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Windward Offshore Completes Four-Vessel CSOV Fleet
Newbuilds & Orders

Windward Offshore Completes Four-Vessel CSOV Fleet

Windward Offshore has completed its four-vessel CSOV fleet with the delivery of Windward Hamburg, enhancing offshore wind project support.

08 Sep 2026
Yang Ming Orders Six LNG-Powered Container Ships from Hanwha Ocean Newbuilds & Orders

Yang Ming Orders Six LNG-Powered Container Ships from Hanwha Ocean

Taiwanese shipping firm Yang Ming signs deal with Hanwha Ocean for six LNG-powered container ships, set for delivery from 2028 to 2029, as part of fleet.

08 Sep 2026
Ust-Luga Port Attacked by Drones; Fire and Damage Reported Ports & Logistics

Ust-Luga Port Attacked by Drones; Fire and Damage Reported

A Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's critical Ust-Luga port caused a fire and damage, impacting oil exports and refinery operations.

08 Sep 2026
Shipping Giants Order LNG-Powered Vessels in China Newbuilds & Orders

Shipping Giants Order LNG-Powered Vessels in China

Furetank and Yang Ming order new LNG-powered vessels, while MSC continues its expansion with ultra-large LNG dual-fuel containerships.

08 Sep 2026
Russian Ship Lady Mariia Attacked by Drones in Mediterranean
Casualties & Safety

Russian Ship Lady Mariia Attacked by Drones in Mediterranean

A Russia-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel was hit by multiple drones while sailing east from Algeria, raising concerns over maritime security in the Mediterranean.

08 Sep 2026
Kongsberg Maritime Acquires Steerprop for Arctic Expansion
Market & Companies

Kongsberg Maritime Acquires Steerprop for Arctic Expansion

Kongsberg Maritime has entered into an agreement to acquire Steerprop, a Finnish designer and manufacturer of azimuth propulsion systems, to bolster its.

08 Sep 2026
LNG Retrofit Offers Quickest Payback for Shipowners
Regulation & Class

LNG Retrofit Offers Quickest Payback for Shipowners

WinGD's latest report reveals LNG retrofits offer the fastest financial return among alternative fuels, with a payback period of six years, though higher.

07 Sep 2026
Wison Integrates Shell's Liquefaction Technology into FLNG Offerings
Offshore & Energy

Wison Integrates Shell's Liquefaction Technology into FLNG Offerings

Wison New Energies and Shell have signed a collaboration agreement to integrate Shell’s DMR liquefaction technology into Wison’s FLNG solutions, expanding.

07 Sep 2026
Inmarsat Unveils Maritime Safety Data Hub for Enhanced Risk Analysis
Casualties & Safety

Inmarsat Unveils Maritime Safety Data Hub for Enhanced Risk Analysis

Inmarsat launches a new data hub combining three years of GMDSS data and 106,975 safety broadcasts to identify maritime risks, with weather as the leading.

07 Sep 2026
Maersk to Install Rotor Sail on Containership: Industry First
Newbuilds & Orders

Maersk to Install Rotor Sail on Containership: Industry First

Maersk and Anemoi Marine Technologies will install a rotor sail on an 8,700 TEU container ship, marking a first in the industry.

07 Sep 2026
MOL Merges Six Ship Management Firms for Over 200 Vessels
Market & Companies

MOL Merges Six Ship Management Firms for Over 200 Vessels

Japanese shipping giant MOL integrates six ship management companies into MOL Global Ship Management, overseeing more than 200 vessels.

07 Sep 2026
Tri-Fuel-Ready Tanker Concept Unveiled by Lloyd's Register and MARIC
Newbuilds & Orders

Tri-Fuel-Ready Tanker Concept Unveiled by Lloyd's Register and MARIC

Lloyd's Register and China's MARIC have unveiled a tri-fuel-ready tanker concept designed to support future conversions to LNG, methanol, or ammonia.

07 Sep 2026
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