Ship Recycling Markets Stall

Although some momentum was generated in sub-continent markets over the preceding weeks as the 90-day pause on tariffs was announced, ship recycling markets have remained cautiously stalled, reports cash buyer GMS.“This comes

Livestock Carrier Capsizes Near Yemen

A ship carrying around two thousand sheep capsized in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen on April 25.Media reports indicate the vessel was overloaded, although reports vary on the number of sheep

Future USNS Sojourner Truth Launched

General Dynamics NASSCO has christened and launched Hull 576, the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), the sixth ship for the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program.T-AO 210 is named in

MMA Students Complete Real-World Training in Hawaii

Cadets from Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) have completed a Geological Oceanography field course in Hawaii, an innovative experiential learning course 8,000 kilometers from their Cape Cod campus.Eleven students, majoring in Marine Science…

Main Iron Works Delivers 10th Vessel for Ingram Marine Group

Benny Cenac Jr.’s Houma based Main Iron Works Company has completed the 10th boat newbuild for Ingram Marine Group. This partnership with Main Iron Works and Ingram began in 2021 and included

Veson Nautical: Three Impacts of the IMO’s New Fuel Intensity Target on S&P Activity

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently hosted the 83rd meeting with the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 83), resulting in a new fuel intensity target, which is set to come into force

US Plans Alaska LNG Summit, Hoping Japan and South Korea Will Support the Project

U.S. President Donald Trump's energy security council plans to host a summit in Alaska in early June, when it hopes Japan and South Korea will announce commitments to the Alaska LNG project,

Vehicle Carriers Seek Relief from USTR Port Fees

Operators of hulking car carriers are seeking relief from the U.S. Trade Representative's surprise plan to levy port fees on all foreign-built ships in that segment, including 20 vessels that guarantee transport

Wind and Biofuel Power Odfjell’s First Near Carbon-Neutral Transatlantic Voyage

Odfjell’s chemical tanker Bow Olympus is currently crossing the Atlantic powered by a combination of wind-assisted propulsion and a certified sustainable 100% biofuel, marking the company’s first near carbon-neutral transatlantic voyage.Real…