VARD and NORCE sign an MoU to deepen maritime and subsea R&D, spanning naval standard vessels, offshore charging analysis, fuel metering upgrades, and the 2026 MARINER 1 MW PEM work.
SeaWasp MR tanker simulations show 876 kW average propulsion contribution on a San Francisco–South Korea run, described as equal to about 597.2 tonnes of fuel saved per year.
A tanker identified as Valery Gorchakov caught fire in Rostov-on-Don after a reported Ukrainian drone strike, killing two crew and highlighting rising risks to Black Sea shipping and seafarers.
Amon Maritime secured NOK 298 million from Enova to back three ammonia-fuelled Kamsarmax bulkers for Amon Bulk, expanding the programme to five ships due 2029–2030.
Sweden’s navy reports Russian uniformed, possibly armed personnel on shadow-fleet oil tankers in the Baltic, and notes Russia’s growing “grey” VLCC and suezmax fleets in the global tanker market.
A deep North Atlantic storm is producing 60–80 kt winds and seas up to 15 m, with hurricane-force wind warnings plus freezing spray and dense fog adding risk for mariners.
Fourteen crew were airlifted from the 28 m trawler Fastnet after it grounded near Dingle. Tow attempts failed, and authorities said monitoring continues after diesel traces were reported.
HD Hyundai says post-delivery changes by the M/V Dali’s owner and operator undermined built-in redundancies and led to a second blackout before the Key Bridge strike, while the NTSB also faults wiring and operations.
Port of Blyth has secured £275,000 from The Crown Estate’s £50m Supply Chain Accelerator to design land reclamation and dredging at Battleship Wharf, supporting its role in the offshore wind supply chain.
