GC Rieber Shipping, backed by a $9.5 million Enova grant, will develop an eco-friendly battery-powered bulk vessel with rotor sails for coastal operations in Norway.
ReadThe fire on Wan Hai 503 is partially under control. The vessel has been towed away from shore, but environmental risks remain due to fuel and hazardous cargo on board.
ReadThe cargo vessel Hein was intentionally grounded near Monos Island after developing a heavy port side list. An oil spill was detected; salvage efforts are underway.
ReadOcean Network Express has received the ONE Sapphire, a vessel designed for future methanol and ammonia use. The ship reduces CO₂ emissions by 60% and is part of a 20-ship eco-friendly fleet.
ReadFollowing Israel’s strike on Iran, shipowners are urged to avoid the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. Rising tensions threaten global trade and oil prices.
ReadOn June 9, 2025, a container explosion occurred on the Wan Hai 503 in the Indian Ocean. Eighteen crew members were rescued, four are missing, and the ship continues to burn.
ReadAllseas is developing small modular reactors (SMRs) for ships and shore-based facilities to reduce the maritime sector’s carbon footprint and provide stable, zero-emission energy.
ReadA crew member aboard the Tidewater POLARIS died during Atlantic operations on June 2. Linked to Equinor’s Empire Wind project, the incident is under U.S. Coast Guard investigation.
ReadCMA CGM took delivery of the 399-meter-long, 23,876 TEU ultra-modern vessel Saint-Germain from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding — six months ahead of schedule.
ReadDiscover the three most luxurious yachts in the world — Azzam, Eclipse, and Dilbar. Learn about their length, cost, owners, and the unique features of these floating palaces.
ReadAround 20,000 liters of oil spilled into the sea from the Phoenix Jamnagar tanker near Si Racha, Thailand, during a cargo operation in the Gulf of Thailand.
ReadSince August 2024, vessel traffic through the Red Sea has increased by 60% amid a drop in Houthi attacks. The EU is considering strengthening its “Aspides” mission to ensure maritime security.
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