Richard Hendrick Elected as American Association of Port Authorities Chairman
Port of Albany-Rensselaer, NY CEO Richard J. Hendrick was unanimously elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) at its Annual Convention in New Orleans. AAPA represents more than 130 public port authorities in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.This is the first time in more than 40 years that the AAPA Chairman has been elected from the North Atlantic Region. Hendrick will serve a two-year term in this role.
Windward Offshore Names New CSOV
Windward Offshore celebrated the official naming of its Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), Windward Munich, in Hamburg on September 22, bringing together customers, partners and representatives from the Offshore Wind and Maritime Industries at the dawn of WindEnergy Hamburg.The ‘Windward Munich’ is the third vessel in the Windward offshore fleet. Built by VARD Vung Tau in Vietnam, she is the first of two vessels in the fleet to feature a helicopter landing deck.
Metal Shark to Build 13 Patrol Boats for Vietnam
Louisiana-based boatbuilder Metal Shark has been awarded a U.S. Government contract to build 13 patrol boats for Vietnam, with options for additional vessels.The contract expands Metal Shark's presence in Asia and builds on the company's successful delivery of 24 purpose-built 45 Defiant military patrol boats to the Vietnam Coast Guard between 2017 and 2020. The 45-foot welded-aluminum vessels enhanced…
LOREKA360° Receives ClassNK Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions
ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to two modules of the LOREKA360° digital suite developed by Accelleron Switzerland Ltd.: Tekomar XPERT Engine and Emissions Desk.In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ClassNK supports the deployment of products and services through third-party certification for equipment and software technology with innovative functions.
Cav Expands U.S. Coast Guard Deployment Fleetwide
Cav, a continuous cyber assurance company, announced a period of record growth, capped by a fleetwide expansion of its deployment with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Annual recurring revenue has grown more than 500% year over year, and the company is on pace to be both cash-flow and EBITDA positive for fiscal year 2027.Cav's growth reflects an operational shift happening across high-reliability organizations (HROs) in how they handle cyber compliance.
As Interferry turns 50, the Ferry Industry Navigates Change, Again
When Interferry convenes its annual conference in Bangkok, Thailand, the international ferry association will mark a milestone: its 50th anniversary. But while there will be plenty of time to celebrate five decades, CEO Mike Corrigan sees the meeting as an opportunity to tackle some of the biggest technical, regulatory and operational challenges confronting ferry operators today.Interferry has grown…
Russia Threatens Nuclear Retaliation as Baltic Tensions Rise
Russia has warned NATO it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempted to cut off Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave that borders the Baltic Sea.In a document sent to NATO and seen by Reuters, Moscow accused the alliance of a "dangerous and reckless course" that entailed "high risks of the outbreak of a direct armed conflict".The document said this included the possibility…
Ground Broken on $16b Kenya Oil Refinery
Construction begins on Wednesday of a $16 billion Kenyan oil refinery aimed at lowering East Africa's fuel costs and saving the region hard currency used to import refined products.Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto broke ground on the site, where the billionaire wants to replicate his group's 700,000-barrel-per-day Nigerian refinery as countries including Kenya and Uganda look to start producing crude oil.Dangote…
Trump to Unveil Plans for $200b of South Korean Investments
President Donald Trump will announce on Wednesday plans for South Korea to invest $200 billion in US projects, including $54 billion to build the long-planned Alaska liquefied natural gas project, a White House official said.The announcement will detail the first major projects under a broader $350 billion strategic investment package South Korea made as part of a trade agreement with Washington last year.
India to Auction Offshore Mineral Blocks in Andaman Sea
India's federal Ministry of Mines said on Wednesday it would launch the auction of offshore mineral blocks in the Andaman Sea on Thursday, reviving a push to develop domestic deep-sea mining after an earlier attempt failed to draw bids.The auction will cover two blocks in the Andaman Sea for the grant of a composite licence, the ministry said, adding that the move followed changes to the law in 2023 that allowed it to auction offshore mineral blocks.India announced its first offshore mineral auc
2,600 HP Towboat Delivered to Southern Devall
C&C Marine and Repair delivered M/V Capt. Pete Ciaramitaro, a 2,600-horsepower inland towboat, to Southern Devall. The vessel is the first delivery from C&C Marine’s six-vessel spec towboat program and was delivered just over two months after the contract was signed on July 20, 2026. The five remaining vessels are available, with deliveries scheduled to begin in November and continue at approximately…
Casablanca Port Gets Africa’s First Liebherr LPS Crane
Marsa Maroc has selected a Liebherr LPS 550 portal slewing crane for bulk cargo operations at the Port of Casablanca, marking the first deployment of Liebherr's LPS crane series in Africa.The rail-mounted crane, which is set to enter service at the Moroccan port, features an electric drive and a 48-metre boom. Its portal design allows cargo operations while preserving space along the quay.The order…
ABS Study Weighs Costs of Nuclear-Powered LNG Shipping
A nuclear-powered liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier could cost about 2.5 times as much to build as a conventional vessel but substantially reduce fuel costs over its operating life, according to a joint study involving ABS, Blossom Energy and a global shipping company.Presented at Gastech 2026, the study assessed a 174,000-cubic-metre LNG carrier equipped with a 20-25 MWe high-temperature gas-cooled reactor being developed by Blossom Energy.The study compared the vessel's arrangement…
LPG/Ammonia Vessel Joins Nakilat Fleet
Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) celebrated the naming of the latest LPG/Ammonia carrier to join its fleet during a special ceremony held at the HD Hyundai Samho shipyard in Yeongam, South Korea.Energy North is set to enter service on the second of October 2026, is the first under Nakilat's program to build six new vessels at the HD Hyundai Samho shipyard, comprising two LNG carriers and four LPG/ammonia carriers.Mr.
11 Martime Start-Ups Tagged by PortXL
PortXL, a maritime startup accelerator, presented the 11 startups and scale-ups selected for its 2026 acceleration program. The cohort was chosen after vetting a global pool of applicants of more than 250 startups. It spans three focus areas relevant for the future of port and maritime: Maritime & Offshore, Energy & Infrastructure, and Dual Use.Since its founding in 2015, PortXL has connected startups and scale-ups with corporate partners…
Lehmann Marine Modular CUBE Battery System Deployed on CTV
Lehmann Marine's modular CUBE battery system has been comissionned on board the crew transfer vessel AESEN 116H, marking their first deployment in China.The 42-meter hybrid fast crew boat was built for Singapore-based operator AESEN. The fully integrated hybrid propulsion system on the AESEN 116H delivers an estimated 30~40% fuel saving compared to conventional crew boats operating under similar conditions.Built…
Solstad Maritime Secures APAC Drilling Support Work for AHTS Pair
Solstad Maritime has been awarded contracts for two anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS) for drilling support work in the Asia-Pacific region.The combined firm value estimated at the upper end of a $10 million and $30 million range, according to the Norwegian vessel owner.The contracts for the Normand Scorpion and Normand Saracen have a combined firm duration of 475 days and are expected to start…
US to China Dry Bulk Vessels Jump
"During the first three quarters of 2026, US dry bulk shipments to China have grown 104% y/y, driven by a 176% y/y increase in the shipment of grains. Volumes between the two countries weakened in 2025 amid rising trade tensions and higher tariffs. However, an agreement reached in November 2025 lowered tariffs on US grains and set import targets for US soya beans, allowing shipments to partly recover in 2026…
Samsung Heavy Industries Books $226M VLGC Pair Order
Samsung Heavy Industries has signed a $226 million (KRW 307.4 billion) contract to build two very large gas carriers (VLGCs) for an undisclosed shipowner in Bermuda, according to a Korean stock exchange regulatory filing.The contract was signed on September 29 and runs through February 28, 2030, with the end date based on the vessels' delivery date.Payments will be made according to construction progress…
Somali Pirates Kill Five Tanker Crew Members Before Rescue
Somali pirates killed five crew members of the hijacked MT Honour 25 petroleum products tanker before it was rescued by security forces, Somalia's semi-autonomous state of Puntland said on Tuesday.Puntland's authorities said they also rescued a second vessel on Tuesday that had been hijacked in May.The deaths aboard the Palau-flagged ship appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in over…
