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Norway’s Reach Subsea exercised an option with Kongsberg Maritime to order two new USVs, Reach Remote 3 and 4. Delivery is set for 2027, with total investments of $62.5 million.
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On September 20, the fishing vessel Ray Primero began flooding off La Coruña. All 11 crew members were rescued, and the vessel was safely towed to port with no pollution reported.
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ABS and Persona AI signed an MoU to bring humanoid robots into shipbuilding. The partnership aims to boost safety, efficiency, and create new standards for digital inspections.
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Singapore’s Seatrium has sold its AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville to Karpower Valley for $50.6 million. The deal strengthens ties with Karpowership and reflects a strategic reorganization of U.S. operations.
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Sallaum Lines has unveiled Ocean Breeze, its first LNG dual-fuel PCTC with a capacity of 7,500 CEU. By 2027, six such vessels will join the fleet, strengthening the company’s global RoRo presence.
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REGENT Craft and Fairlead join forces to develop Seaglider vessels for U.S. defense and logistics. The partnership will deliver high speed, range, and stealth for naval operations.
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Former operator of X-Press Pearl disputes Sri Lanka’s order to pay $250 million for the country’s worst environmental disaster. The company has already spent $170 million on cleanup.
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On September 19, the cargo ship Didim Fatsa suffered engine failure in the Dardanelles. The vessel was safely towed to anchorage with no injuries or pollution reported.
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A collision between the Panamanian-flagged cargo ship Artvin and the ferry Kamil Sayin in the Bosphorus left 12 passengers injured. Turkish Coast Guard has launched an investigation.
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German shipping company SAL Heavy Lift has acquired two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean. MV Sun Shine and MV Sun Rise will join the fleet in 2025–2026, strengthening the JSI alliance.
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Charybdis, built for Dominion Energy, has arrived in Virginia to begin turbine installation for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind — the largest offshore wind farm in the U.S.
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Zero Emission Services has introduced ZESpacks 2.0 — swappable battery containers for inland vessels. A new charging network will speed up deliveries and cut CO₂ emissions.
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