Nissen Kaiun Becomes Stakeholder in Econowind
Japanese shipowner Nissen Kaiun has become a shareholder in Dutch Wind-Assisted Shipping Propulsion company Econowind. The Imabari-based shipping company, which operates a diversified fleet through several subsidiaries, said it had chosen Econowind for its technology.Econowind has developed the VentoFoil, a wing-shaped wind-assist device that drives decarbonization within the shipping markets. More than 130 units have been sold globally…
China's Hold on Global Ports focus of Trump Administration
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals under Western control, according to three sources familiar with the plan.The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand U.S. maritime influence since the 1970s and is designed to address growing fears in Washington that it would be at a disadvantage to China in the event of a conflict.Trump administration officials believe the U.S.
Lloyd’s Register Launches Biofuel Advisory Service to Accelerate Shipping Decarbonization
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched its new Biofuel Advisory service at London International Shipping Week to help shipowners, fuel suppliers and producers adopt biofuels safely and at scale. Biofuels are emerging as one of the most proven and reliable alternative fuel options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. LR’s new service is designed to remove uncertainty for the industry by providing end-to-end support across the biofuel supply chain…
Watertight Hatch Cover Design from Lemissoler Receives ABS Approval
ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Lemissoler Corporate Management Ltd. for its watertight hatch cover design for bulk carriers.The design improves hatch cover water tightness through an innovative seal arrangement, features an enclosed deck configuration that enhances crew protection from weather, reduces deck maintenance, and increases cargo capacity.ABS carried out design reviews following the class requirements…
Mammoet, Tugdock Form Strategic Partnership for Offshore Platform Tech
Mammoet has entered into a strategic partnership with Tugdock Submersible Platforms to expand the use of the Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP), a technology which improves buoyancy, stability and load transfer activities in marine transport operations.The TSP is a modular, submersible platform that allows large floating structures to be transferred seamlessly from quaysides into the water.Structures are driven or skidded onto the TSP in a controlled process…
Roll Group Welcomes Wide Deck Carrier to Its Fleet
Roll Group has signed the long-term charter of the wide deck carrier Bigroll KMC Beaumont from its partner KMC Bluewhale.The vessel was delivered in Singapore and will immediately begin operations to support of Roll Group’s expanding global project logistics and transportation services.With its 139-meter length overall and 32-meter deck width, the Bigroll KMC Beaumont is expected to enhance the company’s ability to transport heavy and oversized cargoes across key markets…
UK's Port of Tyne Unveils $200M Upgrade Plan to Back Offshore Wind
The Port of Tyne has unveiled plans to invest around $200 million to redevelop 230 acres into the Tyne Clean Energy Park, adding 400 meters of deep-water quayside to support offshore renewables, clean energy and advanced manufacturing.The project could create up to 12,000 jobs and deliver $7.6 billion to the economy, according to an independent study by WSP.The investment program will transform the…
D.E.E.P Project to Assess Next-Gen Additive Manufactured Marine Propellers
The Digitally Enabled Efficient Propeller (D.E.E.P) project, led by industry consortium and funded by Innovate UK, has been launched to investigate the development of a new generation of marine propellers produced using advanced additive manufacturing (AM) processes, integrated with digital twin technology.The innovation is set to transform propellers from passive hardware into smart, cyber-physical…
Hanwha Ocean Enlists ABB for Singapore’s First Floating LNG Terminal
Hanwha Ocean, one of the leading shipbuilders in South Korea, has awarded ABB the contract to supply a complete electric power and propulsion system for Singapore’s first floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.ABB ’s integrated electrical system on board the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) will comprise a medium voltage generator, 6.6kV switchboards for cargo and regasification…
WSC Launches AI Tool for Detecting Misdeclared Goods
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has launched a Cargo Safety Program, an industry-led initiative to detect misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods in order to prevent ship fires.The program combines AI-powered cargo screening and common inspection standards to identify misdeclared and undeclared high-risk shipments before they are loaded.Ship fires are at their highest level in over a decade, according to Allianz's Safety and Shipping Review 2025.
Overfishing Deal Reached After 20 Years of Negotiation
A landmark agreement to curb billions of dollars in subsidies contributing to overfishing came into force on Monday, the World Trade Organization said - a move activists hailed as a step towards helping global fish stocks recover.It was the first agreement to take effect at the WTO since 2017 after years of stalled debates and infighting on top of, more recently, a surge in U.S. tariffs that left some critics asking whether the Geneva-based body had a future.The formal ratification by Brazil…
US Bombs Another Alleged Venezuelan Drug Vessel
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel heading to the United States, the second such strike carried out against a suspected drug boat in recent weeks.He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international waters. Trump provided no evidence for his assertion that the boat was carrying drugs."This morning, on my Orders, U.S.
EPA Issues Air Permit for Offshore Deepwater Port for Crude Oil Export
U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Clean Air Act (CAA) permit for the proposed offshore Texas GulfLink (TGL) deepwater port. The permit allows a first-of-its-kind use of vapor capture and control technology mounted on an offshore support vessel at TGL’s proposed deepwater port about 30 miles southeast of Freeport, Texas.The offshore deepwater port will be able to load very large crude carriers up to 85,000 barrels per hour, or 365 million barrels a year.
ABS Chairman and CEO Urges IMO to Rethink Net Zero Framework
“Shipping and the IMO are on different trajectories. There is no clear pathway for green fuel availability and scalability and infrastructure support. LNG and biofuels are mission critical to any success and should not be overlooked, over penalized or discarded in the Net Zero regulation. Quite frankly, achieving net zero for shipping by 2050 looks like a wildcard," said ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J.
Voltron Future Unveils Crew Transfer Vessel
Voltron Future announced the launch of its CTV-26 RON, a high performance crew transfer vessel designed for the offshore wind sector. This project marks Voltron Future’s official entry into the maritime industry. Developed in consultation with wind farm operators and marine professionals, the vessel prioritizes efficiency, reliability and crew comfort.The CTV-26 RON is a 26-meter multihull catamaran engineered for reduced fuel consumption, extended range and superior seakeeping.
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. to Support Unit Production of U.S. Navy Destroyers
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) has announced an agreement with HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division to support the limited production of outfitted structural units for the U.S. Navy’s Flight III Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyers.Building on the success of a recent pilot program in which ESG constructed a limited number of DDG units at its Nelson Street Facility in Panama City…
Sanctioned Russian Oil Vessel Switches to Indian Port after Adani Group Ban
Sanctioned vessel Noble Walker carrying Russian oil has changed course to India's Vadinar port after the country's Adani Group banned entry of blacklisted ships at its Mundra port, ship tracking data showed on Monday.The Noble Walker, carrying about a million barrels of Russian crude for Indian refiner HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd, was until Friday headed to Mundra, according to shipping reports and data…
Rheinmetall to Buy NVL in Expansion Push
Rheinmetall has agreed to buy Luerssen Group's warship division, NVL, as the German defence group seeks to expand in Europe and tap increased military spending across the continent.The move announced on Sunday by Rheinmetall, Europe's biggest ammunition maker, comes as a long-awaited consolidation in Germany's naval sector picks up speed, with submarine and frigate maker TKMS to be spun off from parent Thyssenkrupp next month.It also highlights Rheinmetall's ambitions to grow in Europe…
Henriksen Hooks Chosen for New BC Ferries Launch Safety System
The Henriksen HLH 3500 rescue boat and liferaft hook has become a key element of a new fall protection system invented by BC Ferries, the Descent Control System (DCS), which is now installed across its fleet of 38 ships. As launching boats at sea is a high-risk activity, BC Ferries embarked upon a two-year development program for its DCS. Now, whenever BC Ferries rescue crews board their boats, they will each clip onto a webbing line that is controlled by an auto belay unit.
Portland Port Christens Two New Vessels
Portland Port in Dorset, UK celebrated the twin christening of two new vessels. Dignitaries and guests watched the christening of the Wyke Castle tug and the Silverwell pilot boat on the Dorset port’s Dock Jetty before an demonstration of the vessels’ capabilities.The multi-million-pound investment in the new boats for Portland Harbor Authority comes as the port continues to grow. It follows the opening…
