New Zealand government to reverse ban on oil and gas exploration
Removing the ban on petroleum exploration beyond onshore Taranaki in New Zealand is part of a suite of proposed amendments…
US firm to build sea-going rocket launch base prototype
The Spaceport Company (TSC), a US-based space launch company, has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Defense’s…
US Navy christens towing and salvage ship Cherokee Nation
The US Navy christened its newest Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue ship (T-ATS) in a ceremony in Houma, Louisiana, on…
Hong Kong operator’s newest fast ferry hits the water
China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard has launched a new fast catamaran ferry ordered by Hong Kong transport operator Sun Ferry. Upon…
Baltimore Port Key Channel Reopens
Federal agencies said on Monday they have restored full access for commercial maritime transit through the Port of Baltimore after…
VESSEL REVIEW | MJM Enterprise – Survey boat to support offshore renewable energy sector
Marshall Jakeman Marine (MJM), a UK- company specialising in vessel construction and the provision of marine services, recently welcomed a…
VESSEL REVIEW | Durable rescue RIB delivered to Maine firefighting volunteers
The Greene Volunteer Fire Department of the town of Greene in Maine’s Androscoggin County recently welcomed a new rigid inflatable…
TUI Cruises welcomes 2,500-guest newbuild to fleet
Germany’s TUI Cruises took delivery of its newest cruise ship in a ceremony on Monday, June 10. Built by Finnish…
Dubai trader linked to record-high MR tanker order at Hyundai
The energy trading company is paying $54m each for the scrubber-fitted product carriers
Noble continues rig sector consolidation with Diamond takeover
Meanwhile UAE and Singapore-based Vantage Drilling eyes potential stock market listing in Oslo