Australian Border Force: Ten Illegal Fishers Found Guilty
Ten Indonesian nationals pleaded guilty to illegally fishing in Australian waters in separate cases at Darwin Local Court on April 29 and 30, 2025. The first case arose from an incident on April 3, 2025, when Australian authorities identified, intercepted and apprehended an Indonesian vessel fishing illegally near Parry Harbor, Western Australia. Authorities seized 420 kg of sea cucumber, 300 kg of salt used to process and preserve catch…
Humanitarian Aid Ship Hit by Drones While En Route to Gaza
A Gaza-bound ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists was, according to its organizers, bombed by drones in international waters early on Friday morning.Organizers, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, have alleged that Israel is to blame.This video, verified by Reuters and filmed by those on board as well as from the ship’s CCTV, purports to show the moment the Conscience was struck off the Maltese…
Argentinian Southern Energy Project, Golar LNG Agree on Second LNG Liquefaction Vessel
Argentina's Southern Energy Project said on Friday it has agreed with Golar LNG a contract for a second liquefaction vessel with a capacity of 3.5 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year, a vessel which should arrive in the country in 2028.Under Southern Energy, state oil producer YPF and other oil firms are planning to start up Argentina's first liquefaction vessel by 2027."One of the world's largest floating LNG projects in Argentina has been confirmed…
Lloyd's Register OneOcean: Optimization Technology Adopted by TotalEnergies to Reduce Fuel Emissions
Lloyd's Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has collaborated with TotalEnergies to deploy advanced route optimization technology across its shipping operations.TotalEnergies has adopted LR OneOcean's Route Optimization solution, which combines master mariner oversight with machine learning fuel modeling and hull analysis capabilities.The Route Optimization solution harnesses the power of both the Lloyd’s…
NOC and Royal Navy Renew MOU on Underwater Systems
The UK's National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Royal Navy, reinforcing a long-standing partnership in marine science and technology. The MOU, which includes collaboration with the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), the Ministry of Defense (MOD)’s science and technology organization, underscores a shared commitment to fostering innovation…
SolarDuck Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
SolarDuck, who specializes in offshore floating solar energy solutions, announced that it has achieved ISO 9001 certification, the world’s leading standard for quality management systems. The ISO 9001 certification awarded by Bureau Veritas is another step in SolarDuck’s ongoing journey of aiming for operational excellence. It follows the company’s recent recognition through the EcoVadis certification…
Coast Guard to Begin Production Activities for Polar Security and Waterways Cutters
The Department of Homeland Security approved full production of the first U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC), April 30, 2025. The Service also received approval for low-rate initial production of the the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC). This is a milestone for the Nation, as it brings the Coast Guard closer to renewing and enhancing operational capabilities in both the American heartland and the polar regions.Approval for full production enables the Coast Guard and U.S.
PD Ports Outlines Plans to Develop UK Offshore Wind Hub
U.K.-based PD Ports has outlined its plans to develop one of the U.K.’s largest offshore wind manufacturing and installation hubs - the Teesport Offshore Gateway.The proposed project could unlock 180 acres of development potential for a range of offshore manufacturers, assembly, marshalling and supply chain support services.Representing a multi-million-dollar investment in the River Tees, the Teesport Offshore Gateway would include an up to 1 km long deep-water riverside quay…
The Future of Long-Idle Drillships: Cold-Stacked or Dead-Stacked?
Noble Corporation’s recent decision to sell the Pacific Meltem and Pacific Scirocco for non-drilling purposes highlights a key issue in the drillship market: What happens to cold-stacked rigs that are unlikely to return to work? With the floater market showing signs of weakness and contract opportunities becoming scarcer, reactivating these units is proving even more challenging.Esgian Rig Values has adjusted its valuations since early 2025 to reflect these conditions…
Blowing in the Wind: Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Plows Forward on Offshore Fleet Renewal
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, a 170-year-old French family-owned company operating across a broad swath of maritime and offshore energy, recently announced a shipbuilding order and fleet expansion with the order for a series of three next generation SOVs, a series that will lean on five years of experience operating some of the first Hybrid-Electric SOVs. Gaël Cailleaux, Renewables General Manager, LDA takes a deep dive into the company…
DEME Concludes Havfram Acquisition
Belgium-based offshore installation services company DEME has completed the acquisition Havfram, an offshore wind installation contractor based in Norway, in a deal valued at approximately $1.02 billion (€900 million).The transaction, first announced in April 2025, has passed all customary closing conditions.DEME Offshore Holding, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DEME Group, has acquired all of the shares…
Danish Shipping Welcomes Activation of War Insurance Move
A new legislative proposal on war insurance will ensure that the Danish merchant fleet can remain insured and continue sailing in the event of war.In the extraordinary situation where Denmark and Danish shipping are severely impacted by war – and the commercial insurance market has collapsed – there is a need for a war insurance scheme that guarantees the Danish merchant fleet remains insured and operational.
