Tag: maritime executive

ExxonMobil Charters Two Vessels to Launch LNG Bunker Business  ExxonMobil announced it is entering the LNG marine bunkering market as part of its broader strategy to pursue up to $30 billion in lower-emission inv… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Finnish Prosecutors Appeal Court Ruling on Eagle S Cable-Damage Case  Prosecutors in Finland are appealing a lower court ruling that found that the nation does not have any legal jurisdiction over subsea infrastructure… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Another Arms Shipment for the Houthis Intercepted by Opposition Faction  Factions opposing the Houthis have made yet another significant interception of Iranian-sourced arms destined for the Houthi militants. This time it… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

TSB: Barge Stability Drops Off Dangerously When Overloaded Canada’s Transportation Safety Board is advising mariners to keep in mind the differences in stability between flatbottomed barges and seagoing hull s… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Australia Reports on Bulker’s Engine Shut Down in Busy Port Hedland The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its interim report on the incident involving bulk carrier FMG Nicola (260,840 dwt) while de… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Containerization & Intermodal Institute Present Connie Award to John Nardi The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) is proud to announce that John Nardi, President of the Shipping Association of New York and New Jers… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Firefighting Boats Equipped with Hunger Special Hydraulic Cylinders Hunger hydraulic cylinders, telescopic cylinders, and control systems have been used for mobile firefighting on ships and in vehicles for many years…. The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

U.S. Navy Cruiser Escorts Special Operations Ship Off Venezuela As the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the regime of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, open-source marine traffic watchers have been clos… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Hafnia and DNV Test Monitoring Systems for Underwater Noise One of the growing areas of concern, and likely future regulation, is underwater noise due to its potential impact on marine wildlife. In a pioneering… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

First Climate-Neutral Sailings Using Biofuels Set for the Norwegian Coast Historic firsts are scheduled for the iconic voyages along the Norwegian coast as competitors Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages have now confirmed the de… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

IEA: Changing Policies Cut U.S. Offshore Wind Forecast in Half  The International Energy Agency has slightly revised downward its global growth forecast for renewable energy, primarily due to changing conditions i… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

BIMCO Calculates a Third of Ships Could Have to Pay Fees Under USTR Program  The U.S. Trade Representative’s port fee program is due to go into effect in less than a week, and with no more guidance having been issued, speculat… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Poland Opposes Extradition of Ukrainian Diver to Face Nord Stream Charges  Poland’s prime minister has signaled that his government has no interest in extraditing a Ukrainian national to stand trial on charges of sabotaging… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

St. Johns Ship Building Awarded Johnson Bros. Barge Construction Contract  St. Johns Ship Building, a leading Jones Act shipyard and a subsidiary of Americraft Marine, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a new cont… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

SouthCoast Wind Challenges DOJ’s Delaying and Political Agenda The developers of the proposed SouthCoast offshore wind project filed their response to the Department of Justice’s efforts to derail the approved pro… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Pilot Project Achieves Better Than Projected 98% Reduction in Methane Slip  A multi-year Japanese project sponsored by the government is reporting that it has achieved much higher than anticipated reductions in unburnt methan… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Electrifying Europe’s Ports: Municipal Ownership Demands New Business Model  [by Mikael Lind, Christina Argelius, Ellinor Forsström, Sandra Haraldson, Monika Przedpelska Öström, Bart Steijaert, and Henrik Åkerström]Ports as Pu… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

USCG’s New Icebreaker Storis Completes First Arctic Patrol  The U.S. Coast Guard’s newest commissioned icebreaker, USCG Cutter Storis, returned to Seattle on October 3, completing its inaugural patrol. The med… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

“Hijacker” in Mysterious Arctic Sea Case Has Been Captured After 16 Years  A suspect who has been wanted by Russia for 16 years in connection with an alleged hijacking off Sweden has been arrested at last, according to autho… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Denmark Increases Inspections of Shadow Fleet’s “Old and Worthless” Ships Denmark announced that it will be taking further steps to reduce the dangers from “old and worthless” ships navigating through its busy sea lanes by t… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Dutch Coast Guard Stops Drifting Tanker Before It Hits Wind Farm  The Dutch Coast Guard is reporting a close call on Saturday night, October 4, as a product tanker lost propulsion and was drifting dangerously close… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Blank Sailings Hit New Record in Response to Tariff Pressure  The latest data from consultancy Project44 shows that blank sailings have surged to new heights as demand on U.S.-China routes has fallen. The blanks… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Qatar Orders Ships to Halt Navigation in its Waters Due to GPS “Fault”  On Saturday, Qatari authorities took the extraordinary step of ordering all shipping interests to stop navigating because of “a technical fault in th… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Interview: Ramon Franco, General Director, Panama Ship Registry  Born and raised in Panama, Franco comes from a family of lawyers – mainly maritime lawyers. After earning a degree in Law and Political Science in Pa… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

The Lonely Island at the Center of Taiwan Contingency Planning  [By Frances Mangosing]From where I stood, at a stunning lookout on Mavulis Island’s highest hill, gleaming turquoise waters stretched out to the hori… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Ukraine Claims Long-Range Strike on Russian Warship North of Moscow Ukraine’s armed forces claim to have carried out a drone strike on a Russian Buyan-M missile ship on Lake Onega, over 600 miles north of the Ukrainian… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Houthi Anti-Ship Missiles are Positioned to Cover the Gulf of Aden  On September 29, the Houthis mounted an attack on the Dutch-flagged 9,524GT general cargo vessel MV Minervagracht (IMO 9571521). The ship is owned by… The Maritime Executive Go to maritime executive

Historic UK Red Funnel Ferries Sold to Private Equity Firm   One of the most historic names in ferry operations, the UK’s Red Funnel, which traces its origins to 1820, reported that as of the end of September, the firm was sold to the UK-based investment firm Njord Partners. While the firm has been owned…

Colonna’s Shipyard Invests $79 Million in Norfolk   Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. (CSI) is acquiring its fourth drydock, marking a significant milestone for the oldest continuously operating family-owned shipyard in the United States. According to company officials, the new drydock represents a major company investment of over $79 million. Drydock #4 is expected to have an…

Video: MSC Containership Hits Indian Fishing Boat India’s fishing community is again complaining about merchant ships sailing too close to the coast and hitting the commercial fishing vessels working off Kerala on the Arabian Sea. In the latest instance, a smaller MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company containership collided with one of the fishing vessels, causing damage…

Mauritius Cites Lack of Safety Culture and Local Failure in Wakashio Report   The Court of Investigation convened by Mauritius released a new report into the 2020 casualty of the bulker Wakashio, which broke apart after grounding and caused significant environmental damage. While much of the report covers details previously released in a preliminary report…

Shadow Tanker is Back Underway Having Again Eluded Authorities   The shadow tanker Boracay got back underway late on Thursday, October 2, having yet again eluded the grasp of the authorities. The French had been detaining the vessel since Saturday, September 27, and before that, the same vessel was held for 15 days in Estonia.…

Video: U.S. Reports New Strike on Suspected Drug Cartel Boat off Venezuela   The U.S. military reports that it has struck an additional suspected drug cartel boat off Venezuela earlier today, Friday, October 3. The announcement came after word leaked of a White House briefing memo to the U.S. Congress declaring that the country is…

Senate Confirms Hung Cao as Undersecretary of the Navy   The U.S. Senate has confirmed Capt. Hung Cao (USN, ret’d) as the next Undersecretary of the Navy.  Cao, the son of a high-ranking South Vietnamese official, came to the U.S. as a refugee after the end of the Vietnam War. He attended Annapolis and commissioned…

Port of Los Angeles Seeks Proposal for Potential New Container Terminal The Port of Los Angeles has started the first public steps in what could be a decade’s decade-long effort to develop its next container terminal.  The port published a Request for Proposal from interested parties to participate in the pre-development of the new terminal…

U.S. Navy Exceeds Recruiting Goals for FY2025   The U.S. Navy has exceeded its recruiting goals for FY2025, the service announced Wednesday – a clear sign of a turnaround after the doldrums of 2023.  After missing its targets by 20 percent in FY2023, the Navy made an all-out push to make it easier and faster…

New York Launches Next Phase of Revitalization for Brooklyn Marine Terminal New York is moving forward with its plan to expand port operations through the revitalization of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT). Once a key part of the operations, the plan seeks to end 50 years of disinvestment and decay while supporting the transformation of…

Boluda Adds Australia and Papua New Guinea Towage as Acquisitions Continue   The Spanish-based Boluda Towage continues its aggressive path of acquisitions to consolidate the towages and global expansion with the acquisition of operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea from Royal Boskalis. The company highlights that the latest deal expands its presence to five…

MarinePALS Pushes Technology Boundaries to Win Top Industry Award [By: MarinePALS]   A commitment to improving the safety knowledge of seafarers by using the latest technology has won digital training company MarinePALS the Outstanding Maritime Training Institution/Company Award at the Marine Insight Summit Awards 2025. In winning the award, the judges credited MarinePALS with its…

U.S. Navy Scales Up Additive Manufacturing for Critical Sub Parts   Welding equipment manufacturer Lincoln Electric has been a big player in U.S. Navy shipbuilding since at least the Second World War, when a massive construction effort drove demand for its arc welding technology. Today, it has also become a leading player in 3D metal…

Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement will Provide Support to 14 LNG Carriers [By: Wärtsilä] Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Lifecycle Agreement with Hong Kong based OPearl LNG Ship Management covering a total of 14 LNG Carrier vessels. The agreement is designed to ensure the vessels’ maximum operational reliability by enabling flexible maintenance scheduling and optimising time between overhauls…

Austal and US Navy Revise Contract in Program Building First Steel Ships Austal and the U.S. Navy reached an agreement to resolve a pricing issue related to the first steel hull ships Austal USA is building for the Navy. Nearly a year after the company filed a “Request for Equitable Adjustment,” it reports that they…

Valmet Enhances Performance at Metsä Tissue Mariestad Mill in Sweden [By: Valmet] Valmet will deliver a Quality Control System (QCS) to Metsä Tissue’s Mariestad mill in Sweden. The intelligent system will support the performance and ensure quality of the mill’s tissue machine PM 35. “By upgrading to Valmet’s state-of-the-art QCS scanner to PM 35 we’re…

Unifeeder and Portchain Partner for More Efficient Berthing Operations [By: Portchain] Unifeeder and Portchain have partnered to improve operational efficiency by reducing waiting times, daily coordination effort, and lowering fuel consumption with Portchain Connect. The platform links Unifeeder directly with its terminal network, giving both sides a shared real-time view of schedules and a faster…

Complete Everllence Propulsion Package Set for Newbuild Container Series [By: Everllence] An undisclosed Asian shipbuilder has ordered Everllence propulsion packages in connection with the building of 5 × 8,400 teu container ships. The vessels and engines will be constructed in China. The scope of supply for each vessel covers: an Everllence B&W 6G80ME-GI Mk 10.5…

Subic Bay Regains its Importance as a Forward Base   Subic Bay was once a key strategic facility for the U.S. Navy, and may soon be again: the service is ramping up plans for forward equipment storage and repair capacity in and around the area, preparing the sheltered anchorage for wartime use if the need…

Vancouver See Record First Half Volume as Canada Grows Exports Beyond U.S. The Port of Vancouver in British Columbia is already Canada’s largest port, and as the country looks to expand trade with Asia, the port is handling record volumes. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority reports it handled a record 85 million metric tons of…

U.S. Coast Guard Orders First New River Buoy Tender From Birdon   The U.S. Coast Guard is moving quickly to capitalize on the massive supply of cash for shipbuilding and repair work that it received in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It has finalized orders for more Offshore Patrol Cutters and Fast Response Cutters,…

Houthis Announce “Sanctions” on Oil Majors and Tankers for U.S. Oil Exports The Houthi militants in Yemen issued a statement saying that they are sanctioning many of the leading energy companies, the chief executives, and tankers for conducting exports of U.S. oil. The group did not make a specific threat but said its leadership had…

US Navy Logistics Ship Arrives in Korea for Maintenance at Hyundai Yard   The first U.S. Military Sealift Command support ship has arrived at the HD Hyundai shipyard in South Korea for maintenance. It is the first U.S. MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) assignment for Korea’s largest shipbuilder and part of its strategy to expand…

Maritime Security in an Era of Unprecedented Challenges   The maritime industry has faced an extraordinary period of disruption over the past few years, from the Red Sea crisis and Ukraine conflict, to continued piracy threats in South East Asia. As we navigate these challenges, the lessons learned are reshaping how we approach maritime security…

Coast Guard Shoots Out Smuggling Boat’s Engine off San Diego   On Sunday evening, a U.S. Coast Guard response boat crew detained seven foreign nationals off San Diego by shooting out their vessel’s engines.  At about 1710 hours, the response boat crew was on patrol when they spotted an apparently disabled vessel at a position about…

UECC’s Auto Advance Wins Award With Bremenports For Most Eco-Friendly Ship [By: United European Car Carriers] United European Car Carriers (UECC) has secured for the fourth time Bremenports’ Green Focus Award for the most eco-friendly ship, with its multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTC Auto Advance gaining the prestigious prize for the second year running with…

Mustang Survival Expands Innovation Team & Lab, Using AI to Advance Safety [By: Mustang Survival] Mustang Survival, part of Wing Group, is expanding its research and development capabilities through a newly formed R&D and Advanced Concepts team with investments in state-of-the-art testing, AI-driven analytics, and global collaborations. Built on decades of problem-solving in the harshest…

Windstar Cruises New Central U.S. Regional Sales Manager Named Lauren Kieny [By: Windstar Cruises] Windstar Cruises is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Kieny as its new Central U.S. regional sales manager, furthering the line’s commitment to strong travel advisor partnerships and to spreading the joy of small-ship cruising throughout the region. Kieny joins Windstar…

IHMA and Port of Rotterdam Announce 2026 Congress [By: International Harbour Masters Association] The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority are pleased to announce the 15th International Harbour Masters Association Congress, to be held from 09–12 June 2026 at Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam. The theme of the IHMA Congress 2026 is Connecting…

Seaspan Invests $140 Million in Outfitting Pier to Speed Up Construction   Seaspan is seeking to secure its competitive advantage in Canada’s shipbuilding following the completion of an outfitting pier at its Vancouver shipyards. The pier provides the company with extra capacity, giving it the required muscle to battle for large navy and coast guard vessels…

Fraudulent Flags in Illegal Fishing: State Risks and Obligations   Open-source vessel tracking would indicate that there are at least six Bermuda-flagged fishing vessels operating in jurisdictions outside of Bermuda – one in Canada, one in Brazil, one in Iran, and three in China. Not one of those vessels is actually registered in Bermuda. In…

Greece’s $680 Million Investment Plan to Upgrade Ports   The Greek government has confirmed a $680 million investment plan to modernize the country’s port infrastructure. Speaking at an infrastructure conference in Athens last week, the Greek Deputy Maritime Affairs Minister Stefanos Gkikas said that the port upgrade program will focus on Greece’s island ports. “The…

Latest Iran-China Oil Sanctions-Avoidance Ruse Detected   Bloomberg and the political pressure group United Against a Nuclear Iran have recently published a report suggesting that in the face of exposure to criticism, Malaysia has reduced its exports of crude oil to China. But Iranian-origin crude oil is now reaching China on replacement routes. In 2024,…

The Tide is Turning – Russia Rattled as Refineries Razed   President Trump, at the UN General Assembly on September 23, told his audience that Ukraine can “win all of Ukraine back in its original form,” and get back “the original borders from where this war started.” This turning of the tide may seem far away and…

Port Everglades Top Standings in World Bank’s Operational Performance Index [By: Port Everglades] Broward County’s Port Everglades is in the top 20% worldwide for container port performance, holding its No. 3 position in North America and No. 1 ranking in Florida, according to the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2024 Container Port Performance…

Port of Oakland Expands Digital Footprint with New App Dashboards [By: Port of Oakland] The Port of Oakland has launched a suite of digital dashboards on its Oakland Portal website and mobile app, giving shippers, truckers, and community members better insight into how the port is operating in real time. The dashboards include Dwell Time,…

ABS Chairman and CEO Unveils Vision for Intelligent Maritime Operations [By: ABS] The transformational impact of software on the performance of vessels and fleets was described by ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Christopher J. Wiernicki at a launch event in Greece for ABS Wavesight Advantage™, a powerful new intelligent platform. “In an industry where every…

Methanol Plays Decarbonization Role in Very Large Ore Carrier Segment [By: Everllence] Qingdao Beihai shipyard has ordered 10 × Everllence B&W 7G80ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) Mk 10.5 engines in connection with the construction of 10 × 325,000 dwt VLOC (Very Large Ore Carriers) for Chinese shipping companies, Shandong Shipping Corp. and Bohai Ocean Shipping…

ClassNK to Enhance the Safety and Loading Capacity of Container Ships [By: ClassNK] ClassNK has released new guidelines for those involved in container shipping, aiming to enhance the efficiency of container stowage while ensuring safety measures  such as preventing cargo collapse. These guidelines apply the latest expertise in weather forecasting, ship motion, and digital twin…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

EPS to Consolidate LNG Transport by Buying Remaining Shares of CoolCo   CoolCo, a pure play LNG Carrier, which has been publicly traded for just over three years, is in advanced discussions with its majority owner, Eastern Pacific Shipping, for a potential buyout of its outstanding shares. The move comes in response to the outlook…

NYK Demonstrates First Liquefied Ammonia STS Contributing to Supply Chain NYK reports it recently completed its first ship-to-ship transfer involving liquified ammonia. Building the expertise and transfer capabilities for the highly toxic material is seen as a critical element in building the structure to support the growth of ammonia transport and its use as a…

Typhoon Ragasa Disrupts Shipping Across Southern China   A super typhoon has disrupted shipping in southern China and Taiwan over the last few days, forcing port closures and diversions. No marine casualties have yet been reported, but on shore the toll is significant, including 14 dead in a levee failure in Taiwan.  Super Typhoon Ragasa…

France Awards its Largest Offshore Wind Project to TotalEnergies Consortium   France’s Ministry of Industry and Energy announced the selection of a consortium headed by TotalEnergies for the development and operation of the country’s largest offshore wind farm to date. The massive project, which would be TotalEnergies’ first large project in the country, represents a…

UN Trade Body Warns Shipping is in a Period of Fragile Growth, Rising Costs   After years of strong growth in global seaborne trade volumes, a new report from the United Nations’ trade and development organization UNCTAD warns that global maritime trade is entering a period of fragile growth, rising costs, and mounting uncertainty. The…

Meyer Turku Secures Long-Term Building Agreement with Royal Caribbean Meyer Turk in Finland has secured a long-term agreement to build cruise ships for Royal Caribbean Group through 2036. The yard, which reports it has built 25 ships for Royal Caribbean since the mid-1990s, received a firm order for a fifth mega cruise ship of the…

ABS Plans to Test Out a Humanoid Robot for Classification   Houston-based class society ABS has announced a new collaboration with robotics company Persona AI to develop a humanoid robot for shipyard uses. Robotic systems offer a way to perform the same task with fewer workers, freeing up scarce personnel for other jobs. ABS’ plan…

Two Vessels Arrive to Help Grounded Freighter in Northwest Passage   Two vessels have arrived at the site of the grounding of the Thamesborg in the Northwest Passage, the ultra-remote maze of narrows and inlets north of mainland Canada.  The freighter Thamesborg was en route from China to Quebec when it grounded in Franklin Strait,…

Op-Ed: The Navy’s Next Top Officer Needs to be Radical   [By LT Chris Rielage] Navy thinkers have already laid the intellectual groundwork for aggressive change. Senior leaders now need to follow through with equally radical actions. It has been just under two years since the last Call for Notes to the New CNO, written for Admiral…

Denmark Thinks Russia-Linked Ships Launched Copenhagen Airport Drone Raid   The Danish authorities have identified three Russian-linked ships that potentially could have been used as launch platforms for drone overflights that closed down Copenhagen Airport on the night of September 22. Three large drones, which advertised their presence by switching lights on and off, overflew…

Leading the Way   Skilled mariners are the backbone of the merchant fleet, and they work tirelessly to keep commerce moving smoothly. But their skills don’t simply appear. Years of sea time and high-quality training are essential to building talent. The top-paying jobs in shipping require intensive study early on and throughout the mariner’s career.…

China’s Victory Day Parade: A Tale of Two Audiences   The twin messages from the spectacle that unfolded in Tiananmen Square on September 3 could not be missed. China’s military parade, watched over by Xi Jinping as he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the Second…

Everllence, HHI-EMD and HMD to Collaborate on Gas Carrier Concept [By: Everllence] At the GasTech 2025 Exhibition & Conference in Milan, Everllence, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries-Engine Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) and HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) – part of the Hyundai Group – announced a strategic collaboration to jointly develop a next-generation, medium-size gas carrier powered…

Gallagher & Vanguard Tech to Support Clients with Maritime Risk & Security [By: Gallagher] Gallagher has agreed a partnership with Vanguard Tech, a maritime insurance tech specialist. Through the agreement, Vanguard Tech will act as an appointed representative for Gallagher in the marine insurance market and Gallagher clients will benefit from its AI platform, monitoring…

Direct Travel Acquires ATPI [By: ATPI Marine Travel] Direct Travel, Inc., a leader in corporate travel management, has announced the acquisition of its long-time strategic partner, ATPI, creating one of the world’s largest travel management companies. Together, the two companies will drive over $6 billion in annual total travel volume and offer leading technologies and unparalleled…

Sperry Marine Delivers Integrated Bridge Systems For Hydrogen-Powered Ships [By: Sperry Marine] Sperry Marine, a global leader in navigation solutions for seagoing vessels, has been selected to supply the complete Integrated Bridge Systems for two highly innovative container vessels under construction for Samskip. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, the groundbreaking vessels will be delivered achieving…