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Seadrill, Kongsberg Maritime, and Hanwha set on ushering in next gen remote DP tech for offshore drilling

Three players – Seadrill, an offshore drilling contractor, Kongsberg Maritime (KM), a technology player, and Hanwha Drilling, a provider of offshore drilling services – have forged an alliance to develop the next generation of remote dynamic positioning (DP) technology to establish new standards for offshore drilling safety, efficiency, and centralized operations. The post Seadrill, Kongsberg …

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El Foro Marítimo Vasco refuerza su compromiso con las competencias y el empleo en Bruselas

El European Employment & Social Rights Forum 2026, que se celebra esta semana en Bruselas, tiene como objetivo abordar los grandes retos y oportunidades de empleo, las competencias y los derechos sociales en Europa El Foro Marítimo Vasco lidera el Pacto Europeo de las Competencias para el Sector Naval, iniciativa estratégica de la Comisión Europea …

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Middle East conflict creates short-term volatility in dry bulk trade and demand

Escalating Middle East tensions risk disrupting nearly 30 million tonnes of dry bulk trade per month, equivalent to over 1,000 billion tonne-miles, or more than 7% of global dry bulk shipping demand. However, vessel diversions from the Red Sea via the Cape of Good Hope and potential for substitution of oil and gas with coal …

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Trump says US will provide insurance, military escort for ships in Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. Development Finance Corporation will immediately provide political risk insurance and guarantees for maritime trade through the Gulf, with the U.S. Navy prepared to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. The president said in a post on Truth Social that the insurance and guarantees will be available …

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IMO advances interim training for methanol and ammonia fuelled ships

The framework is expected to support the development of dedicated training programmes for crews operating ships using these alternative fuels. The IMO’s Sub-Committee Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) has completed the draft interim guidelines, outlining training requirements for seafarers serving on vessels powered by methanol and ammonia. The draft guidance, covering methyl/ethyl alcohol fuels …

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New sulphur and nitrogen emission limits enter into force in the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea

The Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea officially became Emission Control Areas (ECAs) on 1 March 2026 under MARPOL Annex VI. In the two new areas, ships must meet stricter emission limits on nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM). The new ECAs were designated through Resolution MEPC.392(82), adopted at MEPC 82 …

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