Arc Begins Battery-Electric Conversion of Long Beach Harbor Tug
Arc, a marine technology company, has begun engineering the battery-electric conversion of Harbor Sentinel, a 50-foot harbor tug owned and operated by Pacific Maritime Group (PMG). Supported by funding from the Port of Long Beach through its Technology Advancement Program (TAP) and SWIFT Program, along with a Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust grant administered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District…
General Dynamics Mission Systems Awarded $15m MEDUSA Contract Modification
General Dynamics Mission Systems announced it was awarded a $15 million contract modification to exercise options under a previously awarded contract for the Mining Expendable Delivery Unmanned Submarine Asset (MEDUSA).Building on the prototype, software and engineering work advanced under the July contract modification, this follow-on award continues MEDUSA's maturation and expands the program’s support…
Katsa Expands Capacity With New Assembly Plant
Twin Disc, Inc. subsidiary Katsa announced that it is expanding its capacity with a 54,000-square-foot gearbox assembly facility and warehouse in Pirkkala, Finland, in response to a double-digit percentage year-over-year increase in demand.The new plant, expected to be fully operational by May 2027, brings together gearbox assembly, testing and painting under one roof. The unified design will streamline operations by reducing material handling steps and maximizing production flow.
CM Energy Contributes to ASSO Cable Lay Project
CM Energy is strengthening its engagement in the European offshore wind market through an ongoing integrated cable-lay installation for ASSO Subsea, an international subsea contractor that specializes in submarine cable installation, protection and repair.The contract comprises an integrated package of cable-handling and associated marine equipment for a new vessel.Engineering and manufacturing activities are progressing within CM Energy's own facilities across China…
Singapore, Norway Launch Call for Green Shipping Research Grants
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) have launched a joint research grant call to develop solutions to support the decarbonization of international shipping.The joint grant call brings together the research, technology and industry capabilities of Singapore’s and Norway’s maritime innovation ecosystems to…
Ukraine Renews Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries
Ukraine's renewed attacks on Russian oil refineries add to Moscow's difficulty in addressing domestic fuel shortages while it ships diesel to international markets under an export deal with US President Donald Trump.The Ryazan oil refinery, one of Russia's largest, appeared to have come under attack as part of a large drone strike overnight on industrial sites in the city, southeast of Moscow, according to a Reuters video analysis.If confirmed…
Turkey Unveils 2040 Energy Policy Powered by Electrification
Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar unveiled the country's 2040 national energy policy on Thursday, which requires $500 billion in energy investments by 2040, including more than $330 billion for electrification goals.Policy built on supply security, emissions reduction.Wind and solar power installed capacity target set at 175 GW by 2040.Plan projects installed power capacity will rise to 281 GW from current 123 GW…
French Maritime Patrol Plane Extends Stay After Black Sea Cargo Vessel Attacks
A French maritime patrol aircraft deployed to Romania to bolster surveillance after a series of deadly strikes on merchant ships in the Black Sea on the edge of NATO's eastern flank will extend its stay by several weeks, its commander said on Thursday.The attacks have shown how the escalating maritime war between Russia and Ukraine is expanding into a major challenge for NATO in the Black Sea that…
Iran Maintains Pressure as Three Tankers Hit in Hormuz
Iran reported three more tankers had been damaged in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, making clear that shipping would remain in peril as long as the war in the Gulf is unresolved, now that US voters have punished President Donald Trump for waging it.The electoral rout that cost Trump's Republicans control of Congress has prompted a stark reassessment of the conflict's political cost in Washington…
Tender-Assist Rigs: Southeast Asia’s Quiet Workhorses Head for Full Utilization
Often overshadowed by the towering jackup and ultra-deepwater floating rig fleets that dominate offshore headlines, tender-assist rigs are enjoying a resurgence in Southeast Asia. While they represent a relatively small niche of the global offshore drilling market, these versatile units have become indispensable to operators across Thailand, Malaysia and Brunei, where their efficiency and cost competitiveness continue to drive demand.Tender-assist rigs are designed for fast…
StormGeo Partners with CCS to Advance Digital Emissions Verification in China
StormGeo, a provider of weather intelligence and maritime technology and part of Alfa Laval’s Ocean Division, has joined forces with the China Classification Society (CCS) to help digitalize emissions data sharing and verification. The partnership is a step in StormGeo’s efforts to grow in China and better support local shipping customers.StormGeo currently supports approximately 700 vessels on GHG…
AskChief Opens Platform to Wider Marker After Surpassing 100-Vessel Milestone
AskChief Specialised Al for maritime Technical and HSQE teams announced that it is opening its platform to the wider market after surpassing 100 vessels in under a year of live use with shipowners and ship managers. Shipping companies have the knowledge they need, but it is fragmented across manuals, SMS, vessel records, past cases and experienced people. Teams waste time rebuilding context, while lessons from one vessel may never reach the next.AskChief makes that knowledge usable in the task.
Neoliner Origin: Wind Power Delivers 70% Fuel Savings, Tech Challenges Remain
After its first year of transatlantic service, NEOLINE's wind-powered cargo ship demonstrates the potential for substantial fuel savings, while technical issues highlight the challenges of bringing sail propulsion into mainstream commercial shipping.For all the discussion surrounding shipping's decarbonization, the commercial equation for alternative propulsion technologies remains relatively straightforward: How much does the technology cost…
Vard Kicks Off Construction of UPO Atlantic CSOV
Vard has started construction of the UPO Atlantic commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) for U-Ming Purus Offshore (UPO), following a steel-cutting ceremony at its Vard Vung Tau shipyard in Vietnam.The ceremony, held on November 2, marked the first construction milestone for the vessel, designated NB 1004 and based on Vard's VARD 4 19 design.The UPO Atlantic is being developed to support offshore wind projects in Taiwan and across Asia…
Tech Talk: Wearable Robot for Industrial Workers
A South Korean robotics company is commercializing a lightweight wearable robot designed to reduce physical strain on workers performing repetitive lifting and other demanding tasks, with potential applications in shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction and logistics.SARTEXO, a spin-off of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), has introduced its Bionic Suit, a third-generation wearable…
As Höegh Autoliners Approaches 100, Leif O. Høegh Offers Insights
With plans to celebrate his family’s 100 years in shipping in 2027, Leif O. Høegh, Chair, Höegh Autoliners, takes a moment to reflect on the company’s bold, ‘first mover’ legacy.In 1927, a young Norwegian entrepreneur named Leif Høegh ordered his first vessel, a tanker named Varg. Backed by the legendary Danish shipowner A.P Møller, the fledgling company survived the Great Depression (and later, World War II) to operate a small fleet of oil tankers.
Panama Canal to Name Terminal Bidders as Expansion Plans Advance
The Panama Canal expects to announce the pre-qualified bidders for a project to build and operate two new container terminals by the end of this year, Administrator Ilya Espino said on Wednesday, advancing a tender process linked to one of the world's most strategic trade corridors.Speaking at the Houston International Maritime Conference, Espino said the canal authority has evaluated initial proposals…
