DNV Appoints Rob van der Spek as AI, Innovation Manager for Industrial Services
DNV, the independent assurance and risk management provider, has appointed Rob van der Spek as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Manager for its Industrial Services business unit, a newly created role focused on accelerating the practical use of AI, digital tools and innovation across inspection and assurance services.The appointment reflects growing customer demand for faster, smarter and more efficient inspection and assurance.The shift is already visible in the market.
Kongsberg Maritime to Supply Technology Package for Two Cadeler WTIVs
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd. to supply an integrated technology package for two new Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIVs) being built for offshore wind installation company Cadeler.The agreement follows a series of previous vessel projects delivered to Cadeler through COSCO Shipping Offshore and further extends the collaboration between the companies.
bound4blue Installs Four eSAILs on Marflet Marine Santiago I
bound4blue has completed the installation of four 22-meter eSAIL suction sails onboard Marflet Marine's Santiago I, positioning the company as the first Spanish merchant fleet owner to commit to wind-assisted propulsion and suction sails.The installation, completed at EDR Antwerp Shipyard following 'wind ready' preparation work at IMC Shipyard in Zhoushan, China, transforms the 49,999 DWT chemical tanker into a flagship for Spanish maritime innovation.
Alfa Laval Launches PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid Ballast Water Management System
Alfa Laval unveiled PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid, a new skid-mounted version of its PureBallast 3 Ultra ballast water management system, at SMM 2026. Developed in response to customer demand, the PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid combines the system’s biological treatment performance with a prefabricated design that minimizes footprint and installation time.As shipyards face increasing pressure to reduce installation time and improve standardization…
EST-Floattech to Supply Octopus High Energy Battery Systems for 15 River Cruise Vessels
EST-Floattech has been contracted by Dutch system integrator Van Tiem Elektro to supply its Octopus High Energy battery systems for a new series of 15 river cruise vessels.The vessels are being outfitted at De Gerlien van Tiem in Druten, and at Vahali Shipyards in Ghent, for a group of cruise operators, including AmaWaterways and Uniworld, sailing on the Danube and the Black Sea region. Each vessel will be equipped with 650 kWh of battery capacity…
MAGNASHEAR Brakes Approved by CSA For Hazardous Duty Applications
Force Control Industries' MAGNASHEAR hazardous duty (MHD) motor brakes are now CSA approved for hazardous duty applications in North America. With Oil Shear Technology, MHD brakes are available in torque capacities ranging from 3 to 1250 lb-ft.Designed for fast installation, MAGNASHEAR brakes feature a "Quick Mount" design for direct mounting to standard NEMA 56C through 449TC motors. Fully enclosed and sealed against dirt…
Great Lakes Iron Ore Increases in August
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 5.1 million tons in August, a 2 percent increase compared to 2025. Shipments were 5.1 percent below the month’s 5-year average.Year-to-date, the iron ore trade rose 3% to 27.5 million tons.Through August, iron shipments are below their 5-year average by 5.2 percent.Great Lakes Iron Ore Shipments: August 2021-2026 and 5-Year AverageIncludes Transshipments…
Fraser Shipyards: 138 Years In, Building for What Comes Next
Part of a group of companies that make up Fraser Industries, Fraser Shipyard is a 138-year-old on Lake Superior, an organization which makes equal revenue from newbuild and ship repair, able to work in both steel and aluminum. Recently it signed a collaboration agreement with HD Hyundai to help migrate process and technology from one of the world’s biggest and best shipyard to the shores of Lake Superior.
By the Numbers: Container Fleet Capacity to Top 34 Million TEU
"When the world’s shipyards deliver just a few more container ships, the global fleet capacity will for the first time reach 34 million TEU. At that time, the fleet will have grown by 10 million TEU - or 42% - in just five and a half years,” says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.At the beginning of September, global container fleet capacity was just 8,000 TEU below the 34 million TEU mark.
Roberta Duarte to Join Maersk as Chief People Officer
Having spent a decade with A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) in the past, Roberta Duarte will return to take on the role of Chief People Officer and join Maersk’s Executive Leadership Team, effective 1 November 2026.“I am truly honoured to return to Maersk. It is a company that feels like home to me – both because its values resonate strongly with my own and because of the many relationships I built during my years with Maersk.”Roberta Duarte…
Everllence Releases Engine-Supported Air Lubrication System
Everllence has announced a new technology called Engine Supported Air Lubrication (ESAL). To coincide with the announcement, the company has released an industry white paper entitled, “A leap in vessel energy efficiency advancement with engine-supported air lubrication”. It explains why greater energy efficiency is a practical first step in shipping's transition to net zero.With this transition still evolving…
OSG Appeals Collective Bargaining Decisions
Overseas Shipholding Group, OSG Ship Management (OSG) and their affiliate Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) are appealing recent separate decisions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) relating to charges filed by the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, AFL-CIO (MM&P). The cases relate to recognition of separate bargaining units for the ATC and OSG fleets, which units include chief mates and second and third mates, but exclude captains.
ABS Recognizes German Shipping Community’s Commitment to Safety
German shipowners and operators representing 146 vessels from 41 companies were recognized at the ABS-supported AMVER Awards for their role in maintaining maritime safety and their commitment to assisting in search and rescue activities anywhere in the world.Held in conjunction with the SMM maritime conference, the ceremony recognized vessels that contribute to the unique AMVER reporting system, which supports search and rescue efforts for distress calls at sea.
Floating Titanium Lattice Could Out-Perform Steel and Plastic
Australian engineers have created a strong and lightweight titanium material that floats in water, even after severe damage, revealing a promising new material for marine infrastructure.Research led by RMIT University shows the 3D-printed titanium lattice – made up of hollow, interconnected struts filled with foam – not only floats, but also withstands seawater exposure and is stronger than the stainless steel or high-density plastic currently used in jetties…
Nuclear Power Considered for Transatlantic Container Route
Lloyd’s Register, A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) and the ports of Charleston and Felixstowe will examine the security and safeguarding requirements for the theoretical deployment of a nuclear-powered container ship route between the UK and US.Centered on a conceptual nuclear-powered container ship, the Pink Corridor will examine the requirements for theoretical port access on the specified route. Key areas of focus will include ship security…
Auramarine: Flexibility Not Fuel Choice will Determine Transition Success
Fuel supply systems expert Auramarine believes shipping's energy transition is entering a phase where flexibility, not fuel choice, will determine which operators adapt successfully.With fuel price volatility, inconsistent alternative availability and tightening environmental regulation at different speeds across regions, Auramarine argues that the right approach to fuel supply infrastructure is now…
Norway Seizes Russian Ship Over Naftogaz Award
Norway announced on Wednesday that it had taken a Russian vessel at the request from Ukrainian state-owned Naftogaz to ensure the Russian Federation met its obligations.Since 2016, the Ukrainian company has taken legal action against Russia to seek compensation for Moscow expropriating Naftogaz's property during Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.In April 2023, a tribunal at The Hague ordered Russia to pay Naftogaz a total of $4.22 billion in compensation for assets it had seized in Crimea.
Kongsberg Maritime Expands Pod Range
Kongsberg Maritime is expanding its Elegance Pod propulsion range with the launch of five new sizes delivering up to 22MW, enabling the company to address the requirements of the world’s largest cruise vessels.The new units are being developed to support both today’s and future vessel architectures, including hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems, providing shipowners with greater flexibility…
Construction Begins on Incat Crowther’s Third Generation Design for Majestic Fast Ferry
Construction is underway on a 39-meter passenger ferry Incat Crowther has designed for Singapore's Majestic Fast Ferry. The new ferry builds on the successful first and second-generation 39-meter ferry platforms Incat Crowther has designed for the same operator.The third-generation 39-meter ferry incorporates a number of refinements developed in consultation with Majestic Fast Ferry and Indonesian shipyard PT Cahaya Samudra.
Oceanbird to Install Wing Sails on M/V Way Forward
After the successful first onboard wing installation, Oceanbird is installing two wing sails during 2027 on the car-carrier M/V Way Forward, chartered by Volkswagen Konzernlogistik. In June 2026, the first Oceanbird wing sail was installed on the vessel Tirranna. The installation was completed successfully, and wing sail is working as intended. Performance data will be verified by a third party provider during autumn.
