New Excursion Boat Debuts at Port of Los Angeles
A new hybrid, 350-passenger vessel is now in operation at the Port of Los Angeles, the result of a Port-led partnership with Harbor Breeze Cruises, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the Port of Long Beach.The Harbor Breeze Cruises’ El Escudo harbor craft features some of the newest emission-reduction technologies on the market. The El Escudo will be berthed at the Port of Los Angeles and serve the San Pedro Bay ports.The vessel features a parallel hybrid propulsion system…
Middle East Offshore Sector Faces Structural Risks
A combination of contract terminations, spiraling insurance costs and the threat to EPC projects are creating a complex combination of risk for offshore operators in the Middle East Gulf.In its latest HORIZON Monthly Offshore report, MSI notes that, whilst contract terminations for rigs have been few, a return to pre-conflict levels could take months as fields are brought back onstream and construction…
MPA and MSC to Advance Sustainable and Digital Development
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonization, digitalization, innovation, and manpower development.The MoU underscores the shared commitment of MPA and MSC to foster a sustainable, digital, and future-ready maritime sector, while enhancing MSC’s operational and business activities in Singapore.
Sandmeyer Steel Announces Leadership Transition
Sandmeyer Steel Company, a producer of stainless steel, nickel alloy, and titanium plate products, has appointed R. Paul Sandmeyer, III as President and Chief Operating Officer.This appointment marks the transition to fourth- generation family leadership as the company enters its 75th year.Paul succeeds a distinguished family legacy of leadership. His great- grandfather and company founder, the late Paul C. Sandmeyer, his grandfather, the late Ronald P. Sandmeyer, Sr., and his father, Ronald P.
Gulf Hostilities Spike as Iran, US Launch Attacks
Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday as Iranian attacks on Kuwait damaged its airport and injured dozens while the U.S. military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, with diplomacy to halt the war showing little sign of progress.The attacks are the latest to test a shaky ceasefire, sending oil prices up nearly 2%, as the strait remains largely closed more than three months after the U.S.
EU Proposes Naval Mission Leads Mine Clearing in Hormuz
The European Union has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz "when conditions allow" as part of a Franco-British-led initiative, according to a document seen by Reuters.The European External Action Service wrote in a note dated May 26 and sent to member states that "the situation requires the Union to provide a meaningful contribution"…
TotalEnergies Remains Silent as Russia Approves Sale of Arctic LNG 2 Stake
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the sale of a 10% stake in the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project held by France's TotalEnergies to a company called Nordline LLC, according to a decree published on Wednesday.TotalEnergies declined to comment and has not issued any statement on a sale, unlike previous divestments from Russia.Reuters has identified two Russian-registered entities named Nordline LLC…
Vessels Stuck In Hormuz Further Strain on Shipping Industry
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Shipping Technology Launches ST Brain Lite Digitization for Chartered Inland Vessels
Shipping Technology, the Rotterdam-based inland shipping technology company, is launching ST Brain Lite, a compact, easy-to-install onboard intelligence unit that brings real-time data connectivity to chartered vessels. Inland shipping container operator Danser Group is the product's launching customer, deploying the units across the chartered ships on its Limburg Express container liner service.The…
MARTAC Expands Across Western USA With Opening of San Diego Innovation Center
Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC), a provider of fully autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs), announced the opening of the MARTAC Innovation Center West in San Diego, California. The new facility marks a milestone in the company’s expansion, strengthening its ability to serve defense, security and commercial customers across the West Coast and Pacific regions.The MARTAC Innovation Center West will serve as a hub for research…
SCHOTTEL Wins ONEX Contract for Rudderpropellers
SCHOTTEL has been awarded a significant contract by ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to supply rudderpropellers, for a new series of twenty RAstar 2800 tugs, which will be built in Elefsina shipyard, Greece. The order includes the delivery of a total of forty azimuth thrusters, as each of the ASD tugs will be fitted with two SCHOTTEL RudderPropellers type SRP 490 FP. This collaboration follows ONEX's exclusive license agreement with Canadian naval architect Robert Allan Ltd.…
MRS '26: Managing Maritime Risk in a Dynamic Geopolitical Environment
The Maritime Risk Symposium is ongoing today in Pasadena, Texas, and annual event which moves location and convenes thought leaders across government, industry and academia to assess trends and threats to the evolving maritime landscape; offer operational insights to enhance resilience from disruptions, and advance solutions through merging technologies.Day 2 MRS 26 first panel of the day on shipbuilding.
Carbon Ridge’s Onboard Carbon Capture System Approved by DNV
An assessment from global classification society DNV, using its Recommended Practice for performance verification of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS), has confirmed Carbon Ridge’s centrifugal onboard carbon capture system can reach CO2 capture rates of as high as 98%. This is the first maritime deployment of a centrifugal OOCS system, which during the testing was set up to capture and treat…
Victoria International Container Terminal Deploys Hybrid Automatic Container Carriers
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) fully automated operations at the Port of Melbourne, Australia, has deployed four new Kalmar hybrid automatic container carriers (ACC) following their successful commissioning and operational integration over the past several weeks.Kalmar executives attended the handover ceremony on May 26, including Sami Niiranen…
Triton Partners to Acquire Flender
Global investment firm Carlyle announced that it has agreed to sell Flender, a global market leader in mechanical drive technology, to Triton Fund 6 advised by Triton Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q4 2026.Headquartered in Bocholt, Germany, and with over 125 years of engineering heritage…
Damen Expands Combi Freighter Series
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the expansion of its successful Combi Freighter (CF) series. Based on the CF 5000, the new CF 6000 and CF 7000 vessels feature an extended midship section. This provides vessel operators with additional flexibility, while retaining the reliability, efficiency and sustainability readiness that define the series.With the extension of their hulls, the CF 6000 and CF 7000 are capable of carrying 20% and 40% more cargo, respectively.
North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister of Economic Affairs Visits German-Dutch Hydrogen BOOST Project
During the three-year period from March 2024 to February 2027, the Emsdetten-based companies BEN-Tec GmbH and H2 POWERCELL GmbH are working together with the Münster University of Applied Sciences to advance the use of environmentally friendly hydrogen technologies.As part of the "NRW Innovation Tour 2026" of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of North Rhine-Westphalia…
Reintjes Posts Record Year, Eyes Hybrid and Electric Market Growth
German marine propulsion gearbox manufacturer Reintjes reported another record year in 2025, extending a growth streak that has seen the company nearly double revenue over the past four years.The Hameln-based company generated group revenue of approximately €138 million in 2025, up 2.2% from €135 million in 2024, which had previously been the company's best year on record. The figures include REINTJES…
Eisenheim Takes the Helm at Shipbuilder Neptun Werft
A leadership transition is underway at Neptun Werft, and Leif Eisenheim will become Managing Director and CEO of the Rostock-Warnemünde shipbuilding company, part of the Meyer Werft Group, effective December 1, 2026, or earlier if possible.Eisenheim succeeds Stephan Happe, who assumed interim leadership of the shipyard at the beginning of this year. Happe will remain in Neptun Werft’s management team until December 31…
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Team Wins Electric Propulsion Competition
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), a public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that blend academics and experiential learning announced that its Energy Systems Engineering (ESE) team won first place in the recent national 2026 Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) Workforce Development Competition. This marks the Academy’s first year participating in the event…
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