CENTCOM reimposes blockade, strikes new Iranian targets
With the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports back in effect,U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a morning round of strikes against Iran at 7:30 a.m. ET on July 15. It said that precision
Fincantieri Bay starts dry dock work on WWII submarine USS Silversides
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis,, welcomed a national treasure to the shipyard yesterday as the USS Silversides – a decorated WWII submarine – arrived for a three-month preservation project after
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Wärtsilä signs five-year lifecycle agreement for Turquoise P FSRU
Wärtsilä has signed a five-year lifecycle agreement with Ireland-based Pardus Energy to support the operation of the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Turquoise P. The agreement will provide dedicated contract management,
JPMorganChase makes $24M available to help strengthen shipbuilding in Philadelphia
JPMorganChase, the largest U.S. bank and one of the world’s leading financial services providers, today announced that it is making $24 million available to strengthen Philadelphia’s shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing industry—supporting skills
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VIDEO: Vatn unveils SIGURD autonomous mine countermeasure system
Bristol, R.I.-based Vatn Systems, a defense technology startup founded in 2023 and focused on autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) has launched SIGURD a fully modular mine countermeasure system. Designed to both detect and
Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Co. makes senior management promotions
The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Co. has promoted four senior managers as part of a leadership reorganization, President Brian Buckley McAllister announced. The promotions are: Founded in 1883, the Bridgeport and
White Paper: Ensuring vessel uptime through drivetrain inspections, proactive maintenance, and strategic spares
This white paper emphasizes that maximizing vessel uptime depends on a structured approach to drivetrain reliability, centered on routine visual inspections, proactive maintenance practices, and strategic management of critical spare parts.
Iran blockade set to resume
As signaled by President Trump in the social media post that we reported on yesterday, the U.S. will resume blockading maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports today, July 14, at 4
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KR and HD Hyundai advance Korea’s green corridor with ammonia vessel trial
Korean Register(KR) is collaborating with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to establish a domestic operating environment for ammonia-fueled vessels under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ “Green Shipping Corridor Construction Support Project”.
July 2026
Explore the latest developments in green vessel technologies, evolving regulations and the real-world experiences of vessel operators navigating the industry’s energy transition.