QatarEnergy-controlled LNG carrier Al Marrouna has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first visible exit of Qatari LNG through the waterway since July.
Lloyd’s Register, Maersk, Felixstowe and Charleston will assess operational, security and safeguarding requirements for nuclear-powered containerships under the Pink Corridor project.
Russian icebreaker Admiral Makarov caught fire during repairs at Kronstadt Marine Plant. No injuries were reported, while the cause and extent of damage remain undisclosed.
Chinese shipbuilders and European shipowners called for closer cooperation on vessel development, alternative fuels and digitalisation at the China-Europe Maritime Summit at SMM 2026.
Hanwha Ocean faces a $1 billion arbitration claim from Arctic LNG 2 over alleged Step In Agreements breaches linked to terminated shipbuilding contracts.
Swire Shipping will buy four 12,700-dwt heavylift ships from Nordic Project & Finance and integrate Swire Projects into its main brand from November.
Japan has approved up to ¥213.1bn for shipyard projects led by Imabari Shipbuilding, Japan Marine United and Namura Shipbuilding as it moves to expand domestic construction capacity.
Hanwha Ocean awaits Thailand’s next-generation frigate decision after entering the Royal Thai Navy tender with its 4,000-tonne OCEAN-40F design.
COSCO has rejected allegations that its vessels carry concealed equipment capable of intercepting military communications near North America, Europe and Asia.
