The post Vopak marks ‘inaugural’ biofuel bunkering operation in the UAE as done appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Hellenic Cables, Jan De Nul ink deal with UK National Grid for future HVDC cable projects
Hellenic Cables, Jan De Nul ink deal with UK National Grid for future HVDC cable projects After South Korean Taihan Cable & Solution, a consortium of Hellenic Cables and Jan […] The post Hellenic Cables, Jan De Nul ink deal with UK National Grid for future HVDC cable projects appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja…
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More Norwegian gas for Europe as first segment of two-phase development comes online
More Norwegian gas for Europe as first segment of two-phase development comes online Equinor has kicked off production from the first chapter of a gas and condensate project off the coast of Norway, which is envisioned to encompass multiple discoveries developed in two phases. The post More Norwegian gas for Europe as first segment of two-phase…
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Houthis Claim Back-To-Back Strikes On US Carrier Group In Retaliation
Houthis Claim Back-To-Back Strikes On US Carrier Group In Retaliation Image for representation purposes only Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis rebels have claimed responsibility for two separate attacks on a US aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, following deadly American airstrikes on their territory. According to Houthi statements, drones and missiles were fired at the USS Harry…
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Ship Loaded With Missile Fuel Component En Route To Iran Despite Sanctions
Ship Loaded With Missile Fuel Component En Route To Iran Despite Sanctions Image for representation purposes only An Iranian cargo vessel, MV Jairan, is currently en route to Bandar Abbas, carrying a shipment of sodium perchlorate, a chemical essential for missile fuel production. The ship, owned by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL),…
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HMM Tests Onboard 3D Printing To Reduce Ship Repair Time And Costs
HMM Tests Onboard 3D Printing To Reduce Ship Repair Time And Costs Image Credits: HMM HMM conducts a pilot demonstration of an onboard 3D printing system on its 9,000 TEU containership ‘HMM GREEN’. Through this initiative, HMM aims to assess the seamless operation of the system in actual sailing conditions and evaluate its feasibility for…
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APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas Welcomes First Vessel Of The Gemini Cooperation
APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas Welcomes First Vessel Of The Gemini Cooperation Image Credits: APM Terminals APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas has reached a significant milestone with the arrival of the first vessel operated under the Gemini Cooperation, a partnership between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd that will redefine connectivity and operational efficiency in global maritime logistics. This milestone…
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Video: US Navy Launches Large-Scale Operation Against Houthis, 31 Killed
Video: US Navy Launches Large-Scale Operation Against Houthis, 31 Killed Image Credits: US Centcom/X The U.S. Central Command has launched a large-scale military operation against the Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen. The strikes targeted multiple locations, including Houthi military bases and strongholds. According to reports, at least 31 people were killed, with 101 others injured.…
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Bunker Tanks and Most of Jet Fuel Cargo Secure on Stricken North Sea Tanker
Bunker Tanks and Most of Jet Fuel Cargo Secure on Stricken North Sea Tanker The manager of the Stena Immaculate, Crowley, provided an update on the status of the oil left on board the tanker late on Sunday. Go to ship&bunker
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Centurion Bulk Hires Bunker Manager in Copenhagen
Centurion Bulk Hires Bunker Manager in Copenhagen The new hire was previously bunker manager for DeaL Energy in Copenhagen. Go to ship&bunker
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New Zealand-led maritime task force makes $191m drug bust in Middle East
New Zealand-led maritime task force makes $191m drug bust in Middle East Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Grimaldi takes delivery of final hybrid Ro-Ro in series
Grimaldi takes delivery of final hybrid Ro-Ro in series Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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“They better back off”: US to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop
“They better back off”: US to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US begins to build sub presence on Australia’s west coast under AUKUS
US begins to build sub presence on Australia’s west coast under AUKUS Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Chokepoints Are The Focus Of A New Cold War
Chokepoints Are The Focus Of A New Cold War (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Navy Go to gcaptain
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Argentina Government OKs Stimulus For YPF Pipeline Project
Argentina Government OKs Stimulus For YPF Pipeline Project (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Peru Fisherman Lost For 95 Days In Pacific Ocean Returns Home
Peru Fisherman Lost For 95 Days In Pacific Ocean Returns Home (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Lifesaving Incidents Go to gcaptain
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China Ramps Up Criticism Of BlackRock Ports Deal
China Ramps Up Criticism Of BlackRock Ports Deal (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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US Will Keep Hitting Houthis Until Shipping Attacks Stop, Hegseth Says
US Will Keep Hitting Houthis Until Shipping Attacks Stop, Hegseth Says (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Defense Go to gcaptain
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Interview: Tim Klaybor, Managing Director, Fassmer Service America
Interview: Tim Klaybor, Managing Director, Fassmer Service America Klaybor and his team are the service experts for Fassmer products in North and Central America as well as the Caribbean. It’s a lifesaving mission in a market that’s growing. Tell us about yourself – your background and education. What attracted you to the maritime industry?…
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Philippines’ ICTSI Plans $580 Million in Port Upgrades in 2025
Philippines’ ICTSI Plans $580 Million in Port Upgrades in 2025 Philippine-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has announced a major program of upgrades at key terminals around the world. After posting its most profitable year ever in 2024, with earnings of $850 million, it plans to invest $580 million in capital expenditures for 2025.…
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Dozens of Abandoned Shipwrecks Pose Safety Risks in Fiji
Dozens of Abandoned Shipwrecks Pose Safety Risks in Fiji A fire incident this week onboard a Chinese fishing vessel, Dae Jin, while berthed at Suva Harbor, Fiji has rekindled concerns on marine safety in the country. The 24-year-old Fiji flagged longliner is said to had just completed offloading its catch when the fire started…
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U.S. Carries Out Dozens of Airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
U.S. Carries Out Dozens of Airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi Rebels On Saturday, U.S. Central Command launched its largest-ever campaign of air and naval strikes against Yemen’s Houthi militia, striking dozens of sites across the country’s northwestern corner. In a message on his social media platform, Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he…
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Russia Agrees to Help Landlocked Ethiopia Rebuild its Navy
Russia Agrees to Help Landlocked Ethiopia Rebuild its Navy With the ongoing push for Ethiopia’s seaport access, the country is also advancing in the reorganization of its navy. On Friday, a Russian Navy delegation led by the Deputy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Vladimir Vorobyev, visited Ethiopian Navy facilities and training center in Bishoftu town, around 30…
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Can these two men find some middle ground to keep world trade moving?
Can these two men find some middle ground to keep world trade moving? We have a new magazine launching today, designed to give the shipping industry an idea of how the markets might play out in the coming months. Today’s opening instalment looks at the trajectories of the world’s two largest economies. Economists have been…
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Houthi ban US vessels from Red Sea in response to Yemen attacks
Houthi ban US vessels from Red Sea in response to Yemen attacks Group says it is ready to meet escalation with escalation as multiple ceasefire red lines crossed. Go to seatrade maritime
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CMA CGM Iron is first dual-fuel methanol boxship to call Abu Dhabi
CMA CGM Iron is first dual-fuel methanol boxship to call Abu Dhabi 13,000 teu ship’s call at Khalifa Port is “a sign of things to come”, claims AD Ports. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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First fully-electric tug for Latin America completes sea trials
First fully-electric tug for Latin America completes sea trials Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyard has successfully completed sea trials of what will be be the third fully-electric tug it has built for South American based towing giant SAAM Towage. It is based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar ElectRA 2500SX design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. SAAM Towage…
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EPA pulls permit for New Jersey wind project
EPA pulls permit for New Jersey wind project WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Peruvian fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home
Peruvian fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Trump Vows to Crush the Houthi Threat and Protect American Ships
Trump Vows to Crush the Houthi Threat and Protect American Ships (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Merchant Marine Go to gcaptain
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Russian Captain Involved In US Tanker Crash Appears In UK Court
Russian Captain Involved In US Tanker Crash Appears In UK Court (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Accidents Go to gcaptain
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DNV White Paper on Safe and Scalable Adoption of Ammonia and Hydrogen Fuels
DNV White Paper on Safe and Scalable Adoption of Ammonia and Hydrogen Fuels As the shipping industry continues its transition to carbon-neutral fuels, ammonia and hydrogen are emerging as possible fuel options, however mandatory regulations governing their use are not yet in place. DNV’s latest white paper, Safe introduction of alternative fuels – Focus on…
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Saildrone and Palantir Partner to Advance AI-Powered Maritime Intelligence
Saildrone and Palantir Partner to Advance AI-Powered Maritime Intelligence Saildrone will leverage Palantir’s AI technology to deliver unprecedented insights for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and targeting applications. Saildrone today announced a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies set to revolutionize maritime intelligence capabilities. This collaboration will enable the rapid scaling of autonomous systems to deliver advanced…
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North Korean Ship Smuggling Coal Sinks After Collision With Chinese Vessel, Nearly 20 Dead
North Korean Ship Smuggling Coal Sinks After Collision With Chinese Vessel, Nearly 20 Dead Image for representation purposes only A North Korea-flagged vessel, suspected of smuggling coal in violation of United Nations sanctions, sank in the Yellow Sea last month after colliding with a Chinese ship, per sources. The incident, which occurred in February near…
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Royal Navy Frigate Uses Advanced Drone To Seize £5.4 M Drugs In Middle East
Royal Navy Frigate Uses Advanced Drone To Seize £5.4 M Drugs In Middle East Image Credits: Royal Navy/X The Royal Navy’s HMS Lancaster has intercepted and seized £5.4million worth of Class A drugs in the Middle East. The operation involved the use of advanced drone technology. This is the navy’s first drug seizure of 2025.…
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Crew Members Of Dredger Found Guilty In Singapore’s Worst Oil Spill In A Decade
Crew Members Of Dredger Found Guilty In Singapore’s Worst Oil Spill In A Decade Image for representation purposes only Four Dutch crew members aboard the Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima pleaded guilty on March 12 in a Singapore court for failing to properly perform their duties, leading to a major oil spill in June 2024. The…
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Watch: Out Of Control Tanker Crashes Into Pier & 3 Brazilian Navy Patrol Boats
Watch: Out Of Control Tanker Crashes Into Pier & 3 Brazilian Navy Patrol Boats Screengrab from X video posted by Amazoni@zul A large Brazilian-flagged oil tanker, Olavo Bilac, lost control while maneuvering at the Port of Santos on Wednesday night, March 12, 2025, and crashed into a pier and three Brazilian Navy patrol boats. The…
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Massive Fire Breaks Out On Tanker Engaged In Illicit Fuel Transfer, Kills 3 Crew Members
Massive Fire Breaks Out On Tanker Engaged In Illicit Fuel Transfer, Kills 3 Crew Members Image for representation purposes only. Four crew members of the tanker Ronggolawe 09 remain missing after an onboard explosion, followed by a fire in the waters close to Lamongan, Indonesia, on March 13, 2025. Three crew members died because of…
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Three Top Manual Signaling Devices
Three Top Manual Signaling Devices Technological advancements have made us all exponentially safer every time we set out on the water, but there’s still something to be said for bringing aboard a few inexpensive, tried-and-true safety devices that don’t require a power source or any kind of operator instruction. Here are three simple safety devices…
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Renewed Hopes For Russia/Ukraine Peace Boost Oil; Iran Tensions Could Prolong Rally
Renewed Hopes For Russia/Ukraine Peace Boost Oil; Iran Tensions Could Prolong Rally Meanwhile, Washington sanctions cause China refiners to suspend Russian oil purchases. Go to ship&bunker
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Axpo Carris Out First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunker Supply in Spain
Axpo Carris Out First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunker Supply in Spain The firm delivered about 2,800 mt of LNG to an MSC boxship at Malaga on Friday. Go to ship&bunker
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ANALYSIS: Singapore February Bunker Sales Drop to 21-Month Low
ANALYSIS: Singapore February Bunker Sales Drop to 21-Month Low If year-to-date sales were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year’s total for Singapore would reach 51.42 million mt, down by 5.6% from 2024’s record high. Go to ship&bunker
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Petrobras Refinery Uses Eucalyptus Biomass Oil for Marine Fuel Production
Petrobras Refinery Uses Eucalyptus Biomass Oil for Marine Fuel Production The Brazilian refinery has now become the first refinery in the country to produce fuels with cellulosic content. Go to ship&bunker
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MOL Secures ClassNK Approval for Ammonia-Fuelled Carrier Design
MOL Secures ClassNK Approval for Ammonia-Fuelled Carrier Design MOL anticipates strong ammonia demand from Japanese power plants, with this carrier set to support its transport. Go to ship&bunker
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U.S. Coast Guard cutter Midgett visits Australia
U.S. Coast Guard cutter Midgett visits Australia WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Manson Construction awarded $26.3 million dredging contract
Manson Construction awarded $26.3 million dredging contract WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Textron Systems delivers LCAC 112 to Navy
Textron Systems delivers LCAC 112 to Navy WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Saildrone and Palantir partner to expand AI-powered maritime intelligence
Saildrone and Palantir partner to expand AI-powered maritime intelligence WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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First Electric Tug For Latin America Passes Sea Trials
First Electric Tug For Latin America Passes Sea Trials Electric Go to workboat365
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Delivery of “Terramar” Marks AtoB@C Halfway Point of Newbuilding Program
Delivery of “Terramar” Marks AtoB@C Halfway Point of Newbuilding Program Dry Cargo Go to workboat365
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RS Electric Boats Delivers Two RIBs as Part of ZENOW Workboat Project
RS Electric Boats Delivers Two RIBs as Part of ZENOW Workboat Project Electric Go to workboat365
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Kongsberg Maritime Secures Design and Equipment Contract for Olympic Group’s Two New Vessels
Kongsberg Maritime Secures Design and Equipment Contract for Olympic Group’s Two New Vessels Ship & Boat Building Go to workboat365
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SHINES Project Launches to Unlock Tidal and River Energy Potential in Northwest Europe
SHINES Project Launches to Unlock Tidal and River Energy Potential in Northwest Europe Renewable Energy Go to workboat365
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China fires back at Panama Canal ports deal as geopolitical ‘chess game’ intensifies
China fires back at Panama Canal ports deal as geopolitical ‘chess game’ intensifies Beijing has criticised a major deal, made following pressure from US President Donald Trump, involving controlling stakes in ports and terminals around the Panama Canal Georgios Go to rivieramm
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Russia accuses Norway of militarising Svalbard
Russia accuses Norway of militarising Svalbard Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Thyssenkrupp moves forward with warship division spin-off
Thyssenkrupp moves forward with warship division spin-off Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Workboat News Roundup | March 14 – UK operator’s newest hydrofoil pilot boat, Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker order and more
Workboat News Roundup | March 14 – UK operator’s newest hydrofoil pilot boat, Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker order and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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British police given extended time to question Russian ship crash captain
British police given extended time to question Russian ship crash captain Reuters Go to baird maritime
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“Despicable!”: China lashes out at CK Hutchison for ports sale to US
“Despicable!”: China lashes out at CK Hutchison for ports sale to US Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Russian Oil Delivery Takes Seven Times Longer After Sanctions
Russian Oil Delivery Takes Seven Times Longer After Sanctions (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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FMC Launches Investigation into Global Maritime Chokepoints Amid Rising Shipping Disruptions
FMC Launches Investigation into Global Maritime Chokepoints Amid Rising Shipping Disruptions (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Russian Captain Charged with Manslaughter Following Fatal North Sea Vessel Collision
Russian Captain Charged with Manslaughter Following Fatal North Sea Vessel Collision (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Accidents Go to gcaptain
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Steel Buyers Enter Tariff Era as Ships Rerouted, Trucks Halted
Steel Buyers Enter Tariff Era as Ships Rerouted, Trucks Halted (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Japanese Partners Advance Designs for Large Ammonia Carrier
Japanese Partners Advance Designs for Large Ammonia Carrier A partnership of Japanese companies continues to accelerate its efforts to develop ammonia transport as the efforts continue to move forward to complete the development of ammonia as a fuel for industry and the maritime sector. The designs received initial design approval from ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai,…
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UK’s HMS Lancaster Uses New Drone System in First Drug Seizure of 2025
UK’s HMS Lancaster Uses New Drone System in First Drug Seizure of 2025 The International Combined Task Force 150 is continuing with efforts to tackle illicit activities in the waters of the Middle East. The task force, which is currently under the command of New Zealand reported the seizure of a total of 318 kilograms…
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EverWind Invests in New Low-Emission Tugboats Built by Damen
EverWind Invests in New Low-Emission Tugboats Built by Damen EverWind Fuels announced an investment of approximately $50 million to launch a new three-vessel fleet of advanced, lower-emission tugboats in the Strait of Canso. The modernized vessels will help enhance maritime sustainability, improve infrastructure reliability, and support green shipping corridors in Nova Scotia. This project,…
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UK Charges Captain of Solong with Gross Negligence Manslaughter
UK Charges Captain of Solong with Gross Negligence Manslaughter The Humberside Police and the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division confirmed late on Friday that the captain of the containership Solong has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the allision with the Stena Immaculate off the coast of…
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First Substation Installed as Work Proceeds for Dominion’s Wind Farm
First Substation Installed as Work Proceeds for Dominion’s Wind Farm Work is continuing to progress on Dominion Energy’s offshore wind farm which when completed will be the largest in the United States. Additional milestones were achieved for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind as the project prepares for its next phase of installation. While the offshore…
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Beijing blasts sale of Hutchison Ports
Beijing blasts sale of Hutchison Ports CK Hutchison’s share price plunged today in Hong Kong following Beijing’s public criticism of its plans to sell the majority of its ports division to BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) for $22.8bn, bringing into question whether the transaction, the largest ports deal in history, will be completed. Hong…
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Chinese owners and yards come out fighting in US trade dispute
Chinese owners and yards come out fighting in US trade dispute Both the China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) and the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) have left public comments criticising the US Trade Representative’s proposals to charge extra for fleets with Chinese-built tonnage calling at American ports, arguably the biggest shock policy to…
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US could bar ships from countries seen to be creating maritime chokepoints
US could bar ships from countries seen to be creating maritime chokepoints In the latest maritime bombshell coming out of Washington DC, the Federal Maritime Commission, the country’s shipping regulator, has warned it might bar entry to ships from countries found to be causing choke points at key locations around the world. The FMC yesterday…
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US sanctions tanker headed for demolition
US sanctions tanker headed for demolition Donald Trump’s so-called ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Iran has stepped up a gear with the latest targeted sanctions announced in Washington DC yesterday including a ship waiting to be scrapped off Bangladesh as well as tug boats that have serviced Iranian-linked vessels in the past. The Department of the…
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Capesize tonne-mile uptick seen as Africa outmuscles Australia for iron ore
Capesize tonne-mile uptick seen as Africa outmuscles Australia for iron ore Iron ore exports out of Africa are set to be one of the great growth drivers of global seaborne trades for the rest of the 2020s, new research from broker SSY shows. Guinea’s Simandou mine alone is set to deliver 60m tonnes of iron…
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Jotun invests $200m in coating project at Lianyungang
Jotun invests $200m in coating project at Lianyungang Paints and coating manufacturer, Jotun and Zhangjiagang Bonded Zone in Jiangsu province, plan to develop a new facility. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Salvors board stricken container ship and tanker in North Sea
Salvors board stricken container ship and tanker in North Sea The Solong and the Stena Immaculate are reported to be stable following their fiery crash in the North Sea earlier in the week. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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Newton’s law applied to container freight rates
Newton’s law applied to container freight rates What goes up must come down and that is the case for container shipping rates that have fallen over 50% July according to Xeneta. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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Triton acquiring Global Container International
Triton acquiring Global Container International Consolidation in container leasing with a billion-dollar deal between Triton and Global Container International. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime
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Bulk carriers struck off shipowners shopping list
Bulk carriers struck off shipowners shopping list Bulker contracting continued its 2024 decline over the first two months of this year, dropping 92% year on year to its lowest level in at least 30 years, according to Bimco. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime
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Wiernicki: IMO carbon levy a “wild card”
Wiernicki: IMO carbon levy a “wild card” With IMO’s MEPC 87 set to start April 7, ABS chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki told the CERAWeek energy conference that uncertainty about the scale and nature of the IMO carbon levy that is being proposed is holding back investment in shipping. “A carbon levy is a…
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Victoria Clipper now operating from new terminal in Victoria
Victoria Clipper now operating from new terminal in Victoria Seattle-based FRS Clipper, which operates the Victoria Clipper fast ferry service between Victoria, British Columbia, and Seattle, has moved to a new terminal location in Victoria. Starting today, March 14 services from Victoria are operating from the new location at 470 Belleville Street on the lowest…
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Kongsberg wins contract for two new UT7623 SEV design vessels
Kongsberg wins contract for two new UT7623 SEV design vessels Kongsberg Maritime has signed at contract for the design of two UT7623 SEV design multipurpose subsea vessels for Fosnavåg, Norway-headquartered Olympic Group. The “SEV” in the designation stands for “Sustainable Energy Vessel” and they will be methanol-ready and feature battery hybrid technology. The first references…
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IRPT names Anthony Gex its new deputy director
IRPT names Anthony Gex its new deputy director Anthony Gex has accepted the position of deputy director of Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT). As an IRPT member, former president and chairman of the board, Gex comes to the position with over 30 years of marine, terminal, supply chain, and risk management experience. Most recently,…
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$5 billion loan dusting off the cobwebs from TotalEnergies’ stalled $20B LNG project
$5 billion loan dusting off the cobwebs from TotalEnergies’ stalled $20B LNG project Following a years-long hiatus, a multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas (LNG) project off the coast of Mozambique is shaking the rust off its development by getting back on track with a loan of nearly $5 billion secured from the newly appointed board of…
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Methanol-ready subsea vessel pair with battery hybrid tech lands on Kongsberg’s worksheet
Methanol-ready subsea vessel pair with battery hybrid tech lands on Kongsberg’s worksheet Kongsberg Maritime has won a new design and equipment assignment for two multipurpose subsea vessels envisioned to be methanol-ready dual-fuel ships, sporting battery hybrid technology, which are set to be built for multiple purposes and optimized for advanced offshore operations under rough conditions.…
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Partners stand firm in opposition to Guyana pulling the plug on offshore license
Partners stand firm in opposition to Guyana pulling the plug on offshore license Joint venture (JV) partners, Canada’s CGX Energy and Frontera Energy, have called on the Guyanese government to engage in talks and iron out the issues surrounding a license in the Corentyne block off the coast of Guyana. The post Partners stand firm…
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Australia’s Western Green Energy Hub project to undergo environmental assessment
Australia’s Western Green Energy Hub project to undergo environmental assessment Australia’s Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) project, a multi-phased renewable energy development comprising wind, solar and hydrogen components, is set to go through an environmental assessment. The post Australia’s Western Green Energy Hub project to undergo environmental assessment appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk…