China and US Agree on Opposing Hormuz Tolls, State Department Says
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told Reuters on Tuesday, in a sign that the two countries are trying to find common ground on efforts to pressure Iran to give up control of the vital waterway.The statement by the State Department comes ahead of a high-stakes summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this weekâŠ
PD Ports Expands Operations with Third Electric Liebherr LPS 550
An LPS 550 fitted with an electric drive from Liebherrâs Baltic-side production facility has been delivered to Middlesbrough to increase PD Portsâ productivity. The new machine will focus on bulk work at Teesport, complementing two sister cranes commissioned in 2023, strengthening hatch coverage and maintaining consistent cycle times.Day-to-day, the Port supports a complex gateway that handles tens of millions of tonnes of cargo each yearâŠ
Tech Talk: A Sea Change in Workboat Crew Comms
Crew communications on board workboats in harsh marine environments are subject to a variety of challenges. Background noise from loud engines, shock and vibration pounding through rough water, high wind noise and turbulence at speeds of 55-60 knots, and the highly corrosive nature of the marine environment - can render workboat crew communications all but impossible. Crew members are often reduced to shoutingâŠ
Qatari LNG Tanker Headed for Pakistan Successfully Crosses Strait of Hormuz
A second Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker successfully went through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, days after the first such cargo crossed under an arrangement involving Iran and Pakistan, highlighting how cargoes are crossing the waterway on a case-by-case basis amid ongoing conflict risks.The vessel, Mihzem, with capacity of 174,000 cubic metres, departed Ras Laffan on Monday and crossed the strait on TuesdayâŠ
UK to Contribute Mine-Hunting Resources to Strait of Hormuz
Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at securing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Defence minister John Healey announced the commitment during a virtual summit with more than 40 of his counterparts from other nations involved in the mission, which he said would become operational when conditions allowed."With our alliesâŠ
Hope of US-Iran Peace Fade, Oil Prices Continue to Rise
Hopes for a peace deal with Iran dwindled on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire was "on life support" as Tehran rejected a U.S. proposal to end the conflict and stuck to a list of demands the U.S. president described as "garbage".Iran has called for an end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, where U.S. ally Israel is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran also emphasised its sovereignty over the Strait of HormuzâŠ
Lithuania Considers Contributing Minesweeping Efforts in Strait of Hormuz
Lithuania could contribute minesweeping capabilities and resources for the headquarters of a potential mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the Baltic country's Chief of Defence General Raimundas Vaiksnoras said on Tuesday."We are mostly focusing on sending minesweeping capabilities and headquarter capabilities.
Nigeria, Morocco to Sign Atlantic Gas Pipeline Deal in Q4 2026
Nigeria and Morocco expect to sign an intergovernmental agreement in the fourth quarter of 2026 to advance a major Atlantic coast gas pipeline project, Nigeria's foreign ministry said.The planned agreement, to be signed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Morocco's King Mohammed VI, follows preliminary technical studies on the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, also known as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline.The development was discussed during a telephone call last Friday between Nigeria's Foreign
Trump Urged by US Senators to Remain Steady During Chinese Shipbuilding Talks
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday urged President Donald Trump to hold fast to trade remedies proposed by his administration to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding and not offer concessions when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.Democratic Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Mark Kelly of Arizona, as well as Republicans Tim Scott of South Carolina and Todd Young of Indiana, told TrumpâŠ
Tech Feature: Electrification of Ferries
Ferries are typically designed to operate very close to population centers, contributing to urban pollution while also creating an ideal opportunity for significant in-harbor emissions reduction.Internationally, the world is seeing an imbalance of efforts to develop and implement sustainable solutions in the maritime industry. More specific to ferry electrification and decarbonization, Europe is at the forefront of the effortâŠ
US Indicts Two Foreign Operators, Shoreside Superintendent in 2024 Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse
The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday a grand jury indicted two foreign operators and a shoreside superintendent in the March 2024 collision of the 984-foot cargo ship Dali that destroyed Baltimoreâs Francis Scott Key Bridge and killed six construction workers.The Justice Department said the collision caused at least $5 billion in damage and significant environmental damage. The National TransportationâŠ
INCO: A New Approach to Inland Waterways Modernization
As the national public policy organization that advocates for a modern, reliable, efficient inland waterways and ports system, Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) continually seeks ways to improve the delivery of inland waterways navigation projects managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. And while more than $6 billion has been delivered over the past decade for construction and major rehabilitation for the inland waterwaysâŠ
VADM (Ret) White Named Keynote Speaker for MRS â26
Sam Houston State University (SHSU), the Institute for Homeland Security (IHS), and the Organizing Committee of the Maritime Risk Symposium 2026 (MRS2026) announced that U.S. Navy Vice Admiral (Retired) T.J. White, Chief of Texas Cyber Command, will deliver a keynote address at this yearâs event. MRS2026 will be held at LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas, U.S.A.
AMI Marine Receives Panama Approvals for SMIDS Pro GNSS Speed Log
AMI Marine has passed approvals for their ACP (Panama Canal Authority) NonâPortable Piloting Aid (NPU) option for the SMIDS Pro GNSS Speed Log system.These new approvals further strengthen the SMIDS Pro portfolio and confirm its suitability for vessels requiring reliable, compliant, and futureâready speed and distance measurement solutions.This nextâgeneration system introduces new features, including:Highâprecision GNSSâbased speed and distance measurementâŠ
Op-Ed: Bringing Nuclear Propulsion to Commercial Reality
With demonstration projects now underway, including a nuclear-powered LNG tanker and an offshore vessel, the debate is shifting from whether nuclear shipping is possible to how it can be delivered. Jan Emblemsvåg, Professor at the Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU)'s Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering in Ålesund, argues that the key barriers are no longer technicalâŠ
ADD Marine Expands Partnership Hoyer VMS Group
ADD Marine in Greece has entered into an expanded partnership agreement with the Danish company Hoyer VMS Group. The agreement means that ADD Marine can now offer both servicing and repair of, for example, marine engines and turbochargers as well as the supply of electric motors and energy optimization.ADD Marine and VMS Group have already worked together providing maritime solutions to customers in Greece.
KR Leads Two IMO Expert Groups on Ammonia Effluent Management, NOx Reduction Technology
Korean Register (KR) announced that it is serving as the Coordinator of two International Maritime Organization (IMO) expert groups in key marine environmental areas: ammonia effluent management and response procedures for nitrogen oxides (NOx) reduction strategy failures.As international pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships intensifies, ammonia-fueled vessels are gaining traction as a zero-carbon alternative to conventional marine fuels.
Norway O&G Revenue Forecast Jumps 30% for '26
Norway's government said it expects the state to earn 721.1 billion crowns ($78.71 billion) this year in revenue from oil and gas production, up from $60.7B initially forecast, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices.Norway produces around 4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, but the minority Labor government said the windfall revenue from higher prices should be added to its sovereign wealth fund, already the world's largest at $2.2 trillion.Unlike other European countries, Norway runs
Lloydâs Register, Marlink Join Forces on Maritime Cyber and Connectivity Research
Lloydâs Register (LR) has entered a research collaboration with connectivity and cyber security specialist Marlink to study how the maritime industry can better manage increasingly complex digital systems on board ships.Marlink will join LRâs Digital Transformation Research Program, with the initial work focusing on cyber security and connectivity as vessels become more data-driven and connected.The research will examine how responsibilities are shared between shipownersâŠ
Jensen Tapped as CEO for Gatehouse Maritime
Gatehouse Maritime will operate as an independent maritime data technology company, with Thomas Scott Jensen appointed as Chief Executive Officer.The independence follows the restructuring of the Gatehouse Group, including the sale of sister company Gatehouse Satcom to Cobham Satcom earlier this year.Gatehouse Maritime develops software and data services that enable data-driven maritime operationsâŠ
