News 2025 October 1

MSC launches Sambar service, adjusts Pertiwi and Orchid routes in Asia

Bahri orders six Ultramax bulk carriers from IMI in first Saudi ocean-going shipbuilding deal

Seaspan and Genoa sign contract for Canadian heavy polar icebreaker design work

Everllence, ABB and OceanWings join forces to develop sustainable propulsion concepts

Securing New Zealand’s energy future – Finance and Energy ministers

Denmark's largest commercial port adjusts expectations after solid results in H1, 2025

Paradip Port Authority signs concession agreement with AM/NS Ports

WindWings tankers secure SOLAS approval from Marshall Islands & LR

Hafeet Rail partners with Asyad Logistics to launch intermodal train services between Oman and the UAE

PowerCell to equip world’s first hydrogen-powered bulk carriers

Hanwha Ocean and POSCO sign MOU to co-develop high-strength steel for next-generation naval vessels

Maritime Technologies Forum issues 41 safety recommendations for methanol dual-fuel ship inspections

U.S. Coast Guard advances Waterways Commerce Cutter acquisition with new $110 million orders

Global container ship fleet surpasses 6,600 vessels

Windward Offshore takes delivery of first CSOV Windward Athens from VARD

Alphaliner estimates $3.2 bln USTR charges on top carriers’ fleets in 2026

Sanctions disrupt Russia’s plans for 30 new rescue vessels on Northern Sea Route

Marine bunker oil market projected to reach $280.7 billion by 2033

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries begins MRO project for US Navy auxiliary ship

U-Ming installs Anemoi rotor sails on Grand Pioneer at COSCO Zhoushan Shipyard

France opens investigation into tanker Boracay linked to UK/EU sanctions

Yemen’s HOCC sanctions ExxonMobil, Chevron, and other U.S. oil firms over crude exports

Goodtech wins Equinor contract for Baltyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms

Jinhui Holdings signs three newbuild deals worth $99.15 million

Lloyd’s Register and Oceanco sign contract for largest yacht support vessel