University of West Florida Launches Watercraft and Vessel Engineering Program
Northwest Florida has long been defined by its connection to the water. Home to Naval Air Station Pensacola, the Port of Pensacola and a growing network of marine manufacturers, defense contractors and emerging technology companies, the region is an important center for maritime innovation. As Northwest Florida’s maritime industry continues to grow, the University of West Florida is helping shape its future through research…
Turkey Sends Support to Help Saudi Arabia Fight Houthi Forces
Turkey is sending mainly defensive and technical support to Saudi Arabia to help it fight Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, two officials said on Wednesday, after the NATO member and Pakistan pledged to act on the collective defence commitment of their newly formed alliance.Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, under which an armed attack on one member constituted an attack on all.
Gulf Stock Markets Lower as Saudi-Houthi Tensions Intensify
Most Gulf stock markets ended lower on Wednesday as fighting between Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces intensified on several fronts.Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are pushing a major offensive to retake ground lost to weeks of Houthi advances, backed by stepped-up Saudi air strikes.The Houthis struck Aden International Airport on Wednesday with ballistic missiles and explosive drones…
Iran to Shut "Illegal" Hormuz Routes
Transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz deemed illegal by Iran will soon be closed, an adviser to the Revolutionary Guards' Commander told the semi-official Fars News Agency on Wednesday, referring to the southern pathway hugging Oman's coast.Mohammadreza Naqdi said these "few routes" had been created by blasting and damaging some of the rocky passages in the strategic waterway and were used by "small boats smuggling oil and transferring it to tankers"…
Oil Tanker Attacks in Strait of Hormuz Reach Highest Since Start of War
Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid a bigger export push by Gulf producers.Attacks, attempted attacks and harassment activity including drone overflights, surveillance and hailing using VHF radio by Iran's Revolutionary Guards have persisted in the strait, the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said in a note on Sunday."These acti
TOTE Services to Manage Construction of MARAD Missile Range Instrumentation Vessels
TOTE Services, LLC, a U.S. maritime services company specializing in vessel construction management and ship management, signed a contract with the U.S. Department of Transportation - Maritime Administration (MARAD) to serve as vessel construction manager (VCM) for the Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel (MRIV) program. The MRIV will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in advancing national security.
Malin Group Receives Silver Award in Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Malin Group has been awarded Silver in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The silver award, representing the second-highest accolade available through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, demonstrates their support for the Armed Forces community, spanning Reservists, service leavers, cadets and military families.Alan Hamilton, Project Lead, and Helenor Fisher, Director of Marketing and Business Development received the award from Brigadier Andy Muddiman…
Framo Signs Record Pump Service Deal for Petrobras FPSO Fleet
Framo has signed a four-year agreement with Petrobras to inspect and maintain pumping systems across the Brazilian energy company's fleet of about 30 floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units, in what the Norwegian pump manufacturer said was its largest service contract of its kind to date.The agreement covers inspection, maintenance and training for Framo pumps installed across the fleet…
BMT Launches Training for Canada’s Future Submarine Workforce
BMT has launched a submarine training initiative in Canada aimed at developing the engineering and technical expertise needed to support the country's plans for a new generation of submarines.Canada's Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is intended to replace the Victoria-class fleet with up to 12 modern submarines, creating a long-term requirement for personnel, industrial capacity and technical expertise to support the vessels throughout their service lives.The in-person course…
Cadeler Wraps Up Turbine Installation Job at Poland’s First Offshore Wind Farm
Danish contractor Cadeler has completed installation of all 76 wind turbines at the 1.2 GW Baltic Power project, Poland's first offshore wind farm, using its jack-up vessels Wind Osprey and Wind Mover.The completion of the turbine campaign moves Baltic Power into the final stages of preparation for full commissioning and operation after the project delivered first power to Poland's national grid in July 2026.Cadeler installed 76 Vestas V236-15 MW turbines at the Baltic Sea project.
Cyber Security: To Serve and Connect
A contract equipping US dredgers and support vessels with secure IT infrastructure has demonstrated the value of high-end network solutions – even as the maritime sector plays catch-up with modern cybersecurity realitiesToday’s ‘connected ship’ has access to more advanced technology and greater bandwidth than ever before. However, while these solutions have the capability to boost situational awareness and enhance ship-to-shore communications…
LR taps Edris for Middle East Post
Lloyd’s Register (LR) appointed Hossam Edris as Naval Business Director for the Middle East.Based in Dubai, Edris will lead LR's naval and defence business development activities across the region, working closely with government and industry stakeholders as they modernise fleets, strengthen sovereign defence capabilities and adopt advanced maritime technologies.Edris brings more than 20 years of international experience across the aerospace, defence, aviation and technology sectors.
DSV Taps CMA CGM’s ACT+ to Cut Shipping Emissions
CMA CGM and logistics group DSV have signed an agreement targeting a reduction of 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions over two years through the use of lower-carbon marine fuels.Under the agreement, DSV will use CMA CGM’s ACT+ low-carbon shipping solution, with the targeted emissions reductions achieved through second-generation UCOME-based biofuels.CMA CGM said ACT+ can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 83% compared with conventional shipping fuel through the use of lower-carbon fuels…
Hormuz Oil Tanker Strike Injures 12 Crew Members
Twelve crew members were injured after an unknown projectile struck Panama-flagged oil tanker On Peace while it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz, India's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.A tanker was attacked on Monday causing a fire in its engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency reported without naming the vessel."With the assistance of Omani authorities, the injured crew have since been evacuated and are receiving medical treatment in Khasab, Oman," the foreign
US Navy, Anduril Unveil $6.6B Shipyard Plan for Submarine Parts Production
Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion in a new Maryland shipyard to manufacture Virginia-class submarine components and other subsea systems, alongside a U.S. Navy contract worth up to $2.9 billion tied to production targets.The Arsenal-2 facility will be built at Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point, Baltimore County, with permitting and site preparation beginning immediately and initial operations expected in 2030.The combined public and private investment totals $6.6 billion…
Bulgaria Calls Off Search for Crew After Black Sea Drone Strike Sinks Ship
Bulgaria has halted its search for the missing crew of a ship that sank after being hit by a drone about 70 nautical miles (130 km) off its coast, Vice-Admiral Rumen Nikolov of the Maritime Administration Executive Agency said on Wednesday.Early on Tuesday, two ships were hit in a drone attack in Bulgaria's Black Sea exclusive economic zone. One sank and the other was damaged. The crew of the damaged ship were rescued…
Oil Climbs on US Storm Threat, Saudi Attack Risks
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as the market weighed supply constraints from a storm heading for US oil-producing regions and attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia against increased supplies of Middle East crude.Brent futures LCOc1 rose 81 cents, or 0.8%, to $101.39 a barrel by 0635 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures CLc1 gained 61 cents, or 0.7%, to $90.05 a barrel.US…
