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Germany and the Netherlands to Overhaul Subsidies for Renewable Energy

Published Sep 16, 2025 7:54 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The governments of both Germany and the Netherlands are examining how they structure renewable energy subsidies, looking to spur the industry while managing costs for the end users. Both countries faced disappointments earlier this year when planned auctions for offshore wind failed to generate interest, and they have been working on new plans for their industries. “In various parts of the world and in Europe, the sector is struggling with rising costs, rising interest rates, and uncertainty about sufficient...

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U.S. Coast Guard Invests $50M to Revamp Mariner Licensing System

Published Sep 16, 2025 7:14 PM by The Maritime Executive

American mariners are used to dealing with an extended and time-consuming administrative process whenever they go for a license upgrade or renewal. The U.S. Coast Guard's credentialing system works, but only slowly, and with considerable friction - a known impediment to creating new mariners and keeping current ones working in the industry. The service is aware of the difficulties and frustrations of the existing process, and with the giant cash infusion it received under the One Big Beautiful...

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Amateur Pilot Pleads Guilty to Landing at Naval Base and Stealing a Truck

Published Sep 16, 2025 6:02 PM by The Maritime Executive

  A man who decided to fly a small private airplane onto a far-flung naval base off California - twice - has been charged with criminal offenses and faces a sentence of up to 10 years in jail. Along the way, he demonstrated that it is possible to enter a small base by aircraft, then move around inside the security perimeter for hours before capture.  Andrew Kyle White, 37 and a resident of California, was an amateur pilot. In 2023,...

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China - Philippines Vessels Collide as Water Cannons Used on Supply Mission

Published Sep 16, 2025 5:50 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The Philippines’ monthly supply mission to the disputed area in the South China Sea near the Scarborough Shoal resulted in another incident between the two countries, with accusations of illegal activity from both sides. While the versions of the incident differ, both sides highlighted the use of water cannons against one Filipino vessel, while China released video of the ship hitting one of its Coast Guard vessels. The Philippines Coast Guard and the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of...

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Germany and the Netherlands to Overhaul Subsidies for Renewable Energy

  The governments of both Germany and the Netherlands are examining how they structure renewable energy subsidies, looking to spur the industry while managing costs for the end users. Both countries faced disappointments earlier this year when planned auctions for offshore wind failed to generate interest, and they have been working on new plans for their industries. “In various parts of the world and in Europe, the sector is struggling with rising costs, rising interest rates, and uncertainty about sufficient...

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Ingalls Subcontracts Out Destroyer Blocks to Eastern Shipbuilding

  Eastern Shipbuilding Group has reached a deal with Huntington Ingalls Industries to build blocks for the Ingalls yard's flagship product, the Navy's Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The Flight III is the new backbone of the U.S. Navy's overseas presence, capable of escorting a carrier strike group, shooting down ballistic missiles or operating independently on blue water missions.  HII's high-spec warship programs are behind schedule, in part due to a workforce shortage, and the Navy is pushing hard to speed up production....

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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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Real-Time Visibility Transforms Barge Operations

  The inland barge industry stands at a critical juncture. While we've long known that barges move cargo more efficiently than trucks or rail—past studies have shown 647 ton-miles per gallon compared to rail's 477 and trucking's 145—our operational visibility has lagged behind other transportation modes. This disconnect between our mode's advantages and technological capabilities has cost operators millions while the larger conversation around supply chain digitization has only intensified. Ocean carriers and trucking companies alike have embraced real-time...

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