Blue Wasp Marine Unveils Pelican Suite Software

Wind assisted ship propulsion (WASP) pioneer Blue Wasp Marine announced the launch of its latest software tool, Pelican Suite, which will enable vessel owners, operators and charterers to assess and optimize a

Iranian Oil Tankers Used Forged Iraqi Documents, Says Oil Minister

Iraq's oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani has said that Iranian oil tankers seized by U.S. forces in the Gulf were using forged Iraqi documents.The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has restored "maximum

U.S. and Russia Aim for a Black Sea Maritime Ceasefire

U.S. and Russian officials held talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday aimed at sealing a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal before a wider ceasefire agreement in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv used drones

Seaspan Corporation Integrates Orca AI's SeaPod Across Fleet

Orca AI celebrated a milestone as Seaspan Corporation, a global containership powerhouse, integrates its SeaPod digital watchkeeper across its entire fleet to support safety improvements and operational cost savings.As part of its

Xmar: 100,000 Metric Tons of Bunker Fuel Traded

Xmar, the fast-growing digital bunker trading platform, has facilitated the trade of over 100,000 metric tons of bunker fuel through more than 200 deals in less than six months since launching.Operating with

Value Maritime Installs Filter and Carbon Capture System on MOL Vessel

Value Maritime (VM) has successfully installed its Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) and Carbon Capture unit aboard Nexus Victoria, an LR1 product tanker owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL).VM’s 15MW next-generation

Vard Picks Brunvoll to Supply 30 Thrusters for SOV Newbuilds

Maritime system supplier Brunvoll has signed a contract with Vard to deliver a comprehensive package of propulsion and maneuvering thrusters for five Walk-2-Work (W2W) Service Operation Vessels (SOVs).Brunvoll’s delivery for each vessel

ClassNK Names New Leadership Team

Japan-based classification society ClassNK has named Hayato Suga as its new president and CEO, and Fumihiko Higashi as its executive vice president.Effective March 21, 2025, Suga will move from his current senior

U.S. Wants Black Sea Ceasefire

A U.S. delegation will seek progress toward a Black Sea ceasefire and a broader cessation of violence in the war in Ukraine when it meets for talks with Russian officials on Monday,