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Black Sea Ports Hit as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Overnight Strikes

Overnight attacks damaged port and energy infrastructure Russian Black Sea port facilities affected by drone strike Ukrainian port city hit, with civilian infrastructure...

Finland Seizes Cargo Vessel Over Suspected Baltic Cable Sabotage

Cargo vessel seized over suspected telecoms cable damage Undersea link between Finland and Estonia affected Authorities investigate suspected aggravated sabotage Baltic Sea infrastructure...

Germany’s Shipbuilding Sector Shows Strength Heading Into 2026

Yard Acquisitions Signal Confidence in Capacity. Naval Shipbuilding Drives Strategic Momentum. Major Meyer Werft Order Marks Turning Point. Germany’s shipbuilding and marine equipment sector...

Maritime Technology Trends Defining 2026 and Beyond

LEO Satellite Rivalry Reshapes Maritime Connectivity. Quantum Computing Moves Into Port and Fleet Operations. ECDIS 2.0 and S-100 Set Course for Smarter Navigation. As...

Japan Sets Out Roadmap to Revitalize Shipbuilding Industry by 2035

Japan aims to double annual shipbuilding output to 18 million gross tons by 2035. The government targets regaining a 20% share of the...

Marine Insurance Fundamentals and Their Role in Ship Finance Transactions

Vessel classification underpins both insurability and finance ability in ship finance. Coverage exclusions in marine insurance can expose lenders to unforeseen risks. The...

HJ Heavy Industries to Deliver South Korea’s Most Advanced Multi-Purpose Chemical Pollution Control Vessel

HJ Heavy Industries has successfully secured the contract to build South Korea’s first 1,900 DWT class multi-purpose chemical pollution control vessel. strengthening South Korea’s maritime...

India’s Alang Ship Recycling Yard Sees 21% Surge in Vessel Arrivals in 2025 Despite...

In 2025, Gujarat’s Alang ship-breaking yard experienced a 21% increase in end-of-life ships arriving for recycling compared to the previous year. Market sources reported a significant...

Kidnapped Seafarers Released Safely After Gulf of Guinea Incident

All abducted seafarers have been released and are safe Crew members received medical and psychological support Kidnappings remain a concern in the Gulf...

South Korea Pushes to Localise LNG Cargo Tank Technology, Raising Stakes for Shipbuilders

South Korea plans to localise LNG cargo tank technology to reduce reliance on foreign licensors. Shipbuilders face technical, commercial and diplomatic challenges in...