Salvage, towage and emergency response
When a ship loses power or takes on water, the timeline is measured in hours. Availability of emergency towing vessels, places of refuge and a salvage contract that both sides accept usually decides whether the case ends as a repair or as a total loss.
Cathodic Protection for Ships – What It Covers, When Needed and How to Choose a Provider
This article explains the full scope of maritime cathodic protection services, tells you when a vessel must be protected, and shows how to pick.
Capesize Bulker Remains Aground off Gladstone, Queensland
The Liberian-flagged Cape Falcon has been stuck aground since September 18th, with no success in refloating attempts; ongoing salvage operations.
25 Crew Rescued from MSC Container Ship in Distress off Vietnam
25 crew members are safely rescued after abandoning an MSC Hermes III container vessel about 300 km east of Vietnam, with no injuries reported.
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.
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.
WSC Urges IMO to Close Lithium Battery Transport Loophole
The World Shipping Council (WSC) is pressing international maritime bodies to revise rules on lithium battery transport, highlighting safety risks.
Turkish Navy Confirms Wreck Site of Sunken Freighter Tugberk Imamoglu
The Tugberk Imamoglu, which sank in the Sea of Marmara after colliding with another vessel, has been located at a depth of 720 meters.
Calibration Services for Ships – What, When and How to Choose
This article explains exactly what ship‑borne calibration services include, the regulatory and operational moments that trigger them, and how to pick.
Antifouling Services for Ship Operators – Choosing the Right Provider
A clear guide on what antifouling entails, when it’s required, how to vet contractors, typical workflow steps and three actionable tips for ship operators.
Hull cleaning for commercial vessels – when, how and which provider to choose
This article explains the exact circumstances that trigger hull‑cleaning, the steps a shipowner should follow to pick a certified contractor.
Underwater Inspection for Ships – What to Expect and How to Choose a Provider
A ship operator’s guide to underwater inspections: scope, timing, provider selection, process steps and three practical tips for reliable results.
Towage Services – How Operators Choose the Right Provider
A detailed guide for ship operators and technical superintendents on what towage covers, when it’s needed, how to vet providers, and three actionable tips.
Salvage Services: Navigating Vessel Emergencies
Discover what salvage services entail, when you need them, and how to select a reliable provider. Essential for ship operators and technical superintendents.
Port Agency Services for Ship Operators
Learn about port agency services, selection criteria, and best practices. Essential for smooth vessel operations.
Riding squads on ships – what they do, when you need them and how to pick the right
A practical guide for ship operators and technical superintendents that explains riding‑squad services, triggers for mobilisation, selection criteria.
Maritime Service for Heavy Machinery Transport
Learn how to select the right service provider for heavy machinery transport, ensuring efficient operations and compliance.
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.
Port of Tyne advances recovery after July vessel collision and pellet spill
The Port of Tyne has coordinated salvage, cargo handling and a plastic‑pellet clean‑up since the 19 July collision, keeping river traffic moving while.
Port of Tyne restores traffic after July collision and pellet spill
The north‑east terminal has cleared damaged containers, off‑loaded cargo from BG Orange and begun a plastic‑pellet clean‑up, keeping trade flowing despite.
MSC Silvana VIII sinks deeper, highlighting safety concerns amid fleet expansion
The unexpected deepening of MSC Silvana VIII’s casualty is detailed alongside MSC’s expanded new‑build programme and fresh orders from Asian carriers.
Tekmar lands €1 m concrete protection contract for a major European offshore wind farm
Tekmar Group has secured a roughly €1 million deal to design and supply concrete cable‑protection systems for an undisclosed large‑scale offshore wind.
Choosing the Right Maritime Terminal Service – A Practical Guide for Ship Operators
This article explains what terminal services cover, when a vessel needs them, how to vet providers against class approvals and red‑flags, outlines.
Port of Los Angeles posts second‑busiest July, edging toward the million‑TEU mark
The nation’s busiest gateway handled 960,464 TEUs in July – its second‑largest July on record – as resilient consumer demand and data‑centre equipment.
Choosing the Right Diver Service for Ship Maintenance and Repairs
Find out when a vessel needs commercial divers, what work they perform, how to vet providers and avoid costly pitfalls.
Ship Survey Services – Coverage, Timing and Choosing the Right Provider
This guide explains what ship surveys cover, when they’re required, and how to pick a qualified provider – from class approvals to red‑flags.
Massive oil slick from grounded tanker covers vast area off Oman
The International Maritime Organisation reports that an oil slick from a grounded Russian crude carrier is expanding, threatening the Omani coastline and nature reserve.
Egypt refloats drone-damaged LNG FSRU after 14-hour operation
Egypt's Damietta Port Authority successfully refloated the Energos Winter FSRU following a drone strike, moving it to a safe anchorage.
Norden raises 2026 guidance as markets strengthen
Norden reports Q2 net profit of $101 million, citing improved tanker and dry cargo performance and revised full-year outlook. Analysis follows.
Ambrey Tapped for Salvage of Grounded Russian Oil Tanker
British maritime security firm Ambrey has been contracted to salvage the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi off Oman, as oil spill concerns grow amid.
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.
MSC Silvana VIII faces sinking near Zhoushan amid typhoons
An 8,401 TEU container ship is in danger of partial sinking near Zhoushan, China, as salvage efforts continue despite two typhoons.
Wrecked Tanker Continues Uncontrolled Oil Discharge off Oman
The Cameroon-flagged Caroline Bezengi, grounded on rocks in southwestern Oman, continues to leak oil, raising ecological concerns and salvage challenges.
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.
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