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QatarEnergy rejects pipeline for gas exports, says LNG makes no sense
Offshore & Energy

QatarEnergy rejects pipeline for gas exports, says LNG makes no sense

QatarEnergy's CEO says moving gas via pipeline is not economically viable, while the company faces delays in its LNG expansion project due to Strait.

22 Sep 2026
Hanwha Ocean and HD HHI Secure Key Approvals for Ammonia Fuel Transition Regulation & Class

Hanwha Ocean and HD HHI Secure Key Approvals for Ammonia Fuel Transition

Hanwha Ocean and HD HHI receive key approvals from ABS for ammonia fuel systems, marking a significant step towards cleaner maritime operations.

22 Sep 2026
Dong Fang Offshore Orders New Vessel from Vard Newbuilds & Orders

Dong Fang Offshore Orders New Vessel from Vard

Taiwanese offshore vessel owner Dong Fang Offshore approves construction of another support vessel from Norwegian shipbuilder Vard, adding capacity.

22 Sep 2026
Jan De Nul orders second subsea trenching vessel for cable burial Newbuilds & Orders

Jan De Nul orders second subsea trenching vessel for cable burial

Jan De Nul has ordered a second trenching support vessel designed to bury subsea cables, bringing its fleet up to five vessels under construction.

22 Sep 2026
Trafigura launches Volare Shipping with $500m Oslo IPO
Market & Companies

Trafigura launches Volare Shipping with $500m Oslo IPO

Trafigura, a commodity trading giant, is establishing Volare Shipping to own and operate a fleet of 14 VLCCs, with plans to raise $500 million through.

22 Sep 2026
Indonesia Plans to Right Capsized Ship as Search Continues for Missing
Casualties & Safety

Indonesia Plans to Right Capsized Ship as Search Continues for Missing

Authorities in Indonesia are preparing to right a capsized passenger vessel, while search efforts continue for 129 missing individuals, highlighting.

21 Sep 2026
South Korea's Arctic shipping ambitions face financial and operational hurdles
Market & Companies

South Korea's Arctic shipping ambitions face financial and operational hurdles

This article examines South Korea's efforts to develop ice-class ships and Arctic routes, highlighting challenges despite government support.

21 Sep 2026
Netherlands Coastguard receives new patrol vessel ENFORCER
Newbuilds & Orders

Netherlands Coastguard receives new patrol vessel ENFORCER

The Netherlands Coastguard has received the modern patrol vessel ENFORCER, designed for surveillance and safety in the North Sea.

21 Sep 2026
Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic falls to record low
Offshore & Energy

Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic falls to record low

Preliminary data shows just three ships crossed the Strait on Wednesday, signaling heightened regional tensions. A detailed look at current maritime trends.

21 Sep 2026
US Navy Expands Shipbuilding Options with Prototype LCU-1700 Awards
Newbuilds & Orders

US Navy Expands Shipbuilding Options with Prototype LCU-1700 Awards

The U.S. Navy has awarded contracts to three Gulf Coast shipyards for the construction of prototype LCU-1700 vessels, aiming to enhance production.

21 Sep 2026
US Navy Expands Shipbuilding Options for LCU-1700 Prototypes
Newbuilds & Orders

US Navy Expands Shipbuilding Options for LCU-1700 Prototypes

The U.S. Navy has selected three Gulf Coast shipyards to build seven prototype Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700 vessels, expanding production options.

21 Sep 2026
Japan’s Big Three Shipowners Back Standard CO2 Carrier Design
Newbuilds & Orders

Japan’s Big Three Shipowners Back Standard CO2 Carrier Design

Six major Japanese companies have jointly developed an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a 42,000 cu m LCO2 carrier as demand for CCS shipping increases.

20 Sep 2026
Fault-finding on the 04:00 watch