One Dead After RoPax Fire Off Singapore
A fire onboard the Liberia-registered passenger vessel World Legacy while it was en route to Singapore has resulted in the death of one crew member.The incident occurred on February 20 at about 4:00am (Singapore Time). The fire was brought under control by the crew shortly after.The vessel is in a stable condition and is currently anchored at Raffles Reserved Anchorage.Singapore MPA patrol craft, theâŚ
Hanwha Ocean Partners with Ontario Shipyards
Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the return of large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario and to strengthen Canada's ability to deliver future naval programs.In parallel, Hanwha Ocean, Ontario Shipyards and Mohawk College have entered into a Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish an embedded shipbuilding training hub at Ontario Shipyards' Hamilton facilityâŚ
LR Verifies Performance Assessment Methodology for Jet Sail
GT Wings has secured Lloydâs Register (LR) verification of sea trials performance assessment methodology for its AirWing⢠Jet Sail technology.The announcement follows some 10 months of commercial operation of a 20-metre AirWing⢠onboard MV Vectis Progress, a general cargo vessel operated by Carisbrooke Shipping.Installed in March 2025, the AirWing⢠has been operating on live commercial routes across the AtlanticâŚ
Taking Quantum Logic to the Edge
Jason Turner, Chairman and CEO of Entanglement, started the AI quantum computing company in 2017. He quickly realized it was too early. Rather than focus on quantum computing hardware, which is still on the journey to maturity, he chose to focus on quantum logic, and quantum inspired algorithms applicable to existing compute technologies.He and his team therefore turned their attention to using quantum logic.
Report: No Obvious Compromise to Net Zero Framework
A new insight brief by the UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group for the Getting to Zero coalition, titled "Uncertainty at the IMO: Three scenarios and their consequences for shippingâs transitionâ, concludes that of those options only the âas isâ (Net Zero Framework as agreed in principle in April 2025) has the potential to provide a credible, stable demand signal and revenue stream to support earlyâŚ
Incat Crowther Designing Fuel-Cell Ferry for New York
Incat Crowther has begun detailed development and naval architecture on a hydrogen fuel cell-electric fast ferry design, with initial deployment targeted for New York waters.Incat Crowther is working on the design and regulatory approval process for the new 28-metre vessel in partnership with zero-emission vessel developer SWITCH Maritime. The project includes a global team with expertise spanning ferry operations, electric propulsion, and hydrogen system safety.
Watch: Fishing Safety Matters
A film commissioned by Lloydâs Register Foundation highlights why commitment to fishing safety matters by bringing stories of three very different communities.âAll that separates us is distanceâ tells the stories of Emmanuel, Dede and James as they work to make a living in the fishing industry in the small communities where they live.Fishing is one of the worldâs most dangerous occupations: at least 32âŚ
DOF Upgrades AHTS Fleet
DOF Group has entered into an agreement to purchase the very high-end AHTS vessels Aurora Saltfjord and Aurora Sandefjord.The vessels are 2011-built and feature a bollard pull of almost 400 metric tonnes, making them among the most powerful AHTS vessels globally.The vessels are among the most recently built in their segment (AHTS >300mt bollard pull), a segment which sees no newbuilding activity due to prohibitive newbuilding costs.
Denmark Holds Iran-flagged Vessel
Denmark's maritime authority said on Thursday it had detained and inspected an Iran-flagged container vessel anchored in the Nordic country's waters on the grounds that it was not properly registered.The ship, using the name "Nora" according to LSEG data, was initially sailing under a Comoros flag, but Comoros informed Denmark that the vessel was not found in its registry, the Danish authority toldâŚ
Mexico Navy Seizes Cocaine Carrying Submarine
The Mexican navy intercepted a submarine carrying up to four tons of cocaine along the Pacific Ocean off the country's West coast, Mexico's Seurity Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch said on Thursday."In the last week, maritime operations have made it possible to seize nearly 10 tons of this drug.
Argentine Labor Strike Hits Ports
Argentina's lower house of Congress was set to vote on Thursday on a contentious labor reform backed by libertarian President Javier Milei, as unions staged a nationwide strike that has brought parts of the country to a halt.Argentina's largest umbrella union CGT says the proposed overhaul threatens longâstanding worker protections, including the right to strike. In response, it has launched a 24âhour stoppage involving transport workersâŚ
Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade a Near Match to January 2025
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 2 million tons in January, a near match to 2025. Loadings were below the monthâs 5-year average by 14.5 percent.Since 1880, Lake Carriersâ has represented the U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet, which today can move more than 90 million tons of cargos annually that are the foundation of American industry, infrastructure, and power: iron ore, stone, coal, cement, and other dry bulk materials such as grain, salt, and sand.
BOEM Proposes BBG3, Third Gulf of America Lease Sale
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced a Proposed Notice of Sale for the third offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The proposed lease sale, known as Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 3, or BBG3, is scheduled to take place on Aug. 12, 2026.This sale is the third of 30 Gulf of America oil and gas lease sales required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law No: 119-21).
Ferries: A Boost to Japanâs Long-Haul Ferry Fleet
Long-distance ferry routes form a key part of Japanâs national transport infrastructure, connecting the archipelagoâs four major islands and littoral centers of population, commerce and industry.RoRo passenger (RoPax) ferry fleet renewal and development has been a constant process over the past two decades in particular, driven largely by freight demand in combination with the pursuit of cost efficiencies and in response to new legislative edicts and rising customer expectations.
Training the Shore to Think Like the Ship
In many maritime organizations, the most effective people in shore-based leadership roles are those who have spent meaningful time onboard. Designated Persons Ashore and Port Captains often earn their positions not because of spreadsheets or policy expertise, but because they understand the realities of life at sea. They know how decisions made ashore ripple through watch schedules, maintenance routines, weather windows, and crew fatigue.
Op/Ed: Constellations of Disasters
After spending about 3 billion dollars, the Constellation frigate program was shut down with absolutely nothing to show for it.The New York Times produced an Op-Ed titled âAmerica canât make what the Navy Needs.âThat title may indicate the United States does not have the technical ability to build ships for the US Navy. However, the article itself clearly shows that the issue relates to the Navy notâŚ
Op/Ed: Crude Oil's Iran Premium Assumes No Supply Disruption
The premium currently built into the crude oil price over tensions between the United States and Iran fluctuates according to the daily headlines, but there is an underlying assumption that everything will turn out fine.Global benchmark Brent futures LCOc1 jumped 4.4% on Wednesday to close at $70.35 a barrel, the highest finish since January 30.The increase was largely driven by news reports that Iran and Russia will conduct navy drills in the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean on Thursda
Tallink Grupp 2025 Net Profit Exceeds EUR 17 Million
AS Tallink Grupp has published its unaudited financial results for the 2025 financial year. The Groupâs earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) totaled EUR 130 million, and net profit reached EUR 17.3 million. Tallink Grupp and its subsidiaries contributed EUR 97 million in taxes to the Estonian state budget, and the company plans to continue paying dividends in the current year.
Hybrid-Capable Azimuth Units for Østensjø Rederi Tug
GONDAN Shipbuilders placed an order with Steerprop for hybrid-capable azimuth units to be installed on a new high-performance tugboat, the first tug design from naval architect Skipsteknisk, for Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi. Steerprop will supply dual-end versions of its SP 50 W D propulsors â the most powerful ducted units it has ever delivered â providing the vessel with the flexibility to operate main propulsion using a diesel engine, an electric motor, or a combination of both.
IMO PPR 13 Advances Biofouling Regulation Development
The IMO's Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response held its 13th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 9 to 13 February 2026.Outcomes include:Groundwork laid for future legally binding framework on biofoulingFollowing the decision of MEPC 83 to develop a legally binding framework on biofouling management to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species, the Sub-Committee agreed some fundamental elements that will guide this work.
