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Subsea7 has picked up a new subsea contract offshore Angola, continuing its run of work in West Africa. The Oslo-listed contractor said ExxonMobil has awarded a “substantial” engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) deal to the Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA), an alliance between Subsea7 and SLB
Italy’s Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) has moved to tighten its control over Rana Subsea, exercising an option to acquire a further 7.1% stake in the business. The shares were bought from Nettuno Capital for €7.25m ($8.5m), taking NextGeo’s total holding in Rana to 82.5%. The Milan-listed company, part of the Naples-based
Singapore-based liner giant Ocean Network Express reported a modest but resilient profit for fiscal year 2025, navigating weak cargo demand, rising capacity, and mounting geopolitical disruption across key trade lanes. The company...
The U.S. is intensifying its push against the International Maritime Organization’s proposed global carbon pricing regime, with Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Laura DiBella urging member states this week to consider alternatives to the stalled Net Zero Framework (NZF) during high-level talks in London.
Spot container rates extended their downward trend for a third consecutive week, underscoring the growing disconnect between geopolitical disruption and underlying market fundamentals. According to the latest weekly update from Drewry,...
Israel has intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organizers said on Thursday, decrying the move as an "escalation of Israel's impunity."
The U.S. is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices surged to their highest in more than four years on fears of longer-term disruptions to global fuel supplies.
The Iran war is accelerating a shift toward renewable energy as governments race to reduce supply-chain vulnerabilities, according to UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell.
Top U.S. military leaders including Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command, will brief President Donald Trump later on Thursday on potential military action against Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters.
The US has asked its embassies to speak with partner nations and encourage them to take part in the initiative.
The missiles also demonstrated the ability to hit targets at the waterline, which is important for causing damage to a ship’s structure.
Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss Prevention Executive, NorthStandard, explains...
Ukrainian authorities identified the vessel as Panormitis, sailing under a Panamanian flag and heading to Haifa.
The ROV, deployed by CEPHISMER with scientific support from DRASSM, is capable of operating at depths of up to 4,000 metres.
The announcement came during a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting that initially discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Tampa was sunk on September 26, 1918, in the Bristol Channel after being struck by a torpedo from the German submarine UB-91.
The tanker, identified as MARQUISE, was hit by two unmanned naval drones launched by a Ukrainian Navy unit.
Deputy for political affairs of the IRGC Navy, said the force has unconventional methods prepared in case US makes any new miscalculation.
Hyundai Glovis plans to expand its operational PCTC fleet to 128 vessels by 2030, including the newly introduced ships.
High-risk tests, including maximum-power runs, are conducted under controlled conditions with strict safety measures in place.
Series of 13,600 teu container ships to be built by Hudong‑Zhonghua Shipbuilding.
The Mission to Seafarers, a welfare charity serving merchant crews around the world, has appointed Guy Platten as its new chairman. Platten, a chartered master mariner, brings more than four decades of senior leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as secretary general and CEO of the International Cham
The operation targeted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy of more than 50 boats carrying activists and aid supplies.
After Norwind Offshore announced it had closed the acquisition of six CSOVs from Edda Wind, UK offshore vessel owner North Star revealed it had completed the acquisition of four service operation vessels (SOVs) from the same company. The transaction takes North Star’s offshore wind fleet to 14 vessels, establishing it
Singapore’s PSA International has secured an investment in Xiamen Container Terminal Group, which comprises eight container terminals with an annual designed capacity of approximately 20m teu. As part of the transaction, PSA will further increase its investment in the Xiamen Port Intermodal Logistics Hub, enhancing the
The US Jones Act has long been a source of controversy and the latest waiver extension is no exception
The US is seeking forfeiture of two Iran-linked oil tankers seized by naval forces enforcing a blockade against the Islamic Republic, according to a senior administration official.
Singapore shipping line seeks third party verification of emissions reductions
Explore the world’s oldest maritime museums, from Rotterdam’s Living Port to San Diego’s Star of India, and discover top 10 hubs of seafaring heritage.
A US administrative law judge has ordered Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) to pay a record $45.6m in reparations to the bankruptcy estate of collapsed retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, in a ruling that could reshape how ocean carriers honour service contracts during periods of extreme market disruption. Chief administra
Throughput of containers, iron ore, and crude oil all increase at the Chinese port
Amid a sea of buzzwords, bold promises and AI evangelism, a refreshingly candid panel at this week’s Geneva Dry conference attempted to answer the question that shipping’s technology buyers most want answered: what is actually delivering results, and what is falling short? The Digital Dry Hard Talk workshop, moderated
Rising bunker costs and diminishing returns is putting the Suez Canal route back in the spotlight as CMA CGM sends another service through the Red Sea
Swedish authorities have formally confiscated the bulk carrier Caffa following a request for legal assistance from a foreign state, deepening an international investigation into a vessel suspected of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain and operating under a false flag. The Caffa, a 96m long bulk carrier, was detained by ar
Nasdaq-listed Greek owner Euroseas is the latest boxship player to turn to Chinese yards for feeder tonnage, with brokers pointing to a potential order for two 1,800 teu bangkokmax newbuilds. Market talk suggests the Aristides Pittas-led company has lined up Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) fo
ABS has expanded its industrial cybersecurity and risk management capabilities through the acquisition of RMC Global by affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. The deal brings together ABS Consulting’s global reach and technical resources with RMC’s expertise in industrial cybersecurity, resilience and critical infrastructure p
Orca AI has entered a strategic partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries aimed at accelerating the deployment of autonomous vessel technology across both newbuilds and existing fleets. Under the agreement, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) will integrate Orca AI’s situational awareness platform into vessels equipped with
Despite subdued cargo demand and supply side pressure the container line expects a profitable FY2026
Julian Panter, CEO of Noatum CSM, explores whether today’s shipmanagement models, including tech-led solutions and fast-scaling joint ventures, are truly equipped to deliver consistency across increasingly complex operating environments, and how they will define the next phase of shipmanagement in the Middle East. Ship
Norwind Offshore has doubled its fleet by completing the acquisition of six commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) from Edda Wind. The transaction was completed in partnership with Navigare Capital Partners. The newly added vessels have either recently been delivered from the shipyard within the past year or a
ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity, risk management and resiliency solutions. The acquisition strengthens...
Why America’s Cargo Demand Is Building Maritime Capacity Everywhere but at Home By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) I spent last week at the Sea-Air-Space Conference at the Gaylord in Maryland...
Three years after bankrupt retailer Bed Bath & Beyond accused Orient Overseas Container Line of auctioning off contracted vessel space to higher-paying cargo during the pandemic supply chain crisis, a Federal Maritime...
Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran's ports with oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the U.S. president urged Tehran to "get smart soon" and sign a deal.
The U.S. Navy has awarded HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding a $283 million contract to begin lead yard support work for the Navy’s new FF(X) frigate program, marking a major next step...
FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company has continuously evolved its 3D...
Thorium, an abundant and largely overlooked radioactive metal, is emerging as the fuel of a new generation of compact molten salt reactors that could transform how ports produce marine fuels and support the energy transition. With China achieving the world’s first experimental proof of the thorium breeding cycle, and D
A fully-laden Japan-linked oil tanker completed a rare transit of the Strait of Hormuz, as the effective closure of the waterway to most international traffic enters its third month.
Halifax Shipyard has launched the first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship built for the Canadian Coast Guard, marking the latest milestone in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and the ongoing renewal...
A federal appeals court has upheld a closely watched Federal Maritime Commission ruling against Evergreen Marine over container detention charges, in a decision that could reinforce regulatory scrutiny of carrier fee practices and strengthen...