State Department: Galaxy Leader remains stolen property
While some in shipping see the release of the crew of the hijacked car carrier Galaxy Leader as a hopeful sign that the situation in the Red Sea may return to normal,
Author: Nick Blenkey
VIDEO: Baleària to operate two new all-electric fast ferries between Spain and Morocco
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has unveiled the details of two all-electric fast ferries that it will operate on the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco. The zero-emission ships will operate on
WinGD records successful early running on X-DF-A ammonia-fueled test engine
CSSC Group’s Swiss-headquartered WinGD subsidiary reports encouraging results from early testing of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design. “The single-cylinder X-DF-A concept is running well, with combustion efficiency, emissions and pilot consumption
Wallenius Wilhelmsen opens its new Brunswick terminal
In a January 21 ceremony, Wallenius Wilhelmsen executives hosted the official opening of the company’s newest global facility — its Brunswick, Ga., terminal, equipment processing center (EPC) and vehicle processing center (VPC).
Prometeo project gets EUR 1.5M in regional funding
France’s Brittany Region has granted a subsidy of EUR 1.5 million (about $1.6 million) to Green Navy for its Prometeo hydrogen-powered passenger vessel project (see earlier story). Green Navy, a member of
SEA-LNG report shows what’s behind LNG’s record setting 2024
As recent reports from DNV and Clarkson both indicated, 2024 was a record setting year for the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel. Now industry coalition SEA-LNG has published its annual
Trump re-designates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order re-designating Ansar Allah (the Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The Executive Order sets in motion a process by which the group known
MARIN confirms high propulsion efficiency of Schottel SRP-D
Schottel reports that, at the request of the Damen Group, the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) has carried out extensive research to demonstrate the added value of the Schottel RudderPropeller Dynamic (SRP-D)
Saab to demonstrate new naval autonomous systems capability at WEST 2025
In a demonstration of its naval autonomous systems, Saab’s recently formed technology accelerator Skapa by Saab will showcase the interoperability of the company’s Autonomous Ocean Core control system during the upcoming WEST
Coast Guard surges assets to protect U.S. maritime borders
The Coast Guard today announced immediate action on executive orders issued by the White House Tuesday, surging assets to maritime borders. “The U.S. Coast Guard is the world’s premiere maritime law enforcement