Five Issues That Derail Vessel Control System Modernizations
A vessel control system modernization can look straightforward on paper: remove aging components, install new hardware and software, test the system and return the vessel to service.
The Maritime Executive
LNG Prices Fall From 2026 Highs
In a development which has surprised even traders in the London LNG commodities market, prices for LNG have been falling and come off year-long peaks in recent days, despite there being no agreement on a return to normality in the…
USS Harry S. Truman Begins $5.1B Mid-Life Refueling and Overhaul
The nuclear aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) has shifted from Naval Station Norfolk to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding to officially begin its multi-year Refueling and Complex Overhaul.
Galician Coast Guard Conducts Long-Distance Medical Evacuation of Sailor
The Galician Coast Guard is reporting the successful evacuation of a seriously injured crewmember from a fishing vessel, despite challenging conditions. It required a 3.5-hour flight to reach the fishing vessel, Armaven Uno.
Ukraine Accused of Attack on Turkish Bulker With One Seafarer Missing
Ukraine’s Defense Forces are being accused of an attack on a Turkish-owned bulker that has left one seafarer missing. There has been no official comment on the incident, but the family of the missing sailor posted online, and independent watchdog…
Kuwaiti Tanker Struck in the Strait of Hormuz
A new incident has been confirmed in the Strait of Hormuz, with reports that a tanker was struck after a lull of nearly a week. It comes after Donald Trump rejected overtures from Iran through the mediators, and IRGC leaders…