German Seaports Paralyzed by Daylong Strike Over Contract Impasse
Germany’s main service union, Ver.di, invoked a daylong strike that is impacting a total of six seaports and has brought most container and cargo operations to a standstill.
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Report: India Looks to Run First NSR Arctic Voyage to Europe in 2027
As the shipping season on Russia’s Northern Sea Route moves into its peak time, there are reports that India is the latest country looking to test transits to Europe.
Asyad Shipping Receives First of Two baby-Capesize Bulk Carriers
Oman-based Asyad Shipping has taken delivery of Ain Sahlnoot, the first of two second-hand baby-Capesize dry bulk carriers acquired under an agreement finalised earlier this year. The second vessel, Ain Hamran, is scheduled for delivery the following week.
Capability Partner Selected for Australian Nuclear Submarine Shipyard
Australian Naval Infrastructure has selected a joint venture between Amentum and Laing O’Rourke as its capability partner for the development of a nuclear-powered submarine construction yard in South Australia.Under a long-term contract, the joint venture will support development of the…
Kongsberg Maritime Awarded Deck Machinery Contract for New FPSO Development
[By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime has secured a substantial contract with a major energy operator to deliver advanced deck machinery for a new Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel for an offshore development in Asia.
Scotland’s Troubled Ferguson Shipyard Plans to Lay Off a Quarter of Staff
Saying that the state-owned shipyard is entering a transition period, Scotland’s financially troubled shipbuilder Ferguson Marine announced it will start a voluntary program of staff layoffs.