EU: Attack on Gaza Aid Ship is Attack on Tunisian Sovereignty
Tunisia said on Wednesday the "assault" on a ship at Sidi Bou Said port was "orchestrated," after the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), preparing to deliver aid to Gaza, reported one of its boats was attacked by a drone in the second such strike in two days.GSF is set to sail for Gaza in an effort to break Israel's naval blockade, following two nights of drone attacks on key vessels in the convoy whichâŠ
Number of Transits Through Panama Canal Edged Down in August
The number of vessels that passed through the Panama Canal edged down slightly to an average of 32.5 ships per day in August compared to the 32.6 per day in the previous month, its authority said in a bulletin released on Wednesday.While traffic through the world's second-busiest inter-oceanic waterway has increased since last year, when it lifted passage restrictions related to a severe drought, itâŠ
Taiwan Steps Up Subsea Cable Patrols
Taiwanese coast guard captain Juan Chung-ching's patrol boat moves across the Taiwan Strait, scanning for threats to what Taipei says is the newest target of China's grey-zone warfare: undersea cables vital to the democratic island's communications.Juan steered his 100-ton vessel, armed with water cannons and an autocannon, toward TP3, the undersea cable that made international headlines when a ChineseâŠ
Rolls-Royce Signs Skills Agreements in Support of AUKUS
Rolls-Royce has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with both Western and South Australian governments that outline a commitment to collaborate on workforce development, skills training, and critical technologies to support the growing defence sectors in each state.This marks a significant step forward in Australian preparations for the AUKUS submarine program which will provide the nation with their first conventionally armed nuclear navy.Under the agreementsâŠ
Grimaldi Takes Delivery of Second Ammonia-Ready PCTC
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Auckland, the second of seven PCTCs commissioned from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company Limited (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company Limited (CSTC) â two companies that are part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC).With a length of 200 meters, a beam of 38 meters, and a gross tonnage of around 77,500 tons, the Grande Auckland has been designed for the transport of vehicles â carsâŠ
NTSB Issues Safety Alert for Land-Based Firefighters After Multiple Deaths
The National Transportation Safety Board issued a safety alert Wednesday urging greater awareness and training for land-based firefighters who may be called to fight fires aboard vessels in local ports.The safety alert follows several NTSB investigations into deaths and injuries to firefighters. The NTSB found land-based firefighters often lack the necessary training and familiarity with vessel layouts and fire protection systems to effectively fight in-port vessel fires.
Partners Collaborate on Green Ammonia FPSO
Wison New Energies and H2Carrier have launched a new initiative aimed at reducing costs in the production of green ammonia.The collaboration aims at the complete delivery of a 500MW FPSO for producing green ammonia in the north of Norway.The companies aim to reduce costs through innovation, scale, and standardization in resource rich environments with a low cost of electricity.The cost gap betweenâŠ
DNV 2050 Forecast Points to New Fuel Supply Challenges
New insights from DNVâs Maritime Forecast to 2050 indicate that the number of alternative-fuel-capable vessels in operation is set to almost double by 2028.By 2030, the alternative-fuelled fleet will be able to burn up to 50 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) of low-greenhouse gas (GHG) fuels annually, double the estimated volume needed to meet the IMO 2030 emissions target.Yet today, actual consumptionâŠ
Subsea Global Solutions Welcomes Back Harun Duzgoren as CEO
Subsea Global Solutions, a global provider of underwater repair, maintenance, and marine services, has announced the appointment of Harun Duzgoren as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Duzgoren returns to Subsea Global following a successful tenure as Regional CEO for the Americas at Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS).With more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the global marine services industryâŠ
US State Department Expresses Concern Over Ban of Israeli Shipments in Spanish Ports, Airspace
A U.S. State Department spokesperson expressed concern on Wednesday over Spain's measures limiting access to Spanish ports and airspace to ships and planes carrying weapons for Israel."It is deeply concerning that Spain, a NATO member, has chosen to potentially limit U.S. operations and to turn its back on Israel on the same day six individuals were killed in Jerusalem. These measures embolden terrorists," the spokesperson said in an email sent to Reuters on Wednesday.The U.S.
USCG Confirms Contract Option for 10 Additional FRCs at Bollinger
The U.S. Coast Guard exercised a contract option with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana, to fund initial construction on 10 additional Fast Response Cutters (FRCs), a $507 million option that supports ongoing efforts to modernize the fleet and expand the Coast Guardâs global maritime mission.The action increases the total number of FRCs ordered under the current agreement from 67 to 77. Supported by historic investmentsâŠ
The Shearer Group, Inc. Welcomes Tyler Zylinski
The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) has announced a new addition to its naval architecture, marine engineering, and marine surveying firm, Tyler Zylinski. Tyler graduated from Webb Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.During his time at Webb, Tyler interned at TSGI's sister company, BHGI. Tyler also interned at Marine Design and Operations in New Jersey where he worked on a variety of projects related to stabilityâŠ
Freire Shipyard Launches Trawler for Qikiqtaaluk Fisheries Corporation
On September 9, 2025, Freire Shipyard launched the new Arctic freezer trawler, built for Canadian fishing company Qikiqtaaluk Fisheries Corporation.The Saputi II, with a length of 79 meters, a beam of 17 meters and capacity for 34 crewmembers, will be equipped with a high-efficiency, low-emission Wärtsilä engine.Designed by Skipsteknisk and supported by Allswater Marine Consultants, the vessel willâŠ
Fairbanks Morse Defense to Acquire Vestdavit
Vestdavit, a European supplier of advanced davit systems, has entered a new phase in its development through a landmark transaction under which it will be wholly acquired by Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management. The acquisition provides Vestdavit with a stronger commercial platform to drive growth and expand globally across its core naval and offshore energy markets.Under the agreementâŠ
Lloydâs Register Approves HD Hyundai Heavy Industriesâ LNG Carrier Design
Lloydâs Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its next-generation LNG carrier design featuring a forward accommodation layout and integrated Wind Challenger, wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL). Developed in collaboration with MOL and the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator,âŠ
Incat Crowther-Designed Ferry for Azam Marine Set for Sea Trials
Kilimanjaro IX, a 53-metre high-speed ferry designed by digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther for Tanzaniaâs Azam Marine, has been launched by AFAI Southern Shipyard in Guangzhou, China and will soon begin sea trials.The vessel is the 12th high-speed ferry designed by Incat Crowther for the Tanzanian operator and will service Azam Marineâs popular routes to and from Dar-es-Salaam on the Tanzanian mainland and the islands of ZanzibarâŠ
Inmarsat Maritime to Install NexusWave on Bulk Carrier
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, together with distribution partner Station Satcom have secured an order to install NexusWave on a bulk carrier managed by Singapore-based Norse Ship Management as the ship manager looks to meet the growing demands for crew and business connectivity across its fleet.In line with Norse Ship Managementâs digitalization objectives, NexusWave provides uninterrupted remote access to business-critical applications and real-time engine-monitoringâŠ
Curtin Maritime to Build Eight Hybrid Tugboats for $160M
While political winds in the U.S. have significantly tampered many âgreenâ projects, Curtin Maritime is domiciled in California, which is globally known for its strict environmental initiatives. To that end, Curtin Maritime inked a contract recently to invest $160m for eight new hybrid-electric tugboats, vessels being built by Snow & Co. and featuring vertically integrated electric powertrains from Arc with Schottel propulsion.
Lloyd's Register Grants AiP for Floating Ammonia Cracker Unit
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have secured an Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd's Register for Floating Ammonia Cracker Unit (FACU), jointly developed by the group for onshore hydrogen supply.FACU is a solution that enables direct hydrogen supply from offshore to onshore by equipping vessels with technologyâŠ
Wärtsilä to Supply Electric Propulsion System for Molslinjenâs New Ferries
Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to deliver a fully integrated electric propulsion system with waterjets for two new high-speed catamaran ferries being built for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen.The battery-electric vessels are being built at the Incat shipyard in Tasmania, with Wärtsilä supplying the integrated electric propulsion system, the DC power conversion system, its energy management and automation systemsâŠ
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