China Sanctions Former Philippine Senator Over Maritime Tensions

China sanctioned former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday and barred him entry, citing "egregious conduct" on matters such as the disputed South China Sea a day after the end of his

Inmarsat NexusWave Exceeds 1,000 Vessel Orders

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that orders for NexusWave have exceeded 1,000 vessels. Following months of development and testing, the service has gained momentum in its first six months on

Alternative Fuel Vessels Orders Continue to Grow Despite Slowing of Overall Newbuild Market

Ordering of alternative-fueled vessels is continuing to grow in 2025, despite a slowdown in the overall newbuild market. According to data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, new orders for alternative-fueled

Miros to Provide VTI Vessel Performance Tech for Shipping Firm

Ocean insights and maritime innovation Miros has signed a commercial shipping contract for its Vessel Technical Index (VTI) service, aimed at transforming vessel performance monitoring across the shipping sector.This is the third

New CEO Takes Reins of LDA as InfraVia Becomes Majority Shareholder

The Louis-Dreyfus family, shareholder of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA), and InfraVia Capital Partners, a leading independent private equity company in Europe, have completed the strategic transaction in which InfraVia, through its InfraVia

Lankhorst Supplies High-Capacity Slings for Allseas’ Jacket Lifting System

Lankhorst Ropes has supplied high capacity, ultra-heavy lift slings to Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit for the transportation and lowering of a 7,300 tonne jacket for a converter platform for the German offshore project

Zamil Offshore’s New Fast Support Intervention Vessel Ready for Service

Zamil 80, the first of three new 60-meter Fast Support Intervention Vessels (FSIVs) designed by Incat Crowther for offshore marine services provider Zamil Offshore, has passed sea trials and will soon enter

Canada Joins LNG Export Nations as First Cargo Sets Sail

LNG Canada has loaded the first cargo of liquefied natural gas that is now destined for global markets, marking the start of operations at Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility.Located in Kitimat,

Ship Recycling Market Transitions to Hong Kong Convention Compliance

After decades of ongoing efforts, the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) has entered into force with big changes underway for the industry, reports cash buyer GMS. Bangladeshi and Pakistani markets still have a