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The classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has appointed retired Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as Senior Vice President Government Services. His work will focus on government maritime programs. …

The US-flagged car carrier “Alliance Fairfax” has left the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz. According to the company, the ship belonging to Maersk subsidiary Farrell Lines was accompanied …

The Voith Group has appointed Denise Kurtulus as President and CEO of Voith Turbo and member of the Corporate Board of Management of the Voith Group as of September 1, …

Construction of the third frigate from the Miecznik program has started at the PGZ Stocznia Wojenna shipyard in Gdynia, Poland. Following the frigates “Wicher” (storm) and “Burza” (thunderstorm), construction of …

Following the 84th meeting of the IMO Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), there are still unanswered questions, particularly regarding the planned Net Zero Framework. However, there is also progress to report. …

The container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) generated a turnover of more than $16 billion last year. The Iran crisis has so far had no effect, and the forecast …

MSC has officially welcomed Michaël Miramond as its new Chief Digital & Innovation Officer. The manager joined the shipping company in January 2026 and was previously Group Chief Digital Officer …

The Hong Kong-based shipping company OOCL has ordered a series of twelve new container ships. This will increase the capacity of the company, which belongs to Cosco, by over 150,000 …

The shipbuilding company TKMS has entered into a partnership with Skaramangas Shipyards in Greece. Four Greek Navy submarines are to be extensively modernized. The agreement between TKMS and Skaramangas provides …

South Korea is one of the most important nations in the world in both shipbuilding and shipping. However, coordination between the two industries has been considered to be in need …

The British offshore service provider North Star has acquired four Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) from Edda Wind and is thus expanding its fleet to 14 units – one of the …

Start of construction for the new Meko A200 frigates: the first sections have been delivered to Stahlbau-Nord in Bremerhaven. The first ship is scheduled for completion in 2029. At the …

The USA continues to oppose the IMO’s CO₂ regime for international shipping. Laura DiBella, Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission, has now also joined the US delegation at the negotiations. …

The corvette “Lübeck” was christened today at the Blohm+Voss shipyard. It is the first ceremony since the takeover by the armaments group Rheinmetall. The ship is the fifth corvette of …

The Singapore-listed investment and financing company Yangzijiang Maritime has signed contracts for ten additional newbuildings. The ships are to be built at independent Chinese shipyards and delivered between 2027 and …

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply criticizes the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. On Fox News, he called the blockade an “economic nuclear weapon” against the world. …

The South Korean shipping company Hyundai Glovis has put the PCTC newbuild “Glovis Leader” into service. The ship can transport up to 10,800 vehicles. Hyundai Glovis is entering a new …

The 14th National Maritime Conference (April 29th & 30th) kicked off in the port city of Emden. Representatives from politics, associations and the industry will be discussing the pressing issues …

The billion-euro order book of the Meyer Turku shipyard continues to grow: As hoped, the Royal Caribbean shipping company has confirmed the construction of two more cruise ships in the …

Wealth Shipping, Chipolbrok, Fujian Highton, Carisbrooke: An update on recent fleet and newbuilding developments for international breakbulk and MPP shipping. Singapore-based Wealth Shipping has reportedly placed another order for new …

The Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) announces the successful completion of ammonia bunkering for a commercial ammonia dual-fuel gas tanker. According to the port authority, this is the world’s first port-to-ship …

After around 50 years, Sweden is getting a new icebreaker. The tender has been completed and the order has been placed. A shipyard in the Far East has been chosen. …

The security situation off Somalia is deteriorating again. On Sunday, a cargo ship around 6 nm north-east of Garacad was brought under control by unauthorized persons and diverted into Somali …

The German naval shipbuilder TKMS is working on filling its order book for frigates: A further major order could come from Brazil. The Group, which has shipyards in Kiel, Wismar …

Following the recent proposal to levy charges for the Strait of Malacca, Indonesia has now repeatedly assured that it is not pursuing any such plans. Previously, Iran and the Strait …

Union Maritime and Vega Maritime are combining their offshore activities through a new joint venture. With Union Vega Offshore, the partners aim to expand their presence in West Africa and …

The Panama Canal is recording rising traffic figures again. In the first half of the 2026 financial year, which covers the period from October 2025 to March 2026, 6,288 transits …

The logistics group Kuehne+Nagel is reporting a loss for the first quarter of 2026. One of the key reasons: The sea freight business, where the crisis in the Middle East …

Kongsberg Maritime is now listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The technology company was spun off from Kongsberg Group at the beginning of the year. The IPO had been planned …

Following its financial restructuring, the French offshore shipping company Bourbon is switching to growth mode: since the beginning of the year, more than a dozen new ships have been added …

The vulnerability of global data infrastructure is not a new phenomenon. What is new is the dynamism with which the exposure, threat quality and strategic significance of these risks are …

After a few days of speculation, ship manager Columbia has now confirmed that CEO Mark O’Neil has left Schoeller Holding. According to an official statement, they are parting on good …

In the midst of the Iran crisis and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan has been dismissed. The billionaire had supported …

The time charter software provider Ankeri, one of the strategic partners of the Hamburg shipping company Hapag-Lloyd, is expanding its network with a new branch office at a central shipping …

After a few days of speculation, ship manager Columbia has now confirmed that CEO Mark O’Neil has left Schoeller Holding. According to an official statement, they are parting on good …

To make all-year-round navigation through the Arctic Ocean a reality by 2030, Russia is spending US$26 billion to upgrade Northern Sea Route infrastructure. At the St Petersburg International Transport and …

Total throughput at Europe’s largest seaport fell only slightly in the first quarter of 2026. There was a slight increase for oil and containers. Compared to the same period last …

With the takeover of the “Ning Yuan Dian Kun” in Ningbo, the Chinese shipping company Ningbo Ocean Shipping Company (Nbosco) has put what it claims is currently the largest all-electric …

Shortly before the ultimatum expired, US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. Negotiations between the warring parties are proceeding slowly as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The …

If you don’t want to wait years for your new yacht, you can now order a semi-custom model from Abeking & Rasmussen. The platform named “Aruby” was presented by the …

The Swiss manufacturer Accelleron has launched the ACCX300-L, a new turbocharger for low-speed two-stroke engines. The system is designed to help shipping companies adapt to changing operating profiles, new fuels …

The Norwegian breakbulk carrier G2 Ocean has taken delivery of and christened three newbuildings from a series of 82,300-tonne vessels. The fleet modernization will run until 2029. A few days …

The United States Coast Guard has once again awarded the German company Rolls-Royce Power Systems a service contract for the propulsion systems of ten patrol vessels. Rolls-Royce Power Systems has …

Ahead of the next meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84), international shipping associations have reaffirmed their support for the IMO as the globally responsible regulatory body. …

The shipbuilding company Meyer Turku has given the go-ahead for a new flagship program. “Merion” is intended to provide new approaches for the construction of cruise ships and floating infrastructure. …

US military forces have intercepted an Iranian-flagged freighter off the Strait of Hormuz. The ship had been trying to get past the American blockade. The USA has intercepted an Iranian …

The Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri has celebrated the launch of the cruise ship “Norwegian Aura”. It is due to be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in January 2027. With the …

The Dutch lifting specialist Conbit aims to become more involved in the German offshore wind market and is taking over the insolvent Rostock-based company OIS from the Krebs Group. According …

So-called “unmanned surface ships” are now being built at Blohm+Voss in Hamburg. Rheinmetall – following the takeover of NVL, Blohm+Voss is now part of the armaments group – and its …

Everllence presented its new ammonia engine at the end of last year. The manufacturer has now reported the successful factory acceptance test. The engine was built under license at Hyundai …