MarineCraft News Desk

The MarineCraft Journal is written and reviewed by MarineCraft Global's technical team in Malaysia. Every article is checked against primary sources: IMO instruments and SOLAS chapters, Tokyo MOU inspection data, class society and OPITO guidance, and Malaysian regulators including CAAM, DOSH and the Marine Department. Sources are listed at the foot of each article so you can check a claim rather than take our word for it. Where we get something wrong, we correct it and say so.

Jan De Nul Completes Dredging and Beach Replenishment Project in Brazil

September 8, 2026 by MarineCraft News Desk

Cargo ship with huge stacks of containers docking at a port of call

Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul has completed dredging works to deepen the access channel at Brazil’s Port of Itapoá from 14 metres to 16 metres. Over nine months, the company’s dredger Galileo Galilei pumped approximately seven million cubic metres…

At SMM, ABS Says the Best Green Investments Are Agility and Efficiency

September 8, 2026 by MarineCraft News Desk

Anchor at the rear of a ship in the open seas

In a panel event just before the opening of SMM 2026, the American Bureau of Shipping updated its outlook for the state of green shipping and came away with a new conclusion: success doesn't depend on picking the right winning fuel…

PrimeServ Signs Long-Term Service Agreements With TT-Line at SMM

September 8, 2026 by MarineCraft News Desk

[By: Everllence] Everllence has signed Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs) with German ferry operator, TT-Line, at the 2026 SMM maritime trade fair in Hamburg. The agreements cover two newbuilding RoPax vessels currently under construction at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) Co.,…

Safeen Drydocks Adds Floating Dock at Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi

September 8, 2026 by MarineCraft News Desk

Safeen Drydocks has added a 230-metre floating dock at Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, expanding its ship repair and drydocking capacity.The dock can accommodate ocean-going commercial vessels and offshore rig repair projects.

Hapag-Lloyd Moves to Rescue $4.2B ZIM Buyout From Fierce Israeli Pushback

September 8, 2026 by MarineCraft News Desk

Hapag-Lloyd is working with the Israeli Government on improvements to its proposed $4.2 billion cash purchase of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, the German shipping group said on Monday.The proposed deal has faced heavy opposition in Israel, including ZIM's workers, Defence…

Yemen Coast Guard Stops Tanker After Delivery to Houthi-Controlled Port

September 8, 2026 by MarineCraft News Desk

Two ships tied together and docked at a port of call

Yemen Coast Guard Stops Tanker After Delivery to Houthi-Controlled Port The Yemen Coast Guard, which works for the internationally recognized government, has reportedly stopped a product tanker after it made a delivery in the Houthi-controlled port of Ras Isa.