Boluda Towage starts harbour towage at the Port of Esperance following the acquisition of Mackenzie Marine & Towage, expanding operations to Australia’s West Coast.
Russia has asked the US to halt pursuit of a previously sanctioned Venezuelan tanker after it reflagged and transferred ownership to Russia while entering the Atlantic.
Liberia’s latest Marine Notice requires accommodation ladders, aluminium gangways, ladder winches and safety net arrangements fitted from 1 July 2026 to comply with ISO and equivalent standards, with separate rules for pre-2010 ships.
The FMC is seeking additional comments as it investigates Spain’s Algeciras denials of US-flagged Maersk vessels in November 2024 and weighs possible countermeasures.
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.
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.
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.
Norway will not apply FuelEU Maritime from 1 January 2026, citing unresolved EEA/EFTA–EU clarifications. Entry into force is now expected later in 2026.
Russian strikes in late December damaged vessels, grain facilities and energy infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, causing fires and power outages.
