Offshore contractor Next Geosolutions has signed an €8.5 million contract with Saipem to provide subsea and geotechnical services for the Bouri Gas project in Libya, aimed at improving gas recovery efficiency.
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Colombo Dockyard has signed a contract with French subsea cable specialist Orange Marine to build two advanced cable-laying vessels. The deal strengthens the shipyard’s presence in Europe and supports Orange’s fleet modernization plan.
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On November 9, the Belize-flagged cargo vessel Felicity 8 ran aground off Lemery, Batangas (Philippines) due to strong winds and currents caused by Super Typhoon “Uwan.” All crew are safe, and no oil spills were reported.
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On the night of November 8, a fire broke out on the offshore support vessel Blue Phoenix while berthed at the Permaducto terminal in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. No injuries or oil spills were reported, though port navigation was temporarily suspended.
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On November 10, the Singapore-flagged ferry Horizon 9 and the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker La Digue collided off Singapore’s Southern Islands. All 165 passengers and crew were safe, and port operations were unaffected.
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Joint venture JERA Nex BP, created by BP and Japan’s largest energy company JERA, has opened a hydrogen bunkering station in the Port of Ostend. The facility will support offshore operations and mark a key step toward decarbonizing the maritime wind sector.
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After reporting a 32% drop in EBIT, DFDS launches a cost-cutting program, plans to lay off around 400 employees, and begins the search for a new CEO. The company calls 2025 a transitional year as it prepares for stronger results in 2026
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On November 8, the Norwegian-flagged vessel Soroysund ran aground near Fjeldal Island. No crew injuries were reported, but about 4,000 liters of diesel fuel leaked into the sea. Cleanup operations are underway under the supervision of the Norwegian Coastal Administration.
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On November 7, a fire broke out on the Maltese-flagged container ship Kyparissia during unloading operations at Tanjung Pelepas Port, Malaysia. Three seafarers were killed and three others were injured.
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On November 6, the chemical tanker Hellas Aphrodite flying the Maltese flag was attacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean. The crew is safe after EU naval forces intervened. This marks the second such incident in a week.
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The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) confirmed that the latest auction for the Nederwiek I-A offshore wind farm in the North Sea received no bids. Authorities cite rising costs, lower electricity demand, and changing market conditions.
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On November 5, the cargo ship Shetland Trader flying the Liberian flag lost engine power and collided with moored yachts on the River Medina near the Isle of Wight, UK. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway.
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