China’s state-owned shipbuilder CSSC and CNNC are developing a 14,000 TEU containership powered by a molten salt thorium reactor. The zero-emission vessel could become the world’s first next-generation nuclear-powered containership.
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During its 2025 Arctic expedition, China completed 43 manned deep-sea dives, becoming the only nation capable of operating under thick Arctic ice. Missions using Fendouzhe and Jiaolong submersibles have strengthened Beijing’s scientific and strategic presence in the High North.
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Italian authorities approved a settlement between Moby Lines and MSC. To repay debts, five ferries including Moby Aki and Moby Wonder will be auctioned as a single lot for €229.9 million. The deal aims to stabilize Moby’s financial position.
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On November 4, ferry Maria Rebecca collided with car carrier Antonia 1 during berthing operations at Jolo Port, Philippines, amid bad weather. No injuries or pollution were reported.
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Stena Line to acquire Swedish-Finnish ferry operator Wasaline, expanding its Baltic Sea network to five routes and advancing sustainable shipping with eco-friendly technologies.
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Between Cape Horn and Antarctica lies the Drake Passage — where the Atlantic and Pacific meet in chaos. Waves up to 20 meters, winds over 120 km/h, and no mercy. Why is this stretch of ocean the ultimate test for sailors?
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SLB OneSubsea, a joint venture between SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7, has secured two EPC contracts from PTTEP to supply and install subsea production systems for the Block H and Kikeh offshore fields in Malaysia.
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Taiwan’s Dong Fang Offshore and Australia’s GO Offshore have signed an MoU to collaborate on offshore wind and oil & gas projects through joint vessel deployment, technical exchange, and project development.
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U-Ming Marine Offshore and Purus have launched a new joint venture, UPO Holdings, and ordered two hybrid CSOV vessels to support offshore wind operations in Taiwan.
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The cruise ship Iberotel Crown Empress carrying 220 passengers caught fire near Luxor, Egypt. All passengers were safely evacuated; three crew members were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Goltens Dubai has completed the hull construction of the zero-emission research vessel Captain Arctic — a hybrid wind- and solar-powered expedition ship that cuts emissions by up to 90%.
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Noble Corporation has signed multiple new contracts for jack-up and semi-submersible rigs, expanding its backlog to $7 billion, and completed the sale of one offshore unit.
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