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.
MOL has signed project finance for a newbuild FSRU to be operated by SLNG as Singapore’s Second LNG Terminal, backed by a syndicate including JBIC, MUFG, DBS, OCBC and SCB.
MV Glen Rosa delivery moves to Q4 2026 after stern tube corrosion and hull coating deterioration were identified during initial drydock, requiring further drydock work and rescheduling.
North Korea has released new images of an 8,700-ton-class nuclear-powered submarine as Kim Jong Un inspects the nearly complete hull, denounces South Korea’s rival programme and adds to regional security concerns.
ClassNK grants AiP for cable jointing and cable burial vessel designs developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, confirming feasibility under relevant safety and regulatory rules.
