Turkish Refiner Tupras Resumes Buying Russian Crude
Turkey's largest oil refiner Tupras has returned to buying Russian Urals crude cargoes, after it stopped doing so earlier this year due to stronger U.S. sanctions on Moscow, according to three trading sources and shipping data.Tupras did not immediately reply to a Reuters request for comment.The three sources said Tupras resumed its purchases after prices for Urals crude fell to its lowest levels since 2023…
Exail: Order Intake Surges More Than 500%
French high-tech industrial group Exail Technologies on Wednesday reported a 519% rise in its order intake in the first quarter of the year, driven by higher defence…
Greece Submits Plans on Maritime Use After Violating EU Regulations
Greece has submitted plans to the EU setting out how it will organise maritime activities such as fishing, tourism and offshore energy after years of delays that drew rebuke from the European Commission.In February the EU Court of Justice ruled that Greece had violated EU regulations by failing to draft a maritime spatial plan by March 2021. The European Commission had referred Greece to the court over the delays.Maritime spatial plans define where activities including fishing…
Thailand Plans to Import More US LNG Over the Next Five Years
Thailand plans to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States over the next five years, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday ahead of a meeting with U.S. officials next week to discuss tariffs.There is already an agreement to import 1 million metric tons of LNG worth $500 million next year as part of a 15-year plan starting in 2026 totalling 15 million tons, he said.Thailand is planning an additional contract for more than 1 million tons of U.S.
India Extends Auction for Deep-Sea Blocks Containing Critical Minerals
India has extended an auction of deep-sea blocks containing critical minerals used in electric vehicle batteries and other products until May 1, a spokesperson at India's Ministry of Mines said on Wednesday.China is a top global producer of 30 of the 50 minerals considered critical by the U.S.
UAE: Fujairah Marine Fuel Sales Rebound in March
Marine fuel sales at the Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates recovered in March, after hitting a record low in February, latest data showed. Volumes, excluding lubricants…
AEGIR-Marine Wins Schuttevaer Award
AEGIR-Marine won the Schuttevaer Award 2025 in recognition for its pioneering techniques of remanufacturing in the maritime industry. This has involved AEGIR-Marine’s establishment of the Maritime Remanufacturing Network which aims to accelerate sustainability in the maritime industry. The award was presented during the Schuttevaer Expo, a maritime knowledge sharing and networking event held at RDM Rotterdam…
Ulusoy Refits Power on Bulk Carrier Pair to Cut CO2 Emissions
Wärtsilä will upgrade the Wärtsilä RT-flex main engines on two bulk carrier vessels owned by Turkey-based Ulusoy Sealines. The planned engine retrofits and upgrades will extend the vessels’ operational life and improve both performance and fuel efficiency, thereby significantly reducing emissions. The orders were booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025.With the integration of Wärtsilä Part Load Optimization (WPLO)…
CMA CGM Seine: 24,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel Containership Delivered by Chinese Shipyard
CMA CGM Seine, a new 24,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship classed by Bureau Veritas (BV) and built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (HZSY), was delivered.CMA CGM Seine the first vessel in a four-ship series, with BV providing classification and BV Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS) providing advisory services. The CMA CGM SEINE plays a crucial role in CMA CGM’s low-carbon strategy. The vessel integrates a dual-fuel propulsion system supported by GTT Mark III membrane-type LNG bunker tanks…
Thyssenkrupp, Fincantieri Team up for Submarines Project in Philippines
German naval conglomerate Thyssenkrupp and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri have signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement as part of a broader strategic partnership to provide the Philippine’s Navy with advanced submarine capabilities solutions.As part of the Horizon III military modernization initiative, the Philippine Navy aims to enhance its archipelagic defense by acquiring cutting-edge weapon systems.
China's First Offshore Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Platform Starts Operating
China's first integrated offshore hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project, which will produce clean fuels for ships, has entered the trial operation phase in Yantai, in eastern Chinse province of Shandong.Jointly developed by CHN Energy Hydrogen Energy Technology, CIMC Raffles and Guoneng Hydrogen Innovation Technology (Beijing), the initiative represents the nation’s first comprehensive demonstration project for offshore hydrogen production…
WinGD Secures First Hybrid Integration Job for Wind-Assisted Vessels
Swiss marine power company WinGD has secured a contract to integrate hybrid power and energy systems on four 113,600 DWT, wind-assisted tankers under construction for Union Maritime (UML).The agreement marks the first time that WinGD’s X-EL Integrated Energy solution will be deployed with wind-assisted propulsion systems, with the aim of ensuring optimal use of power generated by the main engine and the sails onboard.The vessels will be built by Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry…
Kim Heng’s Rebuilt Geotechnical Survey Vessel Sets Sail
Singapore's offshore services firm Kim Heng has held a christening ceremony for the Bridgewater Discovery, a DP2 geotechnical survey vessel, rebuilt in 2024.With the Bridgewater Discovery vessel, Kim Heng has marked another milestone in its expansion into the renewable business sector.The Bridgewater Discovery is a result of the collaboration between Kim Heng and Soiltech Engineering Co Ltd Korea (STE).Together…
Purus’ CSOV Newbuild Ready for Offshore Wind Ops (Video)
Purus’ new commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV), built by Vard, has completed sea trials and will soon embark on its maiden offshore wind job for Vestas.The owner and and operator of service operation vessel Purus has informed its first of the two CSOV vessel, ordered from Vard in 2023, is almost ready for the start of its service, having completed the sea trials.The vessel is scheduled to be delivered from Vard to Purus in the second quarter of 2025…
Lamprell Extends Long-Term Offshore Contract with Aramco
Offshore construction firm Lamprell has secured an extension of its longstanding offshore long-term agreement with Aramco, strengthening strategic collaboration ongoing since 2018.The renewal reaffirms Lamprell’s technical and operational expertise and solidifies the company’s role as a key partner in advancing Saudi Arabia’s energy and maritime sectors.“We are proud to have delivered several LTA Contract…
Malaysian Firm Enters Cable Laying Business with Vessel Acquisition
Malaysia-based fleet owner of self-propelled accommodation workboats Keyfield International has set out plans to acquire a newly-built DP2 cable-laying barge for $20.5 million, marking its expansion into cable laying market.The 98-meter-long barge, to be renamed to Keyfield Blessing, will be acquired from Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering in China.The acquisition will be undertaken by Keyfield Ventures (Labuan) Limited…
Sapura Energy Nets $22.6M in Offshore Support Vessel Contracts
Malaysia-based offshore services firm Sapura Energy, through its Offshore Support Vessel & Geosciences business, has secured multiple vessel contracts in Malaysia and Thailand, worth around $22.6 million.The newly secured contract will keep Sapura Energy’s accommodation workboats and geosurvey vessels engaged for an extended period during the financial year 2026.The contracts include the chartering of two 200-pax-capacity workboats…
CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Largest Dual-Fuel LNG Container Ship
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), has delivered the ultra-large 23,876 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship CMA CGM Seine.The vessel is the world's first ultra-large dual-fuel container ship, and it can hold 18,600 cubic metres of LNG in a Mark III membrane tank which enables it to sail nearly 20,000 nautical miles.The vessel is 399 meters long and 61.3 meters wide.
GAO Calls for Better Offshore Wind Project Oversight
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has made recommendations aimed at improving the Department of Interior’s oversight of offshore wind projects.The Department of the Interior and other federal agencies are supposed to work with Tribes, fisheries and other groups that could be affected, but their engagement with these groups isn't consistent, says GAO. Also, when the agencies get feedback from affected groups…
NTSB Calls for Better Preparedness of Land-Based Firefighters
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that land-based firefighters be better prepared for marine vessel firefighting following a fatal fire on the roll-on/roll-off container vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio in Newark, New Jersey.The Grande Costa D’Avorio was docked at Port Newark on July 5, 2023, when a vehicle used by shoreside workers to push used vehicles onto the vessel caught fire on an interior garage deck.
