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The latest deepwater port licence application submitted to the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) sets out detailed plans for an up to 8.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) offshore LNG export …

According to Equasis data, Golden Union is the new owner of 95,349-dwt Km Hakata, a 2013-built post Panamax constructed by Imabari Shipbuilding. The vessel has already been renamed Cpt Andreadis. …

Terminal operator KN Energies disclosed that the new service will enable biomethane producers and suppliers to efficiently connect their operations to the LNG logistics system. It will also help monetise …

A port authority in Spain is investigation how a 2016-built tugboat sank in the harbour while it was manoeuvring a Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) container ship on 30 June. 437-gt …

Eurotrader, a 2008-built, 310,391-dwt vessel, has already been renamed Celeste and is now under Chinese ownership, according to Equasis data. While pricing details have not been disclosed, Xclusiv Shipbrokers currently …

The most realistic and economically viable greenhouse gas emissions-reduction solution for ferry and cruise ship operators is currently LNG – while it is likely they will follow in the long …

The collaboration will support Northern Lights, a project aimed at delivering CO2 transport and storage as a service. Northern Lights, a joint venture co-owned by Equinor, will integrate TGS’ Prediktor …

A merger between United Energy LNG and Power LNG will create a new small-scale LNG company headquartered in Houston, Texas, focused on modular production and logistics across the United States. …

In mid-March, Riviera reported the Greek owner had entered advanced discussions with Chinese shipbuilder Hengli Heavy Industry for a series of 4,300-TEU container ships. However, shipbuilding sources have since noted …

OMT SpA, owned by Accelleron, is undertaking a comprehensive expansion across three manufacturing sites. The initiative includes significant upgrades to its main facility in Turin, the development of its newly …

After years of debate and delay, the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) officially entered into force in June 2025. Its arrival …

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced a near US$100M investment by privately held Rhoads Industries in a new manufacturing facility at the Philadelphia Navy Yard to support US Navy submarine construction. …

Valaris reported deals for two of its drillships in the US Gulf will add US$760M in backlog. The Big Board-listed drilling contractor said it received a 940-day contract extension for …

The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Energos Force has been sublet to Jordan, according to confirmation from Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET), as uncertainty continues over the completion of …

The dialogue will enable developers to engage directly with the agency and help shape the strategy for the auction, which will take the form of a two-way Contract for Difference. …

A practical limit of 40% gross capture was imposed due to volume constraints of the CO2 storage tank: “A 90% capture rate may be technically achievable, but storing such volumes …

Liner shipping company Hapag-Lloyd marked a major milestone in its decarbonisation journey by ordering the 1,000th Everllence B&W ME-GI dual-fuel engine. The commemorative event took place at Hapag-Lloyd’s Hamburg headquarters, …

A 1979-built towing vessel grounded on the Ohio River in the USA after hitting jetties that were displayed on an electronic navigational chart, resulting in US$258,737 of damage and an …

In a recent update, the company reported that Vilamoura, which suffered an explosion off the coast of Libya, safely arrived in Lakonikos Bay, Greece, on 1 July. The Greek shipowner …

Getting ethanol ready Ethanol as a marine fuel presents a compelling business case, particularly in Brazil, Wärtsilä Norway, head of offshore SGA, Jon Inge Buli, says. “We have tested ethanol …

HD Hyundai plans to commercialise autonomous technology to support bridge teams and improve navigation safety. Two of its subsidiaries, Avikus and Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems (ENT), have signed a …

Brazilian and Chinese shipyards have signed memoranda of understanding to develop technological and commercial partnerships. The deals were inked at the Strategic Forum for the Brazil-China Shipbuilding Industry in Rio …

A second bulker has come under attack in the Red Sea in as many days in what Greek maritime security firm Diaplous described as "a repetitive, deliberate and co-ordinated militant …

GTT has announced a collaboration with seven maritime industry stakeholders to develop a new-generation 200,000-m³ LNG carrier that targets lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced boil-off rates. The consortium includes …

The severe attacks on the Greek-owned, foreign-flagged bulk carriers Magic Seas and Eternity C have shaken the shipping industry, marking the first such incidents in the region since October 2024. …

Grand Bahama Shipyard is undergoing a US$600M transformation, and according to reports, MSC Cruises has joined Carnival Corp and Royal Caribbean Group as a partner in the shipyard. It is …

HGK Shipping has taken delivery of a solar energy system for inland shipping cargo vessel Blue Marlin, making the vessel the first inland shipping vessel in the world capable of …

Shipping companies are in the firing line of cyber threats and need to be proactive in preventing attacks by increasing investment in security and training. Many security solutions are inexpensive, …

The company, which has been working on the Honeymooring concept since 2020, has been awarded Nkr1.75M (US$173,000) for a preproject application under the Havvind 2035 programme. The funds will support …

The latest deepwater port licence application submitted to the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) sets out detailed plans for an up to 8.4 million tonnes per annum (mta) offshore floating LNG …

Qingdao Port in Shandong province has taken delivery of the world’s first high-power, hydrogen-electric hybrid tugboat for low-emissions transits and ship handling. Qing Dian Tuo 1 was built by Jiangsu …

The prominent Greek shipowner confirmed the sale of Seajewel, a 108,929-dwt tanker built in 2009, when contacted by Riviera. However, the company emphasised the sale is entirely unrelated to the …

After hitting a 15-year high last year, newbuild contracting at mid-2025 slipped 48% year on year in terms of CGT, slowed by economic and geopolitical headwinds, strong prior ordering, and …

The traditional Greek shipowner has signed a deal with Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of CSSC, for two firm plus two optional 1,900-TEU container vessels. According to an official disclosure …

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with South Korea’s Starline Co for a Damen Fast Ferry 4212. Available from stock at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam, the shipbuilder …

After failing to attract partners to develop Block 59 in offshore Suriname, Hess has returned the deepwater acreage to state-owned oil company Staatsolie. The move follows last year’s exit of …

A 2,150-TEU container vessel, part of Icelandic container shipping and coastal shipping line Eimskip’s fleet, is adrift in the North Atlantic after the vessel lost power. According to an update …

Videos of sinking vessels A video released on Houthi propaganda channels claimed to show the 2012-built, 36,830-dwt bulk carrier Eternity C sinking, and the Houthi-linked X profile Ameen Hayyan posted …

The study, led by The Rich North Sea programme and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, was conducted by a diverse team of international scientists and published in the journal …

The agreement includes two vessels, each equipped with four Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines. It follows a similar deal signed in November 2024 covering two other LNG carriers. In total, four …

A serious maritime incident involving the capsize of a jack-up barge in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez has killed at least four of the vessel’s crew and left at least three …

The first green corridor between Spain and Morocco will be served by two fully electric, zero-emissions fast ferries. These twin ships will connect the cities of Tarifa and Tangier. "This …

Bans on discharge from scrubbers expand As the new rules agreed by Finland’s parliament in December 2024 came in to force, Finland joined fellow Baltic Sea nations Sweden and Denmark …

Green chemistry and biocide-free coatings In parallel, academic research continues to test the boundaries of antifouling without relying on traditional biocidal compounds. A new study published in Materials (June 2025) …

The Council of Ministers decided to postpone the first 700-MW Princess Elisabeth Zone 1 tender because of legal uncertainties and "an unrealistic timescale," the later principally referring to concerns the …

The company said the figures – part of the company’s 2024 ESG report – show it has delivered “significant progress in its transition to operating a net-zero fleet by 2045.” …

Earlier this year, shipbrokers reported Repsol was seeking to charter one firm plus one optional shuttle tanker, attracting interest from major owners and shipyards. Now, shipbroking and market sources indicate …

Xclusiv Shipbrokers research analyst Eirini Diamantara told Riviera Greek shipowners signed contracts for 73 new vessels in the first half of 2025 – a sharp 58% decrease from the 176 …

Two ports in New Zealand have ordered newbuild azimuth stern drive (ASD) tugboats from Damen Shipyards to enhance their towage capabilities. Port Marlborough is the latest to contract the shipbuilder, …

Malaysian OSV owner and builder Nam Cheong has been awarded long-term charters for a trio of offshore vessels to the Middle East and Japan totalling US$47.5M. The Singapore-listed company reported …