Chairman Graves Highlights $21B Boost for Coast Guard in "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) testified this week in support of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," spotlighting a major investment in the U.S. Coast Guard as a cornerstone of the legislation."For more than 20 years, the Coast Guard has received less than half of the capital investment necessary to successfully carry out its critical missions," Graves said during his prepared remarks.
India to Invest $10B in Tanker Fleet Expansion, Bloomberg Reports
India plans to spend $10 billion over the next 25 years to acquire up to 112 crude oil tankers, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed officials. The move would effectively reduce reliance on foreign-chartered vessels and bolster energy security for India.According to the Bloomberg report, orders for 10 ships could come as early as this month, with the stipulation that ships must be built in India, potentially with foreign collaboration.
NOIA Statement Regarding New US Biological Opinion
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) issued the following statement from President Erik Milito in response to the release of the revised Gulf of America Biological Opinion by the Trump administration:“We appreciate the Trump administration’s timely efforts to improve a Biological Opinion that was originally developed through a flawed, opaque process. Their willingness to revisit and revise…
One Person Missing After Fire on Chevron’s Deepwater Platform off Angola
One person has been reported missing following the fire incident that occurred on May 20 at Chevron’s Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) deepwater platform off Angola, that left 17 people injured.The report about the missing person was shared by Angola’s National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG).Government entities and Chevron’s Angolan subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC) are continuing…
Tidal Transit Welcomes New CTV to Its Fleet
Tidal Transit has christened its new crew transfer vessels (CTV) Anthea Luna, which is on charter with the Belgian offshore wind farm operator C-Power.The new WindFlex 27 Quad IPS model, delivered by Singapore-based Penguin International in March, will provide essential service and maintenance support to Thornton Bank offshore wind farm.Situated 30 km off the Belgian coast, Thornton Bank was the country’s…
Send in the Robots for High-Frequency Biofouling Control
The currents in Singapore can be so strong that divers cleaning fouling from a ship’s hull can feel like they are swimming in a river. There’s times when it’s just not safe for them to be there.The currents can be a problem for robotic cleaners as well, but for ship operators, the bigger problem is having to wait long after cargo operations have concluded while the hull is cleaned by either method.And yet…
Ammonia: Höegh Autoliners Cuts Through the Grey Area
Confusion over new fuels will not be helped by the fact that each one has a good and bad version. The science on grey ammonia, grey methanol, and palm oil biofuel show that these are probably worse for the planet, if adopted, than unfettered continuation of fossil fuel consumption. Conversely, green methanol, green ammonia and biofuel made using genuine wastes and residual products could create a substantial dent in production and consumption of fossil fuels.
Shipyard in Focus: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding – 120 Years of Innovation & Expansion
For more than 120 years, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has been a force in global shipbuilding, evolving from a small domestic enterprise into an internationally respected brand. Established in 1903 by Katsutaro Kambara, Tsuneishi's journey mirrors the broader industrial and economic transformations of Japan and the maritime world itself.Kambara's initial venture, Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd., was focused on shipping operations.
New Transfer Boat Set for Hornsea 2 Offshore Wind Service
ESVAGT, OSK Design, and Hvide Sande Shipyard have joined forces to raise the bar in offshore wind logistics with the development of a next-generation transfer boat, which has been designed to carry more technicians and cargo.ESVAGT and its partners OSK Design and Hvide Sande Shipyard are taking the next step with the Safe Transfer Boats (STB B15) - a larger boat capable of transferring more technicians and cargo.In addition to traditional boat landings…
Industry Partners Unveil Next-Gen Floating Wind Installation Vessel Design
A consortium based in South West England, led by Morek Engineering, has unveiled its design concept for a new vessel class for the floating offshore wind (FLOW) market, having completed the first feasibility stage.Consortium partners include naval architects Solis Marine Engineering, innovation specialists Tope Ocean, marine operations specialists First Marine Solutions and Celtic Sea Power.The future…
Endangered Gulf of Mexico Whale Threatened by Oil and Gas Vessel Strikes
The Trump administration published a long-awaited environmental assessment on Tuesday that found that vessel strikes related to oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico are likely to jeopardize the existence of the endangered Rice's whale.The analysis, known as a biological opinion, governs how endangered and threatened marine species should be protected from oil and gas activities in the region…
Philippines, U.S. Hold Joint Coast Guard Drills in South China Sea
Coast Guard vessels of the Philippines and the United States have taken part for the first time in joint maritime exercises with naval and air force units in the contested South China Sea, Manila's armed forces said on Wednesday.The exercises, held on Tuesday in waters off Palawan and Occidental Mindoro, involved the Philippine Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, alongside the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton and a U.S.
EU, Britain Press Ahead with New Russia Sanctions Without Trump
The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for Washington to join them, a day after President Donald Trump's phone call with Vladimir Putin brought about neither a ceasefire in Ukraine nor fresh U.S. sanctions.London and Brussels said their new measures would zero in on Moscow's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers and financial firms that have helped it avoid the impact of other sanctions imposed over the war."Sanctions matter…
EU Boots Renewable Hydrogen Development
The European Commission has announced the selection of 15 renewable hydrogen production projects for public funding, including three related to providing fuel for ships.The projects, located across five countries, are expected to produce nearly 2.2 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen over 10 years, avoiding more than 15 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The hydrogen will be produced in sectors such as transportation…
Fortescue Green Pioneer: Proving Ground for Ammonia as Maritime Fuel
Fortescue’s Green Pioneer, billed as the world’s first ammonia dual-powered vessel, left Singapore in January of this year on voyage past the Cape of Good Hope en route initially to Southampton, both for Port State Control and to demonstrate the use of ammonia in its engines to the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), and then on to London’s Canary Wharf where is stayed through mid-April, before…
You Want to Save the Planet? Change your Ships Light Bulbs, Keep a Clean Hull
Norwegian shipowners agree: the obsession with new fuels is eliding a valuable discussion of the potential of fuel efficiency. The Aurora-class has enabled Höegh Autoliners to reduce emissions by around 58% per car carried, “before we even use low carbon fuels,” CEO Andreas Enger said. “The debate between energy efficiency and the fuel transition, we consider to be irrelevant and pretty stupid,” he said.
How to Turn International Trade into a Zero Sum Game
Tariffs and trade agreements are a complex subject and going down the rabbit hole can result in endless and ultimately pointless discussions. Strangely, tariffs and trade agreements are simply a game that ideally is beneficial to all and has no true winners and losers. Trade is not a Zero Sum game where a winner takes all and the loser gets nothing. Trade is a Non-Zero Sum game, which means the amount…
UAE Blamed for Port Sudan Drone Attacks
Sudan said the United Arab Emirates was responsible for an attack on Port Sudan this month, accusing the Gulf state for the first time of direct military intervention in a war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.The UAE denied the allegations in a statement and said it condemned the attack."It is deeply regrettable that the Port Sudan authorities continue to perpetrate violence against their own citizens…
Russia Releases Detained Liberia-Flagged Oil Tanker
Russia has released a Greek-owned oil tanker which was detained in Russian waters on Sunday after leaving an Estonian port, and the vessel has resumed its journey towards the Dutch port of Rotterdam, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Tuesday.The detention of the vessel has increased concerns over potential escalation in busy Baltic sea lanes where major oil supplies pass through, after separate…
Baltic Sea Naval Mine Clearance Operation Concludes
A major naval operation concluded in the Baltic Sea on Monday, with warships, divers and underwater drone operators detonating unexploded mines left over from the two World Wars - and taking the chance to check on underwater power cables in the area.Twelve warships and 19 teams of mine clearance divers and underwater drone operators from 13 NATO countries took part in the mission to locate and neutralize…
