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LR study points to 200,000m³ LNG carriers as viable next step for global LNG fleet renewal
New analysis finds larger LNG carriers could deliver greater transport efficiency while retaining access to most key LNG terminals worldwide. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has identified 200,000m³ LNG carriers as a credible next step for global LNG fleet renewal, with new analysis showing that larger vessels could increase cargo capacity and reduce transportation costs without requiring major disruption…
ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries advance 50 MW and 200 MW floating data center designs
ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have announced two milestones advancing floating data center development, part of a series of innovative agreements following the opening of the Korea-U.S.…
China cements global shipbuilding lead as vessel orders surge, marine economy gains pace in H1
China reinforced its global lead in shipbuilding and offshore engineering in the first half of 2026, with new orders for oceangoing vessels surging 105.2 percent year-on-year, while the value of new…
MHI and Green AI Co., Ltd. commence partnership to improve Energy Efficiency in industries
-- Combining the Companies' Respective Technologies and Know-how for a New Stage of CO₂ Reduction in Industries -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Green AI Co., Ltd.…
Infleqtion and Royal Navy demonstrate World’s First Quantum Optical Clock on Underwater Autonomous Submarine to advance GPS-Free Navigation
Breakthrough trial with Tiqker clock aboard XCal submarine advances resilient navigation in GPS-denied environments Infleqtion, a global leader in neutral atom–based quantum technology, today…
Newbuilding LNG vessel for QatarEnergy Named “HALWAN”
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that a joint venture*1 held a naming ceremony for a 174,000 m3 LNG vessel for QatarEnergy*2 at a HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.…
Sweco secures multi-year framework agreement with water authorities in the Netherlands
Sweco has been awarded a framework agreement by a Water Board consisting of four water authorities in the southwestern delta region of the Netherlands. The agreement will run from 2026 to 2030,…
DeepOcean completes subsea removals at Spirit Energy’s Seven Seas and Grove West fields
Global ocean services provider DeepOcean has successfully completed the recovery of the remaining subsea wellhead protection structure at the Spirit Energy-operated Seven Seas field, as well as the…
Trelleborg launches reduced carbon footprint EPDMs
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions marks a step change in the environmental impact of critical industrial polymers with the launch of two ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber grades demonstrating up to…
Squarehead brings “superhearing” to ships
The Norwegian company Squarehead Technology is introducing advanced acoustic monitoring to the maritime sector. Using AI and directional microphone arrays, the company’s technology can detect…
SEAGATE CORPORATION holds naming and launching ceremony for BISAN MARU, first Japanese tugboat featuring new environmental technologies
Vessel Equipped with Biofuel Blender and Ultrasonic Hull Anti-Fouling System On April 22, 2026, a naming and launching ceremony was held for a newly built tugboat ordered by SEAGATE CORPORATION, a…
Saildrone unveils Spectre, a new Class of High-Speed Unmanned Surface Vessel for Naval Operations
Spectre is designed to provide persistent anti-submarine warfare, ISR, and strike capability. Saildrone, the world leader and most experienced operator of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), released…
The new Shipdex Viewer 4.1 is now available, free-of-charge, on www.shipdex.org
Shipdex, the maritime industry’s leading open digital standard for technical documentation, proudly announces a major enhancement to its well-known Shipdex Viewer — a breakthrough that marks yet…
The new Shipdex Viewer 4.1 is now available, free-of-charge, on www.shipdex.org
Shipdex, the maritime industry’s leading open digital standard for technical documentation, proudly announces a major enhancement to its well-known Shipdex Viewer — a breakthrough that marks yet…
StormGeo strengthens Bunker Management platform with real-time pricing integration by partnering with Tideform
StormGeo is enhancing its Bunker Management platform by integrating real-time bunker pricing data from Tideform, enabling shipping companies to strengthen cost control and strategic decision-making.…
SCHOTTEL powers Mureloil’s hybrid tankers
SCHOTTEL has been selected to provide the propulsion package for Bahía Beatriz, an 8,000 DWT hybrid chemical tanker. Specifically designed for bunkering operations and terminal-to-terminal fuel…
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