ADES has temporarily suspended several offshore rigs in the GCC as regional tensions persist. The Saudi driller said the move is short term and aimed at protecting personnel and assets while it works with clients and stakeholders to monitor developments and maintain readiness.
BBC Chartering has signed a compliance agreement with Ahti Climate, purchasing 5,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent through Ahti Pool to cover part of its FuelEU Maritime obligations.
German shipowners want a civilian sea service programme to build a trained maritime reserve, protect supply lines in crises, and strengthen the country’s domestic shipping workforce.
The International Maritime Pilots’ Association said deregulation and competition in maritime pilotage increase costs, weaken safety and efficiency, and create avoidable risks for the public and the shipping industry.
HOKUREN MARU No.2 completed autonomous navigation trials and passed Japan’s statutory inspection as an autonomous vessel, marking the first such case for a RORO vessel in Japan.
HD Hyundai has expanded its humanoid welding robot project with Persona AI, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Robotics, targeting phased deployment in shipyards after prototype completion and field testing.
Bursa.ro reported that Romania is preparing a potential full takeover of Damen Mangalia and could shift the shipyard toward military production under the EU’s SAFE mechanism, with Rheinmetall seen as a possible future participant.
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering plans to sell integrated shipyard construction solutions and digital platforms for smart yards, while Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries also expand into new business areas.
Equinor Brasil has started the Raia drilling campaign with Valaris DS-17 in Brazil’s Campos Basin, marking a new step for one of the country’s main natural gas projects.
