Norwegian Divers Sentenced Over Thwarted Cocaine Plot
Two Norwegian nationals have been jailed in Australia for attempting to possess 80kg of cocaine smuggled in as a parasitic attachment on the hull of a bulk carrier.A man, 53, was sentenced by the Newcastle District Court to nine yearsâ and 11 monthsâ imprisonment, with a non-parole period of four years and 11 months.His accomplice, 35, was sentenced by the same court to 10 yearsâ and two monthsâ imprisonmentâŠ
Van Oord Completes First Bio-LNG fuel Bunkering
Van Oordâs trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Ariane has completed its first bunkering of Bio-LNG on the Elbe in Germany.As the first marine contractor to have its climate targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Van Oord is actively investing in decarbonization solutions. Transitioning to alternative fuels such as Bio-LNG is a key part of the strategy.Bio-LNG is produced from sustainable biobased feedstocks, including municipal organic waste and agricultural residues.
26 Die in Migrant Shipwreck Off Italian Island
At least 26 people died in a migrant shipwreck off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Wednesday and 60 were brought ashore, the coastguard said, adding that the death toll was still provisional amid ongoing search operations.The disaster, in this case involving people travelling from Libya, is the latest to befall migrants making the perilous Mediterranean crossing from Africa to Europe.AnâŠ
TAMSEN MARITIM Fisheries Patrol Boat For Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Christened
The new fisheries surveillance vessel (FAB) built and delivered by the TAMSEN MARITIM shipyard in Rostock-Gehlsdorf for the State Office for Agriculture, Food Safety and Fisheries of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (LALLF) was christened âGoldbuttâ on August 7, 2025, in Sassnitz's city harbor. For TAMSEN MARITIM, this is the first new build commissioned by the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Shadow Tanker Fleet Growth Slows as Sanctions Target Russian Oil
Dozens of tankers have joined the shadow fleet this year compared with hundreds in previous years as the harshest Western sanctions yet target Russia's oil exports and add to the difficulty of finding suitable vessels, shipping sources said.The European Union and Britain last month imposed further sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine.Together with U.S. restrictions, they mean more than 440 shadow fleet tankers face sanctionsâŠ
Colonnaâs Shipyard: Forged in Steel, Anchored in Legacy
Colonnaâs Shipyard is a fifth-generation, family-owned medium-sized shipbuilder, led by Randall Crutchfield, Chairman & CEO, today. Founded in 1875 by 26-year-old ship carpenter Charles J. Colonna with a $2,000 loan from his brother, he founded a company that has not only withstood the test of time, but today stands ready as a multi-faceted âblue collar industrial complexâ to help in the effort to effectively rebuild the U.S. shipbuilding base, and more specifically to help rebuild the U.S.
Saipem Marks First Steel Cut for Tangguh UCC Project at Karimun Yard
The First Steel Cutting ceremony took place at Saipemâs Karimun fabrication yard, marking the official start of construction activities for the Tangguh UCC project, awarded by bp Indonesia.The event was attended by representatives of the client, local and national government bodies, together with key members of Saipemâs management team gathered to celebrate this significant milestone achievement.The Tangguh UCC projectâŠ
Pure Battery Harbor Tug Project Launches in Japan
Tokyo Kisen Co., Ltd. and Marindows Inc. launched Japanâs first pure battery-powered EV harbor tugboat development project.This EV harbor tugboat will be operated in the ports of Yokohama and Kawasaki.In January 2023, Tokyo Kisen put into service âTAIGAâ which was the Japanâs first series-hybrid electric-powered tugboat equipped with a large-capacity 2,486 kWh battery. Building on two and a half years of operating experience with electric-powered tugsâŠ
Baltic Index Tumbles as Big Ship Rates Fall
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, edged lower on Tuesday, as rates declined across capesize and panamax vessel segments.* The main index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, fell 21 points, or 1%, to 2,017 points.* The capesize index was down 56 points, or 1.7%, at 3,261.* Average daily earnings for capesize vesselsâŠ
China, US Trade Barbs over U.S. Destroyer Passage near Scarborough Shoal
China's military said on Wednesday it monitored and "drove away" a U.S. destroyer that sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, while the U.S. Navy said its action was in line with international law.The first known U.S. military operation in at least six years within the shoal's waters came a day after the Philippines accused Chinese vessels of "dangerous manoeuvres and unlawful interference" during a supply mission around the atoll.In a statementâŠ
ASRY Launches Two Bunker Vessels for Bapco Refining
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) launched a pair of bunker vessels for Bapco Refining, a subsidiary of Bapco Energies, at a ceremony held on Monday, attended by ASRY Chief Executive Officer Dr Ahmed Al Abri, Bapco Refining Deputy Chief Executive Officer Ms. Afaf Zainalabedin, and senior representatives from both companies.The event featured the formal launch, with both vessels lowered into the water for the first timeâŠ
