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Keel laid on first electric tug for Singapore
Keel laid on first electric tug for Singapore A shipyard in Batam, Indonesia, is building a fully electric tug as part of the Coastal Sustainability Alliance and MPA’s drive to reduce emissions from harbour operations Martyn Go to rivieramm
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Validate power networks to prevent new tech causing power blackouts
Validate power networks to prevent new tech causing power blackouts Ships have been damaged and lives lost after power outages and GNSS jamming – but there are solutions to overcome these risks Martyn Go to rivieramm
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Prysmian takes delivery of new cable laying vessel
Prysmian takes delivery of new cable laying vessel Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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India’s Cochin Shipyard posts 28 per cent YOY net profit drop, nine per cent revenue increase in Q3 of FY2024-25
India’s Cochin Shipyard posts 28 per cent YOY net profit drop, nine per cent revenue increase in Q3 of FY2024-25 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New trawler for Brittany fishing company floated out
New trawler for Brittany fishing company floated out Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Norwegian wealth fund places Fincantieri under observation, takes Orlen off list
Norwegian wealth fund places Fincantieri under observation, takes Orlen off list Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Military hovercraft design awarded approval in principle by Lloyd’s Register
Military hovercraft design awarded approval in principle by Lloyd’s Register Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Panama’s President Slams U.S. ‘Lies and Falsehoods’ About Canal
Panama’s President Slams U.S. ‘Lies and Falsehoods’ About Canal (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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BIMCO: Panama Canal Transits Remain 10% Below Average Despite Lifted Drought Restrictions
BIMCO: Panama Canal Transits Remain 10% Below Average Despite Lifted Drought Restrictions (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Denmark Intensifies Inspections of Russian Oil Tankers in Critical Shipping Lane
Denmark Intensifies Inspections of Russian Oil Tankers in Critical Shipping Lane (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Maersk Projects 4% Container Growth for 2025 as Red Sea Uncertainty Looms Over Global Trade
Maersk Projects 4% Container Growth for 2025 as Red Sea Uncertainty Looms Over Global Trade (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Report: Offshore Wind Energy Surpassed Installed Capacity of 80 GW in 2024
Report: Offshore Wind Energy Surpassed Installed Capacity of 80 GW in 2024 While many critics continue to question the viability of offshore wind energy, the UK trade group RenewableUK is out with a new market analysis highlighting the “extraordinary speed” of growth for the sector. The report details that installed capacity grew by 15 percent…
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Video: One Dead, One Saved in Challenging Rescue off Washington
Video: One Dead, One Saved in Challenging Rescue off Washington On Monday night, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people from a grounded sailboat in the San Juan Islands, braving high winds and snow to pull them to safety. Tragically, one of the survivors later succumbed to her injuries. At about 1900 hours Monday,…
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New Premier Alliance Agreement for HMM, ONE, and Yang-Ming Takes Effect
New Premier Alliance Agreement for HMM, ONE, and Yang-Ming Takes Effect The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission reported tonight, February 6, that the new alliance between HMM, Ocean Network Express (ONE), and Yang Ming to share vessels and routes will take effect on Sunday, February 9. The Premier Alliance replaces the former working arrangement known as…
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Inland Cargo Ship that Destroyed Moselle Lock was on Autopilot
Inland Cargo Ship that Destroyed Moselle Lock was on Autopilot German prosecutors are continuing to investigate the accident in December that paralyzed river traffic on the Moselle and trapped numerous inland cargo ships in France and Luxembourg. They believe the cargo ship that destroyed the critical lock was sailing on autopilot and failed to break…
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Trump Reinstates “Maximum Pressure” Sanctions Enforcement on Iran
Trump Reinstates “Maximum Pressure” Sanctions Enforcement on Iran Reinstituting a policy from his first administration, President Donald Trump has instructed the State Department to “impose maximum economic pressure on the government of Iran,” including ramped-up enforcement of the extensive list of existing sanctions. The executive order is intended to deny Iran the ability to…
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CMA CGM and AD Ports establish Congo terminal venture
CMA CGM and AD Ports establish Congo terminal venture French liner giant CMA CGM has reached an agreement with AD Ports Group to jointly develop, manage and operate the new multipurpose terminal at the Port of Pointe Noire in the Republic of the Congo. The deal will see the formation of a joint venture majority-owned…
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Olympic contracts offshore newbuild brace at China Merchants shipyard
Olympic contracts offshore newbuild brace at China Merchants shipyard Norway’s Olympic is expanding its fleet with a pair of offshore construction vessel newbuilds contracted at China Merchants Heavy Industry shipyard in Shenzhen. The Stig Remøy-led offshore vessel owner said the vessel will be the most energy-efficient in their category and delivered in the summer of…
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Helix secures Hornsea 3 contract
Helix secures Hornsea 3 contract Helix Energy’s marine contracting business unit, Helix Robotics Solutions has been hired by Seaway7 the renewables unit of Oslo-listed Subsea7 for the burial of inter-array cables at Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK. The project scope, which will be managed from Helix’s offices in Aberdeen, includes the…
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Fugro buys German satellite earth observation firm
Fugro buys German satellite earth observation firm Dutch surveyor Fugro has acquired German firm EOMAP, a company which uses satellite earth observation for mapping and monitoring marine and freshwater environments. EOMAP has been pioneering this technology since 2006. The company has recorded a revenue of around €5m ($5.2m) for 2024. According to Fugro, the market…
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Houthis seen by Maersk as the dividing line between profit and loss this year
Houthis seen by Maersk as the dividing line between profit and loss this year Last year has proven to be the third most profitable year in the history of container shipping, and likewise it proved to be the third best year in the 121-year history of Denmark’s largest shipping concern, Maersk. Top management in Copenhagen…
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Seacon Shipping buys secondhand seven bulkers
Seacon Shipping buys secondhand seven bulkers Chinese shipowner Seacon Shipping has acquired seven bulk carriers to meet growing cargo transport demands. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Norden steadies for 2025 market downturn
Norden steadies for 2025 market downturn Announcing a $163m profit for 2024, product tanker and dry bulk operator forecasts lower 2025 profit with a focus on lower-risk, stable returns. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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ONE ventures into US inland logistics
ONE ventures into US inland logistics Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime
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Red Sea crisis drives Maersk to 3rd most profitable ever year
Red Sea crisis drives Maersk to 3rd most profitable ever year Diversions via the Cape of Good Hope drove up freight rates in 2024, but a mid-year re-opening of Red Sea transits could see Maersk back at breakeven for 2025. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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DHT Holdings says freight volatility shifting shipowners’ favour
DHT Holdings says freight volatility shifting shipowners’ favour The NYSE-listed VLCC owner reports an increased annual profit for 2024 and remains confident about the coming year. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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G2 Ocean to adopt StormGeo voyage optimization fleetwide
G2 Ocean to adopt StormGeo voyage optimization fleetwide Bergen, Norway-headquartered G2 Ocean is to deploy StormGeo’s voyage optimization solution across its fleet of 120 vessels. The new agreement builds on the success of a long-term collaboration between the two companies. StormGeo’s voyage optimization solution enables both shoreside and onboard teams to plan and execute optimized,…
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BIMCO: Panama Canal tonnage figures fall
BIMCO: Panama Canal tonnage figures fall While Donald Trump’s talk of taking back the Panama Canal has been keeping Secretary of State Marco Rubio busy, tonnage through the waterway has recently been falling, says BIMCO. “Between September 2024 and January 2025, ship capacity in deadweight tonnes transiting through the Panama Canal was 10% lower than…
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VIDEO: New Ulstein SX250 is an offshore wind cost cutter
VIDEO: New Ulstein SX250 is an offshore wind cost cutter Offshore wind farms are currently serviced using crew transfer vessels (CTVs) or helicopters for day operations, and service operation vessels (SOVs) for extended periods. Aiming to reduce costs, Ulstein has developed the SX250, described as a CAPEX-smart design that reduces building costs by over 50%…
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Jones Act and Fagan firing in the spotlight at maritime infrastructure hearing
Jones Act and Fagan firing in the spotlight at maritime infrastructure hearing The House Coast Guard and Maritime Infrastructure Subcommittee held its first hearing under the chairmanship of Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (R.-Miss) on Feb. 5. Entitled “America Builds: Maritime Infrastructure,” the hearing covered a range of topics from ports and shipbuilding to uncrewed vehicles…
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Red Sea woes help Maersk achieve third-best financial year
Red Sea woes help Maersk achieve third-best financial year Red Sea woes have had the effect of blotting up container capacity and one of the largest containership operators of all, A.P. Moller – Maersk, reports strong financial results for 2024 with growth across all segments and significantly improved profitability with EBIT increasing 65% to $6.5…
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Australia’s NH3 Clean Energy advances flagship ammonia project
Australia’s NH3 Clean Energy advances flagship ammonia project Australia’s NH3 Clean Energy, formerly Hexagon Energy Materials, has completed the engineering component of its preliminary front-end engineering and design (pre-FEED) work for its flagship WAH2 clean ammonia project. The post Australia’s NH3 Clean Energy advances flagship ammonia project appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go…
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New funding to drive development of Halifax-Hamburg green shipping corridor
New funding to drive development of Halifax-Hamburg green shipping corridor The Halifax Port Authority has been awarded funding of up to C$22.5 million (about $15.7 million) from Transport Canada to accelerate the development of the Halifax-Hamburg green shipping corridor and prepare the port for the fuels and energy sources of the future. The post New…
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TotalEnergies begins drilling first of two planned oil prospects offshore Namibia
TotalEnergies begins drilling first of two planned oil prospects offshore Namibia After discovering more black gold resources in Namibia’s Orange Basin, TotalEnergies has moved to the next well on its drilling agenda in the African country. The post TotalEnergies begins drilling first of two planned oil prospects offshore Namibia appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa…
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New tech from two Scandinavian firms to cut wave energy converter cost and mass
New tech from two Scandinavian firms to cut wave energy converter cost and mass Swedish company CorPower Ocean and Norway-based OPS Solutions have developed a pre-tension cylinder (PTC) […] The post New tech from two Scandinavian firms to cut wave energy converter cost and mass appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumic Go to offshore…
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Seaway7 awards trenching services contract to Helix Robotics
Seaway7 awards trenching services contract to Helix Robotics Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, has awarded Houston-headquartered Helix Robotics Solutions a contract […] The post Seaway7 awards trenching services contract to Helix Robotics appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Memija Go to offshore energy biz
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Fincantieri To Build Four Largest-Ever Cruise Ships For Norwegian Cruise Line
Fincantieri To Build Four Largest-Ever Cruise Ships For Norwegian Cruise Line Image Credits: Wikipedia Fincantieri announced that the Letter of Intent signed with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) and announced on April 8, 2024, has been transformed into a firm order for the construction of four new cruise ships, destined for the Norwegian Cruise…
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Charybdis, First U.S.-Built Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Begins Sea Trials
Charybdis, First U.S.-Built Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Begins Sea Trials Image Credits: Wikipedia Charybdis, the first U.S.-built wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), has officially started its sea trials in Brownsville, Texas. The vessel, which is nearly complete at Seatrium AmFELS shipyard, will play an important role in constructing the 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW)…
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DP World Welcomes First Ship Under Gemini Cooperation’s Transatlantic Service
DP World Welcomes First Ship Under Gemini Cooperation’s Transatlantic Service Image for representation purposes only DP World Southampton has welcomed MV Leonidio, the first vessel to arrive under the Gemini Cooperation, a partnership between shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd aimed to improve East-West shipping network reliability. The vessel arrived at Southampton on February 3, 2025,…
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Armed Gang Boards Cargo Ship In Gulf Of Guinea, Follow Vessel For 45 Minutes
Armed Gang Boards Cargo Ship In Gulf Of Guinea, Follow Vessel For 45 Minutes Image for representation purposes only In an alarming incident, a cargo ship was boarded by an armed gang in the Gulf of Guinea on February 1, 2025. The gang attacked the Portugal-flagged general cargo ship JSP VENTO while it was about…
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IWS Seawalker Wins 2025 Offshore Energy Vessel Of The Year Award
IWS Seawalker Wins 2025 Offshore Energy Vessel Of The Year Award Screengrab from LinkedIn video posted by Kongsberg Maritime The IWS Seawalker, a 90-meter Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) designed and equipped by Kongsberg Maritime, has won the 2025 Offshore Energy Vessel of the Year Award. The recognition was announced during the Annual Offshore Support…
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Highfield Boats, Tohatsu America, Announce “The Big Pink Charity Auction” to Benefit Cancer Research and the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Highfield Boats, Tohatsu America, Announce “The Big Pink Charity Auction” to Benefit Cancer Research and the National Breast Cancer Foundation The Highfield Sport 360 RIB is a versatile boat, and 40hp Tohatsu outboard provides it with plenty of power for a full day of family fun on the water. Courtesy Highfield Boats Highfield Boats USA,…
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BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady as Crude Sinks
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady as Crude Sinks Ship & Bunker’s G20-VLSFO Index was little changed at $605.50/mt on Wednesday, having reached its lowest level since January 10 the previous day. Go to ship&bunker
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Singapore Launches Fully Electric Boat and Begins Construction of Electric Tug
Singapore Launches Fully Electric Boat and Begins Construction of Electric Tug A fully electric supply boat has been launched at the port of Singapore by the Coastal Sustainability Alliance. Go to ship&bunker
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Oil Down As China Strikes Back With Tariffs; Trade War Looms
Oil Down As China Strikes Back With Tariffs; Trade War Looms But Trump rattling Iran’s cage could cause an upswing in crude prices. Go to ship&bunker
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BUNKER JOBS: Uni-Fuels Seeks Bunker Trader in Dubai
BUNKER JOBS: Uni-Fuels Seeks Bunker Trader in Dubai The company is looking for candidates with experience as a bunker trader and a performance-driven track record. Go to ship&bunker
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Rotterdam: Bunker Sampling Rules to be Strictly Enforced
Rotterdam: Bunker Sampling Rules to be Strictly Enforced Note from International Bunker Industry Association expects Dutch Inspectorate for Environment and Transport to enforce rules to conform with ISO 13739 standard. Go to ship&bunker
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American Waterways Operators urges Gov. Newsom to repeal CARB amendments
American Waterways Operators urges Gov. Newsom to repeal CARB amendments WorkBoat Staff Go to workboat
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Alfa Laval Acquires NRG Marine to Expand Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Solutions
Alfa Laval Acquires NRG Marine to Expand Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Solutions Antifouling Go to workboat365
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Corvus Energy to Power World’s First Fully Electric eCSOV
Corvus Energy to Power World’s First Fully Electric eCSOV Battery Technology Go to workboat365
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Watch: Ulstein’s New Approach to Walk-to-Work Vessels
Watch: Ulstein’s New Approach to Walk-to-Work Vessels Offshore Wind Go to workboat365
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Total CEO: Venture Global rejected as LNG supplier over lack of trust
Total CEO: Venture Global rejected as LNG supplier over lack of trust Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Struggling Orsted slashes 2030 investment program by 25 per cent
Struggling Orsted slashes 2030 investment program by 25 per cent Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Maersk to initiate $2b share buyback
Maersk to initiate $2b share buyback Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Owner of Russia’s beleaguered grain trader Rodnie Polya gives up foreign passport to keep business
Owner of Russia’s beleaguered grain trader Rodnie Polya gives up foreign passport to keep business Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Salvage of Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht Bayesian off Sicily to begin after mid-April
Salvage of Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht Bayesian off Sicily to begin after mid-April Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Electric CSOV to be equipped with largest Corvus battery system to date
Electric CSOV to be equipped with largest Corvus battery system to date Corvus Energy’s Blue Whale battery energy storage system, at 25 MWh, will be the largest lithium iron phosphate battery system ever delivered to a maritime project Jamey Go to rivieramm
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Using AI, digitalisation and connectivity to create smart offshore vessels
Using AI, digitalisation and connectivity to create smart offshore vessels Advanced technologies being developed will bring huge benefits to OSV owners Martyn Go to rivieramm
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Cape Shipping secures attractive price in fresh container vessel S&P deal
Cape Shipping secures attractive price in fresh container vessel S&P deal Greek dry bulk and container vessel specialist has divested a 2015-built ship, with a European liner reportedly linked to the deal Georgios Go to rivieramm
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The regulatory challenges in modern day tanker technical management
The regulatory challenges in modern day tanker technical management Prime Tankers LLC head of technical, Karan Keswani, shares insights on IMO regulations, and his experience of ballast water management and fleet operations Craig Go to rivieramm
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Even better times await: ‘true economics’ of strengthening OSV market ahead
Even better times await: ‘true economics’ of strengthening OSV market ahead Tidewater president and chief executive Quintin Kneen is ’excited by the next few years’, with offshore drilling activity to continue pushing day rates and vessel utilisation even higher over the next three years John Go to rivieramm
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CMA CGM to operate Latakia port container terminal, Syria says
CMA CGM to operate Latakia port container terminal, Syria says Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Hoegh Evi to decide on ammonia-derived hydrogen project for Germany by year’s end
Hoegh Evi to decide on ammonia-derived hydrogen project for Germany by year’s end Reuters Go to baird maritime
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UK’s Haventus christens newest energy facility support workboat
UK’s Haventus christens newest energy facility support workboat Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Nearly 10,000 fishing boat accidents recorded in South Korean waters in last five years
Nearly 10,000 fishing boat accidents recorded in South Korean waters in last five years Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Interior Department Cancels Wind Project Meetings Following Trump’s Order
Interior Department Cancels Wind Project Meetings Following Trump’s Order The first demonstration of the new Trump administration’s efforts to derail the offshore wind energy sector emerged as the Department of Interior began reversing steps taken in the last days of the Biden administration. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management canceled meetings for the review…
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Finland Says Odds of Accidental Subsea Cable Damage “Extremely Unlikely”
Finland Says Odds of Accidental Subsea Cable Damage “Extremely Unlikely” Despite U.S. intelligence leaks that suggest that recent cable-cutting incidents in the Baltic may be accidental, Finland’s foreign minister says that it is “extremely unlikely” that four cable-damage incidents could happen in one region in a year without some amount of intent. Finnish police…
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Denmark Targets Shadow Tankers in New Port State Inspection Program
Denmark Targets Shadow Tankers in New Port State Inspection Program The Danish Maritime Authority announced that it will begin taking steps to strengthen the supervision and monitoring of tankers anchoring in its waterways. It is part of an effort that they said will ensure compliance with the rules for safety at sea, environmental protection,…
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Quakes Send Tourists Fleeing From Santorini By Ferry
Quakes Send Tourists Fleeing From Santorini By Ferry A series of small earthquakes in and around the resort island of Santorini has prompted thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate, creating delays at ferry terminals. Up to 200 tremors a day have shaken the Cyclades over the past several days. A 4.9 magnitude quake…
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Shanghai Port Handled Record 5 Million TEU in January as U.S. Imports Surge
Shanghai Port Handled Record 5 Million TEU in January as U.S. Imports Surge Officials in Shanghai are hailing a new record throughput for the port in January 2025 while saying that the ports are a “barometer” of foreign trade. It comes after a record volume at the port in 2024 and is the fourth…
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EuroDry sells veteran bulker for scrap
EuroDry sells veteran bulker for scrap Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk owner EuroDry has offloaded its oldest vessel for demolition. The Aristides Pittas-led company is sending its 2000-built 75,100 dwt Tasos to a demo yard in Bangladesh for about $5m. The vessel, picked up by an undisclosed cash buyer, will be delivered between mid-February and mid-March…
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Costamare reveals fresh bulker sale with panamax deal
Costamare reveals fresh bulker sale with panamax deal Greek owner Costamare is shipping out one of its oldest bulkers as renewal of the owned fleet presses ahead. The New York-listed company has revealed the sale of its 2008-built panamax Rose with an expected exit from the fleet in the first or second quarter. The 76,619…
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Integrated Wind Solutions gets first deal for brand new CSOV
Integrated Wind Solutions gets first deal for brand new CSOV Commissioning service operation vessel owner Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has secured a new contract for the charter of one of its vessels. The contract was won by the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary IWS Fleet. The deal is for the IWS Starwalker CSOV and will last a fixed…
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Seamec wins $57m DSV charter
Seamec wins $57m DSV charter Indian offshore vessel operator Seamec has secured a long-term charter from Saudi-based Safeen Al Behar for the dive support vessel Seamec Swordfish. The 2007-built DSV has been fixed for 730 days in a deal worth $57.4m. The charter with extension options attached, will see the vessel utilised in Saudi and…
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Well-Safe Solutions adds to Dutch North Sea backlog
Well-Safe Solutions adds to Dutch North Sea backlog Decommissioning specialists Well-Safe Solutions has secured more work for Eni across its assets in the Dutch sector of the North Sea. The Italian energy major has recently exercised another 90-day option for the Well-Safe Protector jackup under a newly agreed contract amendment. The work on subsea and…
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Seatrade Maritime Qatar to open new opportunities between local and global maritime companies
Seatrade Maritime Qatar to open new opportunities between local and global maritime companies Hamad Mohammed Al-Nasr, Director of Trade Development and Investment Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry delivered the official keynote address for Day 2 of the inaugural Seatrade Maritime Qatar event in Doha, Qatar stating that “This conference represents an opportunity to explore…
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Alfa Laval to buy NRG Marine
Alfa Laval to buy NRG Marine Sweden headquartered Alfa Laval has announced plans to acquire NRG Marine, an ultrasonic antifouling system provider based in the UK. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime
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Trump’s China tariffs fail to make an impact
Trump’s China tariffs fail to make an impact The latest data shows that President Trump’s tariff regime dating back to 2018, primarily on Chinese goods up to now, is having little effect on trade. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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AI set to cut marine insurance premiums says IUMI
AI set to cut marine insurance premiums says IUMI Technological advances such as artificial intelligence are expected to reduce insurance premiums as the systems mature and accident levels are seen to be reduced according to the International Union of Marine Insurers (IUMI). Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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IMO on track to deliver Revised GHG Strategy – Secretary General
IMO on track to deliver Revised GHG Strategy – Secretary General Speaking in Qatar Arsenio Dominguez recognises geopolitical and regulatory advances as IMO remains on track to meet Revised GHG Strategy timeline. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Amogy opens office in Korea’s Pangyo Techno Valley
Amogy opens office in Korea’s Pangyo Techno Valley Brooklyn, New York-headquartered ammonia-to-power innovator Amogy has expanded of its operations into South Korea with the opening of an office in the Pangyo Techno Valley tech hub. By establishing this formal presence in a key market, Amogy will be in close proximity to established investors and partners,…
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WCI promotes Jen Armstrong to VP government relations
WCI promotes Jen Armstrong to VP government relations Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has promoted Jen Armstrong from director, government relations, to vice president, government relations. She joined WCI in 2023. “Jen has been an integral part of WCI’s legislative work on WRDA, appropriations, and our work with the Corps of Engineers, where she previously worked…
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Port Halifax wins Green Shipping Corridor funding
Port Halifax wins Green Shipping Corridor funding Transport Canada has awarded the Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, up to CAD 22.5 million, under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to accelerate development of the Halifax – Hamburg green shipping corridor by: preparing to host, and potentially refuel, alternative fuel-powered vessels; establishing a hydrogen production facility; electrifying…
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Fincantieri firms up NCL’s order for its four largest ships yet
Fincantieri firms up NCL’s order for its four largest ships yet Fincantieri reports that the letter of intent that it signed with Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings (NCLH) in April last year (see earlier story) has been transformed into a firm order for the construction of four new cruise ships, destined for the Norwegian Cruise Line…
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Legal spat over rig contract breach nearing its end with Seadrill ordered to pay SFL $48 million
Legal spat over rig contract breach nearing its end with Seadrill ordered to pay SFL $48 million A court order is bringing a legal battle over an alleged contract breach to a close by instructing Bermuda-headquartered offshore drilling contractor Seadrill to pay a multimillion-dollar compensation to the owner of a semi-submersible rig, which was hired…
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Economou’s TMS Group to splash up to $1.4B on LNG dual-fuel containership fleet
Economou’s TMS Group to splash up to $1.4B on LNG dual-fuel containership fleet Greek magnate George Economou-led TMS Group has ordered up to ten 11,400 TEU environmentally friendly containerships in China. The post Economou’s TMS Group to splash up to $1.4B on LNG dual-fuel containership fleet appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go…
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McDermott completes east Malaysia deepwater project ahead of schedule
McDermott completes east Malaysia deepwater project ahead of schedule U.S.-headquartered offshore engineering and construction player McDermott has completed offshore installation and commissioning activities […] The post McDermott completes east Malaysia deepwater project ahead of schedule appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumic Go to offshore energy biz
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CSA hits new milestone in bringing electric harbor craft for operation in Singapore
CSA hits new milestone in bringing electric harbor craft for operation in Singapore The Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), an industry collaborative effort led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), has launched its first fully electric supply boat (e-supply boat) and laid the keel for its first fully electric tug at PaxOcean Batam. The post CSA hits new…
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SOCAR coming aboard Chevron’s gas field offshore Israel
SOCAR coming aboard Chevron’s gas field offshore Israel Chevron Mediterranean Limited, a subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered oil major Chevron, is getting a […] The post SOCAR coming aboard Chevron’s gas field offshore Israel appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz
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A Year After Deadly Collapse, New Designs Revealed For Replacement Of Baltimore Bridge
A Year After Deadly Collapse, New Designs Revealed For Replacement Of Baltimore Bridge Image Credits: Maryland gov Almost a year after the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, state officials have revealed plans for its replacement. Maryland’s new bridge design, which will be the state’s first cable-stayed structure, promises improved protection…
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EU, US Shipowners Made $6 Billion Selling Tankers To Russia’s Shadow Fleet
EU, US Shipowners Made $6 Billion Selling Tankers To Russia’s Shadow Fleet Image for representation purposes only An investigation has revealed that US and European shipowners sold at least 230 old tankers to Russia’s “shadow fleet,” which helps Russia evade sanctions on oil exports. These sales have earned more than $6 billion since Russia invaded…
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Russia Launches Second Nuclear Reactor On World’s Strongest Surface Combat Ship
Russia Launches Second Nuclear Reactor On World’s Strongest Surface Combat Ship Image Credits: Wikipedia The modernised nuclear battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov now has both of its nuclear reactors online. According to state media and third-party reports from Russia’s defense-industrial complex, the first reactor was activated at the end of December 2024, and the second reactor was…
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Captain Faces Charges After Ferry Runs Aground Due To Human Error
Captain Faces Charges After Ferry Runs Aground Due To Human Error Image for representation purposes only In the early hours of July 2, 2024, the 8,901-ton ferry Silver Breeze ran aground at Tomakomai West Port in Hokkaido, Japan. The vessel struck a breakwater near the port entrance around 1:05 a.m. while arriving from Hachinohe Port…
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Video: Singapore Navy Unveils Autonomous Patrol Boats To Boost Maritime Security
Video: Singapore Navy Unveils Autonomous Patrol Boats To Boost Maritime Security Screengrab from Facebook video posted by Singapore Navy The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has introduced autonomous, remotely-controlled patrolled boats, to enhance the security of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. These vessels, known as Maritime Security Unmanned Surface Vessels (Marsec USVs), began operational patrols…
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Capital Ship Management Takes Delivery of Two-LNG Ready Tankers
Capital Ship Management Takes Delivery of Two-LNG Ready Tankers The two crude oil tankers have been built by China’s New Times Shipbuilding. Go to ship&bunker
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IMO to Allow Bunker Tankers to Carry Biofuel Blends Up to B30
IMO to Allow Bunker Tankers to Carry Biofuel Blends Up to B30 A source tells Ship & Bunker that this move will help a lot of bunker suppliers operating conventional bunker tankers. Go to ship&bunker
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Trinidad’s Paria Fuel Strikes Bunker Supply Deal With Petrojam
Trinidad’s Paria Fuel Strikes Bunker Supply Deal With Petrojam Competitive price reached on very low sulphur fuel oil. Go to ship&bunker
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Econowind Hits 100 Wind-Assisted Rotor Sails Sold Milestone
Econowind Hits 100 Wind-Assisted Rotor Sails Sold Milestone The Dutch wind propulsion firm has sold more than 100 rotor sail units worldwide since 2018. Go to ship&bunker
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Cruise Ship Saves 3.4% in Bunker Fuel with SulNOx Additive
Cruise Ship Saves 3.4% in Bunker Fuel with SulNOx Additive SulNOx claims a cruise ship operated by Crystal Cruises was able to reduce bunker fuel consumption by 3.4% by using its fuel additive. Go to ship&bunker