Danish ferry operator Scandlines retired the oldest vessel in its fleet, the Kronprins Frederik, which had become a well-known fixture on the Baltic. The ferry made its last run heading to a recycling yard after 45 years of service.
Shipping activity overnight and into August 1 appears to have been subdued in the Strait of Hormuz, with two Iranian attacks on vessels in transit late Friday. No attacks or disruptions were noted in the Hormuz on Saturday or Sunday.
The Russia – Ukraine war started on 24 February 2022, when Moscow invaded its neighbor. The invasion triggered widespread condemnation, and a coalition of over 40 countries has imposed coordinated economic sanctions on Russia as a result.
Saudi Arabia convened an inaugural meeting in Riyadh on July 30 of nations interested in joining a maritime defense coalition to “enhance maritime security, protect international maritime corridors, and counter threats targeting maritime navigation and global trade.” The maritime corridor…
The Icelandic Coast Guard and a team of special forces from the police boarded the vessel Bandero operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation on July 31 and arrested the captain.
BMT’s acquisition of One2three Naval Architects strengthens its globally connected ship design offering across ferries, specialist craft and advanced vessel technologies. (0900 AEST, Sydney, Australia) — BMT has acquired Australian naval architecture business One2three Naval Architects, further strengthening its position…
