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Video captures moment of impact as container ship Solong hits Stena tanker

13 Mar 2025by Jamey Bergman

Video footage shows the apparent approach of container feeder vessel Solong, the ship striking Stena Immaculate, and the explosions that followed

Safety & Incidents

Equinor sells US$3.5Bn stake in Brazilian offshore oil field

02 May 2025by Jamey Bergman

Equinor has sold its managing stake in Brazil’s offshore Peregrino block to a PRIO subsidiary

Business & Finance

One FID down for Golar's FLNG project in Argentina, one in the works

02 May 2025by Jamey Bergman

The Southern Energy FLNG-based LNG export project in Argentina took a final investment decision including a 20-year charter of FLNG Hilli Episeyo

Floating LNG Shipbuilding & Design

‘Making history’: Incat launches world’s largest battery-electric ship

02 May 2025by Rebecca Moore

Incat chairman Robert Clifford, “This is a historic day for the future of maritime transport”

Shipbuilding & Design

K Line deploys communications on CO2 tankers

02 May 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Ships supporting the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project in Norway will use two LEO constellations for communications

Carbon Capture & Storage Digitalisation

Relocate access points beyond hazard zones to clear tanker adoption hurdle

02 May 2025by Edwin Lampert

A wind-assisted propulsion system developer says they have addressed a significant ATEX certification challenge that has hindered adoption in the tanker sector

Propulsion

Can the SHIPS Act pump new life into an aging American OSV fleet?

02 May 2025by John Snyder

While the legislation aims to revitalise a sagging American shipbuilding base to construct new US-flag oceangoing ships, are there opportunities to rebuild an aging Jones Act platform supply vessel fleet, too?

Offshore Support Vessels Shipbuilding & Design

Batteries selected for Matson’s LNG-powered container ships

02 May 2025by Rebecca Moore

Matson Navigation Co has chosen the electrical systems for three Aloha-class container ships currently under construction

Propulsion

Purus takes delivery of first newbuild CSOV, Purus Chinook

02 May 2025by David Foxwell

Newbuild CSOV has battery-hybrid propulsion and is ‘methanol ready’

Shipbuilding & Design

Damen supports Indian shipyard development

02 May 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Square Port Shipyard will be fitted out for building Damen-designed workboats, tugs and support vessels

Shipbuilding & Design

Dominion Energy expects US$120M tariff hit to offshore windfarm

02 May 2025by David Foxwell

If tariffs remain in place at their current level, hit could amount to US$500M by the time the offshore windfarm is completed

Business & Finance

Greek owners to face 'strategic dilemmas' under USTR port fee plan

02 May 2025by Georgios Georgiou

Greek shipping companies operating large Chinese-built vessels could face significant strategic challenges when conducting US-linked trade

Business & Finance Shipbuilding & Design

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Offshore Wind Offshore Wind Journal Offshore Wind Policy

Zonal pricing and UK offshore wind

The government’s and Ofgem’s review of zonal pricing is a hot topic in the UK energy industry

Business & Finance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

From trade threats to climate costs

24 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

Ammonia Batteries & Electrical Systems Bio Products Ethanol Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Propulsion hydrogen Int. Tug & Salvage LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Propulsion Tug & Salvage

Emissions reduction: methanol and batteries take central stage

18 Apr 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Business & Finance Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Shipbuilding & Design

Revitalising US shipbuilding: Congress needs to step up

17 Apr 2025by John Snyder

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Technology EEDI / EEOI Maritime Environmental Protection Refurbishment Regulations & Compliance

Against a background of geopolitical theatre, MEPC 83 opts for rule-making

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

Equipment & Services Passenger Ship Technology Passenger Shipping Ports & Terminals

Scalable shore power for passenger vessels

07 Apr 2025by Rebecca Moore

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Container Shipping Container Shipping & Port Technology Container Ships Financial Results Trade Routes

BIMCO: Container rates see worst first quarter in decades with 28% drop

02 Apr 2025by Niels Rasmussen

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business & Finance offshore support Offshore Support Journal Offshore Support Vessels

Low-cost oil and gas, new nuclear to drive ‘AI arms race’

28 Mar 2025by John Snyder

Container Shipping & Port Technology Dry Cargo LNG Shipping & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

Uncovering the employment challenges and pitfalls for maritime's international workforce

27 Mar 2025by David Ashmore

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Maritime Environmental Protection Webinar Week

12 May 2025

BST - ONLINE

Beginning 12 May 2025, a series of webinars will focus on maritime environmental protection. These webinars aim to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Registered participants will also receive copies of the webinar materials after the event. The discussion is focused, covers the advertised subjects, and delivers actionable insights to registrants.

The illusion of safety: what we're getting wrong about crews, tech, and fatigue

13 May 2025

CET - ONLINE

The recent collision between the Solong and Stena Immaculate has reignited questions across the industry — about how crews are supported on the bridge, how fatigue is managed, and whether today’s operational models are truly fit for purpose.

While investigations are still underway, early scrutiny has turned to factors like manning levels, use of automation, navigational practices, and rest management. These themes echo growing concerns across the shipping sector: are we doing enough to empower.

Responsible Ship Recycling Forum 2025

14 May 2025

London

A changing landscape – the emergence of a sustainable green ship recycling industry.
The programme brings together key stakeholders including vessel owners, ship recycling companies, cash buyers, brokers, regulatory authorities, and technology providers.

How integrated system simulation is revolutionising vessel power generation and propulsion efficiency on LNG carriers and other vessel types

15 May 2025

BST - ONLINE

This webinar uses a vessel case study to illustrate the advantages of integrated, model-based system simulation in marine engineering. The panelists will discuss how leveraging the digital thread to connect and optimise every stage of simulation can deliver cost savings, improve energy efficiency and enhance sustainability.

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