ABS, Polaris Shipping, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and autonomous navigation solutions provider AVIKUS have signed a four-party Concept Study Agreement for the implementation of a Conditional Unmanned Bridge.Under the agreement, the parties will jointly develop an autonomous navigation concept enabling unmanned bridge operation during deep-sea voyages, when defined conditions are met
China and Denmark renewed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in green maritime technology and shipbuilding during a meeting between the two nations' industry ministers in Beijing on Tuesday, China's industry ministry said in a statement.China is willing to jointly conduct research and development with Denmark on low-carbon and zero-carbon fuel-powered ship technologies and explore
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have secured concept verification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a breakerless medium-voltage direct current (MVDC) power system designed to improve energy efficiency and support electrification of large commercial vessels.
Bayonne Drydock & Repair Corp. has secured a $673,123 grant from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to upgrade surface preparation equipment and expand workforce training at its ship repair facility in the Port of New York and New Jersey.Awarded through MARAD's Small Shipyard Grant Program
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HDKSOE) and Siemens have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop digital twin technology for assessing leak behavior and safety aboard ammonia-fueled vessels.The collaboration, announced at Gastech 2026
A nuclear-powered liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier could cost about 2.5 times as much to build as a conventional vessel but substantially reduce fuel costs over its operating life, according to a joint study involving ABS, Blossom Energy and a global shipping company.Presented at Gastech 2026, the study assessed a 174
New analysis from Sofar Ocean finds that widely used marine forecasts can miss wave conditions associated with dangerous vessel rolling and cargo losses.Most forecasts tell ships how high waves will be, but height alone doesn't identify the impact on a ship. Wave period and direction, together with the vessel's heading, speed, and loading
The technologies reshaping maritime took center stage at the ABS Innovation Sumit where shipowners, operators, technology developers and investors explored how innovation is moving from concept to operational reality.During the Summit, live technology demonstrations gave attendees direct access to innovators behind advances in robotics, drones, sensors and AI
The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of 22 crew members from the Marshall Islands-flagged vehicle carrier Min Jiang Kou after the ship experienced a fire approximately 630 miles south of Costa Rica on Thursday.At 1:09 p.m., Coast Guard Southwest District watchstanders received an Inmarsat distress alert indicating an engine room fire onboard.
The Dutra Group, a California-based heavy civil marine contractor, has made a series of senior executive promotions across its core operations and newly acquired subsidiary, as it strengthens management capacity to support long-term growth.Bryan O’Sullivan has been appointed chief operating officer of the Dutra Group.
Ryan Foley appointed COO Energy, Ports & Projects at Blue Water ShippingBlue Water Shipping appointed its first Board of Management member from outside Denmark: Ryan Foley from the UK. Foley will join Blue Water as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Energy, Ports & Projects in January 2026.Earlier this year, Foley was introduced as the incoming Senior Vice President of Projects.
The Vancouver Island Ferry Company (VIFC), operator of the Hullo fast ferry service, appointed Ryan Dermody as its permanent Chief Executive Officer, following his successful tenure as Interim CEO.Dermody’s leadership has been pivotal in guiding the company through a period of steady growth since assuming the interim role earlier this year.