On August 27, Damen Shipyards Group launched the second of four Island Class ferries for BC Ferries. The new hybrid vessels will provide low-emission transport in British Columbia with reduced underwater noise.
ReadThe American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted class certification to the Saildrone Surveyor — the largest USV from Saildrone. The vessel can perform fully autonomous ocean missions and collect deep-sea data.
ReadChina’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Group has launched its largest container ship to date, a 5,915 TEU dual-fuel vessel capable of running on methanol. The ship marks a key step in the company’s strategy to expand eco-efficient shipbuilding.
ReadOn August 29, cargo vessel Septimo collided with barge Orfeo on the River Waal (Netherlands), causing a partial closure of the busy waterway. No injuries reported; investigation ongoing.
ReadThe 32-meter tug Locar LH XXIV ran aground near Maria da Rosa beach (Brazil) and was freed only three days later with the help of other vessels during high tide. No injuries reported.
ReadSaipem has successfully delivered its EPCI contract at the Yellowtail field (Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana), installing subsea pipelines, risers, and umbilicals for ExxonMobil.
ReadRheinmetall has shown interest in acquiring Naval Vessels Luerssen. The German defense group may strengthen its naval sector position, competing with TKMS, amid rising demand for defense technologies in Europe.
ReadExplore 7 main types of offshore drilling rigs — from Jack-Ups to Subsea Systems. Learn about their depth limits, features, advantages, and disadvantages.
ReadThe Panama Canal celebrates 111 years, unveiling a sustainability strategy: decarbonization, new hybrid tugboats, water supply projects, and logistics initiatives shaping the future of global trade.
ReadOn August 26, the Vietnamese bulk carrier Thanh Thanh Dat 99 ran aground off Thanh Hoa during tropical storm Kajiki. The crew is safe, with no oil spill or pollution reported.
ReadHavila Voyages plans to sail over 5,000 nautical miles powered by biogas and batteries. The cruise will showcase Norway’s leadership in green shipping.
ReadDrydocks World (DP World, UAE) has signed a contract with AMIGO LNG to build the world’s largest FLNG facility with a capacity of 4.2 mtpa. The project will be deployed off Mexico’s coast by 2028.
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