Shetland Islands Council Orders Fair Isle Ferry from Chartwell Marine
Chartwell Marine, a pioneer of vessel design, has announced an order for a new Fair Isle ferry to supply to Shetland Islands Council. The vessel is due to commence build at Parkol Marine Engineering, a leading bespoke shipbuilder, and is due to launch towards the end of 2026.The new ferry will replace the 1986-built ‘Good Shepherd’ and provide a vital transport link between Fair Isle and the Shetland mainland.
FarSounder Announces SEA.AI Integration in Web Application
FarSounder announced an integration with SEA.AI, a leader in AI-powered vision systems for maritime safety. This integration is a new feature being launched with FarSounders' new web app with an intuitive User Interface (UI).Argos 3D Forward Looking Sonar (FLS) is FarSounder’s flagship product that delivers underwater awareness, providing real-time data up to 1,000 meters ahead of a vessel. With this new integration…
DNV: Green Fleet Readiness Surges Ahead of Fuel Supply
By 2030, the alternative-fueled fleet will be able to burn up to 50 million tons of oil equivalent (Mtoe) of low-greenhouse gas (GHG) fuels annually, double the estimated volume needed to meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2030 emissions target. Yet today, actual consumption of low-GHG fuels remains at just 1 Mtoe. This widening gap between capacity and use highlights both the scale…
Lloyd’s Register Grants AiP for HD Hyundai Heavy Industries VLGC
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) design that features a forward accommodation block and integration of wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). The announcement was made during a ceremony at Gastech 2025. By relocating the bridge and accommodation block to the bow, the vessel’s aerodynamic profile is improved, reducing headwind resistance and improving overall propulsion efficiency.
Inmarsat Maritime Report Reveals Distress Calls at Sea Remain High
The 2025 edition of the Future of Maritime Safety Report from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, reveals that distress calls at sea remain high, underlining the vital role of human factors in safe shipping.According to the report, the number of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) distress calls registered on the Inmarsat Maritime network increased from 788 in 2023 to 801 in 2024, broadly…
Davie Details $1B US Shipbuilding Investment Plan in “American Icebreaker Factory”
Davie Defense Inc. gives a first glimpse today of the “American Icebreaker Factory” – a planned $1 billion transformation of the historic Gulf Copper shipyard in Galveston, Texas.The American Icebreaker Factory concept was created in collaboration with Florida-based Pearlson, which has led major projects for leading American shipbuilders, including BAE Systems, Austal USA and Fincantieri Marinette.The American Icebreaker Factory project embodies the Trump Administration’s priorities…
ASRY Taps Solar Power for Shipyard
Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) unveiled an innovative solar energy project that it says embodies the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to build a future based on sustainability and innovation.The ASRY solar energy project is touted as the largest of its kind in the world in the ship repair and shipbuilding sector, in partnership with Kanoo CleanMax Renewables.The total capacity of the solar power plant is 22.5MW in the first phase, plus 22MW in the second.
Australian Border Force Intercepts Illegal FVs
ABF disposed of all four vessels and will bring the crews to Darwin, NT for further investigation by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority for suspected offences against the Fisheries Management Act 1991 (Cth).Australian Border Force (ABF) has destroyed four foreign fishing vessels in three separate locations and detained their crews for allegedly fishing illegally in Australian waters. A combined total of more than 280kg of catch was seized.
DOF Secures Moorings Hook-Up Job in Asia Pacific
Norwegian offshore supply vessel owner DOF Group has secured a contract award for moorings hook-up services in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.The contract will use construction support vessel (CSV) Skandi Hercules with related mooring and subsea installation services.The scope of work includes DOF’s full suite of in-house project management, engineering, procurement and logistics support services.Offshore execution is scheduled in the first quarter of 2026…
Allseas Orders Semi-Sub Heavy Transport Vessel from Chinese Shipyard
Offshore contractor Allseas has signed a construction contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China for a purpose-built semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV), marking a major expansion of its fleet capabilities.The vessel, to be named Grand Tour, is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2028. With a load capacity of 40,000 tonnes, the ship will be designed to carry…
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm O&M Base Starts Taking Shape in Scotland
Construction has started on the operations and maintenance (O&M) base for the 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm at Montrose Port in Angus, Scotland.The base will expand Inch Cape’s existing presence at Montrose, where its marine coordination center is already located, and confirms the port’s role as a major Scottish offshore wind hub.Local contractor Pert Bruce Construction is delivering the project…
Huisman to Deliver Offshore Crane for South Korean Shipbuilder
Huisman has been awarded a contract from Hanwha Ocean for the design and construction of a 2,600 mt Leg Encircling Crane (LEC).The contract award follows the orders for two identical 2,600 mt Leg Encircling Cranes, destined for the wind turbine installation vessels being built by Hanwha Ocean for Cadeler.This crane is intended for an NG-16000X platform. With this, all four platforms of this type in…
JERA Signs MoU with Montenegro on LNG Terminal, Gas Plant
JERA Co. and the Government of Montenegro have signed of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to explore the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and an associated gas-fired plant in the country. Through this strategic partnership, the Government of Montenegro will leverage JERA’s global expertise to enhance its national energy mix, strengthen energy security, support decarbonization goals, and position the country as a major energy hub in the Western Balkans.
ABS, Partners Launch Electrification and Battery Safety Alliance
Representatives from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), University of Michigan, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Sea Forrest Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore batteries and electrification in maritime applications.The agreement establishes a cooperative framework for the organizations to collaborate on academic and scientific projects related to battery technologies and electrification capabilities…
JERA Set to Explore LNG Offtake from Alaska LNG Project
JERA Co. has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Glenfarne to advance discussions about liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake from the Alaska LNG Project.In June, JERA announced approximately 5.5 MTPA of LNG offtake from the U.S. Gulf Coast which allows flexible access to the global LNG market, including Japan, at a competitive cost.According to the company, Alaska LNG offers unique advantages of abundant gas resources which are otherwise stranded and proximity to the growing LNG markets in Asia…
EU: Attack on Gaza Aid Ship is Attack on Tunisian Sovereignty
Tunisia said on Wednesday the "assault" on a ship at Sidi Bou Said port was "orchestrated," after the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), preparing to deliver aid to Gaza, reported one of its boats was attacked by a drone in the second such strike in two days.GSF is set to sail for Gaza in an effort to break Israel's naval blockade, following two nights of drone attacks on key vessels in the convoy which…
Number of Transits Through Panama Canal Edged Down in August
The number of vessels that passed through the Panama Canal edged down slightly to an average of 32.5 ships per day in August compared to the 32.6 per day in the previous month, its authority said in a bulletin released on Wednesday.While traffic through the world's second-busiest inter-oceanic waterway has increased since last year, when it lifted passage restrictions related to a severe drought, it…
Taiwan Steps Up Subsea Cable Patrols
Taiwanese coast guard captain Juan Chung-ching's patrol boat moves across the Taiwan Strait, scanning for threats to what Taipei says is the newest target of China's grey-zone warfare: undersea cables vital to the democratic island's communications.Juan steered his 100-ton vessel, armed with water cannons and an autocannon, toward TP3, the undersea cable that made international headlines when a Chinese…
Rolls-Royce Signs Skills Agreements in Support of AUKUS
Rolls-Royce has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with both Western and South Australian governments that outline a commitment to collaborate on workforce development, skills training, and critical technologies to support the growing defence sectors in each state.This marks a significant step forward in Australian preparations for the AUKUS submarine program which will provide the nation with their first conventionally armed nuclear navy.Under the agreements…
Grimaldi Takes Delivery of Second Ammonia-Ready PCTC
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Auckland, the second of seven PCTCs commissioned from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company Limited (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company Limited (CSTC) – two companies that are part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC).With a length of 200 meters, a beam of 38 meters, and a gross tonnage of around 77,500 tons, the Grande Auckland has been designed for the transport of vehicles — cars…
