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April 15, 2026
BAR Technologies highlights charterparty barrier to scaling wind propulsion
PORTSMOUTH: The global shipping industry’s slow uptake of wind propulsion is no longer a technology issue, but a commercial one, according to new analysis from BAR Technologies. While proven wind-assisted propulsion systems like WindWings®
April 15, 2026
Econowind moves into deepsea market with new 5-series VentoFoil
ZEEWOLDE: Dutch wind-assisted ship propulsion specialist Econowind is moving into the deepsea market with the launch of its new 5-series VentoFoil, a larger steel suction wing system for oceangoing vessels. Unveiled last week in
April 15, 2026
CoreMarine & Jumbo Offshore Awarded Landmark FLNG Installation & Hook-up Project in Argentina
SCHIEDAM: CoreMarine & Jumbo Offshore are proud to announce the award of a significant contract to perform the transport and installation of the soft-yoke (SSY) mooring systems, and hook-up of both the Hilli Episeyo
April 15, 2026
VIKING Helix shapes simpler, easier ship evacuation at speed
BASEL: Developed for passenger ships needing high evacuation capacity, the VIKING Helix MES introduces a new helix-type slide that 4-8 people can use at once, and a unique bowsing system that keeps life rafts
April 13, 2026
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks held in Pakistan to end the Iran war hit the skids. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy,
April 13, 2026
US says it will blockade Iranian ports
WASHINGTON: The US military says it will blockade Iranian ports from Monday, less than a day after peace talks with Iran in Pakistan broke down. The blockade will begin from 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT)
April 13, 2026
Global order book hits 17-year high amid record crude tanker contracting
LONDON: “By the end of the first quarter of 2026, the global shipping order book hit a 17-year high, reaching 191m Compensated Gross Tonnes (CGT). This is equivalent to 17% of the global fleet,
April 13, 2026
Revised IMO recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships
LONDON: Enclosed space entry remains a safety challenge in ship operations and for seafarers’ working conditions. On 27 June 2025, the IMO adopted revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships, to be handled
April 11, 2026