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Baltic Nations Push for EU Ban on Russian Grain Exports
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 @ 11:28 AM
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia proposed a European Union ban on Friday on Russian grain exports through the bloc in a letter addressed to European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.The Baltic states are seeking to end shipments of Russian grain thr
Oil Prices Fall as Trump Vows to Not Attack Iran Before Midterms
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 @ 11:24 AM
Oil fell on Friday as Middle East supply concerns eased after President Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before midterm elections next month and talked of "productive" talks to end their war that has disrupted global energy markets.Plans by China…
Vessel Struck by Projectile Offshore UAE
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 @ 11:22 AM
A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 13 nautical miles west of Al Jazeera in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, causing a fire that has since been extinguished, British navy affiliated agency UKMTO said, citing multiple sources.While there was no claim of responsibility, maritime security s
Green Yard Kleven Receives Hull Construction Contract
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 @ 9:44 AM
Green Yard Kleven will build hull modules for a vessel for Salthammer Båtbyggeri. Together, the two shipyards will deliver a complete vessel built in Norway. The modules will be constructed at the shipyard in Ulsteinvik and delivered to Salthammer…
Robosys Validates VOYAGER AI Maritime Autonomy Software
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 @ 9:34 AM
Robosys Automation, a developer of intelligent marine autonomy systems, took part in a test campaign with its VOYAGER AI Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) software at MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) against the 55 recognized DNV…
NMDC Expands Fleet with Heavy-Duty Dredger Newbuild
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 @ 8:02 AM
Abu Dhabi-based NMDC Group has inaugurated its new Abu Al Bakhoush heavy-duty cutter suction dredger in Nantong, China, expanding its fleet of more than 170 vessels and strengthening its capacity for offshore and marine infrastructure projects.Built by Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industry…
KENC Delivers Crane-Free Boat Landing for Nexans Electra CLV
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 @ 7:09 AM
KENC Engineering has delivered and commissioned a semi-automated boat landing system for Nexans' cable-laying vessel (CLV) Nexans Electra, enabling the equipment to be deployed and secured without using the vessel's crane.The system allows a…
NYK Simulates Bulk Carrier Grounding, Oil Spill
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 @ 6:31 AM
Japanese shipping company NYK has conducted a maritime emergency response drill simulating the grounding of a large bulk carrier and a subsequent fuel oil spill in Japan's Seto Inland Sea.The full-day exercise, held on September 30, involved…
Veidekke to Upgrade Two Norwegian Ferry Terminals
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 @ 6:20 AM
Norwegian construction company Veidekke has signed a contract worth approximately $10.7 million (NOK 103 million) with Vestland County Council to upgrade two ferry terminals in western Norway.The contract covers the Hatvik and Venjaneset terminals…
'World's First' Ammonia-Powered Bulk Carrier Starts Maiden Voyage
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 @ 5:34 AM
CMB.TECH's Mineral Europa, described by the company as the world's first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel, has embarked on its maiden voyage to Australia, signalling a significant step forward for alternative-fuel shipping.The 210,000-deadweight-tonne vessel…
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Bay Towing orders Z-Tech 30-85 escort tug from Sterling Shipyard
July 13, 2026
Bay Towing has contracted Sterling Shipyard LLC, Port Neches, Texas, to construct a new escort tugboat for operations in the Sabine-Neches Waterway.