Stena RoRo Enters into 5 Year Charter with Marine Atlantic, Canada
Stena RoRo has chartered out the ship A Nepita, ex Superfast X, to Canadian Crown Cooperation Marine Atlantic Inc for a five year period.The ship will enter into service during the fall of 2026 following a period of customization to the intended trade such as ship to shore ramp arrangements, ships livery, and a five-year preventive maintenance program.The A Nepita is currently chartered to the French operator Corsica Linea and trading in the Mediterranean Sea.
SevenCs Launches Nautilus ChartServer Chart Rendering Engine
SevenCs GmbH, a provider of maritime charting solutions, announced the release of Nautilus ChartServer, its chart rendering engine designed to meet the evolving demands of maritime, defense, and autonomous navigation applications.Building on the WMS ChartServer, Nautilus ChartServer introduces a modern, scalable architecture that is fully S-100-ready, supporting current standards such as S-57, S-101 ENC, IENC, AML, and future S-102 bathymetric surfaces, while paving the way for future S-100-base
DSTA, Korean Register Advance Verification and Validation for Autonomous Maritime Systems
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and the Republic of Korea’s Korean Register (KR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop a framework to strengthen verification and validation (V&V) for perception and autonomy technologies used in Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs).The agreement brings together DSTA’s expertise in systems engineering with KR’s leadership in maritime policy, certification and safety standards.
Evergreen Confirms Fleetwide Rollout of Inmarsat Nexuswave
Evergreen Marine, a leading container shipping company, has become the first Taiwanese operator to upgrade its fleet to NexusWave bonded connectivity solution from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company. Following successful trials, Evergreen is transitioning to NexusWave to enhance crew welfare, strengthen cybersecurity, and provide high-performance connectivity for its vessels and seafarers.Building on Evergreen’s years of experience with Fleet Xpress…
FMC Welcomes Commissioner Laura DiBella
On January 6, 2026, Ms. Laura DiBella of Florida was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission). Commissioner DiBella will serve for a term that expires on June 30, 2028. Commissioner DiBella was nominated by President Trump on September 3, 2025, confirmed by the United States Senate on December 18, 2025, and appointed to the Commission by the President on January 2…
Incorrect Alloy for Valve Mounting Studs Presents Failure Hazard
The U.S. Coast Guard recently conducted a marine casualty investigation into an uncontrolled release of isobutane from a 2-inch cargo tank pipe aboard a pressure barge certificated to carry flammable cargoes. The direct cause of the incident was traced to the failure of the studs of a ball valve installed on a cargo tank’s gauging pipe which sheared off and caused the ball valve to separate from the cargo pipe.
US Moves to Seize Russian-Flagged, Venezuela-Linked Tanker after Atlantic Pursuit
The United States is attempting to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker with links to Venezuela after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic and as a Russian submarine and warship were close by, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.The seizure, which could stoke tensions with Russia, came after the tanker, originally known as the Bella-1, slipped through a U.S. maritime "blockade" of sanctioned tankers and rebuffed U.S.
GTT Bags Hanwha Ocean’s Contract to Design Tanks for LNG Carriers
French engineering specialist GTT has secured an order from Hanwha Ocean shipyard for the tank design of seven new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of the vessels, which will each offer a total capacity of 174,000 m3.The tanks will be fitted with the NO96 Super+ membrane containment system developed by GTT.The LNG carriers are being built for an undisclosed European shipowner.Delivery of the vessels is expected between 2028 and 2029.
Petrovietnam Agrees First-Ever LNG Term Deal with Shell
State-owned Petrovietnam Gas has awarded its first-ever term supply tender seeking liquefied natural gas (LNG) to energy major Shell, which will deliver the super-chilled fuel to Vietnam from 2027 to 2031.The five-year supply deal will see Shell deliver about 400,000 metric tons a year of LNG to the Southeast Asian nation, according to a Petrovietnam Gas statement issued late on Tuesday.The LNG will…
Danish Shipping Targets Seafarer Training
Danish Shipping has presented its strategy for the coming five years titled “Charting the Course.”Overall, the strategy aims to strengthen Denmark and the Danish flag as the home base for Danish shipping companies, ensure that Danish seafarers’ skills are world-class, drive the sustainable transition of shipping with undiminished ambition, and ensure Danish shipping companies contribute strategically to defence and crisis preparedness.The strategy identifies a number of goals and key targets.
Lila Global Joins INTERTANKO
Lila Global, a ship owner operating crude oil and chemical/product tankers, has joined the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO).Lila Global operates eight tankers trading across crude oil and refined product markets. The fleet comprises two crude oil tankers and six product and chemical tankers, classed with leading classification societies.Leading tanker managers in…
Venezuela, US in Talks to Export Venezuelan Oil to US
Venezuelan and U.S. officials are discussing exporting Venezuelan crude to refiners in the United States, five government, industry and shipping sources told Reuters on Tuesday.Venezuela has millions of barrels of oil loaded on tankers and in storage tanks that it has been unable to ship due to a blockade on exports imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump since mid-December. The blockade was part of rising U.S.
Bourbon Completes Financial Overhaul Under New Ownership
French offshore marine services company Bourbon has completed a financial and capital restructuring, with Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP and Fortress Investment Group becoming its majority shareholders.The restructuring marks the start of a new strategic phase aimed at improving profitability, enhancing organizational efficiency, and expanding market presence. Approved in July 2025 by the Marseille Economic Affairs Court…
Gladding-Hearn Delivers High-Speed Pilot Boat to Maryland Pilots
The Association of Maryland Pilots has taken delivery of a new Baltimore Class pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding.The vessel is a sistership to the first of its class delivered four years earlier.Built with an aluminum hull and based on the Ray Hunt Design deep-V, the launch measures 48.5 feet long, with a 15.6-foot beam and a 4-foot draft. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D13 diesel engines, the vessel can reach speeds of up to 30 knots…
Dutra Group Reshuffles Top Management
The Dutra Group, a California-based heavy civil marine contractor, has made a series of senior executive promotions across its core operations and newly acquired subsidiary, as it strengthens management capacity to support long-term growth.Bryan O’Sullivan has been appointed chief operating officer of the Dutra Group. An 18-year company veteran, O’Sullivan previously served as vice president of marine construction and will now oversee multiple divisions including dredging…
ABS Grants Approval for Seatrium’s Next-Gen Offshore Substations
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued approval in principle (AIP) to Seatrium for its next-generation offshore substation (OSS) design.Seatrium’s design features 500 MW OSS modules, engineered for scalability and aligned with the highest international standards, according to the company.The OSS-500 A substation design is said to offer flexibility across a wide range of water depths, grid configurations…
Kawasaki Heavy Industries to Build World's Largest Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier
Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Japan Suiso Energy have signed a contract to build the world’s largest liquefied hydrogen carrier, marking a step toward the commercialization of an international hydrogen supply chain.The vessel will have a cargo capacity of about 40,000 cubic meters and will be built at Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Sakaide Works in Kagawa Prefecture. Japan Suiso Energy is the project operator…
Mixed Signals for Ship Recycling Industry
Global economies delivered mixed signals as U.S. stocks maintained a steady decline over the tail-end of December, reports cash buyer GMS. China’s industrial growth slowed, and EU stocks reportedly surged.“The U.S. Dollar started the year off-balance against ship recycling currencies, shipowners started to rejoice as the Baltic Exchange Dry Index showed signs of a resurgence, oil continued to slip on its way to USD 60/barrel even though it climbed to USD 57.17/barrel this week…
Gulf LNG Partners Take Delivery of Final Rapport 2800 Tugboat
Master Boat Builders, Inc. announced the successful launch of the Jill, marking a milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur, LLC, a joint venture comprised of Bay-Houston Management, LLC; Bay Towing, LLC; Moran Towing Corporation; and Suderman & Young Towing Company. Together, the Gulf LNG partners have more than 400 years of experience in ship assist and towage services.
Trio of WSF Vessels Pulled from Service for Mechanical Issues
At Washington State Ferries, 2026 has started with a thud, one ferry each of the first three days of the year were pulled from service for mechanical problems. Here's a rundown.Walla Walla was removed from our Seattle/Bremerton route midday Thursday, Jan. 1. A propeller blade broke off. The cause is still unknown. We expect to learn more when the vessel enters emergency dry dock at Everett Ship Repair later this week. Both propellers will be replaced.
