Maritime Reporter & Engineering News

12/24/2025

The U.S. Coast Guard is waiting for reinforcement before attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked oil tanker.

The U.S. Coast Guard is waiting for additional forces to arrive before potentially attempting to board and seize a Venezuela-linked…

12/24/2025

Phoenix International has successfully assisted the US Navy with the recovery of an MH-60R and an F/A-18F in the South China Sea. All crew members were rescued safely.

Phoenix's International (Phoenix) recently assisted the Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV)…

12/24/2025

Exciting news! Eidesvik Offshore's Viking Princess PSV is set for a new campaign in 2026. This innovative vessel continues to lead in green technology with its battery hybrid and shore power systems.

Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has secured a contract for its Viking Princess platform supply vessel (PSV).The…

12/24/2025

Exciting news! MOL has received ClassNK approval for their jointing and burial vessel designs. This marks a major milestone in advancing subsea power cable technologies with partners like Sumitomo Electric and NYK Line. With government support, these vessels will enhance offshore wind power efficiency.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has secured an approval in principle (AiP) from ClassNK for the basic design of specialized vessels to…

12/24/2025

BP takes a bold step by selling a major stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $6B. This move supports BP's divestment strategy and balance sheet repair.

BP has agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to infrastructure investor Stonepeak at an enterprise value of about $10 billion…

12/23/2025

Venezuela’s National Assembly approves a new law against piracy and blockades following US tanker seizures. This move sees penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment.

Venezuela's ruling-party controlled National Assembly unanimously approved a law on Tuesday that allows prison sentences of up to…

12/23/2025

Great news! 🚗 North Sea Boulevard on Maasvlakte reopens after successful installation of TenneT's offshore wind cables. It's a big step toward sustainable energy and reducing CO₂ emissions in the Rotterdam port area! 🌊🔌

The North Sea Boulevard and Maasvlakte Boulevard are reopened to traffic as TenneT's cables for connecting two offshore wind farms…

12/23/2025

CMA CGM vessels journey through the Suez Canal, hinting at easing tensions amid the Gaza conflict. 🌊

Two vessels from CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, have travelled through the Suez Canal, the authority…

12/23/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from New Wave Media! ⚓
As 2025 draws to a close, the teams at Maritime Reporter and Engineering News, Marine News, Marine Technology Reporter, and Offshore Engineer want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our global readers, contributors, and partners.
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12/23/2025

Exciting leadership changes at Svitzer! 🚢 Arjen Van Dijk moves to lead Europe while Daniel Reedtz Cohen steps in as MD for Americas.

Towage services provider Svitzer has announced leadership changes across its Americas and European operations, starting from 2026…

12/23/2025

CMA CGM and DHL advance greener shipping! 🌍 Using 8,990 metric tons of biofuel to cut emissions by 25,000 metric tons.

DHL Global Forwarding and shipping group CMA CGM have agreed to jointly use 8,990 metric tons of second-generation biofuel to reduce…

12/23/2025

President Trump announces the new 'Trump-Class' battleships, a revolutionary step for U.S. naval power. Navy expansion and defense firm scrutiny are underway.

U.S. President Trump on Monday announced plans for a new "Trump class" of battleships, marking the start of an expanded naval buildup…