Kuwait launches a fleet of Needlefish USVs under a contract with SRT Marine and Ocean Infinity, positioning itself as a global leader in maritime security and surveillance.
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ReadØrsted has canceled its contract with Cadeler for a turbine installation vessel following the Hornsea 4 cancellation, but Cadeler has raised its revenue and EBITDA forecasts.
ReadFugro has secured a contract for a comprehensive site survey for Eni’s deepwater gas project in the Eastern Mediterranean, supporting Cyprus’s plans to expand gas exports.
ReadClassification society LR has completed the classification of BRANDS HATCH, the world’s first Aframax tanker with wind-assisted propulsion, capable of reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by 12% annually.
ReadThe hybrid ferry Stena Futura has completed sea trials and will launch on the Belfast–Heysham route later this summer, increasing capacity and supporting Stena Line’s sustainability goals.
ReadOffshore rig Adam Marine 12 capsized in the Gulf of Suez. 21 rescued, 4 confirmed dead, 6 still missing. Egypt continues search and rescue operations.
ReadPassenger ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank near Bali with 65 people on board. 23 rescued, 38 missing as search operations continue under challenging conditions.
ReadWashington’s governor announced a contract with Eastern Shipbuilding to build three hybrid-electric ferries. The project will modernize the fleet, enhance sustainability, and improve conditions for crew members.
ReadTugboat Cala Gullo sank in the Port of Barcelona after a collision with the container vessel MSC Cape Sounio. All crew members were rescued, with no pollution reported. The incident is under investigation.
ReadMV WAN HAI 503 has been towed beyond India’s EEZ after explosions and fire on June 9. Emergency response operations are ongoing, with four crew members still missing.
ReadAccording to DNV, orders for alternative-fuel ships surged by 78% in the first half of 2025. LNG and methanol dominate, while ammonia and hydrogen continue to gain ground.
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