Grieg Maritime Group has signed a contract with GT Wings to install at least two of their AirWing™20 on their fleet. Energy efficiency will be crucial for both climate action and commercial success going forward. Waiting for new fuels and new ships will not be enough to succeed; measures must also be implemented on the …
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica has said paper-based processes are no longer fit for purpose in modern maritime operations, warning that outdated practices increasingly pose operational and safety risks in 2026. The Authority said it expects operators to be able to demonstrate how digital systems, cyber resilience and crew training are being addressed as part …
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Soon, tourists and commuters along Norway’s stunning coastline will travel aboard “flying” electric ferries. Norwegian operator Boreal AS—a leader in sustainable transport—has ordered 20 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil vessels from Sweden’s Candela Technology, marking the world’s largest electric fleet to date. The uniquely fast and silent hydrofoiling vessels will speed up commuting along Norway’s fjord-lined …
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A pioneering clean energy company has changed its name to MarineSolar Energy Solutions, marking a significant milestone in its development as it responds to the growing demand from the maritime sector for scalable, clean energy solutions. Formerly Grafmarine, the rebrand underlines the company’s transition as it evolves from product development into the creation and delivery …
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La programación escalona las llegadas y limita las coincidencias de buques para asegurar una operativa fluida y una buena experiencia para los pasajeros La Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares (APB) ha definido la planificación de escalas de cruceros turísticos en el puerto de Eivissa para 2026 con el objetivo de garantizar una operativa ordenada, preservar la …
Iran has once again shut the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, casting serious doubt on the already fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire. Israel carried out its most intense bombardment of Lebanon yet on Wednesday, resulting in hundreds of fatalities and prompting threats of retaliation from Iran, according to Reuters. “Strait …
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Ships in the Gulf have received a warning from Iran’s navy that any vessels seeking to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission “will be targeted and destroyed”, the shipping brokerage firm SSY has confirmed to BBC Verify. A two-week ceasefire was agreed on Tuesday evening on the condition that “safe passage” through the narrow …
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Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (“KCC”) today took delivery of MV Bastion, the second of three contracted third-generation CABU vessels, from New Yangzi Shipyard in China. Following the delivery of MV Balder earlier in 2026, the addition of MV Bastion marks continued progress in the rollout of KCC’s third-generation CABU fleet. Designed for trades with caustic …
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed as Iran continues to restrict access and prevent energy flows to global markets, according to Sultan Al Jaber, chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., the largest oil producer in the United Arab Emirates. Al Jaber said on LinkedIn that Tehran’s requirement for supervised transits is unacceptable. …
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EXMAR marks a landmark milestone with the namings of the world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual fuel mid- size gas carriers (MGC), the culmination of a joint development program initiated more than three and a half years ago with HD Hyundai. The 46,000 m³ vessels named ANTWERPEN and ARLON — comprising 45,000 m³ cargo tanks and …
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