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BSM Expands Offshore Services with 50% OffshoreCrew Stake
Offshore & Energy

BSM Expands Offshore Services with 50% OffshoreCrew Stake

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement invests in OffshoreCrew to enhance offshore crew solutions and technical management services, expanding its reach.

30 Sep 2026
BSM Expands Offshore Services with OffshoreCrew Investment Offshore & Energy

BSM Expands Offshore Services with OffshoreCrew Investment

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) acquires 50% stake in Norwegian crewing specialist OffshoreCrew, enhancing its services in the offshore and maritime sectors.

30 Sep 2026
EPS Hands Over LNG-Powered PCTC to Suardiaz Newbuilds & Orders

EPS Hands Over LNG-Powered PCTC to Suardiaz

Eastern Pacific Shipping has delivered the RS Atlantico, a 5,500 CEU LNG-powered PCTC, to Suardiaz for European operations, enhancing their long-term partnership.

30 Sep 2026
Shell and partners take final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2 Offshore & Energy

Shell and partners take final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2

Shell, along with its partners, has made a final investment decision to double production capacity at the LNG Canada facility in British Columbia.

30 Sep 2026
Maersk Completes First 100% Ethanol Bunkering in US
Offshore & Energy

Maersk Completes First 100% Ethanol Bunkering in US

Maersk successfully completes the first ship-to-ship ethanol bunkering in the US, marking a significant step in adopting cleaner marine fuels.

30 Sep 2026
A.P. Moller Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Euroports
Ports & Logistics

A.P. Moller Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Euroports

A.P. Moller Capital secures a majority stake in Euroports Group, a major player in bulk and breakbulk terminal operations.

29 Sep 2026
NBC News: Eight Marines Injured in Previously Undisclosed Iranian Attack in Hormuz
Casualties & Safety

NBC News: Eight Marines Injured in Previously Undisclosed Iranian Attack in Hormuz

NBC News reports eight U.S. Marines were injured in an Iranian missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to the toll of U.S.

29 Sep 2026
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Ports, Vessels with Drones
Casualties & Safety

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Ports, Vessels with Drones

Russian forces launched drone attacks on Ukrainian ports and vessels, targeting military infrastructure and commercial ships.

29 Sep 2026
MSC Expands Global Car Carriers with Major Orderbook Boost
Newbuilds & Orders

MSC Expands Global Car Carriers with Major Orderbook Boost

MSC's Global Car Carriers increases its newbuilding programme to 20 ships worth over $2bn, with a focus on LNG dual-fuel car carriers.

29 Sep 2026
China's Surge in LNG Carrier Orders Challenges Korea's Dominance
Newbuilds & Orders

China's Surge in LNG Carrier Orders Challenges Korea's Dominance

China's resurgence in LNG carrier orders is narrowing Korea's lead, with Hengli Heavy Industry's entry into the market expected to intensify competition.

29 Sep 2026
RCL Expands Fleet with Four New 3,100 TEU Container Ships
Newbuilds & Orders

RCL Expands Fleet with Four New 3,100 TEU Container Ships

Thai shipping company RCL has ordered four new 3,100 TEU vessels from Huangpu Wenchong, expanding its existing programme to 22 ships, valued at $1.45 billion.

29 Sep 2026
Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military Facilities and Vessels
Casualties & Safety

Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military Facilities and Vessels

Russian Defence Ministry reports attacks on Ukrainian military facilities, cargo ships, and port infrastructure on September 24, targeting vessels bound.

28 Sep 2026
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