Five STS Giants Arrive at Europa Terminal
25, February 2026
Five new ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at Europa Terminal under PSA Belgium’s Project Emerald, marking a major upgrade at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
Maritime
Greenland Hospital Ship Plan Hits Ice and Port Limits
24, February 2026
A February–March hospital ship mission to Greenland would face peak sea ice, scarce icebreaker escorts, and shallow ports such as Nuuk at roughly 10.5 m. Offshore anchoring and ship availability add further constraints.
US Defense Duo Targets Gulf Maritime Protection
19, February 2026
Janus Marine & Defense and Raven Defense Corporation form a Gulf of America partnership combining autonomous vessels, ISR, satellite communications and electronic warfare to protect shipping and offshore energy.
James Fisher and Sons Takes Minority Stake in Ocean Aero
18, February 2026
James Fisher and Sons joined Ocean Aero’s Series D this month, taking a strategic minority stake and supporting the wind-and-solar unmanned craft Triton designed for surface and submerged missions.
Madagascar Sounds Alarm on Fake Flag Papers
18, February 2026
Madagascar notified the IMO after nine vessels presented documents implying Madagascan registration despite no international registry, as Windward data shows wider 2025 misuse of fraudulent flags.
Yanmar Power Solutions Plans Amagasaki Hydrogen Engine Test Plant
17, February 2026
Yanmar Power Solutions acquired land at the Phoenix industrial site in Amagasaki, Hyogo, to build a facility for marine-use hydrogen engine test operations, targeting a start around March 2029.
US Unveils Maritime Action Plan, Targets Foreign-Built Vessel Fees
16, February 2026
The White House released its Maritime Action Plan to boost U.S. shipbuilding, including proposed fees on foreign-built vessels entering U.S. ports to fund shipyards, jobs, and fleet growth, subject to congressional approval.
Combifloat Group Buys Australian Barge Hire to Anchor Australia Push
13, February 2026
Combifloat Group has acquired Australian Barge Hire, bringing Combifloat-designed C5 and C7 platforms to Australia from 2026 and adding regional support for newbuild and Oceanteam services.
Blue Water’s 57.9 m Autonomous Ship Enters Build Phase
12, February 2026
Blue Water Autonomy detailed Liberty, a 57.9 m steel autonomous ship for the U.S. Navy, designed with Damen and set to begin construction at Conrad Shipyard in March 2026.
