Maritime News

Saronic Technologies has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to explore collaboration on advancing AI-enabled maritime capabilities, including autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), to help address evolving security challenges in the…

Korea Enters Icebreaker Construction Market

IACS Publishes Recommendation on Onboard Lifting Equipment

MOL Secures Approval for Wind-Assisted LCO2 Carrier Design

Nam Cheong Sells Two Offshore Support Vessels for $37M

Offshore

Njord Survey Inks Equinor Pipeline Inspection Deal in Europe

Njord Survey has secured a three-year framework agreement with Equinor for pipeline inspection and integrity work across European waters.The contract includes an option to extend for one additional year and covers geophysical surveys and offshore operations.Njord Survey said the agreement builds on previous collaborations…

ABS, PIL to Collaborate on Emissions Verification for Marine Fuels

Golden Pass LNG Ships First Export Cargo from Texas Terminal

Bureau Veritas Expands Offshore Services with New Asia Hub

Light Structures Launches Virtual Monitoring System for Vessel Integrity

Coastal/Inland

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Reports Weak Start to the Year

In the first quarter of 2026, Port of Antwerp‑Bruges handled 65.5 million tons of maritime cargo, a decrease of 3.2% compared to the same period last year.After a weak start in January and February, throughput recovered in March. General cargo (-4.4%) – in particular containers and conventional general cargo – was under pressure…

Senator Todd Young Receives Legislator of the Year Award for Great Lakes Advocacy

First LNG Export Cargo Departs Sabine Pass Terminal

Dawn Services Acquires M/V COASTAL DAWN

Six Partners Selected by MPA for In-Water Hull Inspection, Cleaning Trials in the Port of Singapore

Government

IMO: No Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on all member states to support efforts to address the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where around 20,000 seafarers remain trapped and unable to leave.In an informal briefing to member states and industry representatives, Dominguez confirmed that several vessels had been seized and detained in the region over the past few days.

Gearing up for MEPC 84

US Navy Secretary Phelan Fired

Fincantieri to Upgrade PPA Vessels with Combat Systems

US Judge Blocks Trump's Efforts to Hinder Renewable Energy Projects

Equipment

Green Shipping Service Launched in Singapore

Pacific International Lines (PIL) and PSA International (PSA), supported by DNV, have launched Singapore’s first joint land-sea green value-added service for cargo transhipped through the Port of Singapore.The new service enables participating shippers and cargo owners to achieve verifiable emissions reductions through…

ABS Signs Pact with Fleet Robotics on Maritime Robotics

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study Launched in Singapore

MacGregor to Supply Deck Machinery for Ultra-Large Cable-Laying Vessel

Wärtsilä, Erik Thun Agree Overhaul Partnership for Fleet Support

Training

New Alliance Targets Sexual Misconduct at Sea

The All Aboard Alliance has launched Unspoken, a project to develop a global framework for companies to better identify, prevent, and respond to unwanted sexual behaviour aboard vessels.There is strong evidence that sexual misconduct at sea is both widespread and significantly underreported, said the Alliance. A 2025 report…

ABS, UNITED WATERWAYS Collaborate on Coastal, Inland Maritime Training

Security & Rescue Training Center for Law Enforcement, EMS, Commercial and Military Set to Open in 2028

Marine Group Boat Works to Build Multi-Deck Live Fire Training Simulator for San Diego Harbor Police Department

GlobalMET Appoints Jillian Carson-Jackson as Managing Director

Law & Regulations

Helix, Hornbeck Merger to Form ‘Premier’ Offshore Services Company

Helix Energy Solutions and Hornbeck Offshore Services have agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction to create an integrated offshore services company.Under the agreement, Hornbeck shareholders will own about 55% of the combined company, while Helix shareholders will hold around 45%.The combined company will operate…

Maritime News

White House Expected to Extend Jones Act Waiver

Why security planning matters in modern dredging and port works

US Intercepts Three Iranian Tankers in Asian Waters

Iran Detains Two Container Ships for Maritime Violations

Ukraine Threatens Pushback if Israel Allows Grain Vessel to Dock

Six Iran Oil Tankers Sent Back by US Blockade

World’s First Ammonia Port-to-Ship Bunkering for Commercial Vessels Completed at Ulsan Port

Regal Renord Corporation Names Aamir Paul as New CEO

ABS Approves MOL-Led Design for Unmanned Rocket Recovery Vessel

Akastor’s DDW Offshore Agrees Sale of AHTS Vessel for $23M

Seatrium Wraps Up Tugboat Fleet Divestment

Shearwater to Sell SW Baret for Conversion to Source Vessel

Suspected Pirates Take Control of Ship Off Somalia

Hanwha Ocean Flags Rising Uncertainty Over Ship Demand

LNG Tanker Orders Pick Up Despite Shipping Uncertainty

Singapore MPA Renews Partnership with Shanghai Maritime University

Shipbuilding

Saronic to Collaborate with Korea on ASVs