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Shipbuilders, missile makers and drone manufacturers showcased their wares at an arms fair starting near Paris on Tuesday, as European governments, doubting the United States as a defence ally and …

The Iran conflict is causing the oil services industry to increase its cost assessment for projects due to rising shipment, fuel and security costs, which are affecting its Middle Eastern …

Venezuela's oil exports were little changed at 1.08 million barrels per day in October as stagnant crude production and high freight rates continued to curb demand for many South American …

At Euronaval 2026, RTsys Group announced the sale of several SEMA training targets to two Canadian defense agencies: Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and the Naval Engineering Test Establishment …

Speedcast, a connectivity, IT services and edge intelligence provider for remote operations, announced that it has completed the sale of its teleport infrastructure business to SatPort Infrastructure, a carrier-neutral ground …

Scottish-headquartered Dales Marine Services has launched an international mobile engineering service that sends its repair teams directly to vessels wherever clients need them. The development of the mobile engineering team …

Lehmann Marine, a Sunlight Group company, has converted the MS SISSI passenger ship to fully electric from traditional diesel in collaboration with operator Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noé and OSWAG Werft. …

R.M. Young Company, a manufacturer of meteorological instruments since 1964, announced they have acquired Texas Electronics (TE), manufacturer of tipping bucket rain gauges and meteorological sensors since 1956. The acquisition …

Defiant marks the delivery of the third vessel in an eight-boat series between two of the Gulf’s leading maritime companies Master Boat Builders, Inc. delivered Defiant, the third of eight …

William P. Doyle is the CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America and the... America’s ports and waterways depend on a strong partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers …

We are approaching the end of America’s 250th birthday year, a year of reflecting on the vital contributions of American maritime to building and strengthening our nation. Against this backdrop, …

Dutch-based Jack-Up Barge, backed by the Van Es Group, has expanded its fleet with the three-legged accommodation and services jack-up unit JB 121, following a naming ceremony in Dalian, China. …

KONGSBERG has launched two new underwater surveillance sonars for maritime security and critical infrastructure protection, while expanding its collaboration with Viam to develop an AI-powered virtual sonar operator. The new …

With only a few weeks remaining in the calendar countdown, the largest collection of U.S. Maritime owners. operators, seafarers, shipyards and supply chain manufacturers will assemble again in New Orleans, …

Yangzijiang Maritime Development has placed orders for 11 new vessels at Chinese shipyards, expanding its newbuilding portfolio to 111 vessels, including options and previously delivered ships. The latest orders comprise …

Saudi state oil giant Aramco is working to expand a crude pipeline that circumvents the Strait of Hormuz as the world continues to experience the biggest energy supply shock in …

Wärtsilä has completed the conversion of one engine on each of three LNG carriers operated by Chevron Transport Corporation from dual-fuel to spark gas operation, as part of a project …

Stillstrom by Maersk has completed the construction and factory acceptance testing of what it describes as the world's first 11 kV vessel-mounted connection unit designed to charge service operation vessels …

Hornbeck Offshore Services has signed multiple agreements with Shell to provide deepwater well intervention and marine support services in the U.S. Gulf of America, with operations scheduled to begin in …

After seven strikes on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria last month, the US-led military alliance said it would deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to bolster …

Singapore-based OMS Group has secured $1.0315 billion in corporate and export credit agency-backed financing facilities, supporting a fleet expansion that includes four new fibre-optic cable-laying vessels scheduled for delivery in …

ZF Aftermarket will make the North American debut of its new unified brand packaging design, alongside an expanded portfolio of solutions for independent workshops at AAPEX 2026. First presented at …

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will host a research symposium on March 31, 2027, at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. This event will bring together scholars conducting research on demurrage …

At least seven migrants died off Spain's Canary Islands while more than 380 people were rescued on Monday, the country's maritime rescue services said. Two deceased people were found aboard …

Oil prices fell more than 7% on Monday as talks between Iranian and Qatari officials lifted hopes for an end to the US-Israeli war with Iran and stabilization of Middle …

Six months after leaving OPEC, the United Arab Emirates on Monday began hosting ADIPEC, one of the world's largest energy conferences, where it told an audience of industry executives it …

On October 31, the World Maritime University (WMU) celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026. Representing a global community of maritime and oceans professionals, the graduates are equipped to …

Jody Peacock concluded his service as Chief Executive Officer of Ports of Indiana effective November 1. On that date, Ports of Indiana Chief Operating Officer Dave Parrott and Chief Financial …

German propulsion specialist SCHOTTEL has introduced a new submersible auxiliary thruster designed to improve maneuverability and positioning accuracy for crewed and uncrewed underwater vehicles, including submarines. The SCHOTTEL PumpJet Submersible …

The evolution of maritime communications and connectivity at sea is keeping a torrid pace, in step with evolutions of related technology. But even as connectivity reliability increases, and we edge …

Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has named nine new gas carriers at three South Korean shipyards, marking progress in its fleet expansion programs aimed at increasing LNG transportation capacity and …

MacGregor reported record profitability in the third quarter of 2026 as new orders more than doubled to $340 million (€305.4 million), driven by strong demand across all its divisions. Orders …

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has unveiled AutoHook, an autonomous vessel recovery interface developed by its Norway-based business Vestdavit, designed to recover uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and other craft without manual …

October maintained the strong pace of contracting for alternative-fueled vessels observed since the summer, with 53 new orders recorded during the month, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform. …

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that four oil tankers had caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, while attempting to use what it described as unauthorised …

On October 27, 2026, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) Awarded $41,414,928 in Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Grants to Corn Belt Ports. MARAD continues to invest in the four modern, …

Oil fell nearly 4% on Monday as talks between Iranian and Qatari officials on a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran raised hopes that Middle East supply disruptions …

Maritime technology company NAVTOR has introduced real-time AIS streaming to its NavFleet platform, allowing fleet managers to monitor vessel positions, movements and surrounding traffic with minimal latency. The new capability, …

Singapore-based Asia Break Bulk (ABB), part of Hamburg-based COLI Group, has signed long-term agreements with Schoeller Holdings for four new multipurpose heavy-lift vessels, with the first scheduled for delivery in …

Big Oil is reaping near record cash windfalls from the eight-month-old Iran war, but Western energy producers’ reluctance to ramp up spending reveals persistent doubts about the industry’s long-term outlook. …

The United Arab Emirates said on Friday that an oil leak from the Gem No. 2 tanker had been stopped, with no new leakage detected, as cleanup operations continued along …

Dockworkers went on strike across Europe and beyond on Friday, disrupting shipping and ferries as they protested against the use of their ports for arms shipments and the number of …

China's first carrier-based stealth reconnaissance and strike drone, the GJ-21, recently completed its first takeoff and landing on the Sichuan, the country's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, state news …

TOTE Services, LLC, a U.S. maritime services company specializing in vessel construction management and ship management, announced its first shipyard selection, Hanwha Defense USA (HDUS), for the Medium Landing Ship …

French shipbuilder Piriou has secured a contract from France's Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) for 16 new-generation RP30NG tugboats designed to support French Navy port operations, including maneuvers involving nuclear …

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), the professional body for the commercial shipping industry worldwide, has officially welcomed its new senior officers at this year’s Controlling Council meeting held in …

MacGregor has received an order of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) retrofit projects for 35 Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels for Wallenius Wilhelmsen. The order was booked into MacGregor’s …

General Dynamics reported $98.8 billion in new orders in the third quarter of 2026, driven by major submarine contracts, while revenue rose 12.9% year-on-year to $14.6 billion, the company announced …