Aqua 1 strike

Tanker Aqua 1 struck by two missiles in Qatar waters

Another day, another Iranian strike on a merchant vessel. QatarEnergy confirmed today that the Aqua 1, a fuel oil tanker on charter to the company, was the subject of a missile attack

The first phase of the NGLS concept refinement award is a market analysis of existing platforms. [Image: Vard Marine US]

Vard Marine US brings Hanwha and Siemens on board for Next Generation Logistics Ship contract

Vard Marine US Inc., a subsidiary of Fincantieri’s Vard Group AS, has been awarded a contract to participate in the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) program. Under this contract, Vard

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Conrad reports improved operating results

Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTCID: CNRD) yesterday reported its 2025 results and backlog. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company had net income of $4.7 million and earnings per diluted share

MARAD Administrator, Stephen M. Carmel talks Small Shipyard Grants

MARAD to award $35M in Small Shipyard Grants

Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced yesterday that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking applications for $35 million in Small Shipyard Grants. This is a 300% increase on the $8.75 million

AL Salmi

Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi struck by drone at Dubai anchorage

The fully-laden Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi has become the latest vessel struck in the ongoing Mid East conflict that has effectively closedf the Strait of Hormuz and disrupted world oil and gas

New hybrid-electric DRBA ferry

ABB picked to provide propulsion and automation solutions for new DRBA ferry

Shipbuilder Senesco Marine has contracted ABB to deliver full propulsion and automation systems for the 75-car passenger and vehicle ferry that it is building to replace the Delaware River and Bay Authority

Two Marauder hulls at Saronic's Franklin, Louisiana shipyard, where the company is scaling its MUSV fleet .

Autonomous vessel innovator Saronic Series D round raises $1.75BN

Austin, Texas-headquartered autonomous vessel pioneer Saronic Technologies today announced that it has closed a $1.75 billion Series D funding round. Led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, the round values the company

Korea Express Ferry (KEF) RoPax

Korea Express Ferry orders new high speed Incat Crowther RoPax

South Korean shipbuilder Kangnam Corporation has commissioned Incat Crowther to design a new 80-meter high-speed catamaran RoPax ferry ordered by Korea Express Ferry (KEF). Incat Crowther, Kangnam and KEF, previously collaborated on

Thomas Friis, training director at Aboa Mare, demonstrates a full-mission bridge simulator environment, highlighting the advanced training capabilities now available through its cooperation with Steerprop for propulsion-focused vessel operations. [Image: Steerprop]

Steerprop in simulator-based training agreement with Aboa Mare

Two Finnish companies that are leaders in their respective spheres, Rauma-based marine propulsion specialist Steerprop and Turku-based maritime training center Aboa Mare, have reached an agreement covering simulator-based training services for vessels

U.S. Marine Highways network spans 27,139 miles

MARAD invests $13.2M in U.S. Marine Highway projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) said Friday that it has invested $13,280,351 million in 11 marine highway projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. The funding will

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