Italian shipowner Fratelli Cosulich has taken delivery of Carlotta Cosulich, the third of four methanol-ready bunker tankers being built under its fleet expansion program.The 8,585 deadweight tonne (DWT) vessel was officially delivered at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard in China on October 28, following the earlier deliveries of sister vessels Anna Cosulich and Lucia Cosulich.The new IMO II bunker tanker is designed to support a range of bunkering operations, with features including MarineLINE cargo tank coating, Single Point Mooring (SPM) capability and a 5-tonne crane.
With only a few weeks remaining in the calendar countdown, the largest collection of U.S. Maritime owners. operators, seafarers, shipyards and supply chain manufacturers will assemble again in New Orleans, La., during the first week of December. Much like a Hollywood production, the week can be a prequel, sequel, saga or franchise blockbuster. Standing with the US Maritime industry we should hope for a long running franchise.The attendees visiting the city this year will be faced with more than several important dates and activities forcing decisions prior to their arrival.
BOURBON has taken delivery of the first of two new 34-meter crew boats from Grandweld Shipyards in Dubai, expanding its fleet of offshore personnel transport vessels.The first vessel was officially delivered on November 3 following successful sea trials.Designed to transport offshore personnel, the new vessels have capacity for 60 passengers, with business-class-style seating, a cruising speed of up to 38 knots and improved fuel efficiency compared with the previous generation of 32-meter crew boats.
Veth Propulsion by Twin Disc has introduced a new contra-rotating azimuth thruster designed for cruise vessels and ferries, with the company claiming fuel consumption reductions of up to 7% in real-world use.The new Streamline-CRP system is designed to improve hydrodynamic efficiency, reduce emissions and minimize noise and vibration, including during operations in shallow-water conditions.The thruster incorporates a redesigned gearbox using combined push-pull technology to optimize water flow and reduce resistance, alongside a long, slender tail section intended to minimize drag.
"Between January and October, coal shipments to India dropped 7% y/y due to the increased cost of imports. Thermal coal demand has remained strong, particularly from the power sector, but domestic mining has not kept pace, forcing power plants to draw down inventories. In contrast, coking coal demand growth has eased following a decline in steel production amid low margins,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO.The cost of imported coal has increased due to a weaker rupee and higher coal prices.
After disembarking more than 200 passengers who had paid tens of thousands of dollars to live on board for years, the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship departed Cambodia early on Wednesday.Last week, the vessel's owner, Florida-based Villa Vie Residences, suspended operations and forced passengers off the ship at the port town of Sihanoukville, saying fuel price increases from the Iran war had made operations prohibitively expensive.The ship left with no passengers and around 50 crew, according to Taing Sochitkrishna, head of the Sihanoukville tourism department.
Cadeler has signed a firm contract to support turbine transportation and installation at the 1.2 GW Dogger Bank C offshore wind project in the UK, with its newbuild Wind Apex wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) scheduled to join the campaign in the third quarter of 2027.The contract will mark the first deployment of Wind Apex following its delivery from the shipyard, according to Cadeler.The vessel will work alongside the project's existing installation vessel, providing additional capacity for the transportation and installation of Dogger Bank C's 87 offshore wind turbines.
Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, alongside the International WorkBoat Show. The half-day event will bring together Moxie customers and professionals in maritime training, safety, compliance and workforce development for discussions, demonstrations and industry perspectives on the evolving role of technology in maritime learning.Moxie Connect comes at an important point in Moxie Media’s evolution.
Venezuela's oil exports were little changed at 1.08 million barrels per day in October as stagnant crude production and high freight rates continued to curb demand for many South American grades, according to shipping data seen by Reuters on Tuesday.The country's oil output and exports have rebounded this year to near pre-sanctions levels following the US capture of then-President Nicolas Maduro in January and a flagship agreement with global traders overseen by Washington.
Shipbuilders, missile makers and drone manufacturers showcased their wares at an arms fair starting near Paris on Tuesday, as European governments, doubting the United States as a defence ally and alarmed by Russian aggression, rush to bolster navies.The increasing use of drones at sea, attacks on critical undersea infrastructure and the targeting of commercial shipping in conflicts including in the Middle East mark a shift in the challenges that European naval forces face.
At Euronaval 2026, RTsys Group announced the sale of several SEMA training targets to two Canadian defense agencies: Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE). This marks a new international milestone for its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solution.Developed by RTsys Underwater Technologies, a subsidiary of the group, SEMA is a recoverable acoustic target designed to train naval forces in anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
Defiant marks the delivery of the third vessel in an eight-boat series between two of the Gulf’s leading maritime companies Master Boat Builders, Inc. delivered Defiant, the third of eight tugboats being built for Maritime Partners, LLC. “The delivery of Defiant marks the third tug in our eight-vessel series for Maritime Partners, but it also reflects the steady pace of work at Master Boat Builders”, said Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders.