NYK and Port of Duqm Collaborate on Development
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and the Port of Duqm Company, which oversees port management and terminal operations in Oman, signed a memorandum of understanding at Duqm Economic Forum 2025 to collaborate in the development and connectivity of the port of Duqm.NYK has positioned the Middle East as one of its key strategic regions. On April 1, 2022, NYK established its Middle East region head…
Texas Allision Leads to Oil Spill
The Coast Guard along with the Texas General Land Office is responding to an oil discharge which occurred near Galveston, Texas, Tuesday.Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a call at approximately 9:50 p.m. reporting a discharge of fuel oil spilled by a vessel near Pier 32 at the Port of Galveston following an allision with the pier. The source of the spill is secured.The spill amount is currently under investigation.The Coast Guard…
How Hot Is Your Cable? Understanding Subsea Cable Thermal Performance
Sponsored WebinarHow Hot Is Your Cable? Seequent Unlocks Subsea IntelligenceCable temperature drives ampacity, reliability, and lifecycle costs. See how subsurface models and field data help predict, monitor, and manage thermal performance to keep offshore power flowing.Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2025Time: 12:00 GMT / 7:00 AM ETFormat: Live online • 45–60 minutes + Q&AWhy Attend?Subsea cable heating is more than a technical challenge — it’s a strategic opportunity.
ClassNK Releases Guidelines for Onboard CO2 Capture and Storage Using Membrane Separation
ClassNK has released "Guidelines for Onboard CO2 Capture and Storage Systems (Edition 2.0)", which assesses onboard CO2 capture systems (OCCS) using membrane separation. The guidelines can be used to support the safe development, manufacturing, and installation of a relevant system.CO2 capture from ship exhaust gas is growing in popularity as a way to reduce GHG emissions, and the development of onboard systems for capturing and storing CO2 is being undertaken.
Allengra Introduces Fuel Flow Meter for Consumption Measurement
Sustainability has become a central topic in the maritime industry—not only for environmental reasons, but also to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The basis of any optimization is accurate measurement of actual fuel consumption—even under conditions that push many metering technologies to their limits.With the Allengra Fuel Flow Meter, operators of inland and seagoing vessels have a measurement system designed specifically for the challenges of maritime environments.
Russia Tests Poseidon Nucelar-Powered Super Torpedo
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia had successfully tested a Poseidon nuclear-powered super torpedo that military analysts say is capable of devastating coastal regions by triggering vast radioactive ocean swells.As U.S. President Donald Trump has toughened both his rhetoric and his stance on Russia, Putin has publicly flexed his nuclear muscles with the test of a new Burevestnik cruise missile…
Master Boat Builders Unveils State‑of‑the‑Art Floating Dry Dock to Boost Throughput
Master Boat Builders, Inc. announced it has taken delivery of a new floating dry dock, giving the company direct control over launch schedules and accelerating vessel deliveries.Designed and built by Conrad Shipyard, the dry dock measures 155’ long x 66’ wide with 41’ tall wing walls, features a 2,000‑ton lifting capacity, and incorporates a barge bow to enable efficient towing. Master Boat will use the dock to launch recently constructed vessels.
US Senate Democrats Request Justification of Alleged Drug Vessel Strikes
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats on Wednesday asked the Justice Department to hand over all legal opinions its attorneys have produced to assess the legality of the military's 13 deadly strikes against suspected drug vessels that have killed about 57 people."Summarily killing criminal suspects is prohibited under domestic and international law in both peacetime and wartime," they wrote in…
Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard Limited Enter Agreement to Develop Ship Repair Cluster in Kerala
Drydocks World, a DP World company, and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed an Agreement of Heads of Terms to evaluate and develop India’s first ship repair cluster at the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) in Cochin, Kerala.The MoU was exchanged in the august presence of the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem…
Lockheed Martin Invests $50M in Saildrone to Advance USV Capabilities for US Navy
Saildrone Founder and CEO Richard Jenkins shares news on Lockheed Martin's recent investment in Saildrone:Today, I am delighted to announce a $50 million investment from Lockheed Martin in Saildrone, Inc. This commercial relationship marries the world’s most sophisticated and trusted defense technology with the world’s most capable and operationally proven USV technology. Together, we will rapidly equip Saildrone USVs with all-domain defense technology for lethal military applications.
OCIMF Launches Focused Inspection Campaign to Strengthen Onboard Security Defenses
Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has launched a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) under its SIRE 2.0 tanker inspection program aimed at reinforcing maritime security readiness across the global tanker fleet.The initiative comes in response to increasing geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts, and evolving security regulations that directly impact crew welfare, safety, and operational continuity.
Iridium Unveils Global GPS Device Protection on a Chip
Iridium Communications Inc., a provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite communications, unveiled a miniature application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), the Iridium PNT ASIC. Engineered for integration into a wide range of electronic devices, the Iridium PNT ASIC will deliver authenticated, pole-to-pole positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data. It will provide a resilient alternative to traditional GNSS…
Torvald Klaveness Welcomes Fabian Flaaten as Chief Financial Officer
Torvald Klaveness has announced that Fabian Flaaten has joined as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 28, 2025. Flaaten will report to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ernst Meyer and be part of the Group’s Executive Committee and Holding Management Team. As CFO, Flaaten will play a role in enabling value creation, financial discipline, and long-term strategic direction for the Klaveness Group. He brings more than 20 years of international finance and leadership experience.
MARPOWER Project Reports First-Year Progress Towards Clean Energy for Shipping
The European Union (EU)-funded MARPOWER project (Efficient zero-emissions gas turbine POWER system for MARitime transport) is addressing the decarbonization of maritime transport. Shipping is responsible for almost 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, a figure expected to rise in the coming years, making it essential to deploy cleaner, scalable, and economically viable solutions that meet tightening international climate regulations.To respond to this need…
Mermaid Subsea Wraps Up North Sea Subsea Recovery Project
Mermaid Subsea Services (UK) has completed a fast-track subsea recovery campaign in the North Sea for a major operator.The operation involved the internal and external severance of casing, conductor, guide pipe and cement lines, as well as local seabed excavation and recovery of the CAN-Basic structure.Mermaid also handled waste management of recovered items and backfill operations to prepare for an over-trawl survey.
ABS Okays SHI’s Novel Fire and Gas Detection Systems Design
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has awarded an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its novel design of a wireless fire and gas detection system that advances safety in maritime operations.Conventional detection systems use power cables to transmit signals to a control panel. The new design from SHI uses a vessel’s metal structure as the low-voltage power transmission medium.Similarly…
Hull Delivery Brings Near-Zero-Emission Vessel Captain Arctic Closer to Launch (Video)
The construction of Captain Arctic, a 69-meter near-zero-emission exploration vessel designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters, has reached a major milestone as its hull was completed by Goltens Dubai, marking the start of final outfitting and integration work.The vessel, owned by French company SELAR and built in collaboration with Chantier Naval de l’Océan Indien (CNOI) and Goltens Dubai…
Toqua, Weathernews Join Forces for AI-Driven Vessel Voyage Optimization
Weathernews, a Japan-headquartered weather intelligence firm, and Belgium’s Toqua, a developer of physics-informed AI for ship performance modeling, have entered a strategic partnership to integrate vessel-specific performance models into Weathernews’ voyage optimization systems.The collaboration aims to improve fuel efficiency and operational predictability by combining Toqua’s AI-trained vessel performance models with Weathernews’ weather routing and optimization algorithms…
U-Ming, Purus Set Up JV to Expand Asia-Pacific Offshore Wind Ops
U-Ming Marine Offshore (UMO) and Purus have teamed up to form UPO Holdings (UPO), a joint venture aimed at expanding offshore wind operations in Taiwan and the region.UPO is commissioning two state-of-the-art VARD 419 Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), each 88 meters long and designed explicitly for Taiwan’s operating conditions.The vessels will be equipped with Seaonics All-Electric Walk-to-Work (W2W) 3D gangways…
QatarEnergy Inks 17-Year LNG Supply Deal with India’s GSPC
QatarEnergy has signed a 17-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC) for the supply of up to 1 million tons per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Republic of India.Pursuant to the terms of the SPA, the contracted LNG volumes will be delivered ex-ship to terminals in India, starting in 2026.The SPA between QatarEnergy and GSPC builds on…
