Captain of Seized Tanker Now Aboard US Vessel
The captain of a Venezuela-linked crude oil tanker seized by the U.S. this month has been taken from British territorial waters and is now aboard a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, a lawyer for the captain's wife said on Tuesday.The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. military special forces, bearing a judicial seizure warrant, apprehended the Russian-flagged Marinera in the Atlantic near Iceland on January 7 after…
Lantek Partners with Machitech to Deliver Maximum Cutting Power to Sheet Metal Shops
Lantek Sheetmetal Solutions (Mason, Ohio) has partnered with Machitech (St.-Marc-Des-Carrieres, Quebec, Canada), a manufacturer of customized sheet metal laser and plasma cutter systems, to provide Lantek Expert Cut nesting software on all Machitech Fiber PRIME SÔ high-power laser cutting machines and Lantek Flex3D Nesting software for the company’s Fiber TUBE XLÔ tube laser cutting machines. Machitech…
Indian Diesel Exports to West Africa Jump as EU Bans Russian Derived Fuel
India stopped exporting diesel to the European Union this month due to the European Union's ban on fuel derived from Russian crude and instead sent a record amount to West Africa, shipping data from Kpler and Vortexa showed, while Turkey's diesel exports to the EU slowed in recent months.The developments highlight that the EU policy, aimed at punishing Russia over its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine…
Trump Administration Sued Over Two Deaths in Venezuelan Boat Strike
Family members of two men killed in a U.S. missile strike against a suspected drug boat near Venezuela filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Tuesday, alleging the pair were murdered in a "manifestly unlawful" military campaign targeting civilian vessels.Civil rights lawyers filed the lawsuit in Boston's federal court, marking the first court challenge to one of the 36 U.S. missile strikes on vessels in…
Philippines, US Hold Joint Military Drill at South China Sea Shoal
The militaries of the Philippines and the United States sailed together this week at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Manila's armed forces said on Tuesday, in joint exercises aimed at easing cooperation between the treaty allies.Military engagements between them have soared under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who has pivoted closer to Washington in response to China's growing…
EU-Sanctioned Oil Tanker Escorted to Morocco by Spanish Rescue Ship
An oil tanker under EU sanctions for carrying Russian oil is being escorted to Tanger Med in Morocco by a Spanish rescue ship, Spain's Merchant Marine said on Tuesday.The Chariot Tide, which was sailing under a Mozambique flag and until November was known as the Marabella Sun, has been on an EU sanctions list since November 2024 for helping Russia export oil "while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices," according to the European Union.
Teledyne Gavia Delivers Four GAVIA AUV Systems to the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration
Teledyne Gavia, a leader in modular autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), announced the successful delivery of the first four GAVIA AUV systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).The newly delivered GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) system forms part of a multi-year framework agreement between Teledyne Marine and FMV, under which GAVIA AUVs will support fleet modernization…
FMC Launches Investigation of Ocean Common Carriers’ Practices on Chassis Usage
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) launched an investigation related to possible non-compliance of the Shipping Act by ocean common carriers that may be unjustly and unreasonably restricting motor carriers (truckers) and shippers in their choice of chassis providers.The Commission seeks to determine whether ocean common carriers are using practices that directly or indirectly deprive truckers and shippers from negotiating and dealing with chassis providers.
Chartwell Marine Secures Design Contract for Island Community Ferry
Chartwell Marine, a leader in vessel design, has been appointed to design a new ferry for a rural island community. The vessel is scheduled to enter construction in early 2026 – with the boat yard currently being selected with Chartwell’s support – and enter operation in 2027. Due to the islands’ remote location and unique environment, travel is particularly challenging, requiring versatile vessels capable of navigating choppy waters and operating within limited port infrastructure.
Stena Bulk Becomes Majority Shareholder in Golden Stena Baycrest
Tanker shipping company Stena Bulk announced it has acquired an additional shareholding in Golden Stena Baycrest Tankers (GSB) from Bay Crest, becoming the majority shareholder in the joint venture. Following the transaction, GSB will remain jointly owned by the same three shareholders—Stena Bulk, Golden Agri, and Bay Crest. With its increased ownership, Stena Bulk is well positioned to take a more active role in driving the strategic development of GSB…
Lloyd’s Register Enhances CAP Thickness Analysis for Tankers
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has introduced significant enhancements to its Condition Assessment Program (CAP) Thickness Measurement Analysis process, designed to improve consistency, transparency and predictability in the assessment of tankers built to Common Structural Rules (CSR).The updated methodology addresses concerns regarding variability in CAP outcomes for CSR vessels. By aligning thickness measurement analysis directly with the vessel’s original CSR design requirements…
BIO-UV Group, Microwise to Tackle Port-Side Ballast Water Treatment
BIO-UV Group has announced a strategic partnership with water-monitoring specialist MicroWISE to develop new ballast-water treatment and verification solutions designed to address rising enforcement pressures and the anticipated growth of port-side reception facilities.The collaboration combines BIO-UV Group’s BIO-SEA ballast-water treatment technology with MicroWISE real-time organism analysis, creating…
Nam Cheong Sells 3,000 DWT Platform Support Vessel for $19.8m
Nam Cheong Limited, one of Southeast Asia’s leading Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) providers based in Sarawak, Malaysia, has announced that the Group has entered into a sales agreement with an Indonesian customer to sell one 11-year-old 3,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT) platform support vessel (PSV) for $19.8 million.The vessel sale is part of the Group’s fleet reprofiling initiatives and is expected to contribute positively soto the Group’s earnings for the financial year ending 2026.
Asia Pacific Maritime Returns to Singapore with Next-Gen Energy Focus
Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), Asia’s premier exhibition and conference for Shipbuilding & Marine, Workboat, Offshore, and Electric & Hybrid Marine, will return for its 19th instalment, from 25-27 March 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, with its largest edition to date. Anchored by the theme “Future of Vessels, Solutions for Tomorrow”, APM 2026 is set to convene the global leaders to examine how the…
Skarv Shipping Opts for Wärtsilä’s Ammonia Solution for New Cargo Vessel
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä 25 ammonia solution to power a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions, marking the first newbuild to use the company’s four-stroke ammonia engine technology.The vessel will be constructed at Huanghai shipyard in China and is intended to support Skarv Shipping Solutions’ strategy to deliver sustainable short-sea shipping services…
Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Hydro-Oceanographic Ship
Fincantieri has launched Italian Navy’s newly built hydro-oceanographic ship (N.I.O.M.) Quirinale at its integrated shipyard in Riva Trigoso, marking a milestone in Italy’s maritime research and monitoring capabilities.The vessel, designated N.I.O.M. Quirinale, has been designed to support scientific mapping and monitoring activities and will operate in support of the Italian Navy Hydrographic Institute…
Golden Energy Sells Two Offshore Support Vessels
Norwegian vessel owner and operator Golden Energy Offshore Services has signed binding agreements to sell two offshore support vessels for a combined gross price of about $57.25 million, completing a previously announced plan to divest vessels in the near term.The company said its subsidiary Energy Empress signed a sales agreement on January 23 for the multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV) Energy Empress at a gross price of $30 million.
China, Denmark Extend Green Shipbuilding Cooperation
China and Denmark renewed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in green maritime technology and shipbuilding during a meeting between the two nations' industry ministers in Beijing on Tuesday, China's industry ministry said in a statement.China is willing to jointly conduct research and development with Denmark on low-carbon and zero-carbon fuel-powered ship technologies and explore cooperation potential in the new energy vehicle sector, Li Lecheng, the Chinese minister, told Denmark's B
Berge Bulk Installs Anemoi’s Folding Rotor Sails on Large Bulk Carrier
Berge Bulk has completed the installation of four folding rotor sails supplied by Anemoi Marine Technologies on its 208,000 DWT Newcastlemax vessel Berge Meru, marking the shipping group’s second wind propulsion project with the technology provider.The installation was carried out at Yiu Lian Dockyards in China in December 2025, and the vessel has since completed its first voyage to Singapore. The…
Ship Recycling Industry Playing “Musical Chairs”
Indian sub-continent ship recycling markets have been reflecting on what has been escalating on the international stage of late, reports cash buyer GMS. The company notes extremely turbulent effects emanating week after week from these markets — meaning it is becoming increasingly difficult to identify what price can be obtained for which type / LDT of unit and, most importantly, which buyer in which…
