RAD Launches Autonomy Core Remote Vessel Control Solution
RAD announced the launch of the RAD Autonomy Core at the Combined Naval Event in Farnborough, a new product within the RAD Autonomy System designed to make vessels remotely controllable in a simple, reliable, and flexible way. Built to integrate with existing propulsion and onboard systems, the Autonomy Core provides a practical pathway to advanced marine autonomy, without compromising on safety or control.The RAD Autonomy Core is an interface layer between vessel engines and onboard systems…
Four NYK Group Managed Vessels Receive Japanese Pilots' Best Quality Ship 2025 Award
Four vessels managed and operated by the NYK Group, the coal carrier Pirika Moshiri Maru, the very large crude oil carrier Takaoka, the bulk carrier Global Coral, and the passenger ship Asuka Ⅲ, have been honored with the “Best Quality Ship 2025” award sponsored by the Japan Federation of Pilots’ Associations. This is the largest number of NYK Group–related vessels ever selected simultaneously for…
Anglo-Eastern Furthers Greek Presence with Strengthened Leadership Commitment
Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (Anglo-Eastern), a global leader in independent ship management services, has strengthened its presence in Greece.This commitment is reflected in closer engagement between Anglo‑Eastern’s global leadership and its team serving the Greek market. Notably, the Group held its Technical Summit in Athens from May 4-5, bringing together senior leaders from across the globe to discuss pressing topics amidst an increasingly complex operational and geopolitical environment.
Republic of the Marshall Islands Recognized for 22 Consecutive Years of QUALSHIP 21
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s long-term and consistent commitment to shipping continues to be recognized by the international community. The recently released United States Coast Guard (USCG) 2025 Port State Control (PSC) Annual Report recognizes the RMI as a qualifying jurisdiction for the 22nd consecutive year. The RMI is the only one of the world’s three largest registries to achieve QUALSHIP 21 for this year…
Aqua superPower, Tidal Transit Partner on Electric CTVs
Aqua superPower and Tidal Transit have formed a strategic partnership to support the deployment of electric crew transfer vessels (E-CTVs) for ports and harbors serving offshore infrastructure, including offshore wind projects.Under the agreement, Tidal Transit will build and operate E-CTV vessels and manage offshore charging infrastructure installation, while Aqua superPower will design, build, operate…
Liebherr Completes Offshore Crane Overhaul on ZITON’s Jack-Up Vessel
Crane specialist Liebherr has completed an extensive inspection and refurbishment of a BOS 35000 offshore crane aboard ZITON’s jack-up vessel Wind Enterprise during a 10-day service campaign in Denmark.The board offshore crane was installed on a 16-meter pedestal and will support offshore wind operations across Northern Europe, according to Liebherr.The company said the project, carried out at the Port of Esbjerg…
EU Backs Offshore Vessel Charging Pilot in Denmark
A consortium led by Stillstrom by Maersk has secured $5.8 million (€5 million) in funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe program to develop and test offshore charging infrastructure for vessels at anchor in Denmark.The three-year SPARK project will deploy a pilot Offshore Power Zone in Skagen, one of Northern Europe’s busiest anchorage hubs, targeting greenhouse gas emissions from ships running…
Wärtsilä Secures Lifecyle Agreement for Finnish Border Guard Vessels
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a long-term Lifecycle Agreement contract with Finnish Border Guard.The 10-year agreement extends existing coverage of ‘Turva’ vessel and will also cover two new vessels, ‘Karhu’ and ‘MT1407’, which are scheduled to join the fleet in 2026 and 2027. The Baltic Sea is one of the busiest marine areas in the world, demanding the Finnish Border Guard to always be ready.It is critical that the vessels are operating reliably and efficiently…
Berg Propulsion Reshuffles Leadership Team
Berg Propulsion has reorganized its leadership structure as part of a planned transition aimed at supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy.Philip Chaabane had assumed the role of chief executive officer (CEO) at the company, effective May 1, while Stefan Sedersten would remain executive chairman focusing on growth initiatives.Berg Propulsion also moved Jon Töyrä from chief financial officer (CFO) to chief operating officer (COO) with overall responsibility for operations…
TDI-Brooks Reflags Research Vessel for Caribbean Mission
TDI-Brooks’ multi-use oceanographic research vessel Miss Emma McCall has completed its full-term ABS shipyard period and is heading to the Caribbean region following a reflagging process.The company said it is reflagging the vessel from the United States to Vanuatu to support cost-effective operations in the Caribbean and northern South America region.The vessel is currently transiting to Roatan, Honduras…
Sweden Picks France’s Naval Group for $4B Frigate Deal
Sweden will order four navy frigates from France's Naval Group in a $4 billion deal that will triple its air defence capacity as the new NATO member focuses on security threats in the Baltic Sea, its prime minister said on Tuesday.Sweden is racing to build up its military in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Nordic country's subsequent accession to NATO, with the new frigates representing…
CMB.Tech Profit Surges as Hormuz Disruption Boosts Tanker Rates
Belgian tanker company CMB.Tech said on Tuesday its core profit more than tripled in the first quarter, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz curtailed available shipping tonnage, driving a sharp spike in spot freight rates.Shares of the large, diversified maritime company with a fleet of about 250 ships rose more than 5% in early Brussels trading.
Glenfarne, ConocoPhillips Ink Alaska LNG Gas Supply Deal
Glenfarne Alaska LNG and ConocoPhillips Alaska have signed a gas sales precedent agreement to supply natural gas from Alaska’s North Slope for Phase One of the Alaska LNG project.The 30-year agreement will secure sufficient natural gas volumes to support a final investment decision for Phase One and meet Alaska’s domestic energy needs, according to Glenfarne.Glenfarne is developing the Alaska LNG project in two financially independent phases.
Oil Prices Ease as US Holds Off Renewed Strikes Against Iran
Oil fell by nearly 2% on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned attack on Iran to allow for negotiations to end the war in the Middle East.Trump posted on social media on Monday that he was holding off on a planned military attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, while efforts continue to reach a deal, adding that the United States was ready to resume attacking if one is not reached.Brent futures LCOc1 for July were down $2.02…
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