Seanergy Maritime Shares Q2, H1 Financial Results
Seanergy Maritime shared their second quarter and first half 2026 financial results. Highlights include: Financial Performance & Consistent Shareholder Returns — $108.4 Million Returned Since Program InceptionRecord Q2 and H1 profit of $26.2 million and $35.9 million, respectively, up from $2.9 million net income and $4.0 million loss in the prior-year periodsQuarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share, the Company’s 19th consecutive cash dividend; payout of approx.
Resolve Marine Announces New Tacoma, Washington Facility
Resolve Marine, a provider of marine solutions, has moved its Pacific Northwest (PNW) facility to a new location on the Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Washington. The new waterfront facility address is 700 E D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421. This location provides operational advantages, including dedicated dock space, expanded yard capacity, and upgraded equipment to support a growing range of marine services…
Travis Niederhauser Appointed Company President at Phoenix
Phoenix International Holdings (Phoenix) announced the appointment of Travis Niederhauser to the position of company President effective August 1, 2026. Travis is replacing Patrick Keenan who is joining the company's board of directors after having served as President for ten years.Travis received a BA in Geography (Concentration in GIS, Cartography, and Remote Sensing) from the University of Hawaii…
Hybrid Mobile Harbor Crane Commissioned for Port of Gulfport
SSA Marine and the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport (Port of Gulfport) announced the commissioning of a new Liebherr LHM 550 hybrid mobile harbor crane at the Port, along with $1.6 million in state grant funding that will enable the electrification of the crane.The crane has a lift capacity of 124 metric tons and will be SSA Marine’s second LHM 550 in operation at the Port of Gulfport.
Boskalis Windpiper Converted into Subsea Rock Installation Vessel
Vuyk Engineering provided the basic design for Boskalis to convert the Windpiper into a 45,000+ ton subsea rock installation vessel.Originally built for a different purpose, the Windpiper has been converted to execute offshore rock installation activities, with a cargo capacity above 45,000 tons, making it the largest vessel in this segment.The design centers on a tower mounted inclined fall pipe system used to guide rock from vessel to the seabed.
China Patrols South China Sea Shoal
China's military and coast guard conducted patrols in the airspace and waters near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Thursday, separate statements showed.Tensions have recently flared between China and the Philippines amid repeated maritime disputes and confrontations in the South China Sea, which China claims almost entirely as its own despite overlapping claims by Southeast Asian nations.China's Coast Guard said in a statement it took necessary measures, including a verb
OCIMF Publishes Advice for Track Guidance Assistant Systems
The use of Track Guidance Assistant for Inland Navigation (TGAIN) systems is growing across Europe's inland waterways. OCIMF has published guidance to support the safe implementation and operation of TGAIN systems. While TGAIN technology has the potential to improve steering accuracy, reduce operator workload and enhance fuel efficiency, legislation governing its use will only be active from January 1, 2028, despite reports of near misses and incidents attributed to use of the technology.
Sanmar Delivers 16th Tug to SAAM Towage
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a new Bogaçay Class tugboat to SAAM Towage, increasing the number of SANMAR-built vessels operating within the company's fleet to 16.Renamed SAAM HUNABKU, the new tug is based on the RAmparts 2400SX-MKIl design developed exclusively for SANMAR by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. Following her handover at Sanmar Shipyards on July 14, 2026, the vessel will begin operations at Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala.
BMT Acquires Naval Architect One2three
BMT has acquired Australian naval architecture business One2three Naval Architects, expanding BMT’s ability to support customers delivering vessel programs across international markets and broadens its strengths in maritime design across ferries, specialist craft, autonomy and advanced vessel technologies.The acquisition brings together complementary maritime design expertise and strengthens BMT’s position as a global maritime design and technical consultancy.
Victor Introduces Journeyman Backpack Utility Kit
Victor, an ESAB brand, has introduced its Journeyman Backpack Utility Kit to organize and protect Victor’s heavy-duty outfit for oxy-fuel cutting, heating and welding. The Journeyman Backpack Utility Kit features a CA 2460+ cutting attachment, WH 315FC+ welding handle, cutting tip, tip cleaner, striker, cutting glasses, hose, and EDGE 2.0 oxygen and fuel regulators. The available deluxe model also contains an 8-MFA heating nozzle.
Singapore Issues Eight New LNG Bunkering Licenses
Singapore has issued eight new licenses to supply liquefied natural gas as a marine fuel in Singapore from September 1, 2026, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said on Thursday.The new licences will expand Singapore's LNG bunkering capacity to meet growing demand expectations and support a multi-fuel bunkering hub.The licences were awarded to companies including Aramco Trading Singapore, Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific, PetroChina International Sing
Egypt Confirms Drone Hit Damietta Gas Vessels
A drone caused the fire that engulfed two gas vessels at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, the Egyptian cabinet said on Thursday, confirming for the first time that the blaze which erupted a day earlier was the result of an attack rather than an accident.No party has claimed responsibility, and authorities were continuing their investigations and taking necessary measures to protect Egypt's national security…
Oil Climbs as US Resumes Military Strikes on Iran
Oil prices rose for a second day on Thursday as renewed attacks between the United States and Iran disrupted oil flows through key shipping routes.Brent futures LCOc1 rose $1.06, or 1.17%, to $91.80 a barrel as of 0812 GMT after touching a low of $89.02 in the session.U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 gained 39 cents, or 0.46%, to $84.85 a barrel after hitting a session low of $83.21.Geopolitical tensions continued to simmer after the U.S.
QatarEnergy LNG Tanker Exits Hormuz for First Time in Weeks
A QatarEnergy-controlled liquefied natural gas tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz overnight, the first such vessel recorded by ship-tracking data leaving the waterway since July 11, data from analytics firms showed on Thursday.The Al Areesh, which loaded a cargo at Qatar's Ras Laffan terminal around July 4 to July 6, sailed on July 29 from the strait blockaded in the Iran war, data from Kpler and LSEG showed.LSEG data shows it is currently heading to Port Qasim in Pakistan…
Russia Strikes Additional Vessels Transporting Weapons to Ukraine
Russian forces have struck two vessels carrying weapons and military equipment to Ukrainian ports near Odesa, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.Reuters could not independently verify the report.The ministry later said Russian forces had also hit a fuel storage facility in Odesa, two additional vessels in the port of Pivdennyi near Odesa, and another vessel northwest of Zmiinyi (Snake) Island in the Black Sea.It said, without providing evidence, that all the vessels were being used t
US Issues New Round of Iran-Related Shipping Sanctions
The United States on Wednesday issued another round of Iran-related sanctions, taking aim at Iran's efforts to "monetize the Strait of Hormuz" with designations of 10 entities and eight more tankers, the U.S. Treasury Department said.Six of the entities targeted for sanctions were based in China, it said.The sanctions followed a vow by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier on Wednesday to hit Iran hard, according to an interview with Fox News, after the U.S.
BigLift Supports Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) project
BigLift Shipping, a member of the Spliethoff Group, successfully completed 10 project voyages for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF), AltaGas and Vopak’s joint venture project.Starting in June 2024, BigLift safely transported equipment and infrastructure using four BigLift vessels: m/v Happy Dragon, m/v Pottersgracht, m/v Happy Star and m/v Happy Sky.The project began with the transportation of steel structures, marine piles and specialized equipment using BigLift's Happy Dragon.
INTERCARGO Calls for Seafarer, Civilian Safety
INTERCARGO has observed a recent increase in attacks on merchant vessels, alongside a noticeable shift towards the direct targeting of commercial shipping. This is deeply concerning to our members and to the wider industry. Seafarers keep global trade moving. They are civilians doing their jobs. They should never be treated as military targets.Merchant vessels not involved in hostilities have long been recognised as deserving protection…
Fueltrax Names John Donovan New Chief Operating Officer
John Donovan, a maritime operations veteran, has been named Chief Operating Officer for Fueltrax.Donovan has been with Fueltrax since 2018, joining the company as Director of Global Operations, with subsequent promotions to Vice President roles. He has led the company’s buildout of global infrastructure to support the industry-leading Fueltrax fuel management systems. Before joining Fueltrax, Donovan spent 16 years as a professional mariner and in maritime operations roles at sea and ashore.
Sallaum Lines Orders LNG Dual-Fuel PCTC From China
Sallaum Lines has ordered an 8,600-car equivalent unit (CEU) pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) from China Merchants Shipyard, with an option for a second vessel, expanding its newbuilding program as it prepares for long-term growth in the global vehicle carrier market.The LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2029 and follows a separate order announced earlier this month for two firm 8…
