Damen Supplies Svitzer With ASD Tug 2312
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with harbour and towage operator Svitzer for an ASD Tug 2312. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in late 2026.
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Mounting Industry Pressures Reshape the Role of the Ship Manager
[By Copenhagen Business School] Geopolitical disruption, decarbonisation, crew shortages, cyber risk and rising operating costs are changing the skills required of ship managers, Irene Rosberg, Blue MBA Programme Director at Copenhagen Business School, has said.
Port and River Tyne to Close to Clear Damaged Containership and Crane
The Port of Tyne, along with a section of the River Tyne, will be closed for nine hours on Thursday, July 30, as the recovery operation continues from the allision in the port on July 19.
Baltic Dry Bulk Index Stumbles to Lowest Mark in a Month
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index fell on Wednesday to its lowest level since July 1, as lower Capesize and supramax rates overshadowed gains in the Panamax segment.
Shipbroker Files $2.94M Lawsuit Against Malaysia’s Keyfield Over Vessel Sale
Dubai-based shipbroker MVS Marine Services has filed a lawsuit in the Kuala Lumpur High Court against Keyfield Resolute, a subsidiary of Keyfield International, alleging unpaid commissions related to the sale of the vessel Keyfield Compassion.
Casualty at Port of Tyne Caused Large Release of Plastic Nurdles
Published Jul 28, 2026 8:11 PM by The Maritime Executive Plastic nurdle spills are among the least-desired forms of pollution for coastal states: They are difficult to remediate, persist for years, and are harmful to wildlife.