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Construction Update as Wind-Powered Cargo Trimaran Gets Biopharma Customer

Published Sep 17, 2025 6:50 PM by The Maritime Executive

  Construction on what is being billed as the first of a fleet of wind-powered cargo trimaran vessels is proceeding as the French company Vela Transport reports it has booked a major biopharmaceutical client for the service. Last fall, the company reported it had raised the capital for the construction of its first vessel and expects to launch its transatlantic cargo service in late 2026. Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical has signed an agreement to become the first biopharmaceutical company to...

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Fight Forces Cruise Ship to Return to Port in Miami

Published Sep 17, 2025 6:08 PM by The Maritime Executive

  Just hours after leaving the pier in Miami on Monday night, the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Wonder of the Seas returned to her berth to deal with an onboard fight, passengers reported and the line confirmed.  After departure, two guests aboard Wonder of the Seas were involved in a fight near a kids' pool, and both were injured.  "Our team provided medical care to adult guests who were involved in an altercation onboard, and the guests are being treated for...

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F.J. King in better days (Collection of Brendon Baillod)

Historical Association Finds Long-Sought Wreck of 19th-Century Schooner

Published Sep 17, 2025 5:35 PM by The Maritime Executive

The prolific wreckfinders at the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association have unveiled another historic Great Lakes shipwreck. Over the weekend, the association announced that it has discovered the long-sought wreck of the F.J. King, which foundered in Lake Michigan in 1886.  The F.J. King was a wooden cargo schooner built in 1867 for bulk trades on the Great Lakes. Her dimensions allowed her to transit the Welland Canal, expanding her opportunities for trading.  On September 14, 1886,...

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Yang Ming Orders Containerships with New LNG Technology from Hanwha Ocean

Published Sep 17, 2025 5:05 PM by The Maritime Executive

Taiwan’s Yang Ming Marine Transport is continuing to pursue its strategic fleet optimization plan, reporting the order of seven additional new vessels from Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, which will be the largest in its fleet and employ a new LNG technology. The carrier is also taking steps to position itself for the coming fuel transition, adding an ammonia-ready element to the design of the vessels. The container segment has continued overall to be the most aggressive, both with new...

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New Zealand to Clarify Conflict Between Offshore Wind and Seabed Mining

The government of New Zealand reports that it will be taking steps to encourage the development of its offshore energy and natural resources. It plans to revise legislation to resolve potential conflicts between offshore wind energy development and seabed mining as a key step to permit both sectors to proceed. “New Zealand has some of the world’s greatest offshore wind potential, offering a significant opportunity to generate economic growth while powering our homes and businesses," said Energy Minister...

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Navantia to Build First Fleet Solid Support Ship in Spain, Not Belfast

  Historic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff will not be building the first-in-class of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessels because its facility isn't ready for the job, new owner Navantia says. Instead, the first ship will be constructed in Cadiz at Navantia's Spanish yard, a company representative told the Financial Times.  "We shuffled a little bit things for ship one into Spain, and we moved from Spain things for ships two and three," Navantia UK CEO Donato...

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DNV Says Shipping is Moving from “Ambition to Action” on Decarbonization

Momentum is building in the shipping industry with a growing number of initiatives to address decarbonization, concludes DNV. The group launched the ninth edition of its Maritime Forecast to 2050 with the Energy Transition Outlook 2025 during the London International Shipping Week. “The industry is moving from ambition to action,” said DNV, pointing to the growing number of orders for dual-fuel vessels and the emergence of new technologies. They, however, note that supply and infrastructure are...

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Panama Canal Pursues Projects to Diversify and Sustain Operations

  The Panama Canal Authority shared its long-term vision with a series of priority projects designed both to expand and diversify its operations as well as enhance the operations and sustainability of the vital waterway. During a presentation of the plan, Panama’s Minister of Canal Affairs and the authority’s administrators emphasized that the effort is designed to reinforce the strategic role of the trade route. Over the next decade, the Panama Canal Authority plans to invest more than $8 billion...

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