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Odfjell Tankers Launches Green Corridor Between Brazil and Europe

Published Dec 15, 2025 7:09 PM by The Maritime Executive

Norwegian shipping major Odfjell reports it has initiated the first green corridor for service between Brazil and Europe. The company emphasizes that this is not a one-off demonstration, but instead, with supply contracts, it becomes a long-term commitment to demonstrating what is possible today. The company reports it has secured a supply of sustainable biofuel, which will be used as its chemical tankers make the 5,000-nautical-mile journey between Brazil and Europe. The corridor will operate 12 to 15 voyages per...

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Korea’s HJ Heavy Industries Wins First U.S. MRO Project

Published Dec 15, 2025 6:26 PM by The Maritime Executive

South Korea’s HJ Heavy Industries has signed its first repair and maintenance contract for a U.S. Navy support vessel. It becomes the first of Korea’s mid-sized shipyards to enter the business, which is seen as a lucrative segment for the companies. The U.S. has sought to undertake more of the repair and maintenance work overseas, close to the area of deployment, to lessen the downtime for critical support ships. It is also a strategic relationship-building opportunity for the yards that...

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U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman From Burning Boat Off Florida

Published Dec 15, 2025 6:02 PM by The Maritime Executive

On Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued a fisherman from the water after a commercial fishing vessel caught fire about 100 miles to the west of Clearwater, Florida. At about 1530 hours on Sunday, Coast Guard Southeast District received an EPIRB alert from a fishing boat at a position off Florida's Gulf coast. Watchstanders dispatched a Jayhawk helicopter aircrew to the scene to investigate. On arrival, the aircrew found a burning vessel and one individual alive and afloat in a...

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Removal of Stranded Shadow Tanker Completed to Bulgarian Anchorage

Published Dec 15, 2025 5:41 PM by The Maritime Executive

Bulgaria’s Maritime Administration reported late on Monday, December 15, that the blast-damaged tanker Kairos has been successfully relocated from the coastline to a secure anchorage. The vessel will now be held and only released after the Chinese owner repays the salvage costs. The Kairos (149,989 dwt) drifted toward the Bulgarian coastline more than a week ago under uncertain circumstances. The vessel was damaged in a drone attack while sailing north of Turkey, which caused an explosion and fire, leaving the...

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Maryland Calls for Offshore Wind Proposals Days After Court Victory

The State of Maryland celebrated the victory in the courts against the Trump administration's order halting licensing for wind energy projects by launching a new call for Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) from the licensed developers. The state reiterated its commitment to wind energy despite the ongoing struggles with federal regulators. Maryland published the details of the call open to leaseholders. The state will be conducting an information conference this upcoming week. Proposals are due by January 16. At the beginning...

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Shipyards are key pieces of the global maritime infrastructure. From newbuilds to refits to scheduled maintenance, every single ship on the sea needs to return home periodically for a little rest and recovery – not to mention needed repairs, realignment, a fresh coat of paint and so on. Shipyards come in all sizes and shapes and can be found anywhere that the land meets the sea. But no matter the size, location or specialty, there's one constant you'll find at...

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Odfjell Tankers Launches Green Corridor Between Brazil and Europe

Norwegian shipping major Odfjell reports it has initiated the first green corridor for service between Brazil and Europe. The company emphasizes that this is not a one-off demonstration, but instead, with supply contracts, it becomes a long-term commitment to demonstrating what is possible today. The company reports it has secured a supply of sustainable biofuel, which will be used as its chemical tankers make the 5,000-nautical-mile journey between Brazil and Europe. The corridor will operate 12 to 15 voyages per...

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Drew Marine Insights Tour: Connecting Expertise with Shipboard Challenges

In an era of digital communication and AI, real relationships with real people still drive real progress. In maritime, practical know-how matters and staying connected to customers remains essential for building trust and long-term partnerships. “Drew Marine is staying front and center with the best technology and no digital collateral can replace the human discussion and insight a Drew Marine Business Unit Manager provides, especially as regulations tighten and operational demands rise” says Cynthia Lakis, Vice President, Business Unit Management...

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