Revised estimates for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge place total costs between $4.3bn and $5.2bn, with reopening expected in late 2030. The figures reflect higher material costs, federal resilience requirements and expanded pier-protection measures.
Boskalis’ Seapiper has begun its first European rock-installation project in the North Sea after loading more than 13,800 tons of rock in Norway, following extensive modifications from its former role as Fjell.
Iranian forces seized the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara while it transited from the UAE toward Singapore. U.S. officials and maritime security centers say the vessel was redirected into Iranian territorial waters, marking the first such interdiction in months.
The U.S. Coast Guard detected and monitored the Russian intelligence ship Kareliya about 15 nautical miles south of Oahu on 29 October, deploying an aircraft and cutter to conduct a safe overflight and monitor its activities near U.S. territorial waters.
EUNAVFOR secured an Iranian-flagged dhow tied to the HELLAS APHRODITE hijacking, gathering evidence and coordinating with international partners while addressing a series of pirate actions across the Western Indian Ocean.
South Korea has lifted the 600-year-old Joseon cargo ship Mado 4 after long-term conservation work. Artefacts linked to the state-run “joun” system and new clues to an older Goryeo-period wreck highlight Taean’s growing archaeological importance.
The livestock carrier Spiridon II has remained at anchor off Bandırma after Turkey refused to allow unloading due to ear-tag documentation issues. Nearly 2,900 cattle, limited supplies and more than 150 recorded deficiencies have raised serious welfare concerns.
Scorpio Tankers has signed letters of intent for two 320,000 dwt VLCCs at Hanwha Ocean, marking its return to the crude market after a decade. Each vessel is priced at $128 million, with deliveries set for the third and fourth quarters of 2028.
Yemen’s Houthis have paused maritime attacks on Israel and lifted their blockade on Israeli ports amid a Gaza truce, easing tensions in Red Sea shipping lanes.
