US Launches Public Consultation for Potential Seabed Mineral Lease Sale

The US Department of the Interior has announced the publication of a Request for Information and Interest to explore the potential for seabed mineral leasing offshore American Samoa.The Request for Information, scheduled

EDHEC Launches Ratings to Estimate Climate Hit on Infrastructure Assets

A climate ratings firm created at French business university EDHEC has become the first to estimate projected financial losses for thousands of infrastructure assets under various climate change scenarios, its founder and

Taiwan Sentences Chinese Ship Captain to Jail For Subsea Cable Damage

A Taiwanese court sentenced the Chinese captain of a ship to three years in jail on Thursday after finding him guilty of intentionally damaging undersea cables off the island in February, in

Most G7 Members Ready to Lower Russian Oil Price Cap Despite US Engagement

Most countries in the Group of Seven nations are prepared to go it alone and lower the G7 price cap on Russian oil even if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to opt out, four

Methanol-Ready RoRo South Enabler Delivered to Wallenius Sol

Wallenius Sol took delivery of the RoRo vessel South Enabler from the Visentini Shipyard.In February 2025, a new chapter began in European shipping as Wallenius Sol announced the acquisition of Mann Lines, significantly

JERA Agrees New US LNG Supply Deals

JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has agreed to new supply deals for U.S. liquefied natural gas from four projects to diversify its global portfolio away from its reliance on Australia, it said

Decline in Confidence is Turning Shipowners Away from New Fuels

The ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025, launched by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), reveals a steady decline in confidence among global maritime leaders to manage the risks posed by increasing political

EV Maritime Launches First Electric Ferry in New Zealand

EV Maritime, New Zealand’s leading electric ferry design and technology company, announced the launch of its first fully electric passenger ferry. The new vessel will operate between downtown Auckland and the suburb

US Congress Presses to Boost Navy, Air Force Funding

The House Appropriations Committee's Defense subcommittee released its draft bill for fiscal-year 2026 late on Tuesday, which aims to buy one additional F-35 jet versus the Pentagon's 2025 budget request and make