Sanmar Launches New Tugboat for Ultratug’s Mexico Operations

Sanmar has launched a new tugboat for Ultratug Mexico, which will operate at Lazaro Cardenas Port on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The vessel, temporarily designated as Boğaçay LXXIX, is currently under construction at

CCG’s Polar Max Icebreaker taps ALMACO with $100M+ Contract

Le Groupe ALMACO, the Canadian subsidiary of Finland-based ALMACO Group, won a CAD 100 million+ contract by Chantier Davie Canada Inc. to deliver the outfitting of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Polar Max

US Sanctions Networks, Vessels for Dealing in Iran oil

The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iran-related sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the U.S.

Russia Launches Missiles in Sea of Japan During Drills

Russia's Pacific Fleet launched cruise and anti-ship missiles during drills in the Sea of Japan that also involved aircraft and drones, the Russian defence ministry said on Thursday."Kalibr and Uran missiles were

Top Chinese Yards Finalize Merger

The merger between China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), underway since 2019, has been completed following a share-swap deal.The result is the world’s largest shipbuilding group with

CMB.TECH Completes Merger with Golden Ocean

CMB.TECH has successfully completed the stock-for-stock merger between Golden Ocean Group Limited and CMB.TECH Bermuda, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CMB.TECH, with CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd. as the surviving company, and with CMB.TECH as

ABS and Saronic to Collaborate on Autonomous Ship Technology

ABS and US defense engineering company Saronic Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore autonomous technologies for maritime applications.The agreement establishes a cooperative framework for both organizations…

Panama Canal Celebrates 111 Years of Operation

On August 15, the Panama Canal marked 111 years of operations, renewing its commitment to a sustainable future through a water strategy focused on public well-being and an operational vision that enhances

Eastern Shipbuilding Gets Go-Ahead from WSF for Three Hybrid-Electric Ferries

Eastern Shipbuilding Group received the Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two with an option for an additional 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for the State of Washington. This milestone