Container Vessel Demand Grows Outside of U.S.-bound Trade Lanes
âOn 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,â says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.With few exceptions, the US tariff increases presented on âLiberation Dayâ 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 unitsâŠ
Humanoid Robots in the Shipyard? ABS, Persona AI Ink MOU
ABS and Persona AI inked an MOU to develop inspection technologies for Persona AIâs 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 AIâs humanoid robots, based in part on NASAâs robotic hand technology, will be outfitted to conduct a range of shipyard tasks.Under the MOUâŠ
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 Subseaâs USV scaling program.The specifications for Reach Remote 3 and 4 will mirror the first two vesselsâŠ
TotalEnergies Prolongs Stay of Skandi Patagonia CSV in Argentina
TotalEnergies has renewed the contract with the Norwegian offshore supply vessel owner DOF Group for its Skandi Patagonia construction support vessel (CSV), which will remain on duty in Argentina.The new contract will see the Skandi Patagonia CSV continue with its current client TotalEnergies in Argentina for a period of three years, with two further one-year extension options.The new contract willâŠ
NYK Completes First Ship-to-Ship Liquefied Ammonia Transfer
Japanese shipping group NYK has carried out its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied ammonia, moving around 23,000 metric tonnes from one carrier to another off the coast of Ceuta in Spain.The transfer, conducted on September 2, involved the NYK-owned ammonia carrier Berlian Ekuator, time-chartered by Mitsui & Co., and the Eco Enchanted, operated by U.S.-based ammonia trader Trammo. NYK saidâŠ
Bureau Veritas Greenlights Ammonia-Powered LR2 Tanker with PEM Fuel Cells
MISC Berhad (MISC) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have received the Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for the design of the worldâs first ammonia-fueled LR2 tanker powered by Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) technology.The AiP from BV confirms the technical feasibility of the concept as well as initial conformity to the applicable rules, industry codesâŠ
DOF Sells 2002-Built AHTS Vessel
Norwegian offshore supply vessel owner DOF Group has signed an agreement to sell the Skandi Handler anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel.The sale has been made through DOF Groupâs Danish subsidiary DOF Denmark. The company did not disclose the name of the buyer or the value of the transaction.The vessel is planned to be delivered to the new owner in the fourth quarter of 2025.Skandi Handler AHTS vessel is of UT 722 LE design. The vessel is 80 meters long with the breadth of 18 meters.
China Shakes Off US Tariff Threat
New analysis by Maritime Strategies International cites emerging evidence that the demand side of the industry will prove better-insulated from tariffs than was expected earlier in the year, while a dynamic where Chinese exporters continue to export their manufactured goods surplus - above all to emerging economies - has significantly buoyed trade so far this year.In its Q3 market report Faltering FreightâŠ
First Container Ship Sets Sail on "Polar Silk Road"
China Daily reports that Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has launched the world's first China-Europe Arctic Express, realizing Chinaâs "Polar Silk Road" vision.On Monday, the container vessel Istanbul Bridge departed from Beiyi Container Terminal for Felixstowe, the UK's largest container port.The vessel is carrying over 1,000 containers and sailing the Northeast Passage. The voyage is expected to take 18 daysâŠ
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Offers Crisis Leadership Training
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) has announced an academic minor in Emergency Management and Crisis Leadership (EMCL).The minor provides cadets with an opportunity to supplement their primary course of study with academic courses focused on concepts and applications relevant to emergency management. The minor provides interagency literacy and crisis leadership fundamentals which strengthens the preparedness of U.S.
Everllence Confirms Testing of Ethanol-Fueled Engine
Everllence has confirmed the successful running on ethanol â at all load points â of a 90-bore ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engine in Japan.Everllence pioneered the ME-LGIM platform over a decade ago with the first commercial engine entering service in 2016 within the methanol-carrier segment.Building on experiences from these engines, Everllence scaled up its methanol burning portfolio in 2021 with the first ME-LGIM for a vessel outside the methanol carrier segment.
Electrolysis Technology Enhances Green Hydrogen Potential
The EU-funded HYScale project has announced a series of technical breakthroughs that bring cost competitive, industrial scale green hydrogen production a step closer to reality.At the core of every lowâtemperature waterâelectrolysis system lies the membrane, a critical component for efficiency, safety, and scalability. HYScale coordinator CuttingâEdge Nanomaterials GmbH (CENmat) has now successfully upscaled the synthesis and casting of its proprietary AionFLXâą anion exchange membranes (AEMs).
Managers Hold Power to Improve Seafarersâ Lives
As World Maritime Day nears, (September 25) the Secretary General of InterManager points out that some senior managers need to look at themselves first if they are serious about improving the quality of life for seafarers.With the theme of this yearâs International Maritime Organization event being âOur Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunityâ Captain Kuba Szymanski says the future of the ocean as aâŠ
Allseas Selects Vuyk for Semi-Submersible Design
Offshore industry leader Allseas selected Dutch maritime design house Vuyk Engineering to design its new semi-submersible Heavy Transport Vessel (HTV) âGrand Tourâ. Purpose-designed to support seamless topsides transfers to âPioneering Spiritâ, the vessel represents a major step forward in integrated offshore transport and installation solutions. Built at Guangzhou Shipyard International, the new HTVâŠ
US Unions Urge Lawmakers to Pass SHIPS Act to Secure Domestic Shipbuilding Funding
Five U.S. unions are calling on lawmakers to pass legislation that would help secure long-term funding to revive domestic shipbuilding, an effort championed by President Donald Trump and boosted by new port fees on Chinese ships.The United States on October 14 is slated to begin collecting fees on China-linked vessels that visit the nation's seaports. While final rules from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are pendingâŠ
ASRY Celebrates End of its 2025 Summer Internship Program
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has brought its annual summer internship program to a close for a group of university students from across the Kingdom. The occasion was marked during a ceremony held at the company's headquarters in Hidd, attended by the Vice-President for Corporate Support, Shaikh Duaij bin Mohammed Al Khalifa.The program lasted for two months, during which a numberâŠ
Seatrium Divests US AmFELS Yard for $50.7M
Seatrium has divested its AmFELS Yard located at Brownsville in Texas, in the United States, for a consideration of $50.7 million (S$65 million).The accretive divestment will allow Seatrium to enhance capital and operational efficiencies, while unlocking value from one of its surplus facilities.The asset sale is being executed through Seatriumâs subsidiary, Seatrium AmFELS, which has entered into a binding agreement with Karpower ValleyâŠ
Sallaum Lines Launches its First Dual-Fuel LNG PCTC
Sallaum Lines has launched its first LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) newbuilding, the Ocean Breeze, with a landmark ceremony in the port of Antwerp.The Ocean Breeze has capacity for 7,500 CEU and is powered by dual-fuel LNG engines. The vessel delivers substantial reductions in CO2, NOx, and particulate emissions compared to conventional tonnage.An optimized hull design and energy-saving devices further increase efficiencyâŠ
Third Incat Crowther-Designed Dual-Fuel Ro-Pax Ferry Hits Water in Spain
Mercedes Pinto, the third 123-meter dual-fuel Ro-Pax fast ferry Incat Crowther designed for Spanish operator Baleària, has been launched by shipbuilder Astilleros Armon Gijon in Spain.Work on the vesselâs internal fit-out will now continue before sea trials in early 2026. The new vessel comes after the success of its twin vessels Eleanor Roosevelt and Margarita Salas, also built by Astilleros Armon Gijon.Capable of transporting 1âŠ
