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Turkish newcomer Aqmaris and China’s Wuhu Shipyard have sealed a deal for four ultramax bulk carriers, marking one of the first big newbuild agreements for the Istanbul-based operator. The four 64,500 dwt units will meet IMO Tier III standards and comply with EEDI Phase III, the latest environmental efficiency benchmark. They’ll also be ready for …
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https://splash247.com/turkish-upstart-aqmaris-books-up-to-four-bulker-newbuilds-in-china/Aker Solutions is moving to cut costs and adjust capacity after several years of record-high workload, with the Norwegian engineering group expecting activity to ease in 2026 compared with 2025. The company said it will reduce headcount in parts of the business to match the outlook, with just over 500 of its roughly 12,000 permanent …
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https://splash247.com/aker-solutions-to-trim-over-500-jobs-amid-slower-maket/Dutch owner JR Shipping has brought in reefer specialist Seatrade as a strategic shareholder, marking a new phase for the Harlingen-based owner and manager while keeping its independent course. Under the deal, Seatrade takes a strategic participation in JR Shipping Group and becomes a long-term partner. Founders Jan Reier Arends and Sander Schakelaar will both …
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https://splash247.com/jr-shipping-brings-in-seatrade-as-strategic-partner/State-owned Petrovietnam Gas has awarded its first-ever term supply tender seeking liquefied natural gas (LNG) to energy major Shell, which will deliver the super-chilled fuel to Vietnam from 2027 to 2031.The five-year supply deal will see Shell deliver about 400…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/petrovietnam-agrees-firstever-lng-term-534085
https://www.marinelink.com/news/petrovietnam-agrees-firstever-lng-term-534085French engineering specialist GTT has secured an order from Hanwha Ocean shipyard for the tank design of seven new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of the vessels, which will each offer a total capacity of 174…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/gtt-bags-hanwha-oceans-contract-design-534097The United States is attempting to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker with links to Venezuela after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic and as a Russian submarine and warship were close by, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.The seizure…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-moves-seize-russianflagged-534102The U.S. Coast Guard recently conducted a marine casualty investigation into an uncontrolled release of isobutane from a 2-inch cargo tank pipe aboard a pressure barge certificated to carry flammable cargoes. The direct cause of the incident…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/incorrect-alloy-valve-mounting-studs-534103To ensure that maritime infrastructure no longer has to be repaired exclusively by professional industrial divers, a research consortium led by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) has developed an underwater welding robot.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/consortium-presents-aisupported-534104
https://www.marinelink.com/news/consortium-presents-aisupported-534104On January 6, 2026, Ms. Laura DiBella of Florida was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission). Commissioner DiBella will serve for a term that expires on June 30, 2028. Commissioner DiBella was nominated by President Trump on September 3…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/fmc-welcomes-commissioner-laura-dibella-534105Evergreen Marine, a leading container shipping company, has become the first Taiwanese operator to upgrade its fleet to NexusWave bonded connectivity solution from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company. Following successful trials, Evergreen is transitioning to NexusWave to enhance crew welfare…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/evergreen-confirms-fleetwide-rollout-534107
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