Hegseth: Poor Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Are False
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said reports about poor conditions aboard aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East were "completely misrepresented.""We make sure every ship, every crew, every captain has everything we can provide them at every single moment. Some deployments are longer than others, and I have more respect and gratitude for those sailors than anybody.
One Killed in Chinese Shipyard Explosion
An explosion at a shipyard in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian on Thursday killed one fire and rescue worker, local authorities said.A fire broke out at 1:09 p.m.
Despite $600m Middle East Hit, Hapag-Lloyd Q2 Results are Strong
Hapag-Lloyd reported a recovery in second-quarter 2026 earnings as stronger container volumes and spot rates helped counter roughly $600 million in additional costs stemming from the Middle East conflict.The German container shipping group posted Q2 EBITDA of $829 million, slightly above $820 million a year earlier, while EBIT slipped to $176 million from $189 million. Group profit fell sharply to $83 million from $306 million.
Strong Vessel Demand, Rates Lift Maersk Outlook
Danish shipping group Maersk on Thursday raised its full-year earnings guidance for a second time this year and smashed profit forecasts as global container demand proved resilient in the face of the Middle East conflict.Surging freight rates, fuelled by gridlocked ports and strong Chinese export growth, delivered a windfall that dwarfed the additional costs caused by Middle East disruption, defyingâŠ
Seatrium, Golar Ink FLNG Conversion LOI
Seatrium Limited entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Golar LNG Limited to advance a potential third Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) conversion project to be undertaken by Seatrium for Golar.Under the arrangement, Seatrium and Golar will work together to advance technical design development and project definition activities, with the objective of finalising an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract in the second half of 2026.
Ambrey Tapped to Salvage Tanker Caroline Bezengi off Oman
British maritime security company Ambrey said it has been engaged in the salvage of the stricken tanker Caroline Bezengi off the Omani coast and that salvage vessels are en route to support the operation.The Caroline Bezengi tanker, carrying an estimated 800,000 barrels of Russian oil and under international sanctions, ran aground on June 30 near an Omani marine nature reserve that is home to wildlife including Arabian Sea humpback whales and Socotra cormorants.Ambrey said it was working with st
Autonomy Offshore: Uncrewed Systems Move from Trials to Critical Operations
When maritime autonomy is discussed, the image is often a large cargo ship crossing an ocean without a crew. That remains a longer-term regulatory and technical challenge. The more immediate commercial market is developing elsewhere â smaller uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are already surveying seabeds, inspecting pipelines and cables, monitoring offshore wind farmsâŠ
Ballast Water Tech: ERMA FIRSTâs Portfolio for Shipping's Next Chapter
As the ballast water treatment market matures, ERMA FIRST is betting that the future belongs not to a single technology, but to engineering flexibility, lifecycle support and operational excellence.There was a time, not all that long ago, when the ballast water treatment (BWT) business was a technology race. Manufacturers competed to earn IMO and U.S. Coast Guard approvals, shipowners raced to meet retrofit deadlines, and success was measured by installations.
Innovation: IINO Lines Turns Emerging Tech into Operational Advantage
Technology identification, trial and adoption is cornerstone to running an efficient, cost-effective maritime operation. But with the speed of technological change, particularly in regards to Artificial Intelligence (AI), the process is neither straight nor short. We visited recently with Kenji Togasaki, SVP, Innovation Office, IINO Lines (USA), whoâs job it is with his IINO Lines team to scout new technologies and implement them onto the fleet with IINO technical group in Tokyo.
When it Comes to Autonomous Boats: Show, Donât Tell
Anyone who has attended a writerâs conference has heard writers, editors, agents and publishers repeat the same mantra: âShow, donât tell.â You can likely intuit what this means, but just to be clear, if you are writing a western thriller and you are describing a bar fight, it canât be told matter-of-factly. The reader has to hear the crash of beer bottles against the barâs mirror, feel the gunshots and root for the sheriff.What does this have to do with uncrewed maritime systems?
The US Says More Oil is Leaving the Middle East, but is it really?
Just how much crude oil is leaving the Strait of Hormuz?U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims almost nine million barrels per day, but the companies that track vessel movements say at best it is about half this volume.The amount of crude leaving the Middle East via the narrow chokepoint matters, as it's this oil that goes to Asia, the top energy-consuming region that has been hardest hit by the fallout since the U.S.
Taiwan Holds Anti-Blockade Naval Drill
Taiwan's armed forces carried out an anti-blockade drill during annual war games, using the navy and coast guard to simulate escorting a merchant ship, the defense ministry said on Thursday, as China steps up its maritime pressure.Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has long been concerned that Beijing could try to choke off the island with a blockade or quarantine to force it into surrender.In JuneâŠ
SK Shipping to Become Asia's Largest LNG Carrier Operator
South Korean shipping companies SK Shipping and H-Line Shipping will swap vessels and long-term contracts in a deal that will make SK Shipping Asia's largest LNG carrier operator, their owner Hahn & Co. said on Thursday.SK Shipping will receive 16 LNG vessels and related long-term contracts from H-Line Shipping in exchange for 12 tankers, long-term contracts and about $300 million in cash, Hahn & Co.
Greensea IQ Launches Autonomous Hull and Infrastructure Inspection Robot
Greensea IQ has introduced Bayonet Sweep, an autonomous underwater robot designed to search and inspect ship hulls and underwater structures.Bayonet Sweep provides navies, security teams, and port and harbor authorities with a rapid and effective way to inspect ship hulls without placing divers in the water.Where routine hull inspection focuses on maintenance, Bayonet Sweep is specifically built for force protection.
Cruise Ship First to Bunker LNG at Civitavecchia
Axpo and Vitol have completed the first LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Civitavecchia in Italy, refueling the flagship vessel of an international cruise line.Green Pearl, a 7,500 m³ Italian bunkering vessel operated by Axpo, conducted the ship-to-ship refueling operation at Civitavecchiaâs berth 18. Operated by Axpo, Green Pearl was brought into service in 2026 and is dedicated to ship-to-shipâŠ
First Steel Cut for Skarvâs Ammonia-Fueled Multi-Purpose Ship
Skarv Shipping Solutions has marked two milestones in China: the delivery of Peak Skarv 3 and the first steel cut for hull 247, its new ammonia-fueled vessel.The ammonia-fuelled vessel will carry timber for Viken AT Market and be commercially operated by Arriva Shipping.A 160 m³ ammonia tank, with MGO as pilot fuel, covers a 14-day round trip between Norway and the continent, working alongside an electric propulsion system with batteries and shore power.
Canadian Coast Guard Remembers Refugee Rescue 40 Years On
The Canadian Coast Guard has remembered the 40th anniversary of the rescue of 155 Tamil refugees off the coast of Newfoundland.On August 11, 1986, Captain Gus Dalton and fellow fishermen found two lifeboats carrying 155 people fleeing violence and war in Sri Lanka near St. Shotts. Together with local fishing vessels, we launched a coordinated rescue effort.The CCGS Leonard J. Cowley played a key role in bringing the refugees safely ashore.âForty years laterâŠ
Bryan Jones Named HDR Marine Terminals Leader
Ports engineer Bryan Jones has been named HDRâs marine terminals leader.Based in Savannah, Georgia, Jones guides the firmâs growing marine terminals practice worldwide, working with port authorities and terminal operators to address evolving operational demands, infrastructure needs and industry trends.He supports clients in planning and delivering investments that improve efficiency and long-term performance while developing strategies to address changing trade patternsâŠ
AURELIA Introduces Zero-Emission Vessel Concept for Bahamas
AURELIA has welcomed Silas Cooper, Honorary Consul of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to its Amsterdam office for a working visit dedicated to the future of inter-island connectivity in The Bahamas.The meeting, also joined by Bastiaan Visser of Sustainable Capital Group, focused on AURELIAâs zero-emission ferry and cruise concept â a vessel designed to connect the islands of The Bahamas through cleanâŠ
IMO Issues Statement on Seafarer Deaths
The Secretary-General of the IMO, Arsenio Dominguez, has issued a statement following the death of seafarers on the Tihamah which was hit by a projectile off the coast of Al Mokha, Yemen.âIt is with sadness and regret to know that, once again, innocent seafarers have lost their lives in an indefensible attack on international shipping. I offer my deepest condolences to the families of those involved.âItâŠ
