Seatrium Expands Offshore Collaboration with Cochin Shipyard
Seatrium Offshore Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cochin Shipyard (CSL), India’s largest shipbuilder and ship repairer, to strengthen cooperation in the offshore sector across India and Asia.The partnership will focus on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects for clients with operations in Asia.The two companies will also explore opportunities to expand into other key offshore markets in the region.Winston Cheng…
Ammonia-Ready Grimaldi PCTC Delivered
The Grimaldi Group has welcomed the Grande Svezia into its fleet, the second in a series of 10 next-generation PCTC vessels under construction at China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu.Measuring 220 meters in length and 38 meters in width, with a gross tonnage of 91,611 tons and a service speed of 18 knots, the Grande Svezia can carry up to 9,000 CEU (Car Equivalent Units) across 14 decks.Like her sister ship Grande Shanghai…
Coast Guard to Invest in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
The US Coast Guard has announced it will invest nearly $350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems.The funding, provided under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), includes $11 million in fiscal year 2025 for immediate upgrades to critical autonomous systems.Initial investments include:$4.8 million to procure 16 VideoRay Defender remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to replace Deployable…
Seaspan, Stantec Celebrate Completion of Outfitting Pier for Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy
Stantec, a leader in sustainable design and engineering, and Seaspan, a leader in Canada’s shipbuilding industry, are celebrating the completion of a new outfitting pier at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards. The new outfitting pier measures 272 meters by 19 meters (892 feet by 63 feet) and is designed for large navy and coast guard vessels. The pier is currently facilitating outfitting of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Joint Support Ship, HMCS Protecteur, the largest vessel in the fleet.
GTT Receives Tank Design Order from Samsung Heavy Industries for Two LNG Carriers
GTT announces that it has received, during the third quarter of 2025, an order from the shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the tank design of two new LNG Carriers.Each vessel, with a total LNG cargo capacity of 180,000 m³, will be fitted with cryogenic tanks designed by GTT and equipped with GTT’s Mark III Flex membrane containment system.Delivery of the vessels is scheduled from 2028 onwards.
Tanzania-Flagged Vessel in Semi-Sunken State Off Coast of Kish Island
A Tanzania-flagged vessel is partially submerged south of Iran's Kish Island, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday, adding that the cause of the incident was under investigation.The agency cited an Iranian official as saying the nine crew members were rescued from the vessel, which was carrying 2,500 tons of white cement.The incident occurred around 13:30 local time.
Two Dead in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Novorossiisk Port
A Ukrainian drone strike on the southern Russian port city of Novorossiisk killed two people and wounded six on Wednesday, regional authorities said on Telegram.The city's top official declared a state of emergency at Novorossiisk, Russia's major sea port on the Black Sea where oil and grain export terminals are located, but later said there was no danger to inhabitants and guests as servicemen had completed their tasks.Russian state news agency TASS reported that there was no damage to port inf
Shipping Industry Faces Volatility from Tariffs and Geopolitical Conflicts
The shipping industry is experiencing major volatility amid rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions caused by a wave of new tariffs, according to a report published on Wednesday by the U.N. Trade and Development agency.Due to an increasingly complex and uncertain global trade environment, subdued industrial activity in major economies and weak Chinese demand for bulk commodities, UNCTAD has revised…
Italy Deploys Navy Vessel After Drone Attack on Gaza Aid Flotilla
An international aid flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza said on Wednesday it was attacked overnight by drones in international waters off Greece, prompting Italy to send a navy ship to come to its assistance.The Global Sumud Flotilla is using about 50 civilian boats to try and break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, with many lawyers and activists onboard, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta…
Hempel Appoints Malgorzata Kolton as New Executive Vice President & Head of Marine
Hempel A/S is happy to announce the appointment of Gosha Kolton as Executive Vice President & Head of Marine, effective January 1, 2026.Gosha brings international experience in strategic and operational leadership across both developed and emerging markets. Her experience in leading complex transformations and delivering customer value aligns with Hempel’s strategic priorities and ambitions for the Marine segment."I am excited to join Hempel and the Marine team…
Sanmar Tug for Ultratug Proves Its Strength in Successful Sea Trials
Sanmar Shipyards latest tugboat, built for Ultratug, has successfully completed a comprehensive program of sea trials in Tuzla, Turkiye.Known during construction as BoÄźaçay LXXIX, the tug is based on the RAmparts 2400SX-MKII design by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd., a model exclusive to Sanmar. The design has been tailored to meet the demanding operational needs of Ultratug.The trial results were witnessed by representatives from Ultratug…
Lloyd’s Register Report Highlights Biofuels as Superyachting’s Next Step for Decarbonization
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released the latest edition of its Fuel for Thought series, highlighting the role of biofuels in the superyacht sector’s energy transition. Fuel for Thought: Biofuels for Yachts, launched during the Monaco Yacht Show, positions hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a practical, drop-in alternative to conventional marine fuels. With mounting pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
Seatrium Secures ABS Backing for Deepwater FPSO Design
Seatrium has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its proprietary FLEXHull 1500K-M floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) design.The AiP underscores Seatrium’s ability to deliver advanced solutions for deepwater oil and gas production, the company said.The FLEXHull 1500K-M is designed to handle topside loads of up to 80,000 metric tons, with a hull that can be adjusted for different requirements.
Ecowende, Van Oord Start Eco-Friendly Offshore Works at Hollandse Kust West
Offshore construction has started at the Hollandse Kust West wind farm, where Van Oord and developer Ecowende are installing eco-friendly scour protection designed to improve marine biodiversity.Van Oord’s subsea rock installation vessels Nordnes and Bravenes have been mobilised to lay scour protection around monopile foundations, marking the official start of offshore operations at a wind farm which…
Aker Solutions, Kongsberg Discovery Partner on Offshore Drone Detection
Aker Solutions and Kongsberg Discovery have teamed up to deploy a drone detection system aimed at protecting offshore infrastructure, beginning with a demonstrator at Aker Solutions’ site in Stavanger.The system uses Kongsberg’s Drone Detection Radar and is part of a broader plan to roll out surveillance technologies across the North Sea to bolster situational awareness around energy assets and transit lanes.Kongsberg Discovery develops navigation…
US Startup Strikes Shipbuilding Deal with Conrad for Autonomous Vessels
U.S. technology and shipbuilding startup Blue Water Autonomy has entered a production agreement with Louisiana-based Conrad Shipyard to build its first class of autonomous surface vessels, marking a shift from research and development to real-world deployment.The announcement comes weeks after the Boston company, which designs highly producible unmanned ships for the U.S. Navy, raised its Series A…
Container Vessel Demand Grows Outside of U.S.-bound Trade Lanes
“On the strength of demand in trade lanes not bound for the US, we have increased our ship demand growth forecast for 2025 to 4.5-5.5% while maintaining it at 2.5-3.5% for 2026. We now expect a balanced supply/demand development in 2026 while expecting average market conditions in 2025 to be worse than in 2024,” says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.With few exceptions, the US tariff increases presented on “Liberation Day” are now implemented in full.
German Aerospace Research Vessel taps Steerprop for Propulsion
Steerprop will deliver its new Contra-Rotating Propeller (CRP) azimuth propulsions to Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH for a new research vessel being built for the German Aerospace Center (DLR).Measuring 48 x 11 meters, the RV will serve as a floating laboratory for maritime research, primarily to be used for research voyages lasting from one to several days in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, accommodating up to 20 people onboard.The scope of supply from Steerprop includes two 14 CRP LM units…
Humanoid Robots in the Shipyard? ABS, Persona AI Ink MOU
ABS and Persona AI inked an MOU to develop inspection technologies for Persona AI’s humanoid robot platform deployment in shipyards. Humanoid robots are suited to operate in shipyards designed for human workers, offering flexibility and mobility in complex, confined, or ergonomically challenging spaces.Persona AI’s humanoid robots, based in part on NASA’s robotic hand technology, will be outfitted to conduct a range of shipyard tasks.Under the MOU…
Reach Subsea Orders Two More USVs from Kongsberg Maritime
Reach Subsea has exercised the first in a series of exclusive options with Kongsberg Maritime for the delivery of the next two uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), Reach Remote 3 and 4.The contract terms have been mutually agreed and remain confidential between the parties.Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2027, marking a key milestone in Reach Subsea’s USV scaling program.The specifications for Reach Remote 3 and 4 will mirror the first two vessels…
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