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Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has floated out what it describes as the world’s first hydrogen-fueled cruise ship, Viking Libra, at its Ancona yard. The vessel, ordered by Viking, is scheduled for delivery in late 2026 and marks a notable shift in propulsion strategy for passenger…
Shipbuilder Damen and defence specialist FN Herstal are strengthening cooperation in the naval defence sector.A new agreement aims to combine shipbuilding platforms with advanced weapons and security technologies to support future naval operations in Europe and within NATO.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming shipping operations — from fleet optimisation to recruitment. But new research shows the same technology is also accelerating cyberattacks, shrinking the time companies have to respond to vulnerabilities to just hours.Artificial intelligence is…
Shore power is meant to be one of the fastest ways to cut emissions in port. But in the UK, rising electricity costs and policy design are now threatening the business case — even where the infrastructure is already built. For ship operators planning port calls, and for ports investing in…
Two strategic terminals at the heart of the Panama Canal are changing hands — and the ripple effects could reach far beyond Central America.Panama has formally annulled long-held port concessions tied to Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison and installed temporary operators, escalating a dispute that now…
Autonomous shipping has just crossed another operational milestone.A 300 TEU electric feeder in China has completed its first fully autonomous docking and cargo-handling cycle—bringing unmanned vessel operations one step closer to routine port reality.
Strategic Expansion in Brazil’s Offshore Market Offshore support vessel (OSV) leader Tidewater Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore in a transaction valued at approximately $500 million. The acquisition significantly strengthens Tidewater’s footprint in…
AI Meets Port State Control ComplianceA new maritime intelligence solution, DetentionTrackr, has officially launched, introducing AI-driven analytics to global Port State Control (PSC) detention data. The platform aggregates detention records from multiple PSC regimes worldwide and converts them…
Industry Welcomes Regulatory Reform PushThe Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has publicly praised the White House Maritime Action Plan, calling it a significant step toward strengthening the U.S. maritime sector. The plan focuses on regulatory reform, workforce development, and improving…
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and American Waterways Operators (AWO) have renewed their long-standing safety alignment agreement to strengthen operational standards across the U.S. inland waterways supply chain.The agreement reinforces coordinated safety protocols for the transportation of…
Canadian Arctic & Norwegian Sea Declared New ECAsFrom 1 March 2026, amendments to MARPOL Annex VI will officially designate the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea as new Emission Control Areas (ECAs).According to Bureau Veritas (BV), these changes introduce stricter controls on:NOx (Nitrogen…
Strategic Expansion at a Critical Trade GatewayDP World and APM Terminals have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand and enhance operations at Jeddah Islamic Port. The collaboration aims to strengthen the Red Sea’s position as a major global transshipment hub by increasing capacity…