At the Helm: How the U.S. Coast Guard is Shaping the Future of Maritime Nuclear Power
Introduction. Looking back at history one could argue that it was French author Jules Verne in his book â20,000 Leagues Under the Seaâ, published in 1869, who was speculating about a new power source much in the same out of the box thinking that H.G. Wells employed when he wrote about inter-planetary flight in âWar of the Worldâs. Verne was writing about âelectricityâ from batteries using seawaterâŠ
VPS: Abrasive Catfines Can Damage Marine Engines
A common concern of maritime chief engineers, regarding vessel engine damages, is the presence of highly abrasive âcatfinesâ within marine fuel. To fully understand the seriousness of this issue, we first need to understand the source of the problem.Oil refineries use catalysts in their Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (FCCU) or âCat Plantsâ to process crude oils in the production of numerous products from the source crude.
EcoNavis Appoints Neil Logan as Executive Chair
Ship technology pioneer EcoNavis Solutions has appointed Neil Logan as Executive Chair, formalizing a more hands-on leadership role as the company prepares to scale up operations and expand across global maritime markets.Logan has been involved with EcoNavis since the companyâs formal University spinout in August 2025. His initial advisory role has now transitioned into an executive position, reflectingâŠ
Zeabuz to Deploy Docking Assist Across Brim Explorer Fleet
Zeabuz has entered a partnership with Brim Explorer to deploy ZeaWatch Docking Assist across Brim Explorerâs fleet, starting with MS Bre later this year. Set to be installed in Q3 2026, the system will increase docking precision through advanced situational awareness, contributing to predictable, safe and cost-efficient operations. Following this initial deployment, the solution will be expanded across Brim Explorerâs fleet, including vessels currently on order.
Express Global Expands Asia Presence with New Singapore Office
Express Global announces the opening of its new office in Singapore, marking a step forward in the continued expansion of the Cosulich Logistics brand across the Asia Pacific region.The new branch strengthens Express Globalâs presence in one of the worldâs most strategic logistics hubs, enhancing the companyâs ability to support customers, partners and stakeholders across Southeast Asia. The SingaporeâŠ
Baleària Dual-Fuel Fast Ferry Newbuild Aces Sea Trials
Baleàriaâs new dual-fuel Ro-Pax fast ferry Mercedes Pinto achieved a top speed of 38 knots during sea trials ahead of its planned deployment in the Canary Islands, ship designer Incat Crowther informed.The 123-metre vessel, built by Spainâs Astilleros Armon shipyard in Gijon, is the third Incat Crowther-designed Ro-Pax fast ferry delivered to the Spanish operator.Mercedes Pinto can carry up to 1,200âŠ
Europe's Offshore Wind Turbine Prices Jump 40-45% as Supply Tightens
Europe's offshore wind expansion is running into a structural supply constraint where the turbine market is becoming increasingly concentrated. GE Vernova, Siemens Gamesa and Vestas have historically anchored Western offshore turbine supply, but with GE Vernova having paused new offshore wind orders following a series of technical and operational setbacks, Siemens Gamesa and Vestas now account for virtually all turbines available to European developers.
DNVâs Insight: 38 New Orders for Alternative-Fueled Vessels in April
According to the latest figures from DNVâs Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, 38 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels were placed in April 2026.The majority of these orders (20) were for LNG-fueled vessels. Eight of these were for vessels in the car carrier segment, six for container vessels, four for crude oil tankers, and two for cruise vessels.A further 14 orders were placed for LPG/ethaneâŠ
Kongsberg to Supply Propulsion Systems for US Coast Guard Cutter Fleet
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract from Austal USA to supply propulsion systems for the next four vessels in the United States Coast Guardâs Offshore Patrol Cutter Heritage Class program.The contract covers delivery of Kongsberg Maritimeâs Promas propulsion system, as well as steering gear, rudders, fin stabilisers and tunnel thrusters for the vessels.The Offshore Patrol Cutter program is expectedâŠ
GTT Books Five LNG Carriers Tank Design Order
French engineering firm GTT has secured an order from the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding shipyard for the tank design of five new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers on behalf of MISC, the ship-owner.GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of the vessels, which will each offer a total capacity of 174,000 m3.The tanks will be fitted with the NO96 Super+ membrane containment system developed by GTT.Delivery of the vessels is expected between 2029 and 2030.
DOF to Build Four New Subsea Vessels for Petrobras Work
DOF Group has secured four 12-year charter and services contracts in Brazil following a competitive tender process, supporting Petrobrasâ deepwater subsea inspection, maintenance and repair operations.The contracts will lead to the construction of four new remotely operated vehicle support vessels (RSVs), with operations expected to begin from 2030, DOF said.The vessels are expected to be built by Brazilâs Navship yardâŠ
HMM Vessel Damaged in Hormuz Blast to Be Towed to Dubai
South Korean shipper HMM said on Wednesday it had secured a vessel to tow a bulk carrier it operates to a port in Dubai after an explosion and fire damaged the ship, which had been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.U.S. President Donald Trump blamed the incident on an Iranian attack, while South Korea's Foreign Ministry said the cause of the fire would only be confirmed after the vessel was towed backâŠ
IACS Publishes Results of Emergency Power Supply Inspection Campaign
IACS, the membership organisation for the worldâs leading classification societies, has published the results of its Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Emergency Power Supply Tests on ships, conducted during 2025, and made a number of recommendations that will improve compliance with SOLAS requirements.The campaign was launched in response to concerns raised by the Tokyo MoU over risks in the testing proceduresâŠ
Sentinel Midstream to Begin Building Texas Deepwater Oil Export Port
Oil transportation and storage company Sentinel Midstream said on Tuesday it would immediately begin construction of its deepwater oil export project off the Texas coast, marking the first development of a large-scale export project in the United States in years.Sentinel expects to begin commercial operations of the Texas GulfLink system by the fourth quarter of 2028, said Bruce Heine, the company's senior VP for public affairsâŠ
Trump Pauses Effort to Escort Ships in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran."We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom ... will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signedâŠ
Oil Prices Fall 3% As Ship Passes Through Hormuz, US-Iran Ceasefire Holds
Oil prices fell about 3% on Tuesday with at least one vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States said the ceasefire with Iran remained in place despite exchanges of fire between the U.S. and Iran following a U.S. effort to reopen the strait for oil tankers and other ships.Brent futures fell $3.43, or 3.0%, to $111.01 a barrel at 10:29 a.m. EDT (1429 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $4.55, or 4.3%, to $101.87.
Red Sea Tensions Reshape Alliances, US to Lift Eritrea Sanctions
The United States is set to remove sanctions against Eritrea, according to an internal U.S. government document seen by Reuters, a decision analysts linked to the African state's strategic location on the Red Sea shipping route.The U.S. move is aimed at improving ties with Eritrea, which has a long Red Sea coastline opposite Saudi Arabia, while also sending a message to neighbouring Ethiopia not to go to war with its longtime Horn of Africa foeâŠ
US Claims Iran Ceasefire, UAE Under Attack
The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, even as Washington said a shaky ceasefire was intact despite an exchange of fire the previous day as U.S. forces attempted to force open the Strait of Hormuz.The U.S. military said it had destroyed six Iranian small boats, as well as cruise missiles and drones, after President Donald Trump sent the navy to escort stranded tankers through the strait in a campaign he called "Project Freedom".U.S.
US, Bahrain Support UN-Backed Resolution for Strait of Hormuz
U.N. Security Council members will begin talks on Tuesday on a U.S.- and Bahrainâbacked draft resolution that could lead to sanctions against Iran, and potentially authorise force, if Tehran fails to halt attacks and threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, three Western diplomats said.Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the U.S. and Iran struggle for control of the narrow waterwayâŠ
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Likely From Human to Human Transmission
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that it suspects some rare human to human transmission of the deadly hantavirus took place between very close contacts on board a luxury cruise ship hit by seven confirmed or suspected cases.Human to human transmission is not common, and the U.N. health agency reiterated that the risk to the wider public was low from a disease typically spread from contact with infected rodents.A Dutch couple and a German national have diedâŠ
