Vuyk Engineering to Design Jumbo’s New L-Class Heavy-Lift Ships
Dutch maritime design firm Vuyk Engineering has been selected by heavy-lift shipping and offshore transportation contractor Jumbo Maritime to design its newly ordered L-Class heavy-lift transport vessels.The two vessels are designed to support offshore transport and lifting operations, combining cargo transportation capabilities with lifting capacities of up to 2,400 tonnes.The L-Class vessels are intended to transport a range of heavy cargoes…
DEME to Install Japan’s First 15MW Offshore Wind Turbines
DEME, through its Japanese joint venture Japan Offshore Marine (JOM), has secured a contract for the Oga–Katagami–Akita Offshore Wind Project, covering engineering work and vessel charter services for the offshore installation of 21 wind turbines.The contract forms part of an agreement between Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy and Penta-Ocean Construction.JOM will install 21 Vestas V236-15 MW turbines…
Bechtel Secures EPC Contract for Sabine Pass LNG Expansion
Cheniere Energy Partners has signed a lump-sum turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel Energy for the first phase of the Sabine Pass LNG Expansion Project in Louisiana and issued a limited notice to proceed allowing early engineering and procurement work to begin.The agreement covers Phase 1 of the expansion project, including Train 7, a boil-off gas re-liquefaction…
Mitsui Eyes New LNG Investments to Power Data Center Growth
Japanese trading house Mitsui is looking to invest in LNG projects across the Middle East, the U.S.
Oil Prices Fall Amid Signs of US-Iran Ceasefire Extension Deal
Oil futures fell more than 1% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April, following reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached a potential deal to extend a ceasefire.Brent crude futures for July LCOc1 fell 1.32% or $1.24 to $92.47 a barrel at 0656 GMT. U.S. oil futures CLc1 fell $1.38, or 1.55%, to $87.52 a barrel.Brent has plunged 10.5% this week - the steepest fall since the week that ended on April 6…
Million-Dollar Award Offered for Methanol First
Methanol has been in the news this week with the announcement by Jumbo of a contract with Dajin Heavy Industry for the construction of two methanol-ready heavy lift vessels and with Sanmar’s announcement that the world's first dual fuel methanol escort and rescue tug has officially been granted full class certification by ABS.Additionally, the container ship Eco Levant, operated by X-Press Feeders…
Lack of Familiarity with New Control System Led to Grounding
The New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released its report into the grounding of the passenger and freight ferry, Aratere, in Titoki Bay, Picton, on June 21, 2024.The KiwiRail’s Interislander ferry grounded after an unintended turn towards the shoreline while on autopilot. Shortly after departure from Picton, the ship’s pilot engaged the autopilot and pressed the ‘execute’ button expecting the steering system to make a programmed three-degree right turn.
Zinus Secures Charging Tower Contract in Australia
Zinus has been awarded its first-ever contract in Australia by UGL Transport with the end customer being Transport for NSW for a charging tower installation at the iconic Barangaroo Wharf in Sydney.Under the contract, Zinus will deliver its fully autonomous DC Charging Tower, the ZPP800. The ZPP800 is designed to provide reliable, efficient, and future-ready charging infrastructure, supporting the…
Yiulian Dockyard Hong Kong Offers Digital Twin Piping Fabrication
Yiulian Dockyard Hong Kong is open for business following a major facility upgrade and workforce expansion, with on-site digital twin pipe fabrication adopted in cooperation with Irwin Limited.As the only dockyard in China that accepts vessels alongside laden, the yard targets unplanned dockings for vessels working southern China container ports (Hong Kong, Yantian, Shekou, Nansha) and the Pearl River Delta.General Manager Zhong Ying said: “To enter any other dockyard in China…
Ernst Russ Reports Growing Charter Backlog
Despite a first quarter of 2026 marked by geopolitical disruption, volatile energy prices and a fundamental realignment of global trade routes, Ernst Russ AG is consistently executing the disciplined growth strategy communicated in its annual report.The Hamburg-based shipowner closed the first quarter of 2026 with strong operating results and has already optimized its fleet during the current year through strategically significant transactions.At the end of the first quarter of 2026…
ClassNK Releases 3D Model-Based Approval Guidelines
ClassNK has released the “Guidelines for 3D Model-Based Approval (3DMBA)”, which summarizes the fundamental principles and standard practices for 3DMBA (3D Model-Based Approval), a next-generation design approval approach in which 3D models serve as the primary basis for approval.At the same time, ClassNK has released its 3DMBA-compatible drawing approval system “NK-PASS” and “ClassNK 3DViewer,” and…
IMO Honors Eleni Polychronopoulou
The ERMA TECH GROUP has highlighted that its President, Eleni Polychronopoulou, has been recognized by the IMO for her contribution to advancing gender equality in the global maritime sector, receiving a Letter of Commendation as part of the prestigious IMO Gender Equality Award framework.Polychronopoulou serves as President of HEMEXPO - Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters and Vice Chair of SEA Europe - the Shipyards’ and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe…
Port Tampa Bay Completes Terminal Expansion
Cemex US and Port Tampa Bay, joined by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, have celebrated the opening of the newly expanded Cemex Aggregate Terminal at Port Tampa Bay.The expansion, supported by a $29 million Cemex investment and a $7 million Florida Department of Transportation grant, significantly increases the terminal's capacity to receive, store and distribute the aggregates used in concrete, asphalt and construction projects across the region.The expanded terminal moves aggregates from Newfoundland…
Seanergy Maritime Reports Q1 Upswing
Seanergy Maritime, a pure-play Capesize shipping company, has reported its Q1 financial results with net revenue of $42.9 million, compared to $24.2 million in the first quarter of 2025.Net income and adjusted net income for the quarter were $9.7 million and $13.4 million, respectively, compared to net loss of $6.8 million and adjusted net loss of $5.5 million in the first quarter of 2025.EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the quarter were $23.6 million and $28.1 million…
All American Marine Delivers Hybrid Passenger Vessel to Harbor Breeze Cruises
All American Marine (AAM), in partnership with Harbor Breeze Cruises, announced the delivery of a new 108′ x 32.5′ Parallel hybrid passenger vessel, after successful completion of sea trials. El Escudo will now enter deployment in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.Purpose-built to serve harbor tours, whale watch cruises, and special event dining experiences throughout the LA/Long Beach area, the vessel represents a major advancement in low-emissions passenger vessel design.
SEA.AI Awarded Spanish Tender for Marine Mammal Detection
SEA.AI has been awarded a public tender by the Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico (MITECO), Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, to supply AI-powered maritime machine vision systems to support marine research, conservation, and maritime safety.The contract, secured in collaboration with SEA.AI’s regional partner, TMS Maritime Solutions…
WMU Launches Seafarer Abandonment Research Project
In response to the increase in reported cases of seafarer abandonment, the World Maritime University (WMU) has launched a large-scale research initiative titled Seafarer Abandonment: A focused investigation into regulatory implementation.Funded by The TK Foundation, The ITF Seafarers’ Trust, and The Seafarers’ Charity, the research will examine how existing international protections, particularly those under the Maritime Labour Convention…
ABS Releases Nuclear-Ready Notation for Marine, Offshore Assets
ABS announced the release of the ABS Nuclear-Ready Notation, an industry first classification notation for marine and offshore assets designed to support future conversion to nuclear energy.The notation is featured in the latest ABS document, the Guide for Nuclear Ready Applications for Marine and Offshore.The notation offers a practical mechanism to help with preserving long-term flexibility, reducing the risk of major redesign later in an asset's life cycle…
BIMCO: Rebuilding Oil Stocks May Support Post-War Tanker Demand
"The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed for three months, trapping hundreds of ships and thousands of seafarers in the Persian Gulf while significantly reducing global seaborne tanker volumes,” says Niels Rasmusssen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.As it is unknown when ships can safely return to the strait, we present two outlook scenarios. One, “SoH open”, assumes that the strait is fully reopened before the end of the second quarter while the other…
Multraship Launches Simulator, Training Center With Wärtsilä Technology
Novatug, the innovation and R&D department of Multraship Towage & Salvage, has launched a brand new advanced simulator and training center using technology from Wärtsilä to promote safer operations and strengthen the preparedness and effectiveness of its crew for complex towage, vessel handling and specialist maritime operations.The new simulator suite, which is based at the group’s headquarters in Terneuzen in the Netherlands…
