Holland America Line to Upgrade Six Ships
Building on strong momentum and record performance, Holland America Line has announced Holland America Evolution, a multiyear investment to reimagine six ships.Representing the most ambitious guest experience update in the company's 153-year history, Evolution will deliver a comprehensive bow-to-stern revitalization while bringing the best of its Pinnacle Class ships to most of the fleet.Evolution will span the four Holland America Vista Class ships — Oosterdam…
Hazardous Cargo Compensation Regime Close to Entry into Force
Four States deposited their instruments of ratification of the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 2010 (2010 HNS Convention), bringing the treaty’s entry into force a step closer. The 2010 HNS Convention aims to ensure adequate, prompt, and effective compensation for those affected by incidents involving hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) carried on seagoing ships.
Seaspan Marine Sells Chip and Hog Fuel Barge Division
Seaspan Marine has entered in to an agreement with Hodder Tugboat to sell its legacy chip and hog fuel barge division, and remaining forestry industry transportation assets.The transaction is inclusive of the workforce, existing services and related assets, like coastal tugs, river tugs and barges, and associated maintenance facilities.Customers who rely on this vital service remain unaffected. Hodder…
Iran Could Offer Oman Exit Proposal
Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack as part of proposals it has offered in negotiations with the United States, providing a deal is clinched to prevent renewed conflict, a source briefed by Tehran said.The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the strait…
Alternative-Fuel Inflection Point: Gotland Horizon X and the Port Hydrogen Question
Gotland Horizon X is a 130-meter, 18,300-gt, 1,500-passenger, 400-car, 30-knot catamaran now under construction at Austal for delivery in summer 2028. Positioned as hydrogen-ready from day one, the vessel is not a technology demonstrator. It is a frontline Ro-Pax ferry designed to maintain timetable integrity while opening a credible pathway toward hydrogen. For ports and fuel suppliers, that distinction matters.
ZIM CEO Glickman Announces Departure
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced that Mr. Eli Glickman, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, informed the Board of Directors of his decision to depart from the Company. Mr.Glickman will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company during a six-month notice period, to ensure orderly operations of the Company during the interim period until his replacement…
US Import Prices Increase by Less Than Expected in March, Rise Anticipated Due to War
U.S. import prices increased less than expected in March, though the trend still pointed to firming imported inflationary pressures as the Middle East conflict boosts oil prices and snarls supply chains.Economists shrugged off the report from the Labor Department on Wednesday and said they expected the oil price surge from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran to show in April's import price data."The less…
Fincantieri Wins $30m US Navy Contract for Four Vessels
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri said on Wednesday its Fincantieri Marine Group unit has won a $30 million contract with the U.S.
US-Sanctioned Russian LNG Makes Its Way to India
A cargo of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Portovaya plant on the Baltic Sea that is under U.S. sanctions is on its way to India, LSEG shipping data showed on Wednesday.If it reaches its destination, it would be the first such delivery to India since U.S. President Donald Trump last year said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would stop buying Russian energy.India has never publicly confirmed any such pledge and has said its buying decisions are guided by price…
Iran Can Withstand Up to Two Months Without Oil Exports Before Curbing Production
Iran can withstand a complete halt in oil exports of up to two months before being forced to curb production, analysts said, after the U.S. began blocking shipping in and out of the country's ports on April 13.The blockade could prevent roughly 2 million barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian crude from reaching its main buyer China.Any Iranian production shutdowns would add to more than 12 million bpd of supply already disrupted by the regional war…
ABS, Alfred Maritime Sign MoU for Cruise Safety, Fleet Operations
ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers.The MOU establishes a framework for both organizations to collaborate across three key areas: fleet performance and health monitoring; maintenance optimization; and safety and emergency systems.The collaboration brings together Alfred…
Cruise Shipbuilding Keeps European Yards Busy to mid-2030s
A flourishing cruise market and European shipbuilders’ unerring contractual success in the sector has taken orderbooks into the middle of the next decade, ensuring production continuity and underpinning fresh capital expenditure and R&D commitments by the continent’s foremost players.Just how important the segment is to the industry and supply chain may be gauged from the fact that at least three-quarters…
Sofar Ocean Launches Spotter Scout USV
Sofar Ocean, a leading ocean intelligence platform, launched Spotter Scout, a rugged, solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) built by Online Oceans, a UK-based marine robotics company, that enables persistent ocean sensing in remote and deep water locations—no moorings, crew, or depth limits.Remote ocean monitoring is typically expensive and complex. Traditional mooring systems are hard to deploy, maintain, and relocate, and often cost more than the sensors they support.
Fincantieri Wins First U.S. Navy LSM Contract, Advances 35-Ship Program
Fincantieri has secured its first contract under the U.S. Navy’s Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program, marking an early step in what could become a 35-vessel procurement central to future expeditionary operations.The $30 million award to Fincantieri Marine Group covers long-lead materials procurement and engineering work for the first four vessels. The contract enables the yard to begin early-stage industrial preparation…
Ernst Russ AG Acquires Four Chemical Tanker Newbuilds
Ernst Russ AG has entered into an agreement to acquire four modern IMO Type II chemical/product tankers of the Intermediate class (18,500 dwt), with all four vessels secured under fixed charters of at least five years from delivery. The charter backlog of the Ernst Russ Group increases by approximately $126 million.The four newbuildings, built at Wuhu Shipyard Co., Ltd., China, feature a technical…
RightShip Welcomes David Finch as Chief Commercial Officer
RightShip, a maritime digital platform for safety, sustainability, and supply chain risk management and assurance, continues to strengthen its leadership team as part of its ongoing evolution and growth strategy.Over recent years, RightShip has expanded beyond its traditional strengths in vetting and inspections to deliver more connected, insight-led, and customer-centric solutions to the maritime supply chain.
Study From Orca AI, NorthStandard Highlights Role of of AI on Navigational Safety
A large-scale operational study conducted jointly by Orca AI and leading P&I club NorthStandard marks the first time an AI navigation provider and marine insurer have combined large-scale operational data to quantify the real-world impact of AI on navigational safety.Based on data from a globally operating cohort of 139 vessels, the study found that deployment of Orca AI’s platform resulted in a 52% reduction in high-severity close encounters over 12 months…
Sanctioned China-Linked Tanker Turns Back to Hormuz after Gulf Exit
The U.S.-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Gulf the day before, shipping data showed, failing to break through a U.S. blockade on vessels calling at Iranian ports.U.S. President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday after weekend peace talks in Islamabad between the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal."During the first 24 hours, no ships made it past the U.S. blockade," the U.S.
Exmar Launches FSRU Conversion Work for Dutch LNG Terminal
Exmar said it has launched conversion works for a new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to support the expansion of the EemsEnergyTerminal in the Netherlands.The move follows the signing of a conditional charter agreement covering both the extension of the existing Eemshaven LNG FSRU and a newly converted unit, with EemsEnergyTerminal expected to take a conditional final investment decision…
Toyo, OneSubsea Form Subsea CCS Partnership
Toyo Engineering Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with OneSubsea to explore collaboration in subsea carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.The agreement aims to combine the companies’ capabilities to develop integrated system solutions for subsea CCS, focusing initially on projects in Japan and Southeast Asia.The companies said the collaboration will explore opportunities in areas including system design optimization and marketing strategies for offshore CO2 transport…
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