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Sofar Ocean unveiled Wayfinder Explore, a suite of tools for fleets that manage voyage optimization themselves. Masters and shore teams get access to the same weather and vessel data that powers routes generated by Sofar’s own routing experts.
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/sofar-ocean-launches-wayfinder-explore-543402Evac Group, a provider of integrated water, waste and wastewater management solutions, as well as corrosion protection and marine growth prevention systems for the marine, offshore and land-based construction industries, announced the acquisition of WatMan Engineering…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/watman-engineering-acquired-evac-543403Today, Thursday, October 1 2026, the Baltic Dry Index climbed 27 points, 3140 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry hit a ...
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https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-climbs-to-3140-up-27-points/Offshore jackup rig player Borr Drilling has won new work for three of its rigs. In West Africa, the 2011-built Norve rig has received a binding letter of award from an undisclosed operator. The commitment is expected to commence in mid-December 2026 and includes a firm scope of three wells with an estimated duration of …
https://splash247.com/fresh-drilling-and-accommodation-work-boosts-borr-backlog/
https://splash247.com/fresh-drilling-and-accommodation-work-boosts-borr-backlog/The paradox confronting modern chartering desks is becoming increasingly clear: the more data and technology everybody gets, the harder it becomes to differentiate. That was one of the central themes to emerge from the Chartering Spotlight at last week’s Splash Singapore, where charterers, operators and technology providers debated how AI, transparency and increasingly sophisticated data …
https://splash247.com/charterings-ai-revolution-brings-competitive-edge-back-to-people/
https://splash247.com/charterings-ai-revolution-brings-competitive-edge-back-to-people/Nobu Su is plotting a return to shipowning, with the former TMT boss in final negotiations for an experimental newbuilding that could be delivered as early as May or June 2028. A new 33-page white paper from Su’s Morizo Group says the first ship will test an integrated design combining wind-assisted propulsion, natural air lubrication …
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https://splash247.com/nobu-su-targets-mid-2028-return-to-shipowning/South Korea’s Polaris Shipping is looking to broaden its fleet beyond the giant ore carriers on which it built its name, with further tanker investments and an eventual move into gas shipping under consideration. Senior management at the Seoul-based owner have revealed the company is evaluating additional medium-range tanker tonnage as it seeks a more …
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https://splash247.com/polaris-looks-beyond-dry-bulk-base/Sister title Splash Ports today carries an exclusive interview with APM Terminals chief executive Keith Svendsen who argues that the next phase of terminal growth will depend less on simply adding cranes and quay length and more on capital discipline, operational efficiency and landside infrastructure. With terminal concessions often running for 30 to 50 years, …
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https://splash247.com/apm-terminals-boss-urges-ports-to-sweat-existing-assets-harder/The Premier Alliance is preparing to send one of its Asia-Europe strings back through the Suez Canal this month, adding fresh momentum to the container sector’s retreat from lengthy Cape of Good Hope diversions and sharpening concerns over how much vessel capacity a fuller Red Sea return could release back into the market. ONE, HMM …
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https://splash247.com/premier-alliance-joins-accelerating-return-to-suez/Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis is taking a 36-ship containership platform to the public market in Athens, with Capital Maritime Finance targeting up to €200m ($226m) from an initial public offering. The proposed transaction will see all of Capital Maritime Finance’s shares listed exclusively on Euronext Athens, with the proceeds earmarked for its newbuilding programme and …
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