South Korea Reviewing Military Options for Hormuz
South Korea is reviewing options, including military measures, to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the presidential office said on Friday, while denying media reports that the government had already decided on a deployment.Several South Korean media outlets, including JTBC and MBC, reported late on Thursday that Seoul was preparing to deploy military assets before the end of the…
Milei Vows Tougher Sanctions, Defense Push Over Falklands Oil Drilling
Argentine President Javier Milei said on Thursday he would tighten sanctions on companies involved in oil projects around the Falkland Islands, boost defense resources in the country's south and send Congress a bill aimed at strengthening Argentina's response to what he called violations of its sovereignty.In a televised address, Milei said he would sign a decree to speed sanctions under Argentine…
Operating Without People at Sea Doesn’t Mean Operating Without People
Autonomy is often described as removing people from operations. That’s not quite right.It’s not a case of people ‘simply’ being replaced by machines. It’s about the move from vessel-centered operations to shore-enabled operations. People still matter, but their roles, locations and relationships with the operation change fundamentally. Uncrewed doesn’t mean unattended.Control is redistributed, not removedIn our coastal surveillance work in the Middle East…
Everllence Signs Long-Term Service Agreements with TT-Line
Everllence has signed Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs) with German ferry operator, TT-Line, at the 2026 SMM maritime trade fair in Hamburg. The agreements cover two newbuilding RoPax vessels currently under construction at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) plus two other vessels from TT-Lines’ existing fleet: the Nils Holgersson and the Peter Pan – both also constructed by China Merchants.The…
China Conducted Survey of Waters East of Taiwan
China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducted a survey of waters east of Taiwan last month that it said would help it create "one map" for territorial planning and resource management, state broadcaster CCTV said on Thursday.China has been stepping up its activities to the east of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean to assert its claims of sovereignty and jurisdiction over the island and its waters, to the…
Ten Missing After Ship Sinks Off Istanbul
Turkish authorities continued searching on Thursday for 10 crew members missing after a cargo ship sank off the coast of Istanbul following a collision with another vessel, state-owned Anadolu Agency reported.Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara off Istanbul on Wednesday. Authorities said one of the ships, carrying 10 crew members, is believed to have sunk within about 11 minutes of the crash.Search operations involving the coast guard…
Norway Seizes Russian Cruise Ship on Behalf of Ukrainian Energy Firm Naftogaz
Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian cruise ship in the Arctic on behalf of Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz, which is seeking to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation award for assets that Moscow took when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.Officials said the vessel, the Professor Molchanov, was seized late on Wednesday in Barentsburg, a coal mining settlement that Russia operates on the Norwegian…
Nigeria Looks to Double Energy Investment Within Five Years
Nigeria could double investment into its energy sector within five years after joining the International Energy Agency, its chief Fatih Birol said on Thursday, as nations seek partners they can "trust" after supply disruptions from the wars in Iran and Ukraine.Speaking during a visit to Abuja, Birol told Reuters that Nigeria's admission as an associate member of the Paris-based energy watchdog would help attract investment…
Strait of Hormuz Stalemate Worsens As US, Iran Refuse to Back Down
A U.S. campaign to throttle Iran's economy by blockading its oil exports and stopping sanctions evasion is growing increasingly difficult to withstand, three senior Iranian sources said.Washington has in recent weeks sought to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, in an effort to extract concessions in any future negotiation that six months of conflict have so far failed to secure.Although Iran's clerical rulers managed to bypass sanctions for decades, the latest U.S.
Lloyd’s Register, MARIC Secure AiP for Tri-Fuel Tanker Concept
Lloyd's Register (LR) and the Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC) have secured Approval in Principle (AiP) for a new 114,000 DWT product and crude oil tanker designed to accommodate future conversion to LNG, methanol or ammonia.Announced at SMM 2026, the concept addresses the need to develop vessels and capabilities that can support a range of alternative fuel options and pathways as technologies…
Bureau Veritas, CMA CGM, SDARI to Explore Assisted Container Vessel Concept
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), CMA CGM and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) have signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement during SMM to develop and assess the feasibility of an assisted container vessel concept based on enhanced onboard decision-support capabilities.The project will explore how digitalization, AI enhancement and decision-support technologies can support onboard energy efficiency and operational performance…
OceanWings RF, RT Wingsail Designs Receives ClassNK AiP
OceanWings has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK covering its Rigid Fixed (RF) and Rigid Tiltable (RT) wingsails. The approval was presented during an official ceremony at SMM in Hamburg on September 2, 2026.Building on the initial AiP granted by ClassNK in 2025, which was limited to the 363m2 wingsail with a 38-meter span, this extension confirms that the core design principles of both configurations can be applied to a broad range of wingsail's sizes.
DNV Appoints Rob van der Spek as AI, Innovation Manager for Industrial Services
DNV, the independent assurance and risk management provider, has appointed Rob van der Spek as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Manager for its Industrial Services business unit, a newly created role focused on accelerating the practical use of AI, digital tools and innovation across inspection and assurance services.The appointment reflects growing customer demand for faster, smarter and more efficient inspection and assurance.The shift is already visible in the market.
Kongsberg Maritime to Supply Technology Package for Two Cadeler WTIVs
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd. to supply an integrated technology package for two new Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIVs) being built for offshore wind installation company Cadeler.The agreement follows a series of previous vessel projects delivered to Cadeler through COSCO Shipping Offshore and further extends the collaboration between the companies.
bound4blue Installs Four eSAILs on Marflet Marine Santiago I
bound4blue has completed the installation of four 22-meter eSAIL suction sails onboard Marflet Marine's Santiago I, positioning the company as the first Spanish merchant fleet owner to commit to wind-assisted propulsion and suction sails.The installation, completed at EDR Antwerp Shipyard following 'wind ready' preparation work at IMC Shipyard in Zhoushan, China, transforms the 49,999 DWT chemical tanker into a flagship for Spanish maritime innovation.
Alfa Laval Launches PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid Ballast Water Management System
Alfa Laval unveiled PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid, a new skid-mounted version of its PureBallast 3 Ultra ballast water management system, at SMM 2026. Developed in response to customer demand, the PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid combines the system’s biological treatment performance with a prefabricated design that minimizes footprint and installation time.As shipyards face increasing pressure to reduce installation time and improve standardization…
EST-Floattech to Supply Octopus High Energy Battery Systems for 15 River Cruise Vessels
EST-Floattech has been contracted by Dutch system integrator Van Tiem Elektro to supply its Octopus High Energy battery systems for a new series of 15 river cruise vessels.The vessels are being outfitted at De Gerlien van Tiem in Druten, and at Vahali Shipyards in Ghent, for a group of cruise operators, including AmaWaterways and Uniworld, sailing on the Danube and the Black Sea region. Each vessel will be equipped with 650 kWh of battery capacity…
MAGNASHEAR Brakes Approved by CSA For Hazardous Duty Applications
Force Control Industries' MAGNASHEAR hazardous duty (MHD) motor brakes are now CSA approved for hazardous duty applications in North America. With Oil Shear Technology, MHD brakes are available in torque capacities ranging from 3 to 1250 lb-ft.Designed for fast installation, MAGNASHEAR brakes feature a "Quick Mount" design for direct mounting to standard NEMA 56C through 449TC motors. Fully enclosed and sealed against dirt…
Great Lakes Iron Ore Increases in August
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 5.1 million tons in August, a 2 percent increase compared to 2025. Shipments were 5.1 percent below the month’s 5-year average.Year-to-date, the iron ore trade rose 3% to 27.5 million tons.Through August, iron shipments are below their 5-year average by 5.2 percent.Great Lakes Iron Ore Shipments: August 2021-2026 and 5-Year AverageIncludes Transshipments…
Fraser Shipyards: 138 Years In, Building for What Comes Next
Part of a group of companies that make up Fraser Industries, Fraser Shipyard is a 138-year-old on Lake Superior, an organization which makes equal revenue from newbuild and ship repair, able to work in both steel and aluminum. Recently it signed a collaboration agreement with HD Hyundai to help migrate process and technology from one of the world’s biggest and best shipyard to the shores of Lake Superior.
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