Maritime Industry Top News
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense of Montenegro Visit KERSHIP Shipyard
KERSHIP welcomed Mr. Aleksa BeÄiÄ, Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro, and Mr. Dragan Krapovic, Minister of Defense of Montenegro on Wednesday, December 17, at its Lanester site. This second visit marks a significant step forward since the construction launch ceremony of the first offshore patrol vessel. The Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense were accompanied by members of their cabinet, senior officers from the Montenegrin Army and Navy Ms.
Bureau Veritas Classes its First Methanol Fual-Fuel Container Ship
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has classed its first methanol-fueled containership, CMA CGM ANTIGONE. The 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel vessel was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard for the CMA CGM Group, and officially named on December 11 and delivered on December 12.ï»żCMA CGM ANTIGONE is the lead ship of CSSC Jiangnan Shipyardâs independently designed âKunâ series of 15,000 TEU-class methanol dual-fuel container ships.
International Flag-State Association Looks to Advancing Role in Policymaking
The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the worldâs three largest registriesâLiberia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Panamaâhas been meeting since 2021. IFA is the first alliance of its kind and was designed to allow its members to have a platform to more formally engage with respect to global challenges, stakeholder insight, and the development and implementation of international instruments to enhance maritime safetyâŠ
MOG, HHI Ink MoU to Build Submarines
Maritime Operations Group (MOG) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a memorandum of understanding MoU aimed at accelerating the development, construction and delivery of modern diesel-electric submarines and undersea technologies for U.S. government and allied missions.Under the agreement, the two companies will explore collaboration on the design and construction of diesel-electric submarines optimized for U.S.
Tuco Marine Sells New ProZero Mission Master Workboat to Kristiansand Municipality
Tuco Marine Group has entered into an agreement for the delivery of a new 11-meter ProZero Mission Master workboat to Kristiansand Municipality. The vessel has been procured by the municipality as part of its operational cooperation with the Norwegian Archipelago Service.The delivery marks the third time Tuco Marine has supplied ProZero workboats to municipalities operating within the framework ofâŠ
HII to Build Small Surface Combatants for US Navy
HIIâs Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been selected by the U.S. Navy to design and build the future small surface combatant (SSC) ship, leveraging the proven design of the Ingalls-built Legend-class national security cutter (NSC). "We look forward to supporting the Navy on this critical program,â said Chris Kastner, HII president and CEO. âSpeed matters, and the NSC ship design is stable and produceable and will lead to predictable schedules.
Equinor Renews Subsea Inspection Deal with Subsea 7
Subsea7 has secured a sizeable extension of an existing frame agreement by Equinor for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair services using the vessel Seven Viking.The extension continues a frame agreement first signed in 2018 and runs through the end of 2027.Under the terms of the deal, Seven Viking will carry out inspection, maintenance and repair services at Equinorâs oil and gas wells acrossâŠ
Saipem Gets DNV Certification for Offshore Asset Lifecycle Management
Saipem has obtained ISO 55001:2024 certification, the international standard for asset lifecycle management, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards operational excellence and offshore sustainability.The certification, issued by DNV, confirms Saipemâs Asset Management system compliance with the most advanced requirements, covering all operational phases - design, procurement, installationâŠ
MSC: How the Worldâs Largest Boxship Fleet Squeezes More Miles from Every Molecule
Itâs trite (but true) to say that in the maritime industryâs quest to cut emissions, there is no âsilver bulletâ solution, rather a series of small step changes that cumulatively add up over time. Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast, recently hosted Giuseppe Gargiulo, Head of Newbuildings, MSC and Daniel Bischofberger, CEO, Accelleron, to specifically discuss the development and delivery of Accelleronâs FITS2 technologyâŠ
HD KSOE Enlists GTT for Tank Design of New LNG Carrier
GTT has secured an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.The LNG carrier will be built by the shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) on behalf of the ship-owner Hyundai Glovis.With a total capacity of 174,000 m3, the vesselâs cryogenic tanks will be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane containment systemâŠ
2025: Fascinated with Subsea Discovery
Our fascination with the depths of the ocean revealed itself in some of our most-read stories of 2025.Whatâs really down there? asked New Wave Media President Greg Trauthwein in his interview with Matt Grove, Regional Segment Manager Offshore at Seequent in September, in the most watched Offshore Engineer TV show.Working underneath the worldâs waters is a challenge in and of itself, a challenge exacerbatedâŠ
Venezuela Authorizes Two Unsanctioned VLCCs to Depart
Venezuela on Thursday authorized two very large crude carriers (VLCC) to set sail for China, according to two sources familiar with Venezuela's oil export operations, which would be only the second and third supertankers to depart the country since the U.S. seized a ship carrying Venezuelan oil last week.The U.S. has said it would not allow vessels under sanction to leave Venezuelan waters. The departing tankersâŠ
Federal Maritime Commission Recognizes National Shipper Advisory Committee Members
The Federal Maritime Commission acknowledges the service of the members of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC). Since October 2021, NSACâs members have provided information and perspectives on conditions in the ocean freight delivery system. NSACâs meetings and recommendations have assisted the Commission on a range of matters related to international ocean transportation.NSAC will continueâŠ
SAAM Towage Certifies its Brazil Operations Carbon Neutral
For the third consecutive year, SAAM Towage obtained the PAS 2060 international certification in Brazil, which certifies the carbon neutrality of its operations in that country.In addition to operational actions to reduce the intensity of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, carbon credits were purchased to offset 100% of these emissions.This progress encourages SAAM to continue deepening its efforts in energy efficiency and environmental managementâŠ
Britain Imposes Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
Britain imposed sanctions on Thursday on more Russian oil companies and Canadian-Pakistani billionaire Murtaza Lakhani as part of efforts to ramp up pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.The government targeted 24 individuals and entities, including what it described as Russia's largest remaining unsanctioned oil companies: Tatneft, Russneft, NNK-Oil and Rusneftegaz.The latest measures aim to make it harder for Russia to trade its oil globally. In October, Britain and the U.S.
US Imposes Sanctions Iranian Oil Shadow Fleet
The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on 29 vessels and their management firms as Washington targeted Tehran's "shadow fleet", which it says exports Iranian petroleum and petroleum products.The targeted vessels and companies have transported hundreds of millions of dollars of the products through deceptive shipping practices, the U.S. Treasury said.The shadow fleet refers to ships that carry oil that is under sanctions.
Poland Allocates 3.4 GW Capacity in Offshore Wind Auction
Poland allocated 3.4 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in its first competitive offshore wind auction, the country's energy regulator URE said on Thursday, a boost for the renewable energy sector after setbacks in neighbouring markets.The auction was seen as a test of investor confidence in offshore wind, coming after U.S. President Donald Trump's opposition to renewables effectively froze the U.S. market and recent auctions in DenmarkâŠ
Corvus Energy Secures Record Order for Seven Fully Electric CMAL Ferries
Corvus Energy, a provider of zero-emission energy solutions for the maritime industry, has received a record order from Remontowa Shipbuilding in Poland for the supply of battery systems for seven new fully electric ferries for Scottish Government owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) in Scotland.This marks the largest contract in Corvus Energyâs history, measured in USD value, and represents a milestone in advancing cleanâŠ
Nereida Energy to Supply Maritime Battery Systems for Fjord Ferries
Nereida Energy has signed its first contract to supply maritime battery systems with a total capacity of 17MWh to Frydenbø Elmarin. The systems will be installed on two ferries owned by Vestlandske Trafikk, which will be converted to electric propulsion for operation in the Geirangerfjord starting summer 2026. The Geirangerfjord is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and from January 2026, strict requirements for zero-emission vessels will come into effect.
DOF Bags Multiple Vessel Deals with Petrobras in Brazil
Norwegian offshore supply vessel owner DOF Group has secured seven new contract extensions with Petrobras for its offshore support vessels (OSVs) in Brazil, valued over $160 million.Five of DOF's Brazilian-flagged anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels, all with ROVs on board, including Skandi Fluminense, Skandi Paraty, Skandi Angra, Skandi Urca and Skandi Iguaçu, have had their current contractsâŠ
