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Fatigue from pre-joining travel cited in tanker collision probe

A tanker officer who had only two hours of rest in 38.5 hours before a collision due to travel time was on his first watch when the crash occurred, investigators say.

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Wärtsilä to Supply Ammonia-Capable Engines and Propulsion for Two New Gas Carriers

Wärtsilä will deliver ammonia-capable auxiliary engines, exhaust treatment, and propulsion systems for two 51,350 m3 LPG/ammonia carriers, with equipment deliveries starting in June 2027.

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Saronic announces $3B shipyard in Texas for autonomous vessels

Saronic plans to build Port Alpha, a mega-shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, with an investment over $3 billion, aiming to produce large autonomous ships and create up to 10,000 jobs.

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Danube River Cruise Ship Collides with Vienna Lock, Injuring 14

A river cruise ship struck a lock on the Danube in Vienna early Saturday, injuring 14 people, with six hospitalized. Investigators are exploring a possible technical defect.

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Velesto Energy Wins $51M i-RDC Deal from Chevron for North Malay Basin

Velesto Energy has secured a $51 million integrated rig, drilling and completion contract from Chevron Malaysia to support its North Malay Basin development campaign through 2028.

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Fuel Cells Move to Commercial Shipping as EU Penalties Bite

With FuelEU Maritime penalties and EU ETS costs rising, fuel cells are shifting from pilot projects to real-world use on ships, offering a way to cut emissions from auxiliary power.

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Cavotec lands $8M shore-power retrofit deal for container vessels

Cavotec has signed an $8.02 million order to retrofit container ships with shore power technology, part of a 24-vessel program.

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Phoenix International's CURV 7 ROV Completes First Operational Mission

Phoenix International announced that its new CURV 7 remotely operated vehicle has successfully finished its first deployment, marking a milestone for the SUPSALV program.

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Lifeboat Fuel Quality: A Critical Safety Risk Under SOLAS

Poor fuel quality in lifeboat engines poses a life-safety risk that is often overlooked, with experts warning that degraded or unsuitable fuel can lead to engine failure during emergencies.

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World's Largest LNG Container Ship Completes First Bio-LNG Bunkering in Rotterdam

The CMA CGM Notre Dame, the world's largest LNG-powered container ship, received its first bio-LNG bunkering at the Port of Rotterdam, supplied by TotalEnergies.

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Noble Wins $136M Drilling Deal for Six Wells Offshore Brunei

Noble has been awarded a $136.2 million contract for its Noble Viking drillship to drill six wells offshore Brunei, extending the vessel's backlog into late 2028.

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Ørsted Signs Seven-Year PPA with Gode Wind 1 Owners

Ørsted has entered into a seven-year power purchase agreement with the owners of the Gode Wind 1 offshore wind farm, securing a fixed-price electricity supply.

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Fincantieri Marks 30-Year Partnership with Carnival Corp, Cuts Steel on Next Cruise Liner

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri celebrated three decades of building cruise ships for Carnival Corporation by cutting steel on a new vessel at its Monfalcone shipyard.

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Berg Propulsion to Equip Six Newbuilds for Carisbrooke Shipping

Swedish firm Berg Propulsion will supply propulsion packages for six 7,000-dwt multi-purpose dry cargo vessels being built in China for UK operator Carisbrooke Shipping.

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ADNOC L&S Expands LNG Newbuild Program to 18 Vessels with $900M Order

ADNOC Logistics and Services has ordered four LNG carriers from Jiangnan Shipyard for about $900 million, bringing its LNG newbuild program to 18 vessels, and has taken delivery of its first VLAC newbuild.

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Deep-Sea Mining Threatens Over Half of Mollusk Species, Conservation Group Warns

A new report from a major conservation network reveals that more than 50% of mollusk species living near deep-sea hydrothermal vents face extinction due to expanding mining operations.

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New Guidelines Target Safety Management for Methanol-Fueled Ships

The Maritime Technologies Forum has published guidelines to help shipping companies update safety management systems for vessels using methanol as fuel, supporting the industry's decarbonization push.

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ADNOC L&S Orders Four LNG Carriers Worth $900 Million

ADNOC Logistics & Services has ordered four 175,000-cubic-meter LNG carriers valued at approximately $900 million to expand its fleet and support growing global gas demand.

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