Maritime News
Axpo Italia completes first LNG bunkering at Civitavecchia
Axpo Italia and Vitol have completed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunker delivery in Italy’s largest cruise port, marking a significant expansion.
Newbuilds & Orders
Leonhardt & Blumberg Installs Wind Propulsion on Newbuilds
German shipping company Leonhardt & Blumberg equips its first cargo vessel with Econowind VentoFoils, marking a step towards sustainable maritime transport.
Casualties & Safety
U.S. Navy Strikes Panama-Flagged Containership in Gulf of Oman
US forces fired Hellfire missiles at a Panama-flagged containership for violating blockade, disabling its steering gear - what happened and why.
Newbuilds & Orders
Wan Hai Lines orders eight new container ships worth $980m
Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines continues its expansion with dual-fuel container vessels, boosting its orderbook to 50 boxships totaling nearly 500,000 TEU.
Samudera-Imoto venture orders container ship for Japan push
Samudera Shipping and Imoto Corp’s joint venture orders its first newbuilding from a Chinese yard, set to deliver in 2028.
Six crew killed in Red Sea attack, sparking safety concerns
The attack on the Tihamah off Yemen increases concerns for seafarers and could delay transits through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Gulf conflict drives marine insurer payouts to $2bn
Marine insurers are facing significant claims from Middle East Gulf conflicts, totaling over $2 billion so far, with concerns of further losses.
Rio Brasil Terminal expands cabotage connectivity with new Norcoast service
Rio Brasil Terminal in Brazil has added a regular cabotage service from Norcoast, enhancing domestic container connections. Read how this boosts regional logistics.
Hanwha bids $1.2bn for Austal US shipbuilding unit
South Korean conglomerate seeks to expand American shipbuilding footprint, citing financial setbacks at Austal's Alabama yard - a move with strategic implications.
U.S. Forces Disable Panama-Flag Ship Near Iranian Blockade
The U.S. military fired missiles to disable a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, citing non-compliance with the naval blockade.
Corvus Energy wins contract for BC Ferries' new hybrid-electric vessels
Corvus Energy will supply battery systems for four new hybrid-electric ferries, part of the BC Ferries' Summit Class fleet. Details on vessel capacity and technology.
Four crew killed in Red Sea attack, Houthi missile strikes reported
Ship attacks and missile strikes continue in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, with four fatalities confirmed. This article provides details on recent incidents.
