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Höegh Autoliners names Höegh Pacific PCTC

14/04/2026

Höegh Autoliners has welcomed the latest addition to its fleet with the naming of Höegh Pacific, a 2,450 CEU pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) feeder vessel. The vessel is...

BV, PONANT unite to push maritime decarbonisation

08/04/2026

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) and Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS) have signed a cooperation agreement with PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP to advance innovative solutions for expedition vessels,...

US invests $35m in shipyards to boost maritime capacity

01/04/2026

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) will invest $35 million to modernise America’s small shipyards, supporting facility upgrades, new equipment purchases, and workforce development, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced....

KR issues guidance ahead of upcoming IGC Code amendments

23/03/2026

Korean Register (KR) has completed an impact assessment of upcoming amendments to the IGC Code and published technical guidance to help the maritime industry prepare for implementation. The International Maritime...

K Line, NYK, Sumitomo advance Singapore ammonia bunker

17/03/2026

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (NYK Line) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design...

Decarbonising Near-Shore Fleets: Challenges and Opportunities

10/03/2026

by Andrew Southwood, Marine Finance, Siemens Financial Services UK Following the government’s maritime decarbonisation strategy, the industry is planning around three milestones: Speed is therefore key in the industry’s transformation....

KR launches AI-driven SeaTrust Software Hub upgrade

05/03/2026

Korean Register (KR) has launched an upgraded version of its technical software platform, SeaTrust Software Hub, now featuring an AI-driven system to improve user accessibility and streamline customer support. The...

EU unveils bold strategy to reinforce maritime dominance

05/03/2026

The European Commission has adopted a new Industrial Maritime Strategy to strengthen competitiveness, sustainability, decarbonisation, security and resilience across the EU’s shipbuilding, shipping and maritime technology sectors. The move strengthens...

Austal secures $4B LCH contract under Strategic Shipbuilding

27/02/2026

Austal Limited has secured a $4 billion contract to build eight Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) vessels for the Australian Defence Force under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Commonwealth of...

BMT launches digital centre for maritime testing and training

24/02/2026

BMT has opened its new Digital Innovation & Simulation Centre (DISC) at Fareham, offering integrated simulation and digital tools to test maritime operations, train crews, and assess autonomous systems. The...

Grimaldi takes delivery of ammonia-ready PCTC

12/02/2026

Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Michigan, an ammonia-ready Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) built by China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu. The 220-metre vessel has a beam of...

Kongsberg Maritime drives bold innovation in tanker design

06/02/2026

Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract worth over 300 million NOK ($31.2 million) to deliver complete ship designs and integrated systems for Petrobras/Transpetro. The vessels will measure 150.6 metres in...

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