Ten commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, up from seven a day earlier and below the 10-day moving average of about 17, preliminary shipping data showed on Thursday.Nine vessels entered the strait, including Supramax ships carrying metals, grain and other dry bulk cargoes, as well as an empty very large gas carrier. One Supramax carrying fertilizer exited, according to the data, as of 0423 GMT on Thursday.The figures exclude any vessels that might have crossed the strait with their transponders turned off to avoid detection.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told leaders at the United Nations on Wednesday that Ukraine was ready for a maritime truce in the Black Sea based on proposals by Egypt, India and Turkey and said it was now up to Russia to respond.Zelenskiy spoke at Ukraine's Crimean Platform summit on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly gathering of world leaders and ahead of a Security Council meeting on Russia's war in Ukraine, which is now in its fifth year.
In 2019, an investigation of a marine casualty aboard a towing vessel led to the publication of Marine Safety Alert 13-19 titled An Important Safety Consideration - Hazards of Retractable Pilot Houses on Towboats. Since its release, further clarification has been necessary regarding safety regulations to prevent similar future incidents, specifically as it applies to Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subchapter M - Towing Vessels.The original Safety Alert stated: "Retractable pilothouses are not specifically addressed in 46 CFR Subchapter M, however 46 CFR § 140.
A tragic marine casualty involving an inspected passenger vessel serves as a critical warning that even routine embarkation equipment can become deadly if it is not properly maintained, inspected, and secured. During a recent passenger disembarkation, the gangway’s connection point on a vessel suffered a catastrophic failure. As a result, the gangway separated from the vessel and fell, causing severe injuries to several passengers and a tragic loss of life. Investigations into similar casualties point to a dangerous lack of gangway inspection, maintenance, and operational safety.
Baltic Exchange announced that both SGX and European Energy Exchange (EEX) are now offering new Baltic Handysize futures contracts, providing market participants with dedicated tools to manage their exposure to the Atlantic and Pacific Handysize basin.The new freight forward agreements (FFAs) are two baskets of Baltic Exchange's handysize timecharter averages made from four Atlantic routes and three Pacific routes, providing forward contracts specific to the basin. The baskets center on physical contracts for vessels that are highly active on corridors for minor bulks, grains and seeds.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has identified 200,000m³ LNG carriers as a credible next step for global LNG fleet renewal, with new analysis showing that larger vessels could increase cargo capacity and reduce transportation costs without requiring major disruption to existing terminal infrastructure. The findings, published in LR Advisory’s terminal compatibility and commercial evaluation report for GTT that was presented at Gastech 2026, assessed representative 200
Nord Gas Solutions has been contracted to supply the Cargo Handling System (CHS) and LPG Fuel Supply System (LFSS) for eight new 90,000 m³ Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessels ordered by BW LPG. The vessels will be constructed at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HD HM), marking the first time that VLGC vessels will be built at this yard within HD. The contract was signed in August 2026.Nord Gas Solutions has maintained a close partnership with BW LPG throughout the years, supporting the owner with service and after-sales support for vessels in operation worldwide.
On September 19, the Batavia, a 56-meter replica of the original 17th-century vessel of the same name, arrived at Damen Shiprepair, Amsterdam (DSAm). In the coming days, the vessel will be positioned in the yard's Dock 4 and lowered into a cradle, purpose-built by DSAm's, sister company, Niron Staal, in which she will be displayed at the Museum Batavialand in Lelystad.Keeping tradition aliveThe vessel was constructed between 1985 and 1995 by Willem Vos, based on the original Batavia, a Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship from 1628.
Stena Line has ordered two hybrid E-Flexer RoPax ferries from China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard for delivery in 2030, with the vessels intended for its Gothenburg-Frederikshavn route between Sweden and Denmark.Each 214.5-metre vessel will accommodate 1,500 passengers and provide 2,750 lane metres of freight capacity across three vehicle decks, comprising one deck for passenger vehicles and two for freight.The day ferries will use hybrid propulsion allowing operation on both conventional fuel and electricity and will be prepared for conversion to fully electric operation once the
Inside Seaspan Shipyards' efforts to help accelerate the U.S. Coast Guard's Arctic Security Cutter programFor decades, conversations about rebuilding the United States Coast Guard icebreaker fleet have largely centered on budgets, politics and the strategic necessity of maintaining a credible presence in the Arctic. Less frequently discussed is perhaps the most critical ingredient of all: engineering maturity.Building a modern heavy icebreaker is among the most technically demanding challenges in commercial or naval shipbuilding.
Fugro has secured a marine asset integrity contract in Australia covering the replacement of critical subsea infrastructure and survey and inspection work, with offshore operations expected to start towards the end of 2027.The contract, awarded by an undisclosed client, combines subsea intervention with survey and inspection services using Fugro's remote operations capabilities.Fugro will provide engineering, project management and offshore execution for the campaign, aimed at supporting the long-term reliability and performance of the client's offshore assets.
Stillstrom by Maersk has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Semco Maritime to manufacture and deliver a key part of its offshore vessel charging system, moving the technology into manufacturing following completion of its design phase.Semco Maritime will manufacture the local equipment room, or local equipment room (LER), which controls power, communications and safety functions across Stillstrom's offshore charging infrastructure.