USTR Implements Port Fee Proposal

On April 17, 2025, the Office of the US Trade Representative (“USTR”) published a notice of action (the “USTR Notice”) implementing its port fee proposal, first announced on February 21, 2025. The

FarSounder: News Citizen Science Capabilities with Whale and Debris Reporting Feature

FarSounder has announced the release of a new citizen science feature in its latest SonaSoft™ software update. Building on its existing Data Sharing Program, this release introduces the ability for users to

VIKING Launches First CTV Immersion Suit for Women in Offshore Wind Industry

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched the first Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) immersion suit in the world designed for women working in offshore wind energy, using guidance on diversity and inclusivity from industry

Japan’s First Hydrogen Dual-Fuel Tugboat Launched

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding launched Japan’s first tugboat to be equipped with a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine (ICE). This vessel was launched in late March at Tsuneishi Factory, equipped with a high-power output hydrogen

Sallaum Lines Picks Inmarsat’s NexusWave Connectivity Solution

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Sallaum Lines, a Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo shipping company, to upgrade to Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity service.As Sallaum Lines expands

Methanol-Fueled Container Vessel Takes Shape in Chinese Shipyard

Japan's Tsuneishi Shipbuilding said the Tsuneishi Group (Zhoushan) Shipbuilding Inc. - its shipbuidling factory in China -  has completed the first block loading for its first Methanol-Fueled 5,900-TEU Type Container Carrier earlier

Lube Oil Maintenance Failure Caused Catastrophic Engine Failure and Fire

Debris in an engine’s lube oil system led to a diesel engine failure and an engine room fire aboard a passenger vessel docked in Portland, Maine, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean Agree Stock-for-Stock Merger Terms

CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean Group have signed a term sheet for a contemplated stock-for-stock merger, with CMB.TECH as the surviving entity, based on an exchange ratio of 0.95 shares of CBM.TECH for

HII Awarded as One of 2025’s Best Employers by Business Group on Health

HII was recognized a second year in a row as one of top companies in the country for its commitment to advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives. HII