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Ocean Trader circa 2022, showing expansive helideck and twin side hatches for fast-boat deployment (VesselFinder / J Imbert)

U.S. Navy Cruiser Escorts Special Operations Ship Off Venezuela

Published Oct 8, 2025 8:04 PM by The Maritime Executive

As the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the regime of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, open-source marine traffic watchers have been closely following the movements of a shadowy special operations ship in the Caribbean.  The vessel was once known as the Cragside, a utilitarian freight ferry built for the EU market, and was converted for use by U.S. Military Sealift Command in the mid-2010s. With the addition of a large helideck, accommodations, boat launch davits and security gear, the ordinary-looking...

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First Climate-Neutral Sailings Using Biofuels Set for the Norwegian Coast

Published Oct 8, 2025 7:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

Historic firsts are scheduled for the iconic voyages along the Norwegian coast as competitors Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages have now confirmed the details of demonstration voyages that will be climate-neutral. Both companies are taking great strides to develop the trips, and they report that they can contribute to Norway’s planning and ambitions to lead in the race to climate neutrality. Norway has been moving aggressively to push shipping to reduce its emissions and aim for climate neutrality. Regulations...

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Hafnia and DNV Test Monitoring Systems for Underwater Noise

Published Oct 8, 2025 6:49 PM by The Maritime Executive

One of the growing areas of concern, and likely future regulation, is underwater noise due to its potential impact on marine wildlife. In a pioneering program, tanker operator Hafnia and DNV have partnered to test new systems that could contribute to future vessel design and operations to reduce the levels of underwater noise emitted by vessels. “Underwater noise is an often-overlooked challenge that affects marine life, and this project with DNV helps us take an important step toward...

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Orsted's Revolution Wind received a stop-work order in August and had to pursue a court order to allow construction to resume (Orsted file image)

IEA: Changing Policies Cut U.S. Offshore Wind Forecast in Half

Published Oct 8, 2025 6:05 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The International Energy Agency has slightly revised downward its global growth forecast for renewable energy, primarily due to changing conditions in the U.S. and China. American policy is a leading cause: given the opposition of the Trump administration to offshore wind and onshore solar projects, the forecast for medium term renewables growth in the United States is down by half compared to IEA's 2024 report.  Offshore wind makes out poorly in the five-year forecast. The outlook is down sharply...

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SouthCoast Wind Challenges DOJ’s Delaying and Political Agenda

The developers of the proposed SouthCoast offshore wind project filed their response to the Department of Justice’s efforts to derail the approved project, calling the filing “yet another example of the president’s ongoing coordinated attack on this renewable energy industry.” The response came as the Department of Justice filed on September 18 with the U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia seeking to voluntarily remand and stay a suit by the Town of Nantucket against the Department...

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Shipbuilding

Rear Adm. Thomas Anderson, left, during his time as PEO Ships (USN file image)

Hanwha Hires Former Top U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Officer

  Hanwha Ocean's U.S. defense division has hired a former leader of the U.S. Navy's shipbuilding enterprise to oversee its American operations. The decision is a strategic boost for Hanwha's bid to become a significant player in U.S. defense shipbuilding, which is dominated by two prime contractors.  Rear Adm. Tom Anderson (USN, ret'd) served in the U.S. Navy for 34 years, including time at the helm of Program Executive Office Ships and as acting commander for all of Naval Sea Systems...

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Environment

Norwegian coastal voyage

First Climate-Neutral Sailings Using Biofuels Set for the Norwegian Coast

Historic firsts are scheduled for the iconic voyages along the Norwegian coast as competitors Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages have now confirmed the details of demonstration voyages that will be climate-neutral. Both companies are taking great strides to develop the trips, and they report that they can contribute to Norway’s planning and ambitions to lead in the race to climate neutrality. Norway has been moving aggressively to push shipping to reduce its emissions and aim for climate neutrality. Regulations...

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Business

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BIMCO Calculates a Third of Ships Could Have to Pay Fees Under USTR Program

  The U.S. Trade Representative’s port fee program is due to go into effect in less than a week, and with no more guidance having been issued, speculation remains rampant on the full impact of the program. The industry trade group BIMCO issued its analysis, pointing to the greatest impact on bulkers and segments of the tanker market, which it expects will leave the U.S. trade, but overall, it expects that freight rates should not increase for U.S. importers and...

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