ABS and HD Hyundai Mipo to Advance Automated Shipbuilding
ABS and HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) have signed a joint development project (JDP) for digital manufacturing-based automation equipment for shipyards.The JDP will focus on leveraging smart technology within HD Hyundai Mipo’s shipyard operations that include artificial intelligence, communication technologies, automation and robotics.ABS will utilize its Guide for Smart Technologies for Shipyards to help HMD…
Quantum Sensing Beats GPS-Denied Navigational Challenges
The same error-prone sensitivity that has slowed down the development of quantum computers is being turned into an advantage for GPS-denied navigation.A new quantum sensing technology from Australia-based Q-CTRL has most recently caught the interest of Lockheed Martin and the US Defense Innovation Unit, but the company is already working with the Australian Department of Defence, the UK Royal Navy…
Geographical Gaps Limit Ballast Water Research
The US Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance recently released its U.S. Port State Control Annual Report for 2024 highlighting a 200% increase in untreated ballast water discharges compared to 2023.With this result, there’s still a risk of invasive species arriving in ballast water. And a review of research into the organisms found in ballast water published in March highlights just…
US Considering New Ship Registry in US Virgin Islands
President Donald Trump's administration is considering a proposal to create an international shipping registry in the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of efforts to enlarge the tiny commercial shipping fleet flying the American flag, according to four sources familiar with the matter.Increasing the number of U.S.-flagged vessels is important for Trump's administration because it would enhance the ability of the U.S.
Superior Industries Welcomes First Ever Channel Sales Manager
Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, is honored to welcome George Wilcox as the company’s first-ever Channel Sales Manager.In this new role, Wilcox will work closely with Superior’s dealer network to support development and business planning, coordinate marketing efforts, and align training, inventory, and sales strategies…
UK Companies Achieve Bidirectional Charging for Electric Vessels
Aqua superPower unveiled its bidirectional charging technology at the University of Plymouth, marking their demonstration debut of Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV). This pioneering showcase represented an important step towards the wide scale adoption of electric boats, supported by Vessel-to-Grid infrastructure.Bidirectional charging not only enables electric boats to charge efficiently…
Seafarers Stranded Off Yemen After US-Houthi Ceasefire Deal
Some 200 seafarers aboard more than 15 ships stuck for weeks off Yemen's port of Ras Isa are preparing to offload cargoes and leave thanks to a ceasefire deal between Houthi militia and the U.S., maritime and labour union sources said on Thursday.Still, threat levels for shipping remained high given the Houthis' confirmation that Israeli-related assets remained open to attack and the attendant risks to broader shipping, maritime officials said.
New IMO Designation for the Mediterranean Sea Helps Bring More Doba Crude to Europe
Dutch and German oil refineries have snapped up all four cargoes of Chadian Doba crude in April to profit from soaring demand for cleaner marine fuel in Europe from shipping companies including Maersk, according to shipping data and trade sources.Asia was the main destination of Doba cargoes prior to April, as China and Malaysia received several cargoes, according to Kpler.In May, the International Maritime Organization designated the Mediterranean Sea as an Emission Control Area…
ABS Publishes Industry-First Guide for Modifying Tank Entry Surveys
In an industry first, ABS has published guidance to enable internal examination of tanks beyond the typical five-year requirements to once every 10 years with options to have additional expanded survey intervals.The new guidance has the potential to maximize operational uptime for site-dependent assets such as floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs), floating production and storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs)…
Saronic Co-Founders Step Into New Executive Roles
Saronic has announced the transitions of two of its co-founders into expanded leadership roles. Doug Lambert has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Vib Altekar has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO). These appointments recognize the critical role each has played in Saronic’s growth.Doug and Vib’s new roles reflect Saronic's technical and operational expertise and will be instrumental as the company continues to scale…
Potential Return of Container Ships to Red Sea Following US-Houthi Ceasefire Could Collapse Freight Rates
The prospect of a large scale return of container ships to the Red Sea following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Houthi militia in Yemen would flood the market with shipping capacity and cause a global collapse in freight rates, but the situation remains far from certain.Data released by Xeneta, an ocean and air freight intelligence platform, shows global TEU-mile demand would decrease…
Seafarers Happiness Index Steadies, Although Safety and Health Concerns Remain
The Mission to Seafarers' latest edition of its quarterly Seafarers Happiness Index has revealed a steadying in seafarer satisfaction, marking a small rise as the survey enters its 10th year.The Q1 report shows an overall rise in seafarer happiness to 6.98 out of 10, up from 6.91 in Q4 2024. Despite positives, some key concerns were raised in the survey such as the increasing pressures faced by crew aboard older vessels…
Industry Partners Showcase Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor for Maritime Decarbonization
Fincantieri, newcleo and Pininfarina have unveiled the look of the next-generation sustainable nuclear generator for maritime applications.The look of newcleo’s fourth-generation lead-cooled fast reactor has been revelated at International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale.Combining technological vision, industrial expertise, and cutting-edge design, the three companies have collaborated to redefine the image of nuclear energy.
Newbuild USV Challenger Getting Ready for Remote-Controlled Subsea Work
Ocean services provider DeepOcean, with its joint venture partners Solstad Offshore and Østensjø Rederi, has taken delivery of a newbuild uncrewed surface vessel (USV), which will be used for subsea survey, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) work across offshore energy industries.The vessel - named USV Challenger - will shortly arrive at DeepOcean’s subsea base at Killingøy in Norway, where it…
