Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet
Israel attacked Yemen's ports of Hodeidah and Salif along the country's Red Sea coast on Friday, the Houthi-run Al Masirah TV said, in an apparent response to the militant group's missile launches against Israel.Al Masirah did not provide further details, but two residents in Hodeidah said they heard four loud booms. There was no immediate comment on the attack from Israel.The Houthis have continued to fire missiles at Israel in what they say is solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza…
US LNG Exporters Continue New Projects Despite Trade War Uncertainty
Woodside Energy's decision last month to proceed with its Louisiana LNG export facility was the first of over 90 million tonnes of new LNG shipping capacity U.S. companies plan to approve this year despite uncertainty about President Donald Trump's trade war, according to company statements and analysts.The U.S., already the world's largest exporter of the superchilled gas with 91.3 million tonnes of annual capacity…
Vitol Brings Bunkering by Barge to the West Africa Market
Vitol has started supplying bunkers by barge to the West Africa region, with initial deliveries of VLSFO and MGO and plans to expand to offer the full spectrum of marine fuels.Bunkering by barge offers flexibility of location, taking place wherever there is a need, including Dakar and offshore Lomé.Adding to the already significant bunkering offer, this latest expansion means that Vitol bunkers now serve customers in locations across Asia…
ZeroNorth, Veracity by DNV Launch Emissions Reporting and Verification Service
ZeroNorth and Veracity by DNV have partnered to launch a fully integrated emissions reporting and verification service for the maritime industry. Teekay is the first customer that will be implementing the service across its fleet, following successful testing and development.As regulatory requirements tighten, maritime operators face growing demands for emissions transparency and reporting integrity. At the same time, poor data quality remains an industry-wide challenge.
New Lloyd’s Register Report Outlines Upcoming Regulatory Changes
A new Lloyd's Register report outlines the upcoming changes to mandatory statutory regulations and instruments. A comprehensive suite of new International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) regulations come into force over the next few months, reshaping environmental standards, safety protocols, and seafarer welfare. The changes outlined in Lloyd’s Register’s “Future…
Polish Shipbuilder Lays Keel for DOF’s New Offshore Support Vessel
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OEG Expands Cryogenic Tank Division to US
OEG has made a major investment in its first-ever fleet of cryogenic ISO tanks in North America, now located at its Houston facility.This milestone marks the company’s official expansion of its cryogenic tank division into the region, strengthening its ability to meet rising demand for safe, efficient transport of liquefied gases across the US and beyond.The new fleet of intermodal cryogenic ISO tanks enables the efficient and safe transport of liquefied gases…
Conrad Industries' First Quarter Income Up From 2024
Conrad Industries has announced today its first quarter 2025 results with a net income of $3.9 million compared to $1.5 million during the first quarter of 2024.During the first three months of 2025, Conrad signed $67.3 million in contracts in its new construction segment compared to $51.8 million added to backlog during the first three months of 2024. Conrad’s backlog was $292.0 million at March 31…
Naturally Quiet
The Arctic’s bowhead whales can live for over 200 years. Imagine what they might hear in that time: screw propellers were only just being used to power ships 200 years ago, and diesel engines appeared some hundred years after that.The underwater radiated noise of shipping has grown globally, but the Arctic is a special place. It has been partially shielded from shipping noise. Sea ice shields and diffuses underwater sound…
FuelEU Maritime: Smarter Compliance Could Unlock a $279 Million Upside for Shipping
As the FuelEU Maritime regulation enters into force, the shipping industry may be looking at a surprising upside. Instead of acting solely as a cost driver, the regulation could create a net financial gain, potentially around USD$279 million (€250 million), according to a recent analysis by maritime data and compliance firm OceanScore.OceanScore’s analysis focuses on the balance of GHG intensity compliance under FuelEU.
Debriefing Russia's "Shadow Fleet' of Oil Tankers Amidst Recent Conflicts
Western sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine and aimed at cutting its oil revenues have led to the rise of a vast "shadow fleet" of tankers helping Moscow keep its crude exports flowing.Here are some key points about these unregulated vessels.WHY IS THIS FLEET IN THE NEWS?Estonia on Tuesday tried to stop an oil tanker, which the UK sanctioned last week, for sailing without a flag against maritime rules…
Steerprop Appoints New Director of Service
Thruster propulsion specialist Steerprop has appointed Juhani Hupli as its new Director of Service. Hupli, who joined Steerprop in February, will lead the development and delivery of the company’s lifecycle solutions for its thrusters, which operators rely on to maximize reliability and availability while operating in the world’s most challenging marine environments. Hupli will be part of the management team of Steerprop.Hupli brings over 25 years of experience in the maritime industry…
Shipnet: The Challenges of Surviving as a Small Shipping Business in a Big Industry
In today’s shipping industry, we’re seeing multiple factors which are impacting smaller shipping companies making it challenging to remain independent, however smaller operators bring unique values to the industry and we must encourage their success.Changes to environmental regulations such as sulphur cap, EEXI/CII, 2030/50 GHG targets and the ETS being introduced by the International Maritime Organization are all direct threats to the independence of smaller ship owners.
ABS Publishes Safety Insights for Ammonia as a Marine Fuel
How does ammonia behave when it leaks in an engine room? How does a cloud of escaped ammonia disperse during bunkering operations? These and many other critical safety questions that must be understood if ammonia is to become widely adopted as a marine fuel are addressed in ABS' latest research.Safety Insights for Ammonia as a Marine Fuel brings together the findings of advanced ABS research into the…
Navantia UK Announces New CEO
Navantia UK has today appointed Donato Martínez as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Martinez succeeds Juan Ignacio de la Cueva, under whose leadership Navantia UK has accomplished the first steps of the integration of Harland & Wolff, including the unlocking of key investments for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) program.The leadership change follows a few months of significant progress since the acquisition of Harland & Wolff's four UK shipyards earlier this year.
Interferry Spotlights Thai Maritime Leader Ahead of the International Day for Women in Maritime
In recognition of the International Day for Women in Maritime on May 18, 2025, Interferry is proud to spotlight Mrs. Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, board member of Interferry and Chairperson of Chao Phraya Express Boat Co., Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand as a shining example of female leadership in the maritime industry.As a third-generation female leader in maritime family business, Mrs. Supapan has been instrumental in modernizing waterway transportation services across Bangkok…
Denmark Launches Data-Driven Remote Pilotage
With approval from the Danish Emergency Management Agency, DanPilot and Danelec are now initiating a test program for remote pilotage—the first of its kind in the world. The approval marks a significant step towards a technological paradigm shift, opening new possibilities for safety, climate action, and operational efficiency in the maritime sector.After six years of development, Denmark is taking a step towards a more efficient and digital maritime infrastructure.
Dry Bulk Ship Breaking Skids to 17-year Low
“Between January and April 2025, dry bulk ship recycling has fallen 24% y/y, reaching a 17-year low despite a 35% y/y drop in the Baltic Dry Index (BDI). While weaker freight rates typically encourage the recycling of older and less profitable ships, high uncertainty over the demand outlook could be delaying recycling decisions,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO.Dry bulk ship…
Topside for Hollandse Kust (west Beta) Substation Set to Sail to Final Location
Two weeks after the successful load out, the steel topside for the Hollandse Kust (west Beta) substation platform is ready to leave the port of Hoboken near Antwerp in the Netherlands for its final North Sea destination.The topside is schedule to leave the Dutch port on May 17, on a floating pontoon via the Scheldt and the Western Scheldt towards the North Sea.As soon as Heerema Marine Contractors’ installation vessel Sleipnir has completed its current job in British waters…
Stakeholders Wary of Partial Decommissioning of Offshore Wind Farms
The earliest wind farms installed in the EU are coming to the end of their planned 20-30-year lifespans.Current guidance, such as Article 60(3) of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the OSPAR Commission’s Decision 98/3, indicates that decommissioning should involve the complete removal of all seabed installations. This is also specified in national law in some territories.However…
