Crew and Cattle Stranded Off Turkey
The 52-year-old livestock carrier Spiridon II remains in quarantine off Turkey with around 20 crew and 2,853 cows onboard.Having departed from Montevideo (Uruguay) bound for Turkey on September 19 with 2,901 heifers, some of which may be pregnant, the Spiridon II is, over 50 days later, still unable to deliver the animals to shore.Veterinary authorities are refusing to allow them to disembark due to a controversy over ear tags that guarantee…
Gulf Island Reports Strong Third Quarter
Gulf Island Fabrication has reported strong third-quarter results with revenue of $51.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $2.5 million, despite softer trends in its services business, a decline in small-scale fabrication activity and anticipated losses from the recently acquired Englobal business.Richard Heo, Gulf Island’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We have made meaningful progress toward our strategic…
New McAllister Tractor Tug Arrives in New York
McAllister Towing’s newest tractor tug, the Gerard McAllister, has arrived in the Port of New York.American made at Washburn & Doughty, the tug is the fifth in a series of six 84-metric-ton bollard pull, low-emission tractor tugs. She is McAllister’s 42nd tractor tug and the 13th with over 80 metric tons of bollard pull.Driven by 6,770 horsepower in her CAT engines, the Gerard McAllister is built to handle the largest ships arriving on the U.S. East Coast.
Amogy and Samsung Heavy Industries Partner on Ammonia Power
Ammonia-to-power company Amogy has signed a multi-year contract with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the manufacturing of Amogy’s systems.SHI plans to establish a dedicated facility in South Korea to produce and test Amogy’s systems, beginning with those required for Amogy’s pilot project in Pohang in 2026. The project will demonstrate the technology maturity and economic feasibility of Amogy’s…
Washburn & Doughty-Built Gerard McAllister Delivered
McAllister Towing’s newest tractor tug, the Gerard McAllister, was delivered from Washburn & Doughty, the fifth in a series of six 84-metric-ton bollard pull, low-emission tractor tugs. She is McAllister’s 42nd tractor tug and the 13th with over 80 metric tons of bollard pull, underscoring the company’s continuation toward a more powerful, hi-tech, and sustainable fleet.Driven by 6,770 horsepower in her CAT engines, the Gerard McAllister is built to handle the largest ships arriving on the U.S.
Connecticut Maritime Association Announces Renaming of Award to Honor Jim Lawrence
The Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) announced that its most prestigious honor, The Commodore Award, has been renamed The Jim Lawrence Commodore Award, effective immediately. This change commemorates the extraordinary life and lasting legacy of Jim Lawrence, who passed away on June 1, 2025, after a distinguished career spanning more than four decades in the maritime industry.Jim Lawrence's vision and dedication fundamentally shaped the modern maritime industry landscape.
Rolf Thore Roppestad Appointed Group Chair of the International Group of P&I Clubs
At the Annual General Meeting of the International Group of P&I Clubs in London on November 11, 2025, Rolf Thore Roppestad was appointed as the new Chair of the International Group of P&I Clubs.Roppestad succeeds Andrew Cutler, who has served since November 2022. The Group thanked Cutler for his contributions and the positive impacts during his time as Chair. Under Cutler’s leadership the Group has faced a number of issues…
IEA Predicts World Oil, Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050
Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to cleaner fuels following U.S. criticism about its climate focus.The Paris-based energy security watchdog also predicted in its annual outlook that the world will likely fail to meet its goal to cap the rise in temperatures to as close as possible…
Rohingya Refugee Boat Death Toll Rises to 29
Search and rescue officers in Malaysia's Langkawi island found two more bodies on Wednesday (November 12) after a boat carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority sank near the maritime border between Malaysia and Thailand, raising the death toll to 29.The bodies found on Wednesday were both male and had been handed over to the authorities, according to a statement by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.For years, many Rohingya have embarked on rickety wooden boats to
TADEK Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Leadership Restructure
TADEK Ocean Engineering, a UK offshore engineering consultancy delivering front-end advisory, through-project delivery solutions and naval architecture analysis, announced its new look leadership team and strategic new senior appointments as the company prepares for further growth.TADEK integrates advanced hydrodynamic analysis and design with practical project execution, delivering end-to-end solutions…
Damen Acquires I.M.E Group
Damen has announced the acquisition of Southampton-based I.M.E Group Ltd. The acquisition follows close collaboration between the two parties since the opening of Damen Services’ UK Service Hub in 2021. This investment in the UK industry expands the range of services available to clients throughout the UK in their day-to-day operations. With this step, Damen’s UK customers are assured of access to on-site support…
GWEC Wins Defense Supply Contract with Briggs Marine
Griffin-Woodhouse, a West Midlands based company, has secured a long-term contract as Key Supplier/Subcontractor to Briggs Marine to supply chain and accessories to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in UK, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Ascension and Falkland Islands.The contract, which is the single largest in GWEC’s history, has been awarded by Briggs Marine Contractors, a Scottish based company which itself recently secured the MoD’s contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Authority Moorings…
Marcura, CFARER Partner to Simplify Maritime Procurement and Dry-Docking
Marcura and CFARER announced a strategic partnership that connects e-commerce procurement with technical operations for fleets worldwide. Under the agreement, ShipServ becomes the recommended e-commerce platform for Ship Manager Procurement, which supports about 2,000 vessels. The partnership also brings VesselMan to CFARER customers for digital dry-docking, inspections, and technical project execution.Many operators run capable purchasing software, yet face a fragmented supplier landscape.
Flex LNG Keeps Fleet Busy Amid Soft Market
Flex LNG Ltd. reported steady third-quarter results for 2025, with a continued focus on maintaining its modern fleet of 13 large LNG carriers at peak operational and financial efficiency.Vessel operating revenues held firm at $85.7 million, with an average Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rate of $70,921 per day across the fleet. The company reported net income of $16.8 million and adjusted EBITDA of $61.2 million…
Fincantieri Posts Strong Revenue and Order Growth, Record €61 Billion Workload
Fincantieri reported strong financial and commercial performance through the first nine months of 2025, with revenue up 20% year-over-year to €6.7 billion and EBITDA rising 40% to €461 million. The company’s orderbook surged to record levels, underscoring continued momentum across cruise, naval and specialized vessel programs.The total workload reached €61.1 billion, equivalent to about 7.5 times 2024 revenues, while the firm’s backlog grew 32% to €41 billion.
Eneos Warns on Skyrocketing Costs fo Offshore Wind
Eneos Holdings, Japan's top oil refiner which has been expanding into renewable energy, on Wednesday warned of the surging cost of developing its offshore wind project, with its CEO saying returns were difficult to achieve.Eneos unit, Japan Renewable Energy, won a government auction to develop the Happo-Noshiro 375-megawatt offshore wind project in Japan's northern Akita prefecture together with Spain's Iberdrola and Tohoku Electric Power Co in March 2024.
In the Search for Ship Energy Efficiency, Don't Forget Waste Heat
Fuel-agnostic and suitable for newbuilds and retrofit, Organic Rankine Cycle waste heat recovery systems are making headway as an energy-efficiency measure.Market prospects are looking so good for waste heat recovery systems that Orcan Energy recently expanded its industry relationships by partnering with Goltens on installations.Andreas Sichert, CEO of Orcan Energy, said: “Waste heat recovery is one of the most powerful and underutilized tools for improving energy efficiency.
AET Orders Pair of LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels from SHI
Newbuilds expand AET’s dual-fuel fleet to all of its sectors: Aframaxes, Shuttle Tankers, Suezmaxes and Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs)AET signed shipbuilding agreements with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the construction of two LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers.The vessels will further expand AET’s growing dual-fuel fleet operating worldwide. With these orders, AET will have dual-fuel capability in all the tanker sectors it operates in – Aframaxes…
No Injuries Reported as Ferry and Tanker Collide Off Singapore
A Singapore-registered passenger ferry and a Marshall Islands-registered tanker collided off Singapore’s Southern Islands, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said, adding that all passengers and crew were safe.The ferry, Horizon 9, was en route to HarbourFront Centre when it collided with the tanker La Digue at around 5 pm local time, the MPA said.A patrol craft was deployed to escort and guide the ferry back to port…
Echandia to Supply Battery System for Canadian Coast Guard’s Hybrid Icebreaker
Swedish maritime battery systems specialist Echandia has secured an order from ABB to supply a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new hybrid icebreaker vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard to be built at Helsinki Shipyard.The contract marks Echandia’s first entry into the Canadian market and strengthens the company’s global footprint in sustainable maritime propulsion.The icebreaker will operate as a hybrid ship…
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