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TotalEnergies announces the start of production from the Quiluma field, in which the Company holds an 11.8% interest alongside its partners Azule Energy (37.4%, operator), Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (31%) …

Leading US marine autonomy specialist Janus Marine & Defense has delivered an industry first – a groundbreaking Uncrewed Surface Vessel comparison website. It has launched Janus Navigator, a structured, filterable …

MSC Group’s Cruise Division is taking entertainment to the next level with the creation of MSC Creative Studios, designed to help deliver world-class entertainment experiences to guests. The Company has …

New Zealand marine technology innovator Vessev has announced its expansion into the Australian market, with the Enautic Group set to introduce Vessev’s electric hydrofoiling passenger vessels to Western Australia. There …

Crafted by the prestigious Italian shipyard Tankoa Yachts, KINDA embodies sleek contemporary styling paired with cutting-edge engineering. Delivered in 2022 as the fourth hull in Tankoa’s acclaimed 50-metre all-aluminum series, …

Out-of-band management provides a secure and always-on control path to monitor, manage and recover critical server infrastructure in data centers. Nokia Aurelis for Data Centers is a purpose-built solution for …

The Digital Container Shipping Association announces that VIACHAIN™, an ORBCOMM® company, has joined DCSA+, the association’s partnership programme, to support the accelerated adoption of interoperable digital standards across the global …

“Since 5 March, Pole Star Global has tracked 3,396 vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Roughly 1 in 15 of them, 231 ships, are exhibiting suspicious positional anomalies. …

Built on a scalable platform architecture, the new XChange NextGen unlocks the full Marlink Possibility Portfolio, enabling operators to build, scale and future proof secure digital operations with complete flexibility. …

Rising tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are once again reminding the maritime industry how quickly global shipping routes can change. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply …

Seadrill Limited announced Sonadrill Holding, its 50:50 joint venture with an affiliate of Sonangol E.P. has been awarded a contract extension. A seven-well priced option for the ultra-deepwater drillship Sonangol …

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha,, and NYK Bulkship have entered into a memorandum of understanding to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design study and explore the ownership of a New-build …

Europe Iran has blocked oil cargo shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which could limit future resupply to the ARA and other bunker locations. The impact has been more immediate …

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the shipbuilding intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai, announced on March 16 that it signed a construction contract for 10 container ships with an …

Nippon Paint Marine’s NOA 60 HS has been applied to the largest floating dry docks to be deployed in the western hemisphere for Grand Bahama Shipyard Nippon Paint Marine, a …

FLOWRA and LR will explore the possibilities of collaboration in floating offshore wind development. The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association of Japan and Lloyd’s Registerhave signed a Memorandum …

Hefring Marine, a leading provider of intelligent maritime monitoring solutions, and Ecomar Propulsion, specialists in electric drives and energy management systems, have announced a strategic product development. The partnership will …

The war in the Middle East that has effectively shut the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz is a problem for container shipping, but not on the scale…

Indian Register of Shipping has taken into class Lila Jamnagar, a 298,997 DWT Very Large Crude Carrier and one of the largest vessels to sail under the Indian flag. The …

What Vessel Data Show this Week Record crude buildup: ~130 million barrels now stored onboard laden vessels. Flow imbalance: Laden vessels exceed ballast, signaling disrupted circulation. The Signal Ocean Platform …

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index increased 0.5% to 2038 on Monday, following a 2.8% rise in the previous session. The capesize index, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes including …

The war in the Middle East that has effectively shut the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz is a problem for container shipping, but not on the scale of other …

Starting 1 May 2026, all EEDI-relevant speed trials must be conducted according to ISO 15016:2025 or ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.1 “Preparation, Conduct and Analysis of Speed/Power Trials”, 2024. From that …

Bauxite shipments surge 16% but multiple factors threaten outloo “During the first 11 weeks of 2026, bauxite shipments have surged 16% y/y, driven by strong Chinese demand for Guinean cargoes. …

Shipping companies must improve how they collect, structure and use operational data if they are to remain competitive in an increasingly regulated and digital operating environment, according to new research …

With container diversions from the Strait of Hormuz surging since late February 2026, Drewry examines whether the GCC’s alternative port capacity and inland logistics infrastructure can realistically absorb displaced container …

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on oil tankers and freight ships in the Gulf, after Iran threatened to open fire …

For European supply chains, the crisis effectively creates a threefold pressure on logistics costs through longer routes, higher risk premiums, and container imbalances and can cause a 2–3x longer supply …

Konstantinos Menelaou, a student of the Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies Program at MIEEK, is the winner of the IMarEST Cyprus Branch (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology) …

CSM Energy has marked a significant milestone in the development of the next generation of onshore and offshore wind service vessels, following a strategic project workshop and the successful steel …

Acheon Akti Navigation, a leading family-owned ship management firm, has confirmed its participation at Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026, held at Marina Bay Sands from 25–27 March. As the maritime …

Recent outbreaks of norovirus and Legionnaires’ disease aboard cruiseships over the past twelve months have reinforced the importance of effective water system management, with CM Technologies urging cruiseship operators to …

Hurtigruten, the leader in iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, has announced the appointment of Matthew Stuart as Sales Director for UK & Emerging Markets. Starting in early April, Matthew will lead …

Nokia introduces a new suite of application-optimized coherent transport solutions enabling significant improvements in network efficiency and providing up to 70% lower total cost of ownership. Nokia launches a compact, …

Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a prime contract by Belgian Defence to build and deliver the country’s first national …

Nvidia to showcase next-gen AI chip named Feynman Focus on Groq technology for inference computing Nvidia faces increased competition in AI chip market Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to …

Meta to buy $12 billion AI capacity from Nebius by 2027 Deal includes potential $15 billion additional capacity purchase Nebius aims to fund AI cloud business with such contracts Amsterdam-based …

This agreement connects cruise line passengers with trusted global market insights and world class financial journalism at sea. Anuvu, a leading provider of worldwide entertainment solutions for mobility markets and …

Following the first LNG production in Kitimat, British Columbia, western Canada, in June last year, KOGAS’s equity volume first arrived at the Tongyeong Terminal in Korea in September of the …

Seadrill Limited announced a leadership change, effective immediately. Samir Ali, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Simon Johnson. Julie J. Robertson, …

PETRONAS, through its subsidiary PETRONAS North Ketapang Sdn. Bhd. has made its first hydrocarbon discovery at the Barokah-1 exploration well located within the North Ketapang Production Sharing Contract , offshore …

Equinor has completed its internal investigation into the workplace accident at Mongstad on 17 September 2025, in which a worker lost his life. The purpose has been to ensure learning …

According to industry sources on March 16, Hanwha Ocean resolved at its board meeting late last year to establish a new Singapore subsidiary for its Offshore Business Unit (OBU) and …

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha announced that third-party reviews of the “Seawing” automated kite system, which utilizes wind power, being developed by OCEANICWING S.A.S. , a subsidiary of “K” LINE in France, …

Sulnox, the greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions with zero capex, is pleased to announce the results of an independent laboratory evaluation of Sulnox Eco™ by a leading …

DEME has officially signed the 25‐year concession contract1 with Brazil’s National Secretariat of Ports and the National Waterway Transportation Agency , formally securing Brazil’s port access channel concession for the …

According to the Financial Supervisory Service’s electronic disclosure system, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Ecoprime Marine Pacific signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on May 13 for the transfer of …

India has previously set goals of entering the global top 10 in ship ownership and shipbuilding by 2030, and reaching the top 5 by 2047. To achieve this, it has …

Global Maritime Forum director of human sustainability Susanne Justesen wishes to express her concern and support for the thousands of seafarers currently working under threat of attack in and around …

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to reshape clean tanker positioning, with LR2s the most exposed due to their heavy reliance on West-of-Hormuz employment. In response, …