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ReadNorway welcomes Hinnøy — the country’s largest battery-powered ferry, designed for harsh Arctic conditions. The vessel sets new records in speed, power, and endurance.
ReadIn 2025, 54 vessels with abandoned crews have already been reported. The rise of the shadow fleet worsens the crisis, despite IMO and ILO efforts. Seafarers demand real protection.
ReadIn the offshore fleet world, competition among supply and support vessels (OSVs) remains intense. Who operates the largest OSV fleets in 2025?
ReadOn April 15, the Hong Hai 16 capsized off the Philippine coast with 25 crew members onboard. Fourteen have been rescued, two confirmed dead, and nine remain missing. Search and environmental operations are ongoing.
ReadOn April 15, CMA CGM took delivery of CMA CGM Seine, the world’s largest dual-fuel container ship with a 24,000 TEU capacity. The vessel will operate on the Asia–Europe route.
ReadOn April 16, a fire broke out on the Maltese-flagged vessel Delphine while docked in Zeebrugge, Belgium. The crew was safely evacuated, and port operations continued with minimal disruption.
ReadThe U.S. has extended its ban on vessels linked to Russia from entering American ports until 2026. The restrictions apply to all ships under the Russian flag or with ties to Russian entities.
ReadTotalEnergies to supply 400,000 tons of LNG annually for ENADOM’s power plant, supporting the Dominican Republic’s cleaner energy goals from 2027.
ReadLNG-fueled Crowley Quetzal sets off on its maiden voyage, launching a new era of eco-friendly shipping between the U.S., Central America, and the Dominican Republic.
ReadTanker Chimo and container ship New Jersey collided on the Oude Maas River. Both vessels were damaged, no injuries reported. New Jersey headed to Dordrecht for repairs.
ReadMSC leads the global shipping market with a fleet of more than 850 vessels and is the leader in container capacity among all shipping operators.
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