Maritime News

Three U.S. shipyards operated by Fincantieri have been recognized by the Shipbuilders Council of America for workplace safety performance in 2025, highlighting the company’s focus on operational discipline across its U.S. shipbuilding and repair operations.Fincantieri said its U.S. facilities at Fincantieri ACE Marine in Green Bay…

Boskalis Orders High-Capacity CLV for Offshore Wind Market

Ship Recycling Market Hits Rare May Supply Squeeze

Davie Defense Finalizes Contract for U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters

Wilson Sons Launches Tugboat to Operate in Port of Santos

Offshore

Saronic, Lloyd’s Register Partner on Maritime Autonomy Standards

U.S. autonomous vessel developer Saronic has entered a strategic partnership with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to support the safe deployment of autonomous maritime systems in the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia.The companies said the collaboration would focus on advancing technical standards, regulatory guidance and classification…

Ulstein Delivers Cable Layer Newbuild to Nexans

Russian Drones Strike Two Ships off Ukraine’s Odesa Coast

Oil Climbs Above $110 After Gulf Drone Attacks Raise Supply Fears

Global Businesses Face Mounting $25 Billion Fallout From Iran War

Coastal/Inland

Wilson Sons Looks Forward to Rio Grande Container Terminal Expansion

Wilson Sons, a port and shipping logistics operator with over 188 years of experience, plans to expand the Rio Grande Container Terminal (located in Rio Grande do Sul) by making investments exceeding USD$218 million (R$1.1 billion) in port infrastructure by 2030. The initiative aims to expand the terminal's operational…

IRPT Announces New Great Lakes Basin Directors

ScioSense Launches UFC23 Ultrasonic Flow Converter for High-Precision, Ultra-Low-Power Smart Metering

Panama Canal Deputy Administrator Visits Washington

PD Ports Expands Operations with Third Electric Liebherr LPS 550

Government

Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Headed for Rotterdam

The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam on Monday morning for disinfection, with Dutch authorities preparing quarantine arrangements for the 25 crew members and two medical staff remaining on board.Local authorities said quarantine facilities had been set up for some of the non-Dutch crew…

VLCC Heads for Vietnam After Hold-Up in US Blockade

Oil Prices Rise Amid Fears of Ship Attacks and Seizures

Australia Shortlists Renewable Hydrogen Projects for Funding Support

Malaysia Seeks Compensation From Scrapped Norwegian Defense Deal

Equipment

Cavotec Introduces Crane Operation Energy System

Cavotec has launched PowerAccESS, a modular and mobile battery Energy Storage System (ESS) designed to support the electrification of port crane operations.Developed for demanding and evolving port environments, PowerAccESS provides zero-emission power for RTG cranes during block changes as a one-to-one replacement for diesel generators.

ABB to Power Spanish Navy’s New Hydrographic Vessels

AI Technology Boosts FarSounder Navigation Capabilities

Shipping’s Data Problem: From Overload to Insight

Tech Talk: A Sea Change in Workboat Crew Comms

Training

Hafnia Wins European D&I Award

At a ceremony in Brussels, Danish shipping company Hafnia was selected as the recipient of the Diversity & Inclusion Honours in Maritime 2026.Hafnia won the award for their Hafnia Culture Lab research project conducted in collaboration with the University of Southern Denmark and the Danish Maritime Fund.Initiated in 2023 with independent research by the University of Southern Denmark…

SeaBot Maritime MASS Remote Operator Training Course Recognized by Maritime and Coastguard Agency

We Work the Waterways Provides Workforce Development Efforts to Maritime Consortium

Coast Guard Awards Contract for New Training Facilities

Cal Poly Maritime Academy to Set Sail on Annual Summer Sea Term

Law & Regulations

Norway Signs Up to EU Baltic Sea Cooperation Alliance

Norway said on Monday it has joined the European Union's Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR), which aims to coordinate work around common challenges, including security aspects.Norway, a non-EU country, will join existing members Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland in the EUSBSR."Membership will strengthen Norway's cooperation with the EU in a region th

Maritime News

BATTERIES: FleetZero aims to Help Rewrite the Rules of Marine Power

IMO Launches Gender Handbook on Women in Maritime Day

Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM Suspend Cuba Bookings After US Executive Order

China Connected VLCC Exits Strait of Hormuz, Stops in Oman

WinGD Secures Ethanol-Fueled Engine Order for Two Ore Carriers

RAD Launches Autonomy Core Remote Vessel Control Solution

Four NYK Group Managed Vessels Receive Japanese Pilots' Best Quality Ship 2025 Award

Anglo-Eastern Furthers Greek Presence with Strengthened Leadership Commitment

Republic of the Marshall Islands Recognized for 22 Consecutive Years of QUALSHIP 21

Aqua superPower, Tidal Transit Partner on Electric CTVs

Liebherr Completes Offshore Crane Overhaul on ZITON’s Jack-Up Vessel

EU Backs Offshore Vessel Charging Pilot in Denmark

Wärtsilä Secures Lifecyle Agreement for Finnish Border Guard Vessels

Berg Propulsion Reshuffles Leadership Team

TDI-Brooks Reflags Research Vessel for Caribbean Mission

CMB.Tech Profit Surges as Hormuz Disruption Boosts Tanker Rates

Shipbuilding

Fincantieri Earns National Safety Honors from SCA