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24 Apr 2025

KAUST Research Vessel Keel Laid at Freire Shipyard

The keel laying of the new research vessel, Thuwal II, for the King Abdullah University…

21 Apr 2025

US Plans New Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales
17 Apr 2025

Maritime’s Search for the Holy Grail of Alternative Energy
17 Apr 2025

Saronic buys Gulf Craft Shipyard to Fast-Track Autonomous Shipbuilding
$Marauder is a 150-foot MUSV purpose-built to support a wide range of missions for the U.S., its allies, and commercial customers. With a payload capacity of 40 metric tons, the autonomous ship is designed to travel up to 3,500 nautical miles or loiter for 30+ days, depending on mission requirements. Marauder will provide a comprehensive capability at a fraction of the cost of legacy manned solutions. Image courtesy Saronic$
16 Apr 2025

Crowley Builds the Future Maritime & Logistics Workforce

Latest Maritime News

Shipbuilding

23 Apr 2025

USTR Implements Port Fee Proposal

On April 17, 2025, the Office of the US Trade Representative (“USTR”) published a notice of action (the “USTR Notice”) implementing its port fee proposal, first announced on February 21, 2025. The rules differ substantially from the February proposal (summarized here).

Offshore

23 Apr 2025

Tankers Chartered by Chevron to Move Venezuelan Crude Seek Other Business

Some tankers Chevron had chartered to move crude from Venezuela to the United States this month are now being marketed for spot contracts elsewhere, sources said, after state company PDVSA canceled loading permits and ordered the firm to return…

Coastal/Inland

23 Apr 2025

PSA International Considers Selling 20% Stake in CK Hutchison's Ports Business

Singapore's PSA International is exploring the sale of its 20% stake in CK Hutchison's ports business, two people with knowledge of the matter said, joining the Hong Kong conglomerate in its controversial plans to sell.Tycoon Li Ka-shing's CK…

Government

23 Apr 2025

South Korea to Discuss Chinese Presence in Disputed Area

South Korea will raise China's construction of sea structures off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula in a dialogue with Beijing on Wednesday, Seoul's Foreign Minister said.China has built structures in a disputed area of the Yellow Sea, known in Seoul as the West Sea, causing South Korea to set

Equipment

23 Apr 2025

Wilson Adopts Tilla Technologies to Optimize Crew Change Operations

Tilla Technologies announced that Wilson, one of Europe’s largest short sea shipping companies, will use its software to manage all crew changes across 101 vessels in its fleet. The rollout is planned for May 2025.The decision was based on the…

Training

23 Apr 2025

COAST, University of Victoria Join to Launch the BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub

In a stride for the Canadian clean energy transition, two leaders in British Columbia’s ocean innovation sector have announced a joint initiative that forges brand new pathways for the development and commercialization of marine renewable energy…

Law & Regulations

22 Apr 2025

CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean Agree Stock-for-Stock Merger Terms

CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean Group have signed a term sheet for a contemplated stock-for-stock merger, with CMB.TECH as the surviving entity, based on an exchange ratio of 0.95 shares of CBM.TECH for each share of Golden Ocean.The Term Sheet has…

KAUST Research Vessel Keel Laid at Freire Shipyard

By the Numbers: Inside Japan's Maritime Fleet

ABS' Wiernicki to Retire at the End of 2025

Bayesian Salvage to Commence in May

US Waters Down China Ship Fee Plans, COSCO Remains Indignant

US Plans New Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

Maritime’s Search for the Holy Grail of Alternative Energy

Saronic buys Gulf Craft Shipyard to Fast-Track Autonomous Shipbuilding

Crowley Builds the Future Maritime & Logistics Workforce

Latest Maritime News

KERSHIP Launches Construction of OPV 60M for the Montenegrin Navy

ABS Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Foremost Shipping Founder and Chairman

Wärtsilä, Höegh Evi Complete Development of World’s First Floating Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Cracker

INTERCARGO Welcomes ILO Recognition of Seafarers as Key Workers

In Maritime Propulsion, there is no 'one-size-fits-all' DPS for Vessels

Black & Veatch Hires Norwegian Logistics Firm for Two FLNG Projects

Risk Intelligence Signs Up German Shipowner as New Client

EU Requires Insurance Details from Passing Ships

BIMCO and ASBA Update Oil Tanker Charter Party

ICS: Updated Guide on Helicopter-Ship Operations

Morocco Expresses Interest in Possible LNG terminal

Shipbuilding

USTR Implements Port Fee Proposal

Japan’s First Hydrogen Dual-Fuel Tugboat Launched

That’s a BINGO! Japanese Shipyards Collaborate on Optimized Bulk Carrier

Methanol-Fueled Container Vessel Takes Shape in Chinese Shipyard

Offshore

Tankers Chartered by Chevron to Move Venezuelan Crude Seek Other Business

Global Wind Capacity in 2024 Falls Short Despite Reaching a Record

VIKING Launches First CTV Immersion Suit for Women in Offshore Wind Industry

North Star’s CSOV Newbuilds Get LR’s Cyber Resilience Certification

Coastal/Inland

PSA International Considers Selling 20% Stake in CK Hutchison's Ports Business

Palfinger Marine to Deliver Eight Cranes for Brazilian Inland Navigation Vessels

Rhine River: Ships Able to Increase Loads After Rise in Water Levels

Tech, Digitalization Reshape Traditional Maritime Jobs

Government

South Korea to Discuss Chinese Presence in Disputed Area

Denmark to Spend $600 Million on Naval Vessels

NAG Marine inks $28.5m Navy Contract for HMI's

Philippines, US: Annual Joint Combat Drills Begin in "Full Battle Test"

Equipment

Wilson Adopts Tilla Technologies to Optimize Crew Change Operations

FarSounder: News Citizen Science Capabilities with Whale and Debris Reporting Feature

Sallaum Lines Picks Inmarsat’s NexusWave Connectivity Solution

Lube Oil Maintenance Failure Caused Catastrophic Engine Failure and Fire

Training

COAST, University of Victoria Join to Launch the BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub

Jetfoil Service Between Hong Kong and Macau Turns 50, Commemorated With a Book

Near Miss Reporting – Training Mariners to Speak Up

Chevron Shipping, Austin High School Team to Inspire New Generation

Law & Regulations

CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean Agree Stock-for-Stock Merger Terms

UK Court: Shipbuilder Privinvest Can Appeal Over "Tuna Bond" Case

Fugro, Damen Support the Royal Netherlands Navy With Surveillance Vessel and Crew

Outcomes of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83)

Digitalization in Maritime: A Series of Small Steps Equal One Giant Leap

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