Maritime News
COSCO Shipping secures 18 new‑build containerships in $2.9bn programme
COSCO Asset Management has signed contracts for twelve ultra‑large 22,000 TEU vessels and six feeder ships, outlining delivery windows through 2030.
Casualties & Safety
Two crew killed as fire engulfs South Korean product tanker off Incheon
A blaze on a 7,000‑ton oil products carrier north of Jawol Island claimed two seafarers and prompted a multi‑agency response lasting over five hours.
Ports & Logistics
Yusen Terminals secures 30‑year lease extension at Port of Los Angeles until 2056
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a new 30‑year lease for Yusen Terminals, paving the way for a US$200 million rollout.
Offshore & Energy
Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG North project moves into federal permitting phase
Sempra Energy’s Port Arthur LNG unit has lodged a federal permit request for a 27 mtpa expansion, outlining four new trains and marine berths slated.
CMB.Tech expands with VLCC and offshore charters
CMB.Tech, a Belgian shipowner, has diversified its fleet and boosted profits to $364 million through strong tanker market performance.
BASSnet Neo Launches Unified Maritime SaaS Solution
BASS Software releases a fully integrated cloud-native SaaS suite for maritime operations, unifying key modules to enhance fleet management and efficiency.
HHLA Introduces Remote-Controlled Rail Cranes at Altenwerder Terminal
HHLA has launched remote-controlled rail cranes at Altenwerder, enhancing automation and efficiency at Europe's largest rail port.
Oil companies to avoid Iranian blacklisted vessels
At least three Indian oil refiners and a global energy major plan to stop using vessels on Iran's new blacklist, raising concerns about the future.
SANMAR DELIVERS SIXTH NEWBUILD TUG TO SAAM TOWAGE IN A YEAR
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a new Boğaçay Class tugboat to SAAM Towage, marking the sixth such vessel in under a year.
Burning cargo ship sinks after suspected Black Sea attack
Romanian rescue services recover 12 seafarers from a cargo ship reportedly attacked in the country's EEZ.
6,000 Seafarers Still Stranded in Gulf Amid Iran Conflict
Six months into the U.S.-Iran conflict, 6,000 seafarers and 400 ships remain in limbo in the Persian Gulf, as the International Maritime Organization.
Oceania Sonata Launched at Marghera Shipyard
Fincantieri and Oceania Cruises celebrate the launch of the Oceania Sonata, a 1,390-passenger luxury cruise ship, with delivery set for 2027.
