Sanctioned Naphtha Tanker Enters Venezuelan Waters While Others Reroute
A sanctioned tanker carrying some 300,000 barrels of naphtha from Russia entered Venezuelan waters late on Thursday, while three others also under sanctions either stopped navigation or began redirecting course in the Atlantic Ocean, ship tracking data showed, a sign of last-minute decisions by ship owners amid U.S. President Donald Trump's "blockade" of all oil tankers under sanctions bound for theâŠ
Wrist Acquires Delaware Ship Supply
Wrist Group, a leader in marine supply, logistics and budget management services for the maritime industry and a portfolio company of an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company, LLC (âJFLCOâ), has announced the acquisition of Delaware Ship Supply (âDSSâ), a ship supplier headquartered in Camden, NJ. Founded in 1904, DSS provides a broad portfolio of customized services, including provisions, storesâŠ
Maersk Tests Red Sea Route as Gaza Ceasefire Offers Hope
Danish shipping company Maersk said on Friday that one of its vessels had successfully navigated the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait for the first time in nearly two years, as shipping companies weigh returning to the critical Asia-Europe trade corridor.The company stated that while it had no firm plans to fully reopen the route, it would take a "stepwise approach towards gradually resuming navigation" via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.
US Senator Ron Wyden Questions Shipping Companies Over Fuel Smuggling
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has contacted seven maritime shipping companies as part of an inquiry into cartel-linked fuel smuggling between the United States and Mexico, asking the firms to explain their vetting procedures for ensuring their tankers aren't used to transport illicit hydrocarbons, according to copies of the letters seen by Reuters.The letters from Wyden, who is the most senior Democratic member of the Senate Finance Committee, were dated Friday.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Mediterranean
Ukraine has struck a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea with aerial drones for the first time, an official said on Friday, reflecting the growing intensity of Kyiv's attacks on Russian oil shipping.The vessel - the Qendil - was empty when it was struck by drones in neutral waters more than 2,000 km (1,250 miles) from Ukraine, sustaining critical damage, the official at the SBUâŠ
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense of Montenegro Visit KERSHIP Shipyard
KERSHIP welcomed Mr. Aleksa BeÄiÄ, Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro, and Mr. Dragan Krapovic, Minister of Defense of Montenegro on Wednesday, December 17, at its Lanester site. This second visit marks a significant step forward since the construction launch ceremony of the first offshore patrol vessel. The Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense were accompanied by members of their cabinet, senior officers from the Montenegrin Army and Navy Ms.
Bureau Veritas Classes its First Methanol Fual-Fuel Container Ship
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has classed its first methanol-fueled containership, CMA CGM ANTIGONE. The 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel vessel was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard for the CMA CGM Group, and officially named on December 11 and delivered on December 12.ï»żCMA CGM ANTIGONE is the lead ship of CSSC Jiangnan Shipyardâs independently designed âKunâ series of 15,000 TEU-class methanol dual-fuel container ships.
International Flag-State Association Looks to Advancing Role in Policymaking
The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the worldâs three largest registriesâLiberia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Panamaâhas been meeting since 2021. IFA is the first alliance of its kind and was designed to allow its members to have a platform to more formally engage with respect to global challenges, stakeholder insight, and the development and implementation of international instruments to enhance maritime safetyâŠ
MOG, HHI Ink MoU to Build Submarines
Maritime Operations Group (MOG) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a memorandum of understanding MoU aimed at accelerating the development, construction and delivery of modern diesel-electric submarines and undersea technologies for U.S. government and allied missions.Under the agreement, the two companies will explore collaboration on the design and construction of diesel-electric submarines optimized for U.S.
Tuco Marine Sells New ProZero Mission Master Workboat to Kristiansand Municipality
Tuco Marine Group has entered into an agreement for the delivery of a new 11-meter ProZero Mission Master workboat to Kristiansand Municipality. The vessel has been procured by the municipality as part of its operational cooperation with the Norwegian Archipelago Service.The delivery marks the third time Tuco Marine has supplied ProZero workboats to municipalities operating within the framework ofâŠ
HII to Build Small Surface Combatants for US Navy
HIIâs Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been selected by the U.S. Navy to design and build the future small surface combatant (SSC) ship, leveraging the proven design of the Ingalls-built Legend-class national security cutter (NSC). "We look forward to supporting the Navy on this critical program,â said Chris Kastner, HII president and CEO. âSpeed matters, and the NSC ship design is stable and produceable and will lead to predictable schedules.
Equinor Renews Subsea Inspection Deal with Subsea 7
Subsea7 has secured a sizeable extension of an existing frame agreement by Equinor for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair services using the vessel Seven Viking.The extension continues a frame agreement first signed in 2018 and runs through the end of 2027.Under the terms of the deal, Seven Viking will carry out inspection, maintenance and repair services at Equinorâs oil and gas wells acrossâŠ
Saipem Gets DNV Certification for Offshore Asset Lifecycle Management
Saipem has obtained ISO 55001:2024 certification, the international standard for asset lifecycle management, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards operational excellence and offshore sustainability.The certification, issued by DNV, confirms Saipemâs Asset Management system compliance with the most advanced requirements, covering all operational phases - design, procurement, installationâŠ
MSC: How the Worldâs Largest Boxship Fleet Squeezes More Miles from Every Molecule
Itâs trite (but true) to say that in the maritime industryâs quest to cut emissions, there is no âsilver bulletâ solution, rather a series of small step changes that cumulatively add up over time. Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast, recently hosted Giuseppe Gargiulo, Head of Newbuildings, MSC and Daniel Bischofberger, CEO, Accelleron, to specifically discuss the development and delivery of Accelleronâs FITS2 technologyâŠ
HD KSOE Enlists GTT for Tank Design of New LNG Carrier
GTT has secured an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.The LNG carrier will be built by the shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) on behalf of the ship-owner Hyundai Glovis.With a total capacity of 174,000 m3, the vesselâs cryogenic tanks will be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane containment systemâŠ
2025: Fascinated with Subsea Discovery
Our fascination with the depths of the ocean revealed itself in some of our most-read stories of 2025.Whatâs really down there? asked New Wave Media President Greg Trauthwein in his interview with Matt Grove, Regional Segment Manager Offshore at Seequent in September, in the most watched Offshore Engineer TV show.Working underneath the worldâs waters is a challenge in and of itself, a challenge exacerbatedâŠ
Venezuela Authorizes Two Unsanctioned VLCCs to Depart
Venezuela on Thursday authorized two very large crude carriers (VLCC) to set sail for China, according to two sources familiar with Venezuela's oil export operations, which would be only the second and third supertankers to depart the country since the U.S. seized a ship carrying Venezuelan oil last week.The U.S. has said it would not allow vessels under sanction to leave Venezuelan waters. The departing tankersâŠ
Federal Maritime Commission Recognizes National Shipper Advisory Committee Members
The Federal Maritime Commission acknowledges the service of the members of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC). Since October 2021, NSACâs members have provided information and perspectives on conditions in the ocean freight delivery system. NSACâs meetings and recommendations have assisted the Commission on a range of matters related to international ocean transportation.NSAC will continueâŠ
SAAM Towage Certifies its Brazil Operations Carbon Neutral
For the third consecutive year, SAAM Towage obtained the PAS 2060 international certification in Brazil, which certifies the carbon neutrality of its operations in that country.In addition to operational actions to reduce the intensity of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, carbon credits were purchased to offset 100% of these emissions.This progress encourages SAAM to continue deepening its efforts in energy efficiency and environmental managementâŠ
Britain Imposes Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
Britain imposed sanctions on Thursday on more Russian oil companies and Canadian-Pakistani billionaire Murtaza Lakhani as part of efforts to ramp up pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.The government targeted 24 individuals and entities, including what it described as Russia's largest remaining unsanctioned oil companies: Tatneft, Russneft, NNK-Oil and Rusneftegaz.The latest measures aim to make it harder for Russia to trade its oil globally. In October, Britain and the U.S.
