Deep sea critical minerals

NOAA moves ahead on offshore critical minerals

NOAA (the National Atmospheric and Oceans Administration) yesterday reported two key steps it is taking to implement President Trump’s April 24, 2025, Executive Order, Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources. On

Federal Maritime Commissioners Laura DiBella and Max Vekich

Two FMC Commissioners applaud Administration action to close Harbor Maintenance Fee loophole

Federal Maritime Commissioners Max Vekich and Laura DiBella are commendig the Administration for taking steps to close land border tax loopholes that Canada and Mexico have been using to redirect supply chains

Wärtsilä will supply the engines for Allseas’ new semi-submersible heavy transport vessel Grand Tour. [Image © Allseas]

Allseas new heavy transport vessel Grand Tour will feature future-ready Wärtsilä 31 engines

Wärtsilä will supply the engines for the Grand Tour, a new purpose-built semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) on order for Switzerland-based offshore contractor Allseas Group at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China.

USS Zumwalt

Ingalls completes USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) builder’s trials

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully completed builder’s sea trials for USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), putting the ship back in the water for the first time since 2023. Delivered in 2016, USS

Deck Procedures Guide

ICS releases new Deck Procedures Guide

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released its new Deck Procedures Guide, which, it says, addresses a critical gap in maritime safety guidance by providing the industry’s first comprehensive resource dedicated

The RApide 3000-Z2 pushboats are designed for shallow-draft operation, enabling safe and efficient navigation throughout the Amazon River basin.

Innovative RAPIDE 3000-Z2 pushboat is designed for Amazon Basin operations

Canadian naval architect firm Robert Allan Ltd. has completed the design of the RApide 3000-Z2 pushboat, an innovative and challenging vessel tailored to the unique conditions of Brazil’s Madeira River system. The

AAlex Gregg-Smith, president, Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas,

BV’s Alex Gregg-Smith elected next IACS council chair

The council of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has unanimously elected Alex Gregg-Smith, president, Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas, to be its next chair. He will assume the role July

Jones Act fuling

AMP applauds U.S. District Court dismissal of case challenging the Jones Act

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the U.S. domestic maritime industry, is applauded a U.S. district court decision dismissing a challenge to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known

Norwind Maestro (Vard NB 982) s the fifth newbuild delivered by Vard that will be operated by Norwind Offshore. [Photo: Vard]

VIDEO: Vard delivers fifth Norwind Offshore CSOV ahead of schedule

Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary Vard reports that its Vard Søviknes shipyard has delivered NB 982, a new Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) built for Norwind Offshore and Navigare Capital, ahead of schedule As

Balenciaga shipyard [Image: AD Ports]

AD Ports completes EUR 11.2M acquisition of Astilleros Balenciaga

Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) reports that its subsidiary Safeen Drydocks, part of Noatum Maritime, has acquired 100% ownership of Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga for a total consideration of EUR

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