Cruise Ship First to Bunker LNG at Civitavecchia
Axpo and Vitol have completed the first LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Civitavecchia in Italy, refueling the flagship vessel of an international cruise line.Green Pearl, a 7,500 m³ Italian bunkering vessel operated by Axpo, conducted the ship-to-ship refueling operation at Civitavecchia’s berth 18. Operated by Axpo, Green Pearl was brought into service in 2026 and is dedicated to ship-to-ship…
First Steel Cut for Skarv’s Ammonia-Fueled Multi-Purpose Ship
Skarv Shipping Solutions has marked two milestones in China: the delivery of Peak Skarv 3 and the first steel cut for hull 247, its new ammonia-fueled vessel.The ammonia-fuelled vessel will carry timber for Viken AT Market and be commercially operated by Arriva Shipping.A 160 m³ ammonia tank, with MGO as pilot fuel, covers a 14-day round trip between Norway and the continent, working alongside an electric propulsion system with batteries and shore power.
Canadian Coast Guard Remembers Refugee Rescue 40 Years On
The Canadian Coast Guard has remembered the 40th anniversary of the rescue of 155 Tamil refugees off the coast of Newfoundland.On August 11, 1986, Captain Gus Dalton and fellow fishermen found two lifeboats carrying 155 people fleeing violence and war in Sri Lanka near St. Shotts. Together with local fishing vessels, we launched a coordinated rescue effort.The CCGS Leonard J. Cowley played a key role in bringing the refugees safely ashore.“Forty years later…
Bryan Jones Named HDR Marine Terminals Leader
Ports engineer Bryan Jones has been named HDR’s marine terminals leader.Based in Savannah, Georgia, Jones guides the firm’s growing marine terminals practice worldwide, working with port authorities and terminal operators to address evolving operational demands, infrastructure needs and industry trends.He supports clients in planning and delivering investments that improve efficiency and long-term performance while developing strategies to address changing trade patterns…
AURELIA Introduces Zero-Emission Vessel Concept for Bahamas
AURELIA has welcomed Silas Cooper, Honorary Consul of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to its Amsterdam office for a working visit dedicated to the future of inter-island connectivity in The Bahamas.The meeting, also joined by Bastiaan Visser of Sustainable Capital Group, focused on AURELIA’s zero-emission ferry and cruise concept — a vessel designed to connect the islands of The Bahamas through clean…
IMO Issues Statement on Seafarer Deaths
The Secretary-General of the IMO, Arsenio Dominguez, has issued a statement following the death of seafarers on the Tihamah which was hit by a projectile off the coast of Al Mokha, Yemen.“It is with sadness and regret to know that, once again, innocent seafarers have lost their lives in an indefensible attack on international shipping. I offer my deepest condolences to the families of those involved.“It…
Rolls-Royce Establishes Regional Defense Headquarters in Canberra
Rolls-Royce is expanding its partnership with Marand Precision Engineering into a new export venture, supplying naval gas turbine propulsion packages to the Type 26 Global Combat Ship program.Alongside this, Rolls-Royce has opened a new regional defense headquarters in Canberra, Australia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF).Following a competitive international tender…
Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale Attracts $82.7 Million in High Bids
The latest Trump administration sale of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico attracted nearly $82.7 million in high bids on Wednesday, generating more money than a sale in March, but far less than one held in December.The Trump administration offered more than 80 million acres (32.4 million hectares) in the Gulf of Mexico to drillers as part of an effort to boost domestic energy production…
Ukraine Attacks Naval Base, Grain Terminals at Novorossiysk
A major Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday, according to Russian and Ukrainian officials as well as grain industry sources.The Ukrainian attacks killed at least two people, including an 8-year-old child, regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said.Describing the attack as having "strategic significance"…
SAAM Presents Biodiversity Plan Focused on Marine Ecosystem Conservation
SAAM has presented its new Biodiversity Plan, updating the company’s Environmental Policy. This move formally integrates the conservation and sustainable use of ecosystem services into its operating model and strengthens the management of critical areas near its towage operations.The process of developing this program identified issues relevant to operations—including underwater noise, emissions, biofouling and proximity to protected areas—and linked them to specific measures…
OpenTug, Blessey Marine Services to Implement BargeOS Invoice Solution
OpenTug announced a strategic collaboration with Blessey Marine Services, Inc., a provider of inland marine transportation solutions, to modernize voyage invoicing through BargeOS. By implementing BargeOS Invoice Intelligence, Blessey will connect operational and financial workflows to automate invoice processing, improve billing visibility, and enhance financial transparency across its customer network.Through the implementation…
Defense Maritime Solutions to Expand Chesapeake Manufacturing with $30m Investment
Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. (DMS), an equipment manufacturer and supplier of shipboard propulsion and auxiliary systems, announced plans to invest more than $30 million to expand its operations in Chesapeake, Virginia.The investment is expected to create 32 new jobs and establish U.S. based capabilities for the manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, finishing, packaging, and lifecycle support of Wärtsilä medium-speed engines for marine purposes.
Defunct Inland Waterways Users Board May be Dubious
The most important advisory body concerning the Nation’s inland waterways infrastructure is the Inland Waterways Users Board (IWUB), a Congressionally mandated, non-discretionary advisory committee established in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986 and codified by 33 U.S.C. § 2251. Comprised of the users and payers of the inland waterways system, the IWUB does not appropriate funds , but its recommendations are critically important to the U.S.
GMS Scraps Two Sanctioned Tankers From US Government
Dubai-based GMS has won U.S. government approval to scrap two sanctions-hit oil tankers it acquired, months after securing agreements to recycle four sanctions-hit container ships, the ship recycler told Reuters.The use ‌of so-called shadow fleet tankers has surged in recent years, with hundreds of tankers transporting Iranian or Russian oil with limited scrutiny, insurance or safety checks.Major shipowners have called for faster scrapping of such vessels…
Rhine Water Levels Fall to New Lows Amidst Heatwave
The river Rhine in Germany has fallen to new lows, stranding cargo vessels, the country’s inland navigation agency said on Wednesday, as Europe has entered another heatwave.German companies report growing disruption from Rhine water levels that have hit a series of record lows.Chemical producers, utilities, steelmakers and agricultural traders have warned of higher costs, transport bottlenecks and…
Saudi Red Sea Crude Exports Go Dark Amidst Houthi Attacks
Saudi crude exports from the Red Sea are increasingly vanishing from view as tankers switch off tracking signals to avoid attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, with analysts saying all recent Yanbu loadings have been conducted "dark".The Houthis declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia on July 20, opening a new front against the United States and its allies in the Iran war.Since then, they have claimed attacks on Saudi-linked tankers…
Putin Threatens Response if Europe Targets Russian Vessels
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will respond in kind if European countries start to seize Russian merchant vessels and the commander of Russia's Pacific Fleet said his forces were ready to "inspect and detain" foreign vessels from what he called hostile states.The comments, which Putin made as he oversaw navy drills in Russia's far east, come as the EU tries to ratchet up pressure on Russia's so-called shadow fleet…
Oil Spill From Sanctioned Tanker Reaches Oman Coastline
A vast oil spill from a leaking tanker has started to hit Oman's coastline, its environment agency confirmed on Wednesday, in what threatens to become one of the world’s worst in years after spreadinglargely unchecked for weeks.The oil could end up impacting 40 km (25 miles) of coast near Ras Madraka as well as Masirah Island, the agency said.The slick now covers an area of more than 2,000 square km…
Leonhardt & Blumberg Installs Econowind VentoFoils on Cargo Newbuild
German shipowner Leonhardt & Blumberg has equipped HANSA DREJOE with Econowind VentoFoils. The vessel is the first of four general cargo newbuilds to receive wind propulsion technology. The first installation was completed on HANSA DREJOE at Royal Niestera Sander Shipyard in early August, with HANSA CHRISTIANSOE currently at the yard. Econowind calculated that the VentoFoils will deliver around 10 percent additional thrust, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions accordingly.
MSC, Jotun Sign Hull Cleaning Agreement
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Jotun have entered into an agreement for the installation and operation of Jotun's Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) onboard MSC Daniela.The agreement includes the full HSS package, combining Jotun's SeaQuantum Skate coating with robotic hull inspection and cleaning technology designed to maintain an always clean hull throughout vessel operations.The installation was completed during the vessel's drydocking in China in June 2026.
