Pirates Seize Cargo Ship off Somalia
27, April 2026
Pirates hijacked the cargo ship Sward off Somalia, as multiple incidents push regional piracy threat levels higher.
Maritime
LR, Orca AI Advance AI Navigation Validation
27, April 2026
LR and Orca AI completed a live vessel trial demonstrating AI-powered navigation performance, achieving high detection accuracy in real conditions.
Panama Canal Defends Auction Slot System
25, April 2026
Panama Canal officials say auction slots are part of the planned transit system, as U.S. energy cargo demand lifts prices and bookings.
Nauticus to Begin Offshore Archaeological Survey on US East Coast
24, April 2026
Nauticus Robotics will carry out an offshore archaeological survey for an unnamed US East Coast offshore wind project using its Comanche ROV systems.
US Reviews Jones Act Waiver Extension
23, April 2026
The United States is weighing an extension of its 60-day Jones Act waiver after fuel prices surged during the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz disruption. The measure expanded tanker availability between U.S. ports, but its impact on fuel prices has remained limited.
MOL Wins AiP for Wind-Assisted Liquefied CO2 Carrier Design
22, April 2026
MOL secured ClassNK AiP for a 40,000 m3 liquefied CO2 carrier design fitted with three Wind Challenger units, developed with Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. for cross-border CO2 transport.
Scam Alerts Target Ships Seeking Hormuz Passage
22, April 2026
Fraudulent emails offering safe Hormuz passage for crypto payments are targeting ships, as Marisks warns operators of scams linked to regional transit tensions.
IMO Sets Out Evacuation Plan for Ships in Persian Gulf
22, April 2026
IMO has proposed a voluntary framework for the safe departure of merchant ships confined in the Persian Gulf, subject to agreement by conflict parties and the removal of threats to navigation.
Boskalis Wins Gothenburg Dredging Contract
21, April 2026
Boskalis has secured a dredging contract at the Port of Gothenburg, with works starting in October as part of the Skandia Gateway project to deepen the fairway for larger vessels.
