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…
Obituary: Iconic Maritime, Shipbuilding Leader Fred Harris Passes
Frederick Joseph Harris of Mystic CT, passed peacefully at 5:47PM on 10/24/2025, with his family by his side. “Fred” was born on 11/25/1944 at Framingham Union Hospital to Frederick Everett and MaryRosa Camilla Harris.Fred was a proud patriot who loved his country. Fred received his bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from Maine Maritime Academy (with Honors) in 1967. Upon graduation, Fred was commissioned in the U.S. Naval Reserve with the obligation of sailing in the U.S. Merchant Marine.
Everllence and Partners Complete S90 Methanol Engine Retrofit
Everllence has announced the world’s first conversion of an Everllence B&W S90 two-stroke engine to dual-fuel methanol running following the successful sea-trials of COSCO Shipping Lines’ 20,000+ TEU container vessel, COSCO Shipping Libra.The vessel’s 11S90ME-C engine was retrofitted to an 11S90ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) unit.Everllence PrimeServ – Everllence’s after-sales division –…
Watch: Supplying America, Securing America
The American Waterways Operators, the trade association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, has released a new video on the industry's contributions to U.S. national and homeland security.The two-minute video, The Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry: Supplying America, Securing America, notes that while the mariners who transport cargo and facilitate commerce on America's rivers, coasts…
Nakilat Reports $360m Profit for Q3
Qatar Gas Transport Company Q.P.S.C. (Nakilat) announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 which ended September 30, 2025, with a net profit of USD$360 million (QAR 1.31 billion), compared to USD$352 million (QAR 1.28 billion) for the same period in 2024, an increase of 3.0%. This result underscores Nakilat’s strong operational resilience and strategic discipline in a dynamic global…
WISTA International Conference Encourages Cross-Industry Collaboration for the Future
Speakers at the 2025 WISTA AGM and Conference, held in Barcelona October 22-24, shared their thoughts on collaboration across maritime, trade, and logistics as a key to achieving goals on equality, gender diversity and decarbonization.The event, the largest staged by the association in its more than 50-year history, brought together over 400 maritime professionals and leaders from around the world.In her keynote speech…
Royal IHC, Floorganise Strengthen Dutch Shipbuilding with Renewed Partnership
Royal IHC and Floorganise B.V. have expanded their partnership to establish the conditions for digital supply chain collaboration within the Dutch shipbuilding ecosystem. This collaboration aligns with the Dutch Maritime Masterplan and contributes to accelerating the renewal of the national fleet.With Floorganise as the technology partner and the implementation of the Floor2Plan platform, digital collaboration across the supply chain is firmly embedded.
Royal Caribbean Q4 Profit Forecasted Below Expectations
Royal Caribbean forecast fourth-quarter profit below expectations on Tuesday, as the cruise operator faces higher costs, sending its shares down about 8% in early trading.The company raised its forecast for annual profit but that too fell short of expectations, tempering a strong year that saw shares rise about 38%.Increased fuel costs amid escalating global tensions and expenses related to drydocking…
US Strikes on Suspected Drug Vessels Kill 14, One Survivor
A series of U.S. strikes against suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific killed 14 alleged drug traffickers and left one survivor, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, the latest operation in President Donald Trump's counter-drug campaign.The strikes in the Pacific come against the backdrop of a U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean that includes guided-missile destroyers, F-35 fighter jets, a nuclear submarine, and thousands of troops.
Wartsila Stands Firm in Shipping Decarbonization Goals Despite IMO Setback
Wartsila still believes the decarbonisation of marine traffic will continue despite a delay to establishing a global carbon price for shipping, its CEO said on Tuesday, as it reported third-quarter order intake below market expectations.The Finnish engineering group, one of the world's biggest ship engine makers, has invested in emissions reduction technologies for ships and power plants. It expects higher demand for those under the International Maritime Organisation's climate plan.However…
Consortium Achieves First Land-based Operation of Marine Hydrogen Engine
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. and Japan Engine Corporation announced they have successfully conducted the world’s first land-based operation of marine hydrogen engines. The demonstration took place at Japan Engine’s headquarters factory, where a newly installed liquefied hydrogen fuel supply system was utilized.The project is a part of Green Innovation Fund Projects…
Seakeeper, Seakeeper Ride Release Sizing for Catamarans
Seakeeper, Inc., a leader in marine motion control, is offering Seakeeper and Seakeeper Ride sizing and software specific to attending to the hull styles of catamarans. While catamarans offer some advantages, these boats are still susceptible to wave action and their unique hull designs can present several trade-offs such as flatter turns, increased yaw or bow steering, and porpoising motions at high speeds.
Honeywell Introdcues Biomass Conversion Technology
Honeywell introduced a breakthrough technology that converts agricultural and forestry waste into ready-to-use renewable fuels for hard-to-abate sectors, such as the maritime industry. The technology produces lower-carbon marine fuel, gasoline and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from inexpensive and abundant biomass sources like wood chips and crop residues. For ship operators, these ready-to-use or…
ABS Launches EagleTwin 3D Digital Life-Cycle Management Tool
ABS launched ABS EagleTwin, a web-based structural digital twin solution tailored for FPSO, FLNG and FSRU owners and operators aimed at improved safety for offshore operations. ABS EagleTwin provides an interactive 3D digital representation of an offshore asset to enable more informed decision-making for repair and inspection operations. The new tool integrates inspection and Class data, connecting…
ESAB Releases New Checkmaster 600R Resistive Load Bank
To increase the efficiency of welding equipment calibration, verification and validation, ESAB has introduced the Checkmaster 600R resistive load bank for simulating GMAW, AC/DC GTAW, SMAW and SAW arc welding processes from 150 to 600 amps. When linked with the ESAB WeldScanner multipurpose recording and measuring device, minimal user intervention is needed for calibration and validation, leading to time efficiency.
