The Maritime Network

12/05/2025

A vessel near Yemen reported an exchange of fire with multiple small boats. Thankfully, the crew is safe and continuing its journey.

A vessel located 15 nautical miles west of Yemen reported an exchange of fire after sighting about 15 small craft at a range of 1–2 cables, the United Kingdom M

12/05/2025

Exciting news! Dajin Heavy Industry joins forces with Briese Schiffahrt to create a new offshore wind hub at the Port of Cuxhaven. 🌍💨

Dajin Heavy Industry and Germany’s Briese Schiffahrt have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop offshore wind marshalling…

12/05/2025

Exciting news! The Jasmund Substation's Topside and Jacket have set sail to the Baltic Sea, marking another step forward in clean energy.

The topside and jacket structure for the Jasmund offshore substation (OSS) have embarked on the journey to Baltic Sea for installation…

12/04/2025

🚨 Job Opportunity: Naval Architect / Designer – New Orleans, LA
Technology Associates is hiring a Naval Architect/Designer for marine design and engineering projects.

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Requirements: B.S. in Naval Architecture, 3–5 years experience, proficiency in AutoCAD/Rhino, U.S. work authorization.
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Position OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Naval Architect / Marine Engineer with 2–4 years of experience in boat design and construction. The ideal candidate is a young, enthusiastic…

12/04/2025

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We welcome the Port of Miami to the 2026 Port of the Future Conference to be held March 24-25, 2026, at the Hilton University Houston in Houston, Texas.

Register for the 2026 Port of the Future Conference at: https://portofthefutureconference.com/registration/

The 2026 Port of the Future Conference, hosted by New Wave Media International, will host representatives from over 50 ports worldwide from North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

This year’s event includes nine (9) informative tracks on Port Infrastructure 4.0; Increasing Ports Operational Efficiency; Ensuring U.S. Maritime Security; Developing Ports; Intermodal Connectivity; Decarbonization and Alternate Fuels; Port Energy and Sustainability; Port Security, Cybersecurity, and Emergency Management; Advances in Dredging Technology and Techniques and other relevant topics.

12/04/2025

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Nick Parham, Chief, Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy, U.S. Coast Guard, will speak on the “Navigating New USCG Maritime Transportation System Cyber Regulations” at the 2026 Port of the Future Conference, to be held March 24-25, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The Port of the Future Conference is hosted by New Wave Media International.

Register for the 2026 Port of the Future Conference at: https://portofthefutureconference.com/registration/

As the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) implements new cybersecurity regulations for the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), port leadership faces a critical juncture in safeguarding operational technology (OT), information technology (IT), and supply chain systems against evolving cyber threats.

Key topics will include understanding the rapidly evolving threat landscape, aligning cybersecurity programs to meet regulatory requirements, and integrating risk-based approaches into port operations. The discussion will also focus on the importance of aligning to national and international frameworks, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive approach to managing cyber risks in the maritime sector.

Mr. C.N. "Nick" Parham currently serves as the Chief, Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy (CG-MCP), where he oversees efforts for overarching policy and guidance that support the implementation of the MTSA cybersecurity regulations and CG-5P’s cybersecurity missions for Coast Guard field activities.

Previously, he was a Marine Transportation System (MTS) Cybersecurity Coordinator for the Coast Guard's Atlantic Area Command (LANT Area) where he had served since January of 2021. As the MTS Cybersecurity Coordinator, Mr. Parham operationalized the Coast Guard’s Cyber Strategic Outlook by building relationships between Coast Guard units, especially between Coast Guard Cyber Command and the local field units, to deliver resources to national MTS critical infrastructure. This was delivered through Cyber Protection Team (CPT) assessment and response missions as well as enhancing cyber resiliency through shoreside and vessel security.

The 2026 Port of the Future Conference will host representatives from over 60 ports worldwide from North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

This year’s event includes nine (9) informative tracks on Port Infrastructure 4.0; Increasing Ports Operational Efficiency; Ensuring U.S. Maritime Security; Developing Ports; Intermodal Connectivity; Decarbonization and Alternate Fuels; Port Energy and Sustainability; Port Security, Cybersecurity, and Emergency Management; Advances in Dredging Technology and Techniques and other relevant topics.

12/04/2025

Exciting news for renewable energy! 🚢 Cadeler's Wind Mover vessel is sailing to Europe for its first offshore wind installation. With a state-of-the-art crane and cutting-edge tech, it's ready to revolutionize the industry. 🌍🔋

Hanwha Ocean has delivered the Wind Mover wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) to offshore wind contractor Cadeler, completing…

12/04/2025

Exciting news for green shipping! DNV approves CMES-Tech's innovative 35m tilting rotorsail design, marking a major advancement for China's maritime industry. 🌊🚢

DNV has granted a Type Approval Design Certificate (TADC) to CSSC Shanghai Marine Energy Saving Technology (CMES-Tech) for its new…

12/04/2025

Exciting news! GTT has won the contract from HD KSOE for the design of two LNG carriers' tanks. The vessels will be delivered in Q4 2028.

GTT announces that it has received, in the fourth quarter of 2025, an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD…

12/04/2025

Exciting news! Italy's Fincantieri and Bahrain's ASRY join forces to explore naval and offshore shipbuilding projects in the Gulf. This partnership strengthens their presence and opens new opportunities in the region. 🌊

Italy’s Fincantieri and Bahrain’s Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (ASRY) signed an industrial cooperation agreement to explore joint…

12/03/2025

We are pleased to announce our Lanyard Sponsor, HavocAI who are revolutionizing maritime autonomy. Founded in 2024, HavocAI is bringing scalable maritime autonomy solutions and our ultra-low cost, high-rate production ASVs (Autonomous Surface Vessels) to the defense and commercial markets at the speed of relevance. HavocAI is poised to field thousands of autonomous multi-mission maritime assets in domains of pressing need, providing genuinely affordable mass efficiently and expeditiously

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Next year's event will be held March 24-25, 2026, at the Hilton University Houston, in Houston, Texas. Information at www.portofthefutureconference.com

The 2026 Port of the Future Conference will host representatives from over 60 ports from North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. For the list of participating ports access Participating Ports | Port of the Future Conference

This event includes nine tracks on Port Infrastructure 4.0: Increasing Ports' Operational Efficiency; Port Development; Inter-Modal Connectivity; Decarbonization and Alternate Fuels; Port Energy and Sustainability; Ensuring America's Maritime Security; Port Security, Cybersecurity, and Emergency Management, Advances in Dredging Technology and Techniques; and other relevant topics.

Free conference registration is offered to one representative from each participating port or terminal. Contact the Conference Director at [email protected]

12/03/2025

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Thomas Damsgaard will be speaking on, THE DIGITAL TRANSITION TO ELECTRONIC BILLS OF LADING at the 2026 Port of the Future Conference, to be held March 24-25, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The Port of the Future Conference is hosted by New Wave Media International.

Register for the 2026 Port of the Future Conference at: https://portofthefutureconference.com/registration/

Adopting electronic bills of lading (eBLs) can transform trade by streamlining processes, improving security, reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable trade practices. Estimates show that replacing all paper-based bills of lading would save an estimated $6.5 billion in direct transaction costs with the capacity to facilitate up to $40 billion in global trade.
The container industry currently operates at 5 percent eBLs and has committed to operating at 100 percent by 2030. This will be a massive transformation in just a 5-year period. This transformation will also require standardization of maritime terms, and IMO initiative, to create a common global maritime language. This panel discusses how businesses and ports can best prepare for the digital transition from paper-based to eBLs

Thomas Damsgaard is head of BIMCO in the Americas, where his responsibilities encompass member interest and industry engagement for the Americas.
Thomas started an exciting shipping career in 1990 and has earned his stripes in a succession of increasingly challenging roles within senior management and leadership for maritime market leaders. He has led several maritime start-ups and turnarounds and acted as an external advisor on leadership, strategy and optimization to global maritime, logistics and PE organizations. He has served on professional boards within shipping and logistics.
An active member of the Houston community, he fills leading roles including for the Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association, Advisory Board at University of Houston; he founded the Danish American Chamber of Commerce and a non-for-profit maritime scholarship fundraiser.
Thomas holds an MBA in Shipping & Logistics (Blue MBA) from Copenhagen Business School.
This year’s event includes nine (9) informative tracks on Port Infrastructure 4.0; Increasing Ports Operational Efficiency; Ensuring U.S. Maritime Security; Developing Ports; Intermodal Connectivity; Decarbonization and Alternate Fuels; Port Energy and Sustainability; Port Security, Cybersecurity, and Emergency Management; Advances in Dredging Technology and Techniques and other relevant topics.

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