Kidnapped CGas Saturn Crew Released After Gulf of Guinea Attack
30, December 2025
Nine crew abducted from CGas Saturn in the Gulf of Guinea on 3 December have been released and are being repatriated, Christiania Gas said.
Blogs forDecember 30th, 2025
DOF Secures 4-Year Petrobras RSV Deal for Skandi Commander
30, December 2025
DOF signs a 4-year Petrobras RSV contract in Brazil for Skandi Commander, featuring AUV operations alongside ROV. The $150 million deal is expected to start in January 2027.
USCG taps Bollinger Shipyards and Finland’s Rauma Marine Constructions for up to six Arctic Security Cutter icebreakers
30, December 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Rauma Marine Constructions and Bollinger Shipyards contracts for up to six Arctic Security Cutters, with first deliveries targeted for 2028 and 2029 under the ICE Pact-linked approach.
South Korea’s Big Three Hold Ground as Global Ship Orders Slide
30, December 2025
Clarkson data cited by Korean media show South Korea back in the low-20% range (about 22%) of global orders in 2025 despite a 37% market decline, led by the Big Three’s selective intake.
JFE Engineering Lands Japan-Made Monopile Deal for Akita Offshore Wind
30, December 2025
JFE Engineering won a contract from Kajima to manufacture and transport 21 monopiles and transition pieces for the Oga–Katagami–Akita offshore wind project, with deliveries planned from January 2026 to March 2027.
Japan Bars Kawasaki Heavy Industries From Defense Bids After Submarine Engine Data Fraud
30, December 2025
Japan’s Defense Ministry suspended Kawasaki Heavy Industries from bidding after confirming falsified submarine engine test data affecting 23 active submarines and improper gifting tied to repair contracts.
South Korean Court Confirms Illegal Transfer of Submarine Design Technology to Taiwan
30, December 2025
A South Korean court convicted a former Navy commander and defence company for illegally transferring submarine design technology to Taiwan, confirming its use in the Haikun submarine.
Spanish Reporting Flags “Undeclared Heavy Cargo” on Ursa Major Before 2024 Sinking
30, December 2025
Reports citing Spain’s La Verdad say investigators suspect Ursa Major carried undeclared VM-4SG reactor hulls allegedly bound for North Korea before it sank off Cartagena in December 2024.
Reliance Disputes Report of $30 Billion India Claim in BP Gas Case
30, December 2025
Reuters reports Reliance Industries denied any $30 billion government claim with BP, after a Reuters exclusive cited sources on an offshore gas arbitration seeking over $30 billion.
