Historic Hybrid-Electric Conversion Makes Wenatchee the Largest U.S. Passenger Ferry to Go Electric

Vigor Marine completed the hybrid-electric conversion of the ferry Wenatchee, involving major upgrades such as battery installation and advanced propulsion systems. The project...

KONGSBERG and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Deepen Partnership Through New Cooperation Agreement

KONGSBERG and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have formalized a cooperation agreement to support the defence needs of Norway, Germany, and allied nations. The agreement...

Textainer to Acquire SeaCo in Major Leasing Sector Deal

Textainer has finalized the acquisition of SeaCo, enhancing its fleet diversity and reinforcing its position as the second-largest container lessor globally. The deal...

Kohzan Maru VII, the Dual-Fuel Methanol Carrier, Delivered Under Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Charter

The Kohzan Maru VII is the first methanol dual-fuel ocean-going vessel chartered long-term by a Japanese company, officially named during a ceremony on...

Lessons Learned: Tow Strike on Bridge Caused by Operator Complacency

On April 23, 2023, an incident involving a towing vessel occurred on the Lower Mississippi River. The event was documented through an official investigation...

ABB Launches AMXE Marine Motor, a Next-Generation Electric Propulsion Solution

ABB has announced the launch of the AMXE Marine Motor, a next-generation electric propulsion solution designed specifically to endure the demanding conditions at sea....

WinGD’s New Global Service to Provide Continuous Lifecycle Support and Original Parts

Swiss marine power company WinGD has officially launched its comprehensive Global Service offering, significantly expanding its aftercare support for marine engines. Previously, WinGD's direct...

DP World’s Mekong Express: Faster, Greener Cargo Movement in Vietnam

DP World, a leading global port operator, has officially launched the Mekong Express, a new domestic sea-river transport route in Vietnam. This initiative is...

FDA Approves Moderna’s New, Lower-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine, mNEXSPIKE

Moderna announced on Friday, May 31, 2025, that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its new, lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine, mNEXSPIKE (mRNA-1283),...

VLCC Freight Market Sees Negative Close to May Amidst Bearish Sentiment

Despite some mid-May signs of rate stabilization that briefly lifted sentiment, the end of May 2025 paints a decidedly negative picture for the VLCC...