Maritime news
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- Höegh Autoliners and China Merchants Group Formally Sign Landmark Aurora Class ContractHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
Höegh Autoliners and China Merchants Group (CMG) have formally signed the Contract to build six additional Aurora Class vessels. The signing expands one of shipping’s most ambitious fleet renewal programmes and strengthens Höegh Autoliners’ drive towards zero-emission deep-sea shipping. The contract was signed during a
- Microlearning drives crew appetite for self-directed training at Eastern Pacific ShippingHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026 · training
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), one of the world’s largest privately owned ship management companies, has recorded strong demand for self-directed learning after MarinePALS, a maritime e-learning provider, rolled out its microlearning platform across all 161 vessels within 30 days. In the first 45 days, 485 active user
- Lee eyes next chapter upon completion of Aegis fleetHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday marked the completion of South Korea’s decadeslong Aegis destroyer buildup by setting out the next steps for the country’s shipbuilding and defense industries. Presiding over the launch ceremony of the ROKS Daeho Kim Jong Seo in Ulsan, Lee also stressed the need to strengthen South
- HJ Shipbuilding names eco-friendly 7,900 TEU ship Garnet to bolster Korea’s green pushHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction said on the 30th that it held a naming ceremony for an eco-friendly 7,900-TEU (1 TEU is one 20-foot container) container ship at the Busan Yeongdo shipyard. At the naming ceremony held on the 29th of this month, Konstantinos Pavlopoulos, Deputy Minister of Greece’s TMS, and Yoo Sang-cheol
- Oceania Bunkering to launch STS bunkering at Mozambique’s Beira AnchorageHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
Mozambique-based bunker supplier Oceania Bunkering Mozambique is set to launch ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operations at Beira Anchorage in October, expanding fuel supply options for vessels operating along the country’s coast. The operation will be supported by the 2,500-mt-capacity bunker barge Great Wall Energy, wh
- Konecranes sets new long-term climate ambition that supports its customer industries’ decarbonization effortsHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
Konecranes commits to a long-term climate ambition to complement its recently upgraded near-term science-based targets. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions 90% by 2050 from base year 2019. The new long-term ambition builds on the company’s current near-term climate targets
- Trump Unveils $54B Korean Investment in Alaska LNG ProjectThe Maritime Executive · 9/30/2026
- Kongsberg Maritime Delivers AUV Hangar & Subsea Docking System for VesselThe Maritime Executive · 9/30/2026
- USS Harry S. Truman Begins $5.1B Mid-Life Refueling and OverhaulThe Maritime Executive · 9/30/2026
- Saronic Starts Construction on $3 Billion Texas ShipyardgCaptain · 9/30/2026
Saronic Technologies has broken ground on its planned $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville, moving one of the largest new U.S. shipbuilding projects in decades from the planning stage...
- How maritime influencers are transforming brand storytelling at seaSplash247 · 9/30/2026
Chloe Buchanan, head of PR & social media at The MTM Agency, writes for Splash today. When we talk about influencers, maritime probably isn’t the first industry that springs to mind. But perhaps it should be. Influencer marketing has moved a long way beyond its beauty, fashion and lifestyle roots. We’re now seeing crea
- Damen Undersigns European Maritime Innovation Agenda 2050The Maritime Executive · 9/30/2026
- China Merchants locks in $2.8bn Simandou VLOC contractSplash247 · 9/30/2026
China Merchants Energy Shipping has locked in a major piece of the emerging Simandou iron ore trade, signing a 25-year transport agreement worth at least $2.8bn. Shanghai-listed CMES said that its dry bulk arm, Hong Kong Ming Wah, has signed the long-term transportation agreement with a customer covering six very large
- Chartering’s AI revolution brings competitive edge back to peopleSplash247 · 9/30/2026
The paradox confronting modern chartering desks is becoming increasingly clear: the more data and technology everybody gets, the harder it becomes to differentiate. That was one of the central themes to emerge from the Chartering Spotlight at last week’s Splash Singapore, where charterers, operators and technology prov
- Five Issues That Derail Vessel Control System ModernizationsThe Maritime Executive · 9/30/2026
- IWS orders four CSOVs in offshore wind expansionSplash247 · 9/30/2026
Integrated Wind Solutions is expanding its offshore wind vessel fleet with four new Skywalker-class commissioning service operation vessels in a €260m ($295m) order at China’s Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipment. The Oslo-listed company said its IWS Fleet subsidiary has signed fixed-price turnkey contracts
- Galician Coast Guard Conducts Long-Distance Medical Evacuation of SailorThe Maritime Executive · 9/30/2026
- LNG Prices Fall From 2026 HighsThe Maritime Executive · 9/30/2026
- Three Vessels Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran’s Grip Loosens The Maritime Executive · 9/30/2026
- Russia Sends Nuclear Warning to NATO as Tensions Rise in the BalticgCaptain · 9/30/2026
Russia has warned NATO it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempted to cut off Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave that borders the Baltic Sea.
- Ships Face Fuel Delays at China’s Zhoushan on Supply SqueezegCaptain · 9/30/2026
Ships are being forced to wait significantly longer to refuel at China’s top bunkering hub of Zhoushan, where the fallout from the US-Iran war has tightened supplies and pushed up prices.
- New IMarEST Technical Forum To Outline A New Approach To Technical And Policy EngagementHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) will outline a new approach to technical and policy engagement at its inaugural Technical Forum, taking place on 15 October 2026 at HR Wallingford in Oxfordshire. Delivered in partnership with HR Wallingford, a global leader in marine innovation, the
- OPEC+ likely to maintain oil output targets at Sunday meeting – reportHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
OPEC+ oil-producing nations are expected to keep their oil production targets unchanged for November when they convene on Sunday, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. The sources, who requested anonymity, noted that no final decision has been reached. Seven core OPEC+ members will participate
- US Real Consumer Spending Rises Most in 17 MonthsHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
Inflation-adjusted US personal spending increased 0.6% month-on-month in August 2026, the most since March 2025, accelerating from a 0.1% rise in July. Goods spending rose 1.3%, reversing a 0.5% decline in the prior month, driven by higher spending on motor vehicles and parts (2.6% vs -0.8%), recreational goods and veh
- US Goods Trade Deficit Unexpectedly WidensHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
The US goods trade deficit widened to $132.6 billion in August 2026 from $118.9 billion in July, according to preliminary data. It was the largest deficit since March 2025, when the gap reached a record $158.7 billion, and came well above market expectations of a $115 billion shortfall. Imports rose 5.5% from the prior
- U.S. Employment Growth Surpasses Expectations with 90K IncreaseHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
The latest ADP National Employment Report reveals a significant rise in U.S. private sector employment, marking a promising development for the economy. According to the data, non-farm private employment increased by 90,000 jobs. This figure surpasses the forecasted growth of 73,000 jobs, indicating a stronger-than-ant
- US PCE Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in AugustHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
The US PCE price index rose 0.3% month-over-month in August 2026, following a downwardly revised 0.1% gain in July and slightly below market expectations of 0.4%. Goods prices increased 0.3%, rebounding from a 0.1% decline in July, led by a 0.5% rise in nondurable goods, mainly due to a 4.4% jump in gasoline and other
- US Wholesale inventories rise but miss forecast, signaling mixed economic signalsHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
The latest data release on wholesale inventories has revealed a 0.7% increase, offering a nuanced view of the current economic landscape. This figure, while showing growth, fell short of the anticipated forecast of a 0.5% increase. The inventories measure is a key indicator of supply chain health and future retail acti
- China factory activity grows at fastest pace in 5 months in Sept: RatingDog PMIHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
China’s manufacturing sector strengthened in September, with a private-sector survey showing activity expanding at its fastest pace in five months, while official data also pointed to a modest improvement in factory and services activity. The RatingDog Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.1 in September from 51.5 in August, be
- Greece Retail Sales Growth Rises in JulyHellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
Retail sales in Greece rose 5.2% year-on-year in July 2026 from a revised 1.8% increase in the previous month. Sales growth accelerated in the food sector (5.6% vs 2.4% in June), as well as in the non-food sector excluding automotive fuel (5.6% vs 4.0%). Among specialized categories, retail activity rose for supermarke
- Agora Shipbroking Corporation: Snapshot of Commercial Indicators Report – Week 39 2026Hellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
Agora Shipbroking Corporation: Snapshot of Commercial Indicators Report – Week 39 2026 Source: AGORA SHIPBROKING CORPORATION
- Weekly Tanker Time Charter Estimates, September 30 2026Hellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
- Weekly Dry Time Charter Estimates, September 30 2026Hellenic Shipping News · 9/30/2026
- Five Seafarers Killed as Crackdown on Somali Pirates ProceedsThe Maritime Executive · 9/30/2026 · piracy
- Four vessels struck in Hormuz in 24 hoursSeatrade Maritime · 9/30/2026
UKMTO has released four late reports of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz from 28 and 29 September
- Three More Tanker Attacks Surface in Delayed Hormuz ReportsgCaptain · 9/30/2026
Three more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have surfaced through delayed reports from UK Maritime Trade Operations, adding to growing uncertainty over how quickly incidents in the...
- Cargo Ship Carrying Mercedes-Benz Vans Runs Aground In Dusseldorf’s HarbourMarine Insight · 9/30/2026
A cargo vessel carrying Mercedes-Benz vans to the Port of Rotterdam has run aground in Düsseldorf’s harbour.
- Four Sailors Injured After US Navy Aircraft Mishap Aboard USS Dwight D. EisenhowerMarine Insight · 9/30/2026
The incident happened at around 6:18 p.m. EDT on Sept. 28 during aircraft recovery operations on the Nimitz-class carrier.
- Indian Seafarer Among 5 Killed By Somali Pirates On Hijacked Tanker Amidst Rescue MissionMarine Insight · 9/30/2026 · piracy
The ship had 17 crew members, of whom 5 were shot by the pirates. Among the deceased, three were from Pakistan, one each from Myanmar and India.
- U.S. Navy Destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Returns To Hawaii After 300 Days At SeaMarine Insight · 9/30/2026
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii after a 10-month deployment.
- Philippine Coast Guard Files Criminal Complaint Against Captain Of Fire-Stricken Ferry That Killed 77Marine Insight · 9/30/2026 · accident
The PCG has filed a criminal complaint against the captain of the June Aster after a fire on the ferry killed 77 people and left 8 others missing.
- Indian Coast Guard Saves 23 Crew Members From Flooding Chemical Tanker Off OdishaMarine Insight · 9/30/2026
The Indian Coast Guard rescued 23 crew members of a chemical tanker that suffered from engine failure and flooding of a ballast tank off Odisha.
- Captain Of Russian-Controlled Bulker Charged Over Alleged Export Of 54,000 Tonnes Of GrainMarine Insight · 9/30/2026
Ukraine has charged the captain of a Russian bulk carrier over the alleged transport of more than 54,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain.
- NATO Drills Rehearse Ship Boarding, Helicopter-Assault & Air-Attack Scenario Against Simulated ThreatsMarine Insight · 9/30/2026
Forces of NATO practised facing potential Russian military threats in a recent drill organised off the British coast.
- Russia Starts Construction Of First Ship Under New Unified Cargo PlatformMarine Insight · 9/30/2026
The Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard in Nizhny Novgorod started cutting steel for the lead KSD1 dry cargo ship on September 28.
- 3 Ships Damaged In Two Separate Collisions At Bangladesh’s Chittagong PortMarine Insight · 9/30/2026 · accident
The first collision happened at Kutubdia anchorage. It involved Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV APJ Shirin and Liberia-flagged MV HG Sydney.
- World’s Largest Pile-Driving Ship Heads To Brazil For Major Bridge ProjectMarine Insight · 9/30/2026
The world’s largest pile-driving vessel has left China for Brazil. It will be used to build the foundations of the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge.
- BOMESC wins FPSO topsides deal from SBM OffshoreSplash247 · 9/30/2026
Chinese offshore engineering contractor BOMESC has secured a contract worth between RMB1.6bn and RMB2.1bn ($225m and $295m) from SBM Offshore for work on an FPSO destined for South America. BOMESC said its wholly owned subsidiary Tianjin BOMESC Offshore Engineering had signed the contract with Single Buoy Moorings, SBM
- Ship Catches Fire After Being Hit By Unknown Projectile In Strait Of HormuzMarine Insight · 9/30/2026 · accident
A vessel was hit by an “unknown projectile” while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening, causing a fire on board.
- Precious Shipping in $141.8m order for Ultramax quartetSeatrade Maritime · 9/30/2026
The dry bulk vessels contracted at Taizhou Sanfu will only be delivered by between 2030 and 2031