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China’s Geely Expands Methanol Technology with First Hybrid Hydrogen Barge The first inland cargo barge that combines methanol and hydrogen electric for a more efficient operation was launched earlier this month in China. The vessel also represents an expansion of Chinese auto manufacturer Geely’s methanol technology into the maritime sector as the company looks to…

Australian Authorities Highlight Risks Posed by Poorly Secured Cargo The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is raising concerns over high numbers of container ships arriving at the country’s ports with poorly stowed and secured cargo. In its latest edition of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin, AMSA highlights recent inspections of boxships visiting various ports where…

AI-Based Autonomous Navigation Guides Boxship During Pacific Crossing The efforts to develop the potential of autonomous navigation or using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the navigation of vessels took another step forward with the latest long-distance trial. Samsung Heavy Industries reports working with Evergreen, it completed a 10,000 km (5,400 nautical mile) trans-Pacific voyage, demonstrating…

Four Yards in China and Turkey to Battle for Scotland’s Next RoPax Order The Scottish government has shortlisted four shipyards to battle for a $270 million contract to build two new RoRo/passenger ferries as part of fleet renewal for operator Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). The procurement process for two new ferries to serve the…

Ammonia: Ambition Meets Reality   As shipping moves to align with the IMO’s ambitious Net Zero Framework, ammonia has emerged as a leading zero-carbon fuel candidate.  With more clarity emerging from upcoming MEPC meetings, nearly 400 ammonia-capable vessels have now entered global orderbooks. Major regulatory drivers, such as FuelEU Maritime and regional carbon taxation frameworks,…

Fincantieri Delivers Last Pre-Pandemic Cruise Ship Order to Princess   The Monfalcone, Italy, shipyard of Fincantieri handed over the cruise ship Star Princess to Carnival Corporation’s Princess Cruises on Friday, September 26. The ship, which is a sister to the Sun Princess delivered in 2024, is the second LNG-powered cruise ship for the brand, and…

Birdon Alabama Shipyard Hosts U.S. Coast Guard Leadership Visit [By: Birdon] Senior leadership from the U.S. Coast Guard’s Surface Acquisitions and Contracting divisions visited Birdon’s shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, today as part of a Gulf Coast tour focused on the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) program. The delegation included representatives from the Coast Guard…

The Nautical Institute Opens Up its Lüddeke Prize for Nominations [By: The Nautical Institute] For a number of years, The Nautical Institute has been proudly celebrating each new generation of seafarers by selecting the top emerging talents in maritime education and awarding them The Lüddeke Prize, a prestigious award made possible by the generous legacy…

Everllence Confirms Running of Ethanol-Fuelled, Two-Stroke Engine [By: Everllence] Everllence has confirmed the successful running on ethanol – at all load points – of a 90-bore ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engine in Japan. Everllence pioneered the ME-LGIM platform over a decade ago with the first commercial engine entering service in 2016 within the methanol-carrier…

Carrier HMS Prince of Wales is Back in Singapore as Return Journey Begins   HMS Prince of Wales (R09) is completing its second port call this year to Singapore, as part of the UK-led Carrier Strike Group (CSG)’s 2025 Indo-Pacific deployment. The return to Singapore marks completion of a phase of the deployment where the…

Young Crewmember Killed By Sliding Watertight Door Aboard Greek Ferry   A young cadet aboard the ferry Blue Star Chios was killed Wednesday when he got caught in a sliding watertight door, according to authorities in Piraeus.  The 20-year-old crewmember was an engineering student, and had been aboard the ship as a wiper since September 15.…

American Cruise Lines Launches First All U.S. Cruises on the Great Lakes [By American Cruise Lines] Domestic U.S. Great Lakes cruises are now available. In response to guest demand, American Cruise Lines is proud to announce the debut of three Great Lakes itineraries for the 2026 cruise season. These brand-new cruises, sailing May through August…

Cadeler Takes Delivery of WTIV Capable of Handling Foundations and Turbines Wind Ally, a massive jack-up installation vessel, was delivered on September 25 to Cadeler as the company expands its capabilities and builds toward the largest fleet of jack-up installation vessels. The new ship, which is the first of three being built for Cadeler, has…

India Commits $8B to Expand Shipbuilding Industry to Reach Top 5 Worldwide The Indian government approved financing and a series of steps designed to support the ambitious plan outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to transform Indian shipbuilding to be among the top five worldwide. Calling shipbuilding the “mother of heavy engineering,” the government approved…

Spain and Italy Send Warships to Escort Gaza Aid Flotilla   Both Italy and Spain have announced plans to send naval vessels to escort a convoy of pro-Palestinian activists en route to Gaza, citing risks to their well-being after a series of apparent drone attacks.  The Global Sumud Flotilla is a protest group with a…

USCG Polar Star Finishes Maintenance and Returns to Seattle After 308 Days The U.S.’s only icebreaker capable of completing the annual supply missions to Antarctica, Polar Star, returned to her homeport of Seattle on September 23. The vessel had been away for 308 days, completing the annual trip to McMurdo Station and then to California…

Russian Warship Was Loitering Off Denmark During Drone Attacks   After a coordinated drone raid shut down Copenhagen Airport and grounded dozens of flights, investigators’ attention quickly turned to possible maritime launch pads. Three Russia-linked vessels were in the general vicinity during or just after the attacks, and one of them appeared to have slowed…

China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Delivers its First LNG Newbuild   Chinese shipbuilding’s efforts to chip away at South Korea’s domination of the LNG carrier market took another step forward as Dalian Shipbuilding delivered its first newbuild LNG carrier. The vessel is the first of eight being built for China Merchants Energy Shipping and is being highlighted…