GO Searcher Multi-Purpose Vessel Returns to Guice Offshore Fleet
Guice Offshore, a leader in the offshore maritime mini supply vessel specialty market, announced the return of GO Searcher to its fleet, bringing the total number of Guice Offshore-owned vessels to 19.The GO Searcher, which has played a role in pioneering aerospace operations since 2014, is a 170-ft. multi-purpose DP1 vessel featuring a helipad. She is dually certified Subchapter L&I, as well as approved…
SAAM Towage to Acquire Five New Tugs from Sanmar Shipyards
SAAM Towage, a leading provider of marine support services in the Americas, has signed an agreement with Türkiye-based Sanmar Shipyards to acquire five new tugboats. The vessels will be gradually added to its fleet as part of its investment and fleet renewal plan.This new agreement builds on the long-standing relationship between SAAM and Sanmar Shipyards, which has already built 13 tugboats for the company.The vessels…
UAE Oil Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz Reaches 50% Completion
The UAE's new crude pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is about 50% complete, the head of ADNOC said on Wednesday, adding that global oil flows may take at least four months to recover to 80% of pre-conflict levels after the Iran war ends.Tehran has largely kept the waterway critical for global oil and gas supplies shut to all ships other than its own since U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28…
UK Defers Russian Crude Diesel, Jet Fuel Import Ban
Britain said on Wednesday it will continue to allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries, deferring a ban first announced in October, to help the country cope with supply issues caused by the Iran war.The decision was criticised by lawmakers in Britain and Ukraine who accused the government of easing pressure on Russia and backtracking on promises to stop Moscow profiting from oil production to fund its war with Ukraine.Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the
cruisePAL to Provide Safety Management System Modules to Mercy Ships
cruisePAL has announced a strategic partnership with Mercy Ships, the international non-governmental organization dedicated to delivering free, lifechanging surgical care and medical training worldwide.cruisePAL will provide its comprehensive core SMS (Safety Management System) modules to support Mercy Ships’ two world-class hospital vessels—the Africa Mercy and the GlobalMercy—as well as their International Support Center (ISC).Given the unique operational environment of a floating hospital…
DNK Launches Program for Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing Services
Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) has launched a program to provide members access to Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) services to counter the growing risk of jamming and spoofing.DNK, Norway’s leading war risk mutual insurance provider, has launched a program to offer members advanced systems to protect against the growing threat of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signal interference.
Dassault Systèmes, iHawk Deploy Virtual Twin Technology for Autonomous Cargo Operations
Dassault Systèmes announced the real-world deployment of its virtual twin technology for autonomous cargo operations with Singapore-based deep-tech startup iHawk Global. The system is currently being piloted at an active 50,000 sqm container yard in Singapore, where autonomous aerial drones and ground rovers work together to capture live inventory data and provide operators with real-time asset visibility.
DNV Launches Hydrogen Fuel Recommended Practice
DNV has released a new recommended practice (RP) for hydrogen as ship fuel. It outlines the competence requirements for crew, inspectors, and technical personnel to support the proper handling of hydrogen systems on board ships.Hydrogen is gaining traction as a marine fuel, with seven vessels currently in operation and another 30 in the orderbook. However, several safety barriers like hydrogen leakage…
Lloyd’s Register Launches LXF Consortium to Standardize Container Stowage Data
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has helped establish a new industry consortium aimed at ending the fragmented way container stowage and lashing data is shared across the sector. The Lashing Exchange Format (LXF) Consortium brings together major classification societies and key software developers to create a common digital standard for transferring data used in container securing arrangements and lashing calculations.
Lincoln Electric Debuts Aluminum MIG Welding System
Lincoln Electric introduced the AlumaFab aluminum MIG welding system, a purpose-built solution designed to simplify and optimize high-volume aluminum welding. Developed through a partnership with MK Products, the AlumaFab system combines wire feeding with proven power source and waveform technology, designed to provide smooth, consistent wire delivery and superior arc control.The AlumaFab system is designed to make aluminum welding easy by providing a stable…
Matta Steps Up to Lead Bollinger Houma Shipyards
Bollinger Shipyards announced the retirement of Rich Murphy as Vice President and General Manager of Bollinger Houma Shipyards and the appointment of Mark Matta Sr. as his successor, effective this week.Houma Shipyards is one of Bollinger's flagship facilities, with active work across the Navy's TATS and LSM programs, the National Science Foundation's RCRV program, and the Coast Guard's ASC program.Murphy joined Bollinger in July 2013 following a 30-year career in the United States Coast Guard…
174K LNG Vessel Christened; Board Approves New 8-Ship Contruction Plan
Diamond Gas Jade, a 174,000-cu.-m. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier invested by a joint venture under U-Ming Marine Transport Corp., held its grand naming ceremony on May 19 at the Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje Shipyard. Built by Samsung Heavy Industries, Diamond Gas Jade is equipped with the latest energy-saving environmental technologies and a dual-fuel propulsion engine. Upon delivery, it will…
DRIFT's Energy-Harvesting Vessel Concept Earns AIP
RINA awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to DRIFT Energy for a novel vessel concept designed not simply to transport cargo, but to generate and deliver clean energy at sea.The AiP marks what DRIFT claimsis the first such class recognition for an energy-harvesting ship concept, advancing the UK startup’s plans to develop what it describes as the world’s first net-positive vessel.Bath, England-based…
Equinor Extends PSV Contract with Eidesvik Offshore
Equinor has exercised remaining options to extend the contract for the platform supply vessel (PSV) Viking Avant from Norwegian vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore.The extension runs in direct continuation of the current contract and extends the firm charter period through the end of 2026.Viking Avant PSV was built in 2004, and has a deadweight capacity of 5,784 tonnes and a deck area of 1,010 square meters.The vessel is 92.17 meters long with a beam of 20.4 meters.
INTERCARGO Issues First Dry Bulk Ship-to-Ship Transfer Standard
INTERCARGO has published the first dedicated ship-to-ship (STS) transfer guidelines for dry bulk carriers, as such operations expand into new trading regions and offshore locations with limited port infrastructure.The ‘Ship to Ship Transfer Guidelines for Bulk Carriers’ establishes a framework for dry bulk STS operations, covering planning, risk assessment, maneuvering, fendering, cargo handling and…
Northern Lights CCS Fleet Grows with First Bernard Schulte's LCO2 Carrier
Bernhard Schulte has christened its first liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier, marking the company’s entry into the carbon capture and storage (CCS)-related shipping segment.The vessel, named Northern Purpose, was christened on May 19 at Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore (DSOC) in China and will support the Northern Lights CCS project, a cross-border CO2 transport and storage development in Norway.Following delivery…
PALFINGER to Supply Cranes for North Sea HVDC Platforms
PALFINGER has secured a contract to supply davit cranes for five offshore converter platforms in the North Sea, expanding its presence in the offshore wind market as Europe accelerates grid infrastructure development tied to renewable energy projects.The Austrian company said it would deliver seven PF200-7m davit cranes to Spanish engineering contractor Dragados Offshore for high-voltage direct current…
Cadeler’s First Quarter Revenue Jumps on Offshore Wind Fleet Expansion
Cadeler has reported higher first-quarter revenue and earnings, supported by expanded offshore wind installation activity following growth in its operating fleet.The Danish offshore wind vessel operator posted revenue $145.2 million (€125 million) for the first quarter of 2026, up from $75.5 million (€65 million) in the same period last year, while EBITDA rose to $54 million (€47 million) from $27.9…
UK Eases Russian Fuel Sanctions to Safeguard Diesel and Jet Supply
Britain will allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined abroad from Russian crude under a sanctions carve-out, watering down restrictions to help ensure supply at home as prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.While Britain's support for Ukraine remains steadfast, junior treasury minister Dan Tomlinson said, he added that the national interest had to come first and therefore a loosening…
Two Chinese VLCCs Exit Strait of Hormuz
Two Chinese supertankers carrying 4 million barrels of Middle East crude oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after waiting in the Gulf for more than two months, shipping data on LSEG and Kpler showed.The ships are among a handful of supertankers carrying Iraqi crude exiting the Gulf this month via a transit route that Iran has ordered ships to use.Chinese-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) Yuan Gui Yang loaded 2 million barrels of Iraqi Basrah crude on February 27, a day before the
