Russia Strikes Additional Vessels Transporting Weapons to Ukraine
Russian forces have struck two vessels carrying weapons and military equipment to Ukrainian ports near Odesa, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.Reuters could not independently verify the report.The ministry later said Russian forces had also hit a fuel storage facility in Odesa, two additional vessels in the port of Pivdennyi near Odesa, and another vessel northwest of Zmiinyi (Snake) Island in the Black Sea.It said, without providing evidence, that all the vessels were being used t
US Issues New Round of Iran-Related Shipping Sanctions
The United States on Wednesday issued another round of Iran-related sanctions, taking aim at Iran's efforts to "monetize the Strait of Hormuz" with designations of 10 entities and eight more tankers, the U.S. Treasury Department said.Six of the entities targeted for sanctions were based in China, it said.The sanctions followed a vow by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier on Wednesday to hit Iran hard, according to an interview with Fox News, after the U.S.
BigLift Supports Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) project
BigLift Shipping, a member of the Spliethoff Group, successfully completed 10 project voyages for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF), AltaGas and Vopak’s joint venture project.Starting in June 2024, BigLift safely transported equipment and infrastructure using four BigLift vessels: m/v Happy Dragon, m/v Pottersgracht, m/v Happy Star and m/v Happy Sky.The project began with the transportation of steel structures, marine piles and specialized equipment using BigLift's Happy Dragon.
INTERCARGO Calls for Seafarer, Civilian Safety
INTERCARGO has observed a recent increase in attacks on merchant vessels, alongside a noticeable shift towards the direct targeting of commercial shipping. This is deeply concerning to our members and to the wider industry. Seafarers keep global trade moving. They are civilians doing their jobs. They should never be treated as military targets.Merchant vessels not involved in hostilities have long been recognised as deserving protection…
Fueltrax Names John Donovan New Chief Operating Officer
John Donovan, a maritime operations veteran, has been named Chief Operating Officer for Fueltrax.Donovan has been with Fueltrax since 2018, joining the company as Director of Global Operations, with subsequent promotions to Vice President roles. He has led the company’s buildout of global infrastructure to support the industry-leading Fueltrax fuel management systems. Before joining Fueltrax, Donovan spent 16 years as a professional mariner and in maritime operations roles at sea and ashore.
Sallaum Lines Orders LNG Dual-Fuel PCTC From China
Sallaum Lines has ordered an 8,600-car equivalent unit (CEU) pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) from China Merchants Shipyard, with an option for a second vessel, expanding its newbuilding program as it prepares for long-term growth in the global vehicle carrier market.The LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2029 and follows a separate order announced earlier this month for two firm 8…
Samsung Heavy, Conrad Shipyard Get ABS Nod for LNG Bunkering ATB Design
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Conrad Shipyard for the basic design of a 12,000-cubic-metre LNG bunkering articulated tug-barge (ATB) planned for construction in the United States.The approval follows a memorandum of understanding between SHI and Conrad Shipyard to jointly develop and build LNG bunkering ATBs. ABS…
Northern Lights CCS Fleet Set for Next Stage with Latest LCO2 Carrier Arrival
Northern Lights joint venture has taken delivery of its fourth dedicated liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier, completing the vessel fleet required for the first phase of its carbon capture and storage (CCS) transport and storage operations.The Northern Purpose has arrived in Norway following delivery from Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Company (DSOC), joining sister vessels Northern Pioneer, Northern Pathfinder…
Iran Rejects Omani Plan for Strait of Hormuz Management
Tehran has ruled out Oman's proposal for regional joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, scuppering hopes for a resolution to the impasse that has choked off Gulf trade for months.Oman proposed a new regional deal aimed at resolving the conflict over the critical strait, through which about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flowed before the U.S.
