DeepOcean has signed a long-term IMR framework agreement with Vår Energi through October 2030, with options to extend, covering subsea works across the Norwegian Continental Shelf and the use of remotely operated vessels and onshore control centres.
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Damen’s patented Air Cavity System (DACS) forms a thin air layer under the hull to reduce wetted surface area, cutting drag and delivering verified 5–12% fuel savings while supporting improved CII/EEXI and lower CO₂ emissions.
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Dutch inland vessel Anja 1 struck a pile foundation near a bridge in Dortmund, suffering major bow damage and partial flooding. The ship reached Hardenberg Harbour, where firefighters restored power and pumps reduced water ingress. An investigation is ongoing.
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CMA CGM held a naming ceremony in Shanghai for CMA CGM ANTIGONE, the lead ship of Jiangnan’s new Kun series of large dual-fuel methanol containerships, set to join the BEX2 service.
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Höegh Autoliners has brought Höegh Starlight into service—the 7th 9,100 CEU Aurora-class vessel—featuring hybrid power, solar panels, shore power capability, and future ammonia readiness.
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Canadian Coast Guard and salvors report fresh structural damage to grounded MSC Baltic III after heavy weather at Cedar Cove, Newfoundland. Pollution control and salvage operations continue.
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Containership One Continuity reportedly lost around 45 containers in heavy weather near Maspalomas, diverted to Las Palmas, where a complex recovery and discharge operation is underway.
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ADNOC Logistics & Services has received Al Sadaf, the fourth of six newbuild LNG carriers from China’s Jiangnan Shipyard. The 175,000 m³ vessel is 25% larger than older models and designed to cut methane emissions by up to 50%.
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Saudi offshore operator ZOSCO has acquired Norway’s Remøy Shipping—along with Rem Stadt and RS Crewing—for an undisclosed sum, marking a major step in its expansion beyond the Middle East.
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On 11 December, the Norled-operated ro-ro passenger ferry Ternen suffered a technical malfunction while arriving at Herføl, Norway, and struck a shore-side building. No injuries were reported among the 7 passengers and 5 crew.
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Sixteen containers were lost overboard in Southampton Water, including shipments of bananas, plantains and avocados. Thousands of bananas are still washing up on West Sussex beaches as authorities search for missing containers and warn the public not to take or eat the fruit.
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Japan’s NYK has ordered a new car carrier from Shinkai Toyohashi Shipbuilding featuring AI-based autonomous navigation to prevent collisions and grounding. Delivery is scheduled for March 2026.
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