The jack-up vessel Obana, built by Damen and delivered to Petrodec, has started its first decommissioning project in the North Sea. Equipped with a 2,000-ton crane, the unit is designed for offshore heavy-lift operations.
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Dutch vessel Thamesborg, operated by Wagenborg, ran aground in Franklin Strait (Northwest Passage, Canada). The crew is safe, no fuel spill reported. A Canadian icebreaker and a commercial ship were dispatched to assist.
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Mexico’s Attorney General announced the arrest of 14 suspects linked to illegal fuel trade. In Tampico, authorities seized the tanker Challenge Procyon with 63,000 barrels of diesel, uncovering a criminal network using forged documents.
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ElbFeeder, a joint venture of Eimskip and Ernst Russ, has ordered two 2,280 TEU dual-fuel containerships capable of running on LNG and methanol. The vessels will operate on the Reykjavik–Rotterdam line starting in 2028.
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Startup Captain’s Eye completed a Series A funding round with backing from EPS, MOL PLUS, and Caravel Group. The investment will help scale its AI-powered video analytics system for ships, ports, and shore facilities.
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ABB integrated 3 MW hydrogen fuel cells, Azipod® propulsion, and digital energy systems on the 118.8 m Feadship Breakthrough superyacht, delivering sustainability and passenger comfort.
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Bourbon Mobility will deliver new 34-meter crew transfer vessels for ExxonMobil in Angola under a five-year contract, replacing the current fleet with more efficient and economical ships.
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Sweden’s Wallenius Lines has acquired the 1995-built vessels Don Juan and Turandot, expanding its fleet to eight ships. The vessels will be deployed on charters in Asia and remain under Wallenius Marine’s technical management.
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Carlyle has agreed to acquire Altera Infrastructure’s FPSO business, including multiple FPSO and FSO units under long-term contracts with Petrobras and Eni, strengthening its position in offshore energy infrastructure.
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On August 29, Meyer Turku launched the third Icon Class liner — Legend of the Seas. The 6,700-passenger vessel will enter service in summer 2026 with Royal Caribbean.
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Yemeni Houthis claimed a missile attack on the Israeli tanker Scarlet Ray near Yanbu in the Red Sea. The vessel was undamaged and the crew is safe. Authorities are investigating.
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Swedish tanker operator Furetank has secured liquefied biomethane supplies for its Vinga fleet and launched CO2mpliance to trade carbon credits under the EU’s FuelEU Maritime regulation.
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