The Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Association (IRPT) has elected Lucy Fletcher of AGRIServices of Brunswick in Missouri as its new president, marking a leadership transition the group says reflects its theme
Israel Stops All Boats in Flotilla and Will Deport Participants
Jan De Nul Offers Subsea Cable Protection for an Era of New Security Risks
Ukraine defeat could embolden Chinese aggression on Taiwan: official
Venezuela reports five combat planes near coast, calls it "provocation" from US
France Orders Shadow Tanker Captain to Appear in Court
Birdon America launches its inaugural apprenticeship cohort
Birdon America has officially launched its inaugural apprenticeship cohort, marking a major milestone in its commitment to developing the next generation of skilled maritime tradespeople to support both U.S. defense and commercial
French police detain master of tanker linked to Russia’s "shadow fleet"
Maritime London at LISW25: Leadership in Action
Burger Boat makes a leadership team transition
Manitowoc, Wis.-based shipbuilder Burger Boat Company has made a leadership team transition that sees Nick Siler become president and CEO, succeeding Jim Rufulo, who becomes chairman of the company after over three
Boluda in $640M acquisition of Boskalis’s Australia and Papua New Guinea towage biz
Boluda Towage has been on the acquisition trail again, buying Royal Boskalis BV’s towage and salvage business in Australia and Papua New Guinea in a deal valued at $640 million. Boluda says
Daily Briefing 3 October 2025
- Decarbonisation is opportunity as well as challenge to shipping
- ‘Clear incentives’ needed for industry to decarbonise
- Shadow fleet master detained as Macron reveals ‘serious offences’
- Maersk rolls out retrofits across 200 chartered ships
- Nigeria boat mishap leaves at least 26 dead, says official
- Israel intercepts 39 activist boats bound for Gaza, after repeated warnings
- AI a ‘force multiplier’ in Cargo Safety Program
- Seizure of DP World Djibouti concession ruled unlawful
- As IMO Emissions Showdown Approaches, Dual-Fuel Ship Orders Slow
- Suspicious Drones Spotted Over Thyssenkrupp Sub-Building Shipyard in Kiel

