Pacific Nations Face Commercial Roadblock for Wind Propulsion
The Republic of the Marshall Islands took delivery of the sailing cargo vessel Juren Ae in October 2024, and it marked a new era in wind-propelled transport in Oceania.The vesselās name refers to the āsteering paddleā on a Marshallese canoe, and its construction was the result of the efforts of the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership, co-chaired by Fiji and the Marshall Islands. The partnership includes other nations such as Kiribatiā¦
The Politics of a Subsea Data Cable Link to Antarctica
Antarctica is the only continent without a fiber-optic connection.The technology required to get one there is available, but the creation of such infrastructure raises geopolitical questions, including its potential military use, say researchers from Germany.The US National Science Foundation has plans to build a subsea data cable link from New Zealand or Australia to its McMurdo research base in Antarctica.
Starmer, Trump Discuss Opening Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday about the need for a plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz "as quickly as possible," following a U.S. ceasefire with Iran, Downing Street said.Starmer discussed with Trump the UK's efforts to convene partners to agree to a "viable plan" on restoring freedom of navigation in the waterway."They agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the Straitā¦
Boreal Orders 20 Electric Hydrofoil Ferries
Norwegian ferry operator Boreal has ordered 20 electric hydrofoil vessels from Swedish Candela Technology.Norway has long been a world leader in electrification of the car fleet and battery-powered ferries on short routes. However, express ferries ā the fast passenger vessels that connect coastal communities over long distances ā have been a challenge.The Candela P12 is the first electric vessel to combine 25 knots cruising speed and around 40 nautical miles rangeā¦
Van Oord Completes Low-Noise Monopile Installation
Van Oord has installed three monopile foundations using GBM Works' jetting solution in combination with CAPEās vibro lifting tool for the first time at commercial scale, a milestone in silent offshore installation.Designed to reduce underwater noise and minimise impact on marine life, the method was deployed at Ecowende's Hollandse Kust West wind farm using Van Oord's new offshore wind installationā¦
AMSA Bans Vessel for Seafarer Exploitation
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is warning maritime employers that failure to meet minimum standards for seafarersā living and working conditions may result in serious consequences.Employers are required to provide the timely payment of wages, safe accommodation, adequate rest and access to support, in line with their obligations under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).Earlier this weekā¦
Port Tampa Bay Receives $10m Federal Investment to Strengthen Supply Chain, Regional Economy
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joined Port Tampa Bay leadership to announce $10 million in federal funding to support the Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Project, an investment that will enhance navigation safety, expand cargo capacity and strengthen supply chains across Florida.The funding included $3 million secured by Rep. Castor through Fiscal Year 2026 community project funding requests to advance Phase 1 planning, engineering and design. In addition, Rep.
George Whittier Returns to CEO Role at Fairbanks Morse Defense
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) announced that George Whittier is returning to lead FMD as its Chief Executive Officer. Across the defense and industrial sectors, Whittier is recognized as a trusted and highly respected leader. Having spent more than a decade at FMD, including six years as its CEO, Whittier is situated to lead the company through this pivotal period as he brings a deep understanding of the business and its critical role within the defense industrial base.
Orsted: Middle East Energy Crunch Rejuvenates Europe Offshore Wind Push
The Middle East war is giving fresh momentum to Europe's push for energy independence andbolstering the case for offshore wind farm developments, the CEO of Denmark's Orsted said on Thursday.Europe, a major importer of fossil fuels, has seen energy prices soar in recent weeks as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, and Teheran's blockage of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, led to a worldwide scramble for oil and natural gas."There is a major task for Europe...
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Remains Below Normal Volumes Despite Ceasefire
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stood at well below 10% of normal volumes on Thursday despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire as Tehran asserted its control by warning ships to keep to its territorial waters while doing so.Hundreds of tankers and other ships have been stuck inside the Gulf since the Iran war began on Feb 28, cutting global oil supply by 20% in the world's biggest-ever supply disruption.
UK Deploys Military to Deter Russian Submarine Attacks on Subsea Cables
Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines which spent more than a month in and around British waters earlier this year, its defence minister John Healey said on Thursday.Britain accused Russia of using the distraction of events in the Middle East to try to conduct the covert operation in the High North maritime region, home to key shippingā¦
Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, EU Hold Meeting for SAR Vessel Order
Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from the UNās International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Turkish Coast Guard (TURCG) Command, Presidency of Migration Management (PMM), the European Union Delegation, the Netherlands Embassy in Türkiye, and Damen Shipyards Group. The meeting marks the recent contract signing between Damen and the IOM for the delivery of thirteen Search and Rescue (SAR) 1906 vessels to be operated by the Turkish Coast Guardā¦
Grieg Maritime Group to Install Jet Sails on Fleet
Grieg Maritime Group has signed a contract with GT Wings to install at least two of their AirWing20 on their fleet.Energy efficiency will be crucial for both climate action and commercial success going forward. Waiting for new fuels and new ships will not be enough to succeed; measures must also be implemented on the existing fleet.The GT Wings AirWing20 is a Jet Sail that will enable Star Kirkenes to take advantage of the windā¦
Born into Maritime: John McDonald, Chairman & CEO, ABS
Many claim to have āsaltwater in their veins,ā but all you have to do is walk into the corner office of John McDonald, the new Chairman and CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), to see that him saying āI was born into maritimeā is not hyperbole. The first thing that greets you is a Dusan Kadlec nighttime painting of the Brooklyn Bridge, a painting that has special meaning to him as he fondly remembers being on a boat in New York harbor in 1983ā¦
Anglo-Eastern Cruise Management Supports Four Seasons Yacht on Maiden Voyage
Four Seasons I, a 95-suite yacht that announced Four Seasons' entry into the ultra-luxury yacht segment, has successfully completed her maiden voyage in the Mediterranean, supported by Anglo Eastern Cruise Management Inc. (AECMI) as her technical ship management partner.AECMIās involvement began during the newbuilding phase at Fincantieriās Ancona shipyard in 2024 and now includes technical managementā¦
Vaisala Launches Cybersecure, Module Offshore Weather Station
Vaisala, a global leader in measurement technology, launched Maritime Automatic Weather Station AWS830, a new weather monitoring solution for maritime and offshore environments. AWS830 delivers weather, environment, oceanographic, and motion data to Vaisala's offshore and maritime weather systems, including Vaisala Helideck Monitoring System and Vaisala met-ocean system. Vaisala AWS830 delivers wind speedā¦
Meyer Werft's "Vision": A Battery-Electric Cruise Ship Concept
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft has introduced a concept for what it says would be the worldās first fully battery-electric cruise ship exceeding 80,000 gross tons, signaling a bold step forward in the industryās push toward decarbonization.The concept, dubbed āVision,ā was unveiled at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami. According to the yard, the 275-meter vessel would accommodate 1,856 passengers andā¦
āWorldās Firstā Ammonia Dual-Fuel Ocean Carriers Named in South Korea
Belgian shipowner Exmar has named two ocean-going ammonia dual-fuel midsize gas carriers, said to be the worldās first, marking a milestone in the development of low-emission shipping.The two vessels, ANTWERPEN and ARLON, were built in South Korea in cooperation with HD Hyundai as part of a multi-year development programme.Each vessel has a cargo capacity of about 46,000 cubic metres, including 45,000 cubic metre cargo tanks and two 500 cubic metre deck tanks.
US Grants $70M to Port of Los Angeles for Maintenance Projects
The Port of Los Angeles said it has secured about $70 million in federal funding for harbor maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, marking its largest allocation to date.The funding, provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, will support projects including dredging, seismic upgrades and navigational safety improvements.The San Pedro Bay port complex, which includes Los Angeles and Long Beachā¦
Northern Lights Adds Third CO2 Carrier to Expand CCS Network
The Northern Lights JV has added a third liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier to its fleet, as it expands transport capacity for Europeās carbon capture and storage (CCS) network.The vessel, Northern Phoenix, was formally welcomed in Bergen and will support the scaling of cross-border CO2 transport under the Northern Lights project.Designed to transport liquefied CO2, the ship will carry captured emissions from Yara to the Northern Lights receiving terminal in Øygardenā¦
