Tugboat Sinks off Busan, South Korea as Six Crew Remain Missing
2, September 2026
A search is continuing off Oryukdo after tugboat TNS Catcher capsized and sank, with six crew still missing, one confirmed dead and one rescued.
Blogs forSeptember 2nd, 2026
China’s Type 076 Sichuan Nears Final Testing as GJ-21 Drone Reappears
2, September 2026
China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan is in final sea testing as new footage shows the GJ-21 stealth drone over Liaoning province.
US Maritime Administration Cuts Fees in Title XI Financing Overhaul
2, September 2026
The US Maritime Administration has revised Title XI vessel and shipyard financing rules, cutting application fees and simplifying requirements for federally guaranteed financing.
Hornbeck and Helix Complete All-Stock Offshore Services Merger
2, September 2026
Hornbeck Offshore Services and Helix Energy Solutions Group completed their all-stock merger, with the combined company taking the Hornbeck name and NYSE ticker HOS.
Heerema Completes Bałtyk 2 and 3 Foundation Campaign in Baltic Sea
2, September 2026
Heerema Marine Contractors has completed the Bałtyk 2 and 3 foundation campaign, installing 100 monopiles, 100 transition pieces and two offshore substation jackets in the Baltic Sea.
Deltamarin, Offshoretronic to Develop VITRUVIAN Vessels for 20–30 MW Turbines
2, September 2026
Deltamarin and Offshoretronic will develop VITRUVIAN Class MPIV and WTIV designs for 20–30 MW wind turbines, including foundations weighing up to 5,000 tonnes.
Lloyd’s Register Appoints Jens Grunenberg Senior Representative for Germany
2, September 2026
Lloyd’s Register has appointed Jens Grunenberg as Senior Representative for Germany, expanding his responsibilities alongside his Germany Commercial Manager role in Hamburg.
Subsea7 Wins Who Dat East Contract from LLOG in US Gulf
2, September 2026
Subsea7 has secured a contract from LLOG Exploration Company LLC for the Who Dat East development in the US Gulf, including a 29-kilometre riser and pipe-in-pipe installation.
EU Ship Recycling Faces Criticism Over Indian Yard Proposal
2, September 2026
EU ship recycling policy faces criticism as NGOs cite low use of European yards and oppose a proposal to add the first Indian recyclers to the approved facility list.
