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ZTT launches new cable-laying vessel for offshore wind
Newbuilds & Orders

ZTT launches new cable-laying vessel for offshore wind

China’s ZTT Submarine Cable & System has launched Lan Hai Ling Hang, a self-propelled cable-laying vessel equipped for deepwater environments.

09 Aug 2026
Pilots Resume Work After Argentina's Deregulation Order Suspension Ports & Logistics

Pilots Resume Work After Argentina's Deregulation Order Suspension

Following a government decree suspension, pilots have returned to work, restoring normal operations at Argentina’s grain ports.

09 Aug 2026
UK announces first Russian sanction package Regulation & Class

UK announces first Russian sanction package

The new UK government under Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched its initial sanctions against Russia, targeting shipping and energy sectors.

09 Aug 2026
Germany's Economy Threatened by Rhine Low Water Levels Ports & Logistics

Germany's Economy Threatened by Rhine Low Water Levels

Germany faces economic challenges due to record-low water levels on the Rhine, affecting crucial industrial hubs and prompting concerns about future.

09 Aug 2026
Portugal Seizes 5 Tons of Cocaine on Maersk Vessel
Offshore & Energy

Portugal Seizes 5 Tons of Cocaine on Maersk Vessel

Portuguese authorities intercept Maersk Nokwanda in Atlantic, seize five tonnes of cocaine and arrest crew members.

08 Aug 2026
Global Marine Group Orders Hybrid Cable Maintenance Ship in Sri Lanka
Newbuilds & Orders

Global Marine Group Orders Hybrid Cable Maintenance Ship in Sri Lanka

Global Marine Group has ordered a new hybrid cable maintenance vessel from Colombo Dockyard for delivery in 2029, enhancing subsea network support.

08 Aug 2026
Ukraine targets Russian refineries; Russia strikes Ukrainian port
Offshore & Energy

Ukraine targets Russian refineries; Russia strikes Ukrainian port

Ukraine launches multiple strikes on Russian oil refineries, while Russia claims to have targeted cargo vessels and fuel facilities at a Ukrainian port.

08 Aug 2026
Typhoon Dolphin forces shipping reroutes and port closures in East Asia
Ports & Logistics

Typhoon Dolphin forces shipping reroutes and port closures in East Asia

Typhoon Dolphin's approach has prompted significant safety measures, including rerouting ships and closing ports across Japan and China.

08 Aug 2026
Swedish Pilot Charged in Pleasure Boat Collision That Killed Two
Casualties & Safety

Swedish Pilot Charged in Pleasure Boat Collision That Killed Two

Swedish prosecutors have expanded the investigation into a fatal collision, naming the cargo ship Misje Verde's pilot as a criminal suspect.

08 Aug 2026
Ningbo Ocean Shipping enters car carrier market
Market & Companies

Ningbo Ocean Shipping enters car carrier market

Ningbo Ocean Shipping, a subsidiary of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group, has ventured into the vehicle transportation sector through a charter agreement.

08 Aug 2026
Hormuz deal nears, but risks remain high
Offshore & Energy

Hormuz deal nears, but risks remain high

The Hormuz Strait agreement is close, yet shipping industry warned that risks will stay intense, according to Lloyd's List.

08 Aug 2026
Seven Chinese Vessels Permitted via Russia's Arctic Route
Market & Companies

Seven Chinese Vessels Permitted via Russia's Arctic Route

Rosatom grants permits for seven Chinese vessels on regular route to Europe, marking a significant development in the Northern Sea Route's commercial potential.

08 Aug 2026
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