Merchant Ship Hit by Small Vessel in Red Sea
A Greek-owned cargo ship was struck by a small craft off Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah sustaining damage in its engine room, maritime security firms and shipping sources said on Wednesday.The vessel, Tutor, was hit approximately 67.7 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's port of Hodeidah, said British security firm Ambrey, and the incident bore the hallmarks of an attack by Yemen's Houthi militia."The vessel aligned with the Houthi target profile at the time of the incident…
Opsealog Expands Fleet Digitalization Contract with CLV Operator
Opsealog, a provider of data integration and analysis services for the maritime and offshore industry, has confirmed the renewal and expansion of its service contract with Orange Marine, a French company specializing in cable laying and repair operations.This extension signifies a deepening of the collaboration between the two companies, which began in May 2023, and highlights their commitment to advancing…
New Partnership Set to Enhance Support for Greek Shipowners
Maritime and offshore industries service provider Avantis Group has entered strategic cooperation with shipping sector services firm T.J. Giavridis Marine Services to enhance support for Greek shipowners worldwide.The partnership aims to provide enhanced support and services to Greek shipowners, strengthening their capabilities in repair, retrofits, and upgrades worldwide.With Avantis' international footprint and T.J.
Kongsberg Maritime Expands Control System to Larger Waterjets
Kongsberg Maritime’s Jet Control System is now available for the company’s larger, S-series stainless steel waterjets.The system offering improved maneuverability and easier installation for vessels up to 50 meters in length.Already available on the S3/CA steel series and the A5 aluminum series and installed on over 100 craft, the Jet Control System, will now be matched with the S4-series waterjets…
Fewer Containers Lost at Sea in 2023
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual report on containers lost at sea, showing a significant decrease to 221 containers lost in 2023 out of 250 million containers transported, a reduction from the previous lowest-ever loss of 661 containers in 2022.While this is the lowest number recorded since the survey began in 2008, the WSC underscores the ongoing need for stringent safety measures and constant vigilance…
EU Proposes to Sanction Shipping Giant Sovcomflot
The European Union is proposing to sanction Russia's oil-shipping giant Sovcomflot in a move to limit the Kremlin's ability to finance its war against Ukraine, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a document seen by it.The move would follow similar punitive measure imposed on the leading Russian tanker group early in 2024 by the U.S., with Washington pushing to tighten the screws on Moscow for…
Taiwan Arrests Former Chinese Navy Captain Whose Speedboat Entered Taipei Harbor
A Chinese man arrested after his speedboat illegally entered a Taipei harbor is a former navy captain who could have been probing the island's defenses, senior Taiwanese officials said on Tuesday.Taiwan's coast guard arrested the man on Sunday at the coastal neighborhood of Tamsui after his boat entered a river that leads into Taipei, an incident that happened amid ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China.China views the democratically governed island as its own territory…
Finland's Icebreaking Season Draws to a Close
Finland's 2023–2024 icebreaking season concluded on May 31, as Arctia icebreaker Otso returned to base in Helsinki.Finnish state-owned Arctia operates a fleet of vessels that provide icebreaking services for the Finnish Transport Agency during winter, clearing frozen shipping lanes and freeing any vessels that get stuck in the ice.Due to an exceptionally cold early winter that quickly lowered surface water temperatures…
Hempel Names Barriau Chief Technology Officer
Hempel announced it has hired Emilie Barriau as Chief Technology Officer, a new position in the Executive Group Management, bringing a dedicated focus on innovation. The new Technology Executive Vice President area comprises R&D, Procurement and Sustainability to serve as mutually reinforcing powerhouses of innovation.Barriau is an internationally experienced senior innovation executive who spent 15 years with Henkel Adhesives Technologies…
ARC Rolls Out Starlink Across US-flag Fleet
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC), a provider of U.S.-flag roll-on roll-off shipping, has added Starlink satellite internet technology to its entire American-flagged fleet to help mariners stay connected with loved ones while at sea.“Our mariners are the most important asset we have,” said Eric Ebeling, ARC President & CEO. “They put in long weeks at sea and make tremendous personal…
Laborde Products Names Newman VP of Sales
Laborde Products announced it has appointed Lee Newman as its new Vice President of Sales.Newman brings to the company 26 years in the cardiovascular medical device industry."I am excited to join Laborde Products and bring my experience in sales to the maritime industry," Newman said. "I look forward to working with the talented team at Laborde Products to drive growth, forge new partnerships, and…
Red Sea Ships Attacks Push 47% More Crude Oil, Fuels Around Africa
Global crude oil and oil products shipments taking the long route between Asia, the Middle East and the West is up 47% since attacks began on vessels using the shorter Red Sea route, the Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday.The longer route around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid attacks by Yemen's Houthis has pushed up shipping costs, as about 12% of world total shipping traffic historically…
Russian Warships En Route to Cuba, Hold Missile Drills in Atlantic
A Russian naval frigate and a nuclear-powered submarine conducted missile drills in the Atlantic Ocean while en route to Cuba, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday.The drills by the submarine Kazan and the warship Admiral Gorshkov involved firing high-precision missiles at mock enemy targets from a distance of more than 600 km (370 miles), it said in a statement.The Admiral Gorshkov also conducted training in recent days to repel an air attack…
Hapag-Lloyd Sees No Immediate Suez Passage Even if Ceasefire Reached Now
German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd does not anticipate the shipping industry to resume sailing through the Suez Canal anytime soon, even if a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was reached now, a spokesperson for the company told Reuters on Tuesday.The comments from the world's fifth-biggest shipping firm come after Palestinian groups welcomed a U.N. Security Council resolution backing a proposal…
Marine Jet Power Unveils X-HT Waterjet
Sweden-based waterjet propulsion systems manufacturer Marine Jet Power (MJP) has unveiled its new X-HT waterjet.Designed for efficiency in low to medium speed applications (up to 35 knots), the X-HT particularly targets wind farm crew transfer vessels (CTV) but boasts wider applicability for various workboats, including passenger ferries, patrol boats and other utility vessels.“We are excited to expand our X-Series line with the High Thrust variant,” said Jonas Tegström, CEO of MJP.
Panama Canal to Increase Number of Booking Slots
The Panama Canal will increase the total number of vessels authorized to pass through the waterway to 34 per day following rains that have allowed water levels to recover, its authority said late on Monday.The new slots will be effective in July.
DSC Dredge Promotes Meyers to General Manager
Reserve, La. based DSC Dredge on Tuesday announced the promotion of Waldon Meyers to the position of General Manager.Meyers began his journey with DSC in 1991. After gaining experience in the oil field from 1996 to 2004, he returned to DSC, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and skills. “Waldon has proven that hard work and dedication pays off and it shows at his Site, in his Workers and Quality.
US Navy Christens USNS Cherokee Nation
Bollinger Shipyards on Saturday hosted a ceremony at Bollinger Houma to christen the U.S. Navy’s newest towing, rescue and salvage ship (T-ATS) USNS Cherokee Nation.The Hon. Franklin Parker, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs joined ship’s sponsor and Deputy Speaker of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council, the Hon. Victoria Mitchell Vazquez and Matron of Honor, Kailey Beth…
Vard Launches Prysmian’s Monna Lisa Cable Layer
Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has launched a 171-meter-long cable laying vessel (CLV) Monna Lisa, being built for Prysmian, marking another major milestone towards the delivery of the vessel, scheduled for 2025.Prysmian executives gathered at the VARD shipyard in Tulcea, Romania to celebrate the launching of the new CLV Monna Lisa, the sister ship to the cutting-edge Leonardo da Vinci.Steel cutting, keel laying…
Woodside Achieves First Oil at Sangomar
Woodside has achieved first oil from the Sangomar field offshore Senegal, marking the safe delivery of the country’s first offshore oil project.The Sangomar Field Development Phase 1 is a deepwater project including a stand-alone FPSO facility with a nameplate capacity of 100,000 barrels/day, and subsea infrastructure that is designed to allow subsequent development phases.The Sangomar Field Development Phase 1 features the Léopold Sédar Senghor FPSO…
