iDirect Government validates DVB-S2X Standard on 450 Software-Defined Modem using virtualised Waveform Core in Live Over-the-Air Testing
iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a leading provider of satellite communications…
Elcome and Amazon ink connectivity agreement
ELCOME EXPANDS GLOBAL MARITIME CONNECTIVITY LEADERSHIP WITH AMAZON LEO…
Bureau Veritas grants Approval in Principle to Greenroom Robotics’ Advanced Maritime Autonomy Software
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has granted an Approval in Principle…
Carus 2026: Driving Digital Transformation in the Ferry Industry with new solutions and global expansion
Carus, the global leader in digital solutions for the ferry and cruise…
Lehmann Marine provides 3.8 MWh Battery Systems for HADAG’s new fully Electric Harbour Ferries in Hamburg
Lehmann Marine is contributing to the transformation of the Port of Hamburg…
Hidden sparks: The shipboard hazard of small Lithium-Ion batteries
While the risks of transporting electric vehicles continue to provide a safety…
Maersk orders eight large vessels with deployment flexibility
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has signed an order of eight large vessels with…
Shipping through protected waters on the High Seas: The Thermal Dome as a case study for future ocean governance
On 17 January 2026, we entered a new era for the preservation of biodiversity…
Maritime security in the northern Black Sea: Operational realities and emerging risks
The security situation in the northern Black Sea continues to evolve…
Kongsberg Maritime - a global technology partner
As previously announced, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) will demerge…
Freight markets at an inflection point: Geopolitics, Supply, and Demand Shifts
Tanker Market Monitor Dirty Vs Clean Freight Signals | Supply Trends | Demand…
AD Ports Group signs 30-year agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation to manage and operate Aqaba Multipurpose Port in Jordan
AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and…
Lloyd’s Register strengthens leadership team in China with new appointments
The appointments bring together strong regional knowledge, technical authority…
Change in the Konecranes Leadership Team
Konecranes announces a change in its leadership team. Anneli Karkovirta,…
AET adds first hybrid electric dynamic positioning shuttle tanker to its fleet
Newbuild to be dual-fuel ethanol-ready, strengthening AET’s DPST capability In…
Vessev Works with New Zealand's Fastest-Growing City to explore Electric Hydrofoiling Transport at Scale
Electric Hydrofoiling Vessels to Be Trialed on Lake Wakatipu, Demonstrating…
Maritime Defense Weekly: Maritime enforcement accelerates across Global Energy Routes Enforcement is expanding beyond a single Theater
Western maritime enforcement is no longer confined to designation, monitoring,…
TotalEnergies to provide 1 GW of solar capacity to power Google’s Data Centres in Texas for 15 Years
TotalEnergies has signed two new long-term Power Purchase…
Latin American oil giants shrug off potential Venezuelan comeback; smaller players seize near-term upside
Argentina, Guyana and Brazil are poised to lead Latin American oil production…
Norway cements its CCS Leadership as Northern Lights Expands Fleet
Norway continues to strengthen its position at the heart of Europe’s growing…
Chevron announces Senior Leadership Changes
Chevron Corporation announced several senior leadership changes. Frank…
Globe Telecom seals agreement with Starlink to launch first Southeast Asia Direct‑to‑Cell Satellite Service
Globe Telecom, the Philippines' leading mobile operator, has become the first…
CMA CGM Group, Marlink, and Eutelsat partner to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity across CMA CGM’s global maritime fleet
CMA CGM expands its LEO connectivity with Eutelsat’s OneWeb, delivered and…
Smarter batch automation Valmet FlexBatch is now available for Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System
Valmet expands its automation solutions portfolio in the process industries…
RINA highlights 'Natural Evolution' of LNG Technology during Carnival Mardi Gras drydock
Following the successful drydocking of Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras in…
Luxury Redefined: Aman at Sea unveils Ultra-Premium Features for 'Amangati' 2027 Debut
Set to launch in Spring 2027, Amangati, the first vessel of Aman at Sea, marks…
Princess Cruises celebrates prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification for Alfredo's Pizzeria Aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess
From hand-stretched dough to time-honored Italian techniques perfected at…
Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership
Senators Warren, Kim express national security concerns over…
How global shadow fleet of crude tankers is navigating high seas hunt for sanctioned Russian, Iranian, Venezuelan oil
President Donald Trump announced a U.S. trade deal with India on Monday which…
Evergreen Marine orders 16 container ships from CSSC unit
CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding signed a contract with Taiwan-based…
Urgent repair of corroded stabiliser fin completed in four days
When the ferry M/S Finlandia required an urgent repair of its stabiliser fin…
MOL takes delivery of LPG-powered Newbuilding LPG Carrier Energia Grandeur to serve Total
- Advancing Environmentally Friendly Fleet Development Under the 'BLUE' Series…
World Container Index Down 7% last week by Drewry
For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent,…
Panama Canal publishes pre-qualification documents for Port Initiatives and Energy Pipeline
The Panama Canal Authority published today, the prequalification documents for…
NYK concludes Long-Term Charter Agreement for new LNG Carriers with US LNG Giant Cheniere
NYK Line, in partnership with Ocean Yield AS, has signed multiple long-term…
KR, Korean Government and Industry Partner join forces to set International Standards for Ammonia Effluent Discharge
As the maritime industry accelerates its transition to zero-carbon fuels in…
Wärtsilä to divest its Water & Waste business to Solix Group AB
Wärtsilä has agreed to divest its Water & Waste business to the Swedish…
Kongsberg Maritime contracted for Transpetro’s new tanker fleet
Kongsberg Maritime has been contracted by Consórcio Marenova to design and…
COSCO orders milestone Dual-Fuel Order
Everllence reports that it has received the 2,000th order for a dual-fuel…
GTT and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries partner to advance VLEC design and energy performance
GTT announces the signing of a Joint Development Project (JDP) with the…
Maritime shipping bunkered six times more bio-LNG in the Port of Rotterdam in 2025 compared to the previous year
Last year, maritime shipping bunkered 3,000 tonnes more fuel in…
Oil and gas robotics deployment expands as global market heads toward $205 billion in 2030, says GlobalData
Robotics is rapidly transforming oil and gas operations as advances in…
TotalEnergies expands its exploration portfolio as operator of PEL104 License
TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire a 42.5% operated…
Singapore’s fuel oil stocks inch up 3% coming into February
Singapore’s residual fuel oil stocks have averaged 3% higher so far in the…
Global software, data firms slide as AI disruption fears compound jitters over $600 billion capex plans
Big Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache……
OpenAI unveils AI agent service as part of push to attract businesses
Your next coworker might be generated by AI. OpenAI on Thursday said…
Why cruises are brilliant for people who don't like organising holidays
Some people love spreadsheets, colour-coded itineraries and booking things…
MSC Cruises partners with Marine Conservation Organisation Orca during inaugural Alaska Season
ORCA Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) will be on board MSC Poesia to support…
Superyacht Design Festival awards Perini Navi S/Y Katana in Kitzbühel
Perini Navi S/Y Katana has received her first international recognition at…
Adopting digitalisation and creating smart vessels are now financially viable and deliver rapid returns, says Columbia Group
The cost of creating ‘smart vessels’ has fallen dramatically in recent years,…
FuelEU: the first deadline passes. Are you ready to comply?
"FuelEU Maritime is no longer a regulatory horizon issue — it is an…
Maersk delivered a strong 2025 with progress across the business
A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S delivered a strong performance in all businesses in…
Venezuela tells China oil prices won’t be set by the U.S., seeks to reassure investment after Maduro capture
Venezuela has assured Beijing that its oil pricing will not be dictated by the…
Trafigura CEO ‘not particularly concerned’ about Europe’s reliance on US LNG
The head of Trafigura said he is not worried about Europe’s growing dependence…
Sallaum Lines expands its Eco-Efficient fleet with the delivery of MV Ocean Legacy
Sallaum Lines reveals the delivery of MV Ocean Legacy, the latest Pure Car and…
Port of Gothenburg handled more containers than ever in 2025
A growing range of shipping services, congestion at Europe’s ports, and an…
DORIC WEEKLY INSIGHT 06 FEBRUARY 2026
Please find below the DORIC Market Insight for the week ending 06th February…
MacGregor secures major order for large AHC subsea crane on new-generation Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel
MacGregor has been selected to supply a substantial 400-tonne Active Heave…
Wärtsilä’s operation & maintenance agreement with Oman power provider extended following reliable and consistent performance
Technology group Wärtsilä has extended its operation and maintenance agreement…
RAD Propulsion appoints Charged Marine to support North American market expansion
RAD Propulsion, a global leader in high-performance electric marine propulsion…
NGO Shipbreaking Platform: “U.S. Shipping Line Matson backtracks on commitment to not dump their old ships on South Asian Beaches”
The Basel Action Network (BAN) and the NGO Shipbreaking Platform today…
International Electric Maritime Association partners with Asia Pacific Maritime 2026
The International Electric Maritime Association (IEMA) has…
TotalEnergies to Supply Renewable Electricity to Airbus in Germany and the United Kingdom
TotalEnergies and Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer, have…
Gasum delivers liquified biogas to Svalbard airport for emission reductions in power generation
Svalbard is the northernmost and most remote location Gasum has delivered…
GCMD and CIMAC form Coalition partnership to advance ecosystem readiness for alternative fuels
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and CIMAC have signed a…
Google goes from laggard to leader as it pulls ahead of OpenAI with stellar AI growth
Alphabet's AI investments drive revenue and growth across the board,…
Starlink fuels SpaceX growth with potential phone, more internet services
SpaceX plans Starlink phone, direct-to-device internet Starlink drives…
Giving seafarers total control of their money
Circle Digital Ventures (CircleDV), a Singapore-based technology company…
The Panama Canal marks milestone with transit of the Disney Adventure Cruise Ship
The Panama Canal made history with the inaugural transit of Disney Adventure,…
MSC Cruises to add award-winning MSC Yacht Club to further two ships, MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra
MSC Cruises is bringing its award-winning luxury all-inclusive cruising…
Holland America Line Opens Nearly Three Dozen 2027-2028 Voyages Across Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal and Pacific Coast
From overnight stays in Honolulu to British Columbia's wilderness, newly…
Korea’s ‘Big 3’ Shipbuilders compete for Lucrative Libyan Gas Project Contract
Korea’s Top Shipbuilders Vie for Over $3 Trillion Offshore Platform…
Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet reaches 400 ships on the water
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has just published its latest update to the…
Seafarer abandonment crisis: thousands left behind in shipping’s worst year on record
ITF data shows spiralling ship and seafarer abandonment at worst ever levels –…
GTT receives an order from HD KSOE for the tank design of four new LNG Carriers
GTT announces that it has received, in early 2026, an order from HD Korea…
Samsung Heavy Industries signs MOU with Qatar State Shipyard QSTS
Samsung Heavy Industries and QSTS Focus on Retrofit, Digital solutions,…
Hanwha Ocean hits 1 Trillion Won profit milestone in seven years
Company Secures $10.05B in Orders Despite Global Decline while LNG…
Singapore MOC fuel oil swaps trade volume hits 3-month low in Jan as HSFO deals fall
The volume of Singapore fuel oil derivatives traded during the Platts Market…
Venezuela’s Oil Policy Shift and the Rising Maritime Risk Landscape
Venezuela’s 2026 oil sector reform opens production to foreign investment and…
Japanese refiners’ US crude appetite intact despite rising sweet crude premiums
Japan purchased a record of more than 100,000 b/d of US crude in 2025 as…
TotalEnergies and Tikehau Capital join forces to develop Public Charging Networks in Belgium and the Netherlands
TotalEnergies and Tikehau Capital have announced the creation of a…
Inmarsat Maritime to deliver NexusWave connectivity across Auerbach fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels
Fully managed bonded service delivery and…
Kymeta and JDI partner to produce new groundbreaking Multi-Band Metasurface Aperture
First multi-band terminal will be produced for defense customers, with…
Hurtigruten adds Iceland to expanding Tours Portfolio with new tours and packages
- Hurtigruten launches Grand Nordic Adventure, Nordic Winter Journey, and a new…
Celestyal reports strong Wave performance as Unmissable Sale is extended
Celestyal has reported strong early success from its current Wave campaign, the…
Register Now for the 2nd CSN Greece Shipping Debate “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and Innovation” - 26 February 2026
2nd CSN Greece Shipping Debate “Shipping Through Times of Turbulence and…
Columbia Group appoints Christina Orfanidou as Head of AI - advancing people-centric and responsible AI adoption within the company
Columbia Group has announced the appointment of Christina Orfanidou as its Head…
Combining SpaceX with xAI may be simple for Musk Inc, but Tesla isn't so easy
SpaceX-Tesla merger seen as less likely in short term, analysts and…
MPC Capital and Storm Capital launch MPC Storm Maritime Opportunities investment platform and raise USD 35 million in first close
MPC Capital (Hamburg) and Storm Capital Management (Oslo) are launching a new…
Navigating the Waves of Geopolitics and Innovation: Key Takeaways from the CSN Limassol Debate
The Columbia Plaza recently served as the backdrop for a high-level exchange of…
India crude imports set to remain elevated in January
India crude imports are approaching record levels in January as non-Russian…
Foreign workers needed, but at what cost? Korea debates ‘metropolitan visa’ plan
President Lee Jae Myung has sparked intense debate with his comments on the…
Panama Canal publishes pre-qualification documents for Port Initiatives and Energy Pipeline
The Panama Canal Authority published today, the prequalification documents for…
International Propeller Club of Norway rallies industry support for Windjammer charity to promote maritime recruitment at inaugural gala dinner
Inaugural New Year Gala Dinner brings together diversity of maritime…
Skuld announces head of office in Piraeus
Skuld announces today that Charlotte Valentin has been appointed senior vice…
The Nautical Institute is delighted to announce the winner of its Lüddeke Prize – Celebrating excellence – inspiring the future
Each year The Nautical Institute remembers Captain Christof Ferdinand Lüddeke…
OceanScore reaches USD 5 Million ARR as demand for Commercial Emissions Compliance Accelerates
OceanScore, a provider of commercial compliance solutions for maritime…
Konecranes wins order for eight new-design hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers from Germany’s HHLA
As part of its strategy to reduce fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions, HHLA…
CMT Welcomes important guidance on two-strokes
Germany’s CM Technologies (CMT) has welcomed an important clarification from…