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Norway’s Knutsen and Shell have completed a major LNG fleet expansion with nine energy-efficient carriers. The final vessel, Zoe Knutsen, is scheduled for delivery in September 2025.
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South Korea’s LS Marine Solutions has signed a contract with Tersan Shipyard to build a cable-laying vessel with a 13,000-ton cable capacity, making it the largest in Asia and one of the top five globally.
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During a Disney Dream cruise, a father heroically saved his daughter after she fell overboard. The crew’s quick response and the father’s bravery helped prevent a tragedy.
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Equinor and Edison Chouest Offshore launched the hybrid vessel ECO Liberty, built in Louisiana for the Empire Wind project. It will be based in New York to support offshore wind development in the U.S.
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The owner of the Chinese bulker An Yang 2, grounded near Nevelsk, submitted a salvage plan in May. Removal operations are scheduled for August, weather permitting. The vessel holds 1,000 tons of coal and over 700 tons of fuel.
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MSC 110 made major progress on the MASS Code for autonomous ships. Topics included SAR readiness, SOLAS updates, remote inspections, and crew training for alternative fuels.
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On June 27, a fire broke out on the bulk carrier Altay docked in Hull (UK). No injuries reported; the cause of the fire is under investigation. Full incident details.
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Mawashi Express is a specialized vessel designed for transporting live animals safely over long distances. Learn about its technology, features, and why it’s one of the most advanced ships in its class.
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Trump’s defense budget for 2026 maintains overall spending but shifts focus: fewer F-35s and ships, more funding for drones and missiles. Priorities include countering China and boosting the defense industry.
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The Ville de Bordeaux ro-ro vessel equipped with bound4blue’s eSAIL® system saved up to 568 tonnes of fuel annually. Independent assessment confirms reduced CO₂ emissions and high operational efficiency.
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REGENT has completed the first crewed test of its Viceroy prototype — the world’s largest all-electric hydrofoil seaglider. The first manned flight is expected later this summer.
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Viking Cruises received the new Viking Vesta cruise ship from Fincantieri and announced the construction of zero-emission vessels Viking Libra and Viking Astrea powered by hydrogen.
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