China Oil Port to Ban Shadow Fleet
Terminal operators in a major oil port in east China's Shandong province are set to introduce measures to ban shadow fleet vessels and curb visits by other old tankers, according to an official notice seen by Reuters and a tanker tracker.The measures, to take effect from November 1, would ban vessels using fake IMO numbers and ships of 31 years or older, which traders said would target what is knownā¦
HD Hyundai Advances Shipbuilding Cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Chung Kisun, Executive Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai, has met with H.E. Khalid AlFalih, the Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, to discuss the operation of the joint shipyard and engine plant being established in Saudi Arabia.The two parties also discussed cooperation on future naval ship projects.Following the meeting, a shipbuilding and marine equipment roundtable was held to discuss plans for expanding shipbuilding and establishing a local supply chain within Saudi Arabia.
HII Completes Builderās Sea Trials for Destroyer Ted Stevens
HIIās Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully completed builderās sea trials for guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128), marking a major milestone in the construction of the second Flight III destroyer built at Ingalls.The trials were conducted over several days in the Gulf of America, and tested the shipās engineering, navigation, and combat systems to ensure readiness for the future acceptance trials and eventual delivery to the U.S.
General Dynamics Electric Boat Wins Contract for Submarine Work
General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $642 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract supporting submarine production. This modification is for a cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-20-C-2120) for Lead Yard Support and Development Studies and Design efforts related to Virginia-class submarines, as detailed in the U.S. Departmentā¦
Undocumented Modification Contributed to Steam Burns
A steam drain line modification, which was not documented or subject to a risk assessment, contributed to an accident on an oil tanker which resulted in burns to three crew members, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) report details.On May 6, 2025, an engineering team was conducting maintenance on the main deck steam valve for the heating system of the oil tanker Wisdom Venture, while it was drifting off Sydney.After the system was isolatedā¦
Philippines to Extend Two Month Ban on Rice Imports
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered to extend the country's ban on rice imports beyond 60 days, his office said on Friday, but it did not specify how long the extension would last.Marcos had earlier ordered a 60-day suspension of rice imports starting from September 1 in an effort to protect farmers during the local harvest and keep rice prices in check. The order covers the importā¦
Russia to Partially Ban Diesel Exports Until Year-End Following Drone Attacks
Russia is set to introduce a partial ban on diesel exports until the end of the year to tackle shortages following a spate of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries but traders said they expected the measure to have little impact on fuel flows.Russia's restrictions will only be applied to exporters who do not produce the fuel and whose share of exports is small.Around three-quarters of diesel exports are shipped by producers via the North and South pipelines which leadā¦
Chinese Oil Port to Set Measures to Ban Shadow Fleet
Terminal operators in a major oil port in east China's Shandong province are set to introduce measures to ban shadow fleet vessels and curb visits by other old tankers, according to an official notice seen by Reuters and a tanker tracker.The measures, to take effect from November 1, would ban vessels using fake International Maritime Organization numbers and ships of 31 years or older, which tradersā¦
Fincantieri Delivers Star Princess LNG Cruise Ship
Fincantieri and Princess Cruises celebrated the delivery of Star Princess, the second LNG-powered (liquefied natural gas) cruise ship in Princess Cruisesā Sphere Class, at the Monfalcone shipyard.The ceremony was attended by Gus Antorcha, President of Princess Cruises, Mauro Bordin, President of the Regional Council of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Ester Fedullo, Prefect of the Province of Gorizia, Luca Fasanā¦
Wilson Sons Launches New Tug Simulator Training Center in Brazil
Shipping and logistics firm Wilson Sons has opened new facilities at its Training Centre and Towage Operations Centre in Santos, São Paulo, including a tugboat manoeuvre simulator designed to improve operating safety, efficiency and sustainability.This simulator will train the company's captains and maritime workers on safety procedures and cutting-edge technology for its fleet of over 80 tugboatsā¦
Humanoid AI and Robotics take Center Stage at Engineering Forum
The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) hosted the 12th Global Forum on Mechanical Engineering today at the National Assembly Library, spotlighting the fast-growing role of humanoid artificial intelligence and robotics in industry and society.Organized under the theme āThe Future of Humanoid AI and Robotics,ā the event featured leading international experts including Professor Dennis Hong of UCLA and Professor Glen Berseth of CIFAR/Université de Montréal.
Better Together: United Nations Turns 80
The United Nations is celebrating 80 years this year, and this weekās general assembly is meeting under the theme: Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development, and human rights.The UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945, and came into force October 24 that year.From its founding, the United Nations has been at the heart of global cooperation. Highlights include:ā¢ Universal Declarationā¦
Uncertainty Reduces New Oil and Gas Investment
Several news items this week highlight the potential consequences of uncertainty in the energy market.Fugro scrapped its annual outlook and announced further job cuts, citing an impact from project delays. The company said that projects in the offshore wind and oil and gas markets would be delayed into 2026 and their scope cut back, resulting in an estimated 100 million euros ($117.5 million) impact on its revenue."The previously anticipated 20% revenue growth is no longer realisticā¦
Chinese Companies Order Methanol-Fueled VLOCs
Qingdao Beihai shipyard has ordered 10 × Everllence B&W 7G80ME-LGIM (Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) Mk 10.5 engines in connection with the construction of 10 × 325,000 dwt very large ore carriers (VLOC) for Chinese shipping companies, Shandong Shipping and Bohai Ocean Shipping.Each engine will come accompanied by an Everllence proprietary EGRTC (Exhaust Gas Recirculation ā Turbocharger Cut-out) system for Tier III NOx compliance.Upon completionā¦
World Maritime Day 2025 Focuses on Marine Environment
The ocean takes center stage on World Maritime Day 2025, as the IMO celebrates how the industry is stepping up action to protect the ocean.This yearās World Maritime Day, observed globally on 25 September, focuses on the sectorās impact on the marine environment, and what it can do to reduce pollution, curb greenhouse gas emissions and prevent biodiversity loss.Secretary-General of the IMO Arsenio Dominguez said: āIMO hasā¦
Chinese Shipyard Orders Strong Despite US Port Fees
Global shipping companies are moving full steam ahead with commercial vessel orders from Chinese shipyards, despite the U.S. targeting those ships with port fees aimed at countering China's maritime dominance, a new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies showed.Chinese shipyards captured 53% of all global ship orders by tonnage during the first eight months of 2025, accordingā¦
Ergon Extends Services Into the Upper Mississippi
Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply (EMIS) is launching a third location in Wood River, Illinois, adding to our service network across the Mississippi River. The new site extends our offering into the Upper Mississippi, giving vessels greater choice on where to fuel, restock supplies and offload waste. The launch of the additional Wood River location is part of a series of EMIS initiatives to meet customer requests for greater connectivity on the river.
Italy, Spain Deploy Naval Ships to Assist Gaza Aid Flotilla
Italy and Spain have deployed naval ships to assist an international aid flotilla that has come under drone attack while trying to deliver aid to Gaza, potentially ratcheting up tensions with Israel, which strongly opposes the initiative.The Global Sumud Flotilla is using about 50 civilian boats to try to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza. Many lawyers, parliamentarians and activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunbergā¦
ABS Chairman and CEO Discusses ABS Wavesight Advantage
The impact of software on the performance of vessels and fleets was described by ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Christopher J. Wiernicki at a launch event in Greece for ABS Wavesight Advantage, a new intelligent platform.āIn an industry where every ton and every ton-mile counts, ABS Wavesight Advantage puts the Power of One in your corner. What does that mean in practice? One percent of fuel savingsā¦
Aker Solutions Reaches New Heights with Autonomous Drones Inspection Ops
Aker Solutions has become the first company in Europe to secure certification for unlimited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, further advancing autonomous inspection for offshore platforms, onshore yards, process plants and industrial sitesFull BVLOS certification enables Aker Solutions to conduct autonomous operations alongside manned helicopters and aircraft, one of the most advancedā¦
