Brittany Ferries Ends Live Irish Calf Exports
On September 1, Brittany Ferries stopped transporting live farm animals including unweaned calves.The move marks another milestone in a campaign by NGOs to end long-distance live transport and...
Month September 2026
More Newbuildings Ordered Last Week
A series of newbuilding orders were concluded last week, as more owners entered the market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “newbuilding activity remained active this week, with contracting spread across the container, tanker, car carrier and LNG sectors. In the...
Hornbeck and Helix Complete Merger
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. and Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. have completed the previously announced combination in an all-stock transaction.The combined company has assumed the Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. name and will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on September 2…
Polarstern Reaches Sailing Milestone
On 26 August 2026, the German research icebreaker Polarstern reached the milestone of covering two million nautical miles since it entered service on 9 December 1982.The distance covered – a total of two million nautical miles – is equivalent to around 3.7 million kilometers…
Oil Slick Detected Off Yemen Coast Linked To Ship-to-Ship Transfers
The pollution could affect marine life, coastal areas and fishermen who depend on the waters for their livelihoods.
Sweden Signs $5 Billion Deal To Acquire Four Modern French Frigates
The first frigate is expected to be delivered in 2030. The four ships will be the largest vessels in the Swedish navy.
Tidewater completes $500m Brazil OSV takeover
Tidewater has completed its $500m takeover of Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore, adding 22 platform supply vessels and dramatically scaling up its position in Brazil. The Houston-based OSV giant closed the acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações and affiliate Atlantic Offshore Services on...
GMI doubles hydrogen bulker programme
Norwegian newcomer Green Maritime Infrastructure (GMI) Group has doubled its hydrogen-powered bulker programme to four ships, signing for another two newbuilds at India’s Chowgule Shipyard. The latest pair will be around 3,000 dwt each and join two larger 4,000 dwt ships already under...
Ray Fitzgerald Appointed to President and COO of Pasha Group
The Pasha Group has appointed Raymond Fitzgerald as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 1, 2026. In conjunction with this appointment, company owner George Pasha, IV has...
AAM Delivers R/V Osprey to UNCW
All American Marine (AAM) announced the delivery of a 78-foot aluminum research vessel commissioned by the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). Following successful sea trials at AAM’s...