lue Water Shipping Taps Foley as COO
Ryan Foley appointed COO Energy, Ports & Projects at Blue Water ShippingBlue Water Shipping appointed its first Board of Management member from outside Denmark: Ryan Foley from the UK. Foley will join Blue Water as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Energy, Ports & Projects in January 2026.Earlier this year, Foley was introduced as the incoming Senior Vice President of Projects. With this updated appointment, he now steps into the COO role and joins the Board of Management.
Tidalis Names New CEO
Tidalis, a global provider of maritime software solutions for port authorities, coast guards, ports, and inland waterways, appointed Geert-Jan den Besten as Chief Executive Officer. Ivo-Paul Tummers will transition from his role as CEO to become an Advisor to the Board, focusing on business growth and strategic partnerships.
Dutch Shipyard Taps the Power of Robotic Welding
Next Generation Shipyards (NGS) in Lauwersoog has taken a major step toward modernizing its production line with the installation of a new state-of-the-art robotic welding system, technology that the yard says will boost efficiency, improve weld quality, and strengthen its competitive position in the specialized workboat market.The nature of shipbuilding has historically limited the usefulness of welding robots, which are typically designed for repetitive, standardized production environments.
Fincantieri Launches âŹ40M Shipyard Expansion Plan
Fincantieri has finalized a multi-decade concession agreement that will reshape its operations at the Port of Ancona, enabling a major expansion and modernization of one of Italyâs most strategically important shipyards.The agreementâsigned by Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority President Vincenzo Garofalo and Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgieroâgrants the shipbuilding group access to more than 314âŠ
Hybrid Lubricants Bunkering Vessel Debuts in Fujaira
TotalEnergies Marketing Middle East, a fully owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies based in Dubai, has time chartered a first-of-its-type 750 cubic meter hybrid lubricants bunkering barge from Tristar Group to supplement its Lubmarine divisionâs ship-to-ship operations in the port of Fujairah, UAE as of October 1st. The Tristar Eco Voyager, featuring a hybrid engine design that combines electric and biofuel powerâŠ
Tanker Vessel Order Book Hits 9-Year High
âDue to low contracting volumes in 2022, the crude tanker order book/fleet ratio bottomed out at 2.8% in March 2023. It has climbed steadily since and has now hit a nine-year high of 14.1%. The order book may kickstart the renewal of a fleet that has grown older on average since 2018,â says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.Since 2023, 325 crude tankers with a deadweight capacity ofâŠ
Dermody Named CEO of Vancouver Island Ferry Company
The Vancouver Island Ferry Company (VIFC), operator of the Hullo fast ferry service, appointed Ryan Dermody as its permanent Chief Executive Officer, following his successful tenure as Interim CEO.Dermodyâs leadership has been pivotal in guiding the company through a period of steady growth since assuming the interim role earlier this year. Under his direction, VIFC has enhanced service reliabilityâŠ
Report: Ship Scrap Steel can Decarbonize European Steelmaking
NGO Shipbreaking Platform, in collaboration with Sandbag - Smarter Climate Policy and the University of Tuscia, publishes a report on the role of scrap steel from end-of-life ships in the decarbonization efforts of the European steel industry.Steel is one of the critical elements of Europeâs industrial strategy. To achieve the European Unionâs climate targets, the steel industry must rapidly shift from carbonâintensive blast furnace steelmaking to lowâcarbon electric arc furnace technologyâŠ
New Alliance Launched to Tackle Ocean Plastic
Leading shipping companies are joining forces to combat ocean plastic pollution through the launch of the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS): a new industry alliance driving measurable reductions in plastic and operational waste at scale.Founded by Seven Clean Seas (SCS), an ocean impact organisation, MACS unites founding members including Berge Bulk, X-Press Feeders, and others from acrossâŠ
Rejected Livestock
The recent rejection of around 2,900 dairy cattle on the Spiridon II raises animal welfare and pollution concerns when, after a long sea voyage, the laden vessel has again had to return to sea.The 52-year-old livestock carrier has left Turkey after its cargo was rejected by local authorities. Court transcripts translated by Animal Welfare Foundation indicate that 58 cows died in transit to Turkey, 140 cows had miscarriages in transitâŠ
FMC Collects $1,350,000 in Penalty Payments
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) investigates and negotiates settlements and informal compromises of civil penalties in relation to potential violations of the Shipping Act and Commission regulations. Recently, the Commission completed two compromise agreements recovering a total of $1,350,000 in civil penalties. The agreements were reached with a vessel-operating common carrierâŠ
SC Ports Sees Dip in Imports, State Economic Development Remains Strong
South Carolina Ports recorded 206,859 TEUs at its marine terminals in October, a 1% year-over-year dip, as fiscal year volumes remain above plan. October marked the Port's strongest month for loaded exports since June, with an 18% year-over-year increase.The predicted slowdown mirrors national trends as containerized imports in the U.S. saw a 7.5% year-over-year decrease in October, following the frontâŠ
Florida Maritime Partnership Welcomes Fairwater to Strengthen Advocacy for the U.S. Maritime Industry
The Florida Maritime Partnership (FMP) welcomes Fairwater as the newest member of its coalition of U.S. maritime stakeholders committed to protecting the Jones Act and advancing the interests of the domestic maritime industry.Fairwater, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-headquartered company operating under the Jones Act, adds to FMPâs broad base of support that includes labor unions, vessel operators, shipyards, and port authorities.
Novorossiysk Falls Behind Schedule on Loadings Due to Jetty Damage
Crude loadings at Russia's Novorossiysk port are about two to three days behind schedule as damage caused by a November 14 Ukrainian attack has limited the capacity of a key jetty at the terminal, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.The Black Sea port of Novorossiysk and a neighbouring Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, through which one fifth of Russia's crude exports flow, suspended oil exports on Friday after the attack.
Lukoil to Sell International Assets
Russia's Lukoil is selling its international assets after the U.S. imposed sanctions on the company.Washington refused to approve the sale of assets to Swiss commodity trader Gunvor, throwing Lukoil's operations in disarray and leading to a scramble of potential buyers.The U.S. Treasury cleared potential buyers to talk to Lukoil until December 13. They will need separate approval for specific deals. U.S.
NTSB Cites That Loose Wire Led to Vessel Power Outage in 2024 Baltimore Bridge Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday that a loose wire led to a power failure on the cargo ship Dali that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, killing six people and wrecking the bridge.The NTSB is holding a hearing in Washington to determine the probable cause of the incident that killed six construction workers on the bridge.The board staff said theyâŠ
From SEAL Team Six to Silicon Valley, Inside Saronic's Shipbuilding Mission
In a shipbuilding industry defined by tradition, one new entrant is seeking to rewrite the rules of how naval vessels are designed, built and delivered. Saronic Technologies, founded just three years ago, is racing to create what CEO Dino Mavrookas calls âa next-generation shipbuilding ecosystemâ â one capable of delivering unmanned surface vessels (USVs) at the speed and scale the U.S. and its alliesâŠ
Coastal Transportation Selects Inmarsat Maritime Fleetwide for Advanced Connectivity
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement to deliver NexusWave for Coastal Transportation as the family-owned shipping company seeks a reliable and cyber-secure connectivity solution for its fleet of refrigerated and general cargo ships.Operating a regular schedule between its home terminal of Seattle, Washington, and ports throughout Western Alaska, Coastal Transportation depends on stable connectivity to safeguard mission-critical and crew communications.
Kongsberg Maritime to Power Med Marineâs Next-Generation Tugs with Advanced Thruster and Winch Technology
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Turkish shipbuilder and leading tugboat operator Med Marine to supply US series azimuth thrusters and a combination of electric and hydraulic towing winches for nine new tug designs. The agreement includes Med Marineâs new âVoltRAâ all-electric tug, which will be built at the companyâs EreÄli Shipyard.The new contract covers the supply of eight shipsetsâŠ
Marlink Deploys Hybrid Network Platform to Support Digital Operations for Tankerska Plovidba
Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical ICT solutions, has upgraded connectivity and cyber security solutions onboard 22 vessels operated by Tankerska Plovidba and Atlantska Plovidba.As a pillar in Marlinkâs possibility portfolio, the Sealink NextGen hybrid network solution will support the companyâs transition to fully digitalized shipping operations, enhancing safety and efficiency while enabling high quality crew communications.
