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Kongsberg Completes Sonatech Acquisition

Kongsberg Completes Sonatech Acquisition

Kongsberg has completed the acquisition of Sonatech, an underwater acoustics specialist. The acquisition supports Kongsberg’s growth ambitions in the US and strengthens the company’s position as a committed partner to the US Navy.Sonatech is…

Brittany Ferries Ends Live Irish Calf Exports

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...

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

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

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…