Oil Spills and Near Misses: More Ghost Tankers Ship Sanctioned Fuel

An oil tanker runs aground off eastern China, leaking fuel into the water. Another is caught in a collision near Cuba. A third is seized in Spain for drifting out of control.These vessels were part of
Uncrewed Boats Are Changing the Way Wars Are Fought at Sea

When Ukraine successfully deployed self-driving “drone” boats for a major attack on the Russian navy at Sevastopol in Crimea in September 2022 it was a defining moment that changed the future of naval warfare.
EU Moves Toward Limiting Carbon Emissions from Shipping

EU countries on Thursday reached a preliminary agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector by increasing the use of renewable fuels on ships.The deal aims to put maritime transport
Shipbuilding
Svitzer Adds New Tug in Brazil

Brazilian shipbuilder Estaleiro Rio Maguari (ERM) has delivered the first in a series of six new
MTU Gensets Ordered for US Navy's Second Constellation Class Frigate

The Power Systems division of Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply a further four of its mtu
WuHu Shipyard Starts Building Orca Series Heavy Lift Vessel for Jumbo and SAL

China's WuHu Shipyard has cut the first steel for an Orca series heavy lift vessel being built for
Contracts
Hensoldt UK to Supply Radars to the Philippine Navy

Hensoldt UK won two contracts from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to supply Kelvin Hughes Mk11
Farra Marine Orders Seven New CTVs

Irish crew transfer vessel (CTV) owner and operator Farra Marine has expanded its fleet of CTVs
Stadt Naval inks Deal to Design and Deliver Naval Vessel Powertrain

Stadt Naval, headquartered in Gjerdsvika, Norway, signed a contract to design and supply complete
Technology
Port of Montreal Measuring Vessels' Carbon Footprint

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a company that
Armach Robotics Launches EverClean Hull Cleaning Service

Armach Robotics, Inc. announced the launch of EverClean - a new service delivering always clean
Furuno's HermAce Earns ClassNK 'Innovation Endorsement'
ClassNK granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to HermAce Remote Monitoring & Troubleshooting Platform developed by Furuno Electric Co.
Legal
Ministers Seek to Combat Organized Crime in Global Fisheries

Organized crime in the fisheries industry that endangers stocks, exploits labor and robs states of
US Firm Says Mexican Authorities Illegally Seized Its Port Terminal

U.S. construction materials firm Vulcan Materials Co said on Monday that Mexican security forces
Seafarer Abandonment Is on the Rise

In troubling news for the maritime sector, new data from RightShip shows reported rates of
People & Company News
Inmarsat Expects Asia Pacific Coverage to Double

Inmarsat’s I-6 F1 satellite has connected to new ground stations in Perth and Merredin
Migeon Named CEO, Chairman of Bio-UV Group

French water treatment specialist Bio-UV Group appointed Laurent-Emmanuel Migeon as its new
Interview: Harry Stewart, President & CEO, The Dutra Group

Harry Stewart recently took the helm as President and CEO of The Dutra Group, succeeding Bill T.