The fully electric ferry Nerthus, equipped with Danfoss iC7 drives, has started operation in Denmark, marking a technological breakthrough in marine electrification.
ReadHöegh Sunrise, the fifth LNG-powered Aurora-class car carrier from Höegh Autoliners, was officially named in Omaezaki, Japan. The vessel is ready for future ammonia or methanol fuel conversion.
ReadTen months after the fatal sinking near Sicily, the superyacht Bayesian has been recovered. Seven people died, including British tech mogul Mike Lynch and his daughter. The cause: loss of stability during a storm.
ReadJapan’s NYK acquires fintech platform Kadmos to enhance global digital wage payments for seafarers of all nationalities and strengthen the growth of MarCoPay.
ReadHD Hyundai and Edison Chouest Offshore signed a partnership to co-build LNG-powered containerships at U.S. shipyards. The initiative aims to boost American shipbuilding and bilateral cooperation.
ReadIran warns it may block the Strait of Hormuz — a vital route for 20% of global oil trade. Rising tensions in the region threaten energy price spikes and market instability.
ReadOn June 20, Great Lakes Towing successfully refloated the foreign-flagged cargo vessel SUNNANVIK in the Cuyahoga River, swiftly restoring navigation without injuries or environmental impact.
ReadMaritime NZ has filed charges against KiwiRail over the grounding of the Aratere ferry in June 2024. The investigation revealed serious shortcomings in crew training and the integration of new steering systems.
ReadThe operation to raise the Bayesian yacht off the coast of Sicily concludes this weekend. The 2024 tragedy claimed seven lives, including billionaire Mike Lynch. Recovery cost: $27 million. Investigation continues.
ReadOver a two-year campaign, the Nigerian Navy dismantled more than 800 illegal refineries, arrested 242 suspects, and seized 171,000 barrels of stolen crude oil in its fight against resource theft.
ReadBelgian company Galloo has purchased the legendary liner Stockholm (later known as Astoria) for €200,000. Famous for its 1956 collision with Andrea Doria, the ship is set to be scrapped in July 2025.
ReadLiftOff представила судно нового поколения MCEV для оперативной замены генераторов и редукторов на морских ветряных электростанциях. MCEV работает без опоры на дно, сокращая время простоя и повышая безопасность.
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