Maritime & Offshore covers the engineering on and under the water: propulsion
and alternative fuels from methanol to ammonia, newbuilds and yard capacity,
ports and their shore-power installations, and the specialist vessels that
install offshore wind farms. Subsea cables belong here too — all the more so now
that damage to them has become a recurring story.
In this industry the tempo comes from regulation: IMO limits and European rules
decide which propulsion pays for itself and when a fleet gets converted. Because
ships run for decades, today's orders are the 2040 figures, which is why order
books turn up so often in this category. The wind farms themselves are filed
under Renewable Energy.
Wärtsilä has renewed its service agreement for the Global Mercy and signed a new one for the Africa Mercy II, both hospital ships operated by Mercy Ships.
Spirit Energy completed a decommissioning campaign in the UK North Sea, plugging three wells and removing over 234 tonnes of infrastructure, with all materials to be recycled in UK yards.
South Korea's first commercial container voyage to Europe via the Arctic is set to depart this weekend, a test of a melting-ice route that could cut travel times but risks Western backlash over Russian cooperation.
The U.S. government has sold two oil tankers seized in connection with sanctions on Venezuela and Russia to a Dubai-based ship recycler, which plans to scrap them in India.
A $300 million superyacht linked to Mark Zuckerberg allegedly declined a Coast Guard request to assist a stranded skiff off Alaska, drawing public backlash and a spokesperson's denial.
Carnival Cruise Line has equipped the Carnival Pride with Jotun's Hull Skating Solution, a robotic system that cleans hulls underwater. The pilot could cut fuel use and emissions while avoiding biosecurity issues.
A fire broke out on the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry off Indonesia's Madura Island, killing at least five and leaving 41 missing, highlighting recurring safety issues.
The crude oil tanker Troy, the largest ship to use Durban's Prince Edward Graving Dock in more than ten years, arrived on 30 July 2026, highlighting the port's ongoing modernisation and increased traffic from Red Sea diversions.
Seatrium says it has obtained an Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas for a 30 MW floating data centre design, with larger hyperscale versions under development.
The MSC Venice, 399 meters long with a capacity of 16,652 TEU, docked at Gdynia's Baltic Container Terminal on July 24, marking the port's largest ever vessel call.
CM Technologies has introduced a compact instrument for measuring pressure loss in diesel engine cylinders, aiming to standardise a diagnostic test that crews often perform with makeshift methods.
L3Harris has won a contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide battery monitoring systems for the Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine programs, extending a long partnership with the US Navy.
Japan has disclosed that rare-earth-rich mud from a depth of 6 km near Minamitori Island contains 54% medium and heavy elements, as the country prepares a large-scale mining trial amid escalating Chinese export controls.
The 2,000-tonne Yun Tao No. 1, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, entered service in Guangdong, marking a shift from pilot projects to commercial-scale hydrogen shipping in the region.
The P-52 offshore platform in Brazil's Campos basin has been shut for over a year after a gas leak, with restart uncertain due to degraded risers, the company says.
A Vietnamese cargo vessel with 62 people aboard sank near Fiery Cross Reef. Rescue efforts have saved 45, but 17 remain missing and questions linger about the crew and cargo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Phoenix International announced that its new CURV 7 remotely operated vehicle has successfully finished its first deployment, marking a milestone for the SUPSALV program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri celebrated three decades of building cruise ships for Carnival Corporation by cutting steel on a new vessel at its Monfalcone shipyard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.