Containership Struck Off Bulgaria as Ministers Meet to Increase Security

Maersk Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Equinor Blames US Shipbuilding Delays for Late Offshore Wind Installation

Published Oct 28, 2026 6:27 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Norwegian energy company Equinor told investors and the media on Wednesday that its offshore wind project, Empire Wind, is approximately 80 percent complete but running behind schedule due to delays in U.S. shipbuilding. It said the delays were outside its control and that it now expects the wind farm off the coast of New York to deliver first power by mid-2027. “On Empire Wind, despite the stop work orders, and all of that, we have been able to progress...

Boluda Reaches Deal to Buy Icelandic Shortsea Line Samskip

Published Oct 28, 2026 5:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Spanish shortsea line Boluda Shipping has agreed to buy Icelandic carrier Samskip, creating an enlarged network with services stretching from Northern Europe to West Africa. In a statement, Boluda said that it would be the "most comprehensive" independent shortsea container network in Europe. When completed on January 1, the merger will bring together 32 ships on 18 routes, serving a combined 28 countries. The two firms also bring significant assets on the shore side, including 21 container terminals, five...

Congressmen Vow to Block Plan to Use Training Ship for Deportations

Published Oct 28, 2026 5:01 PM by The Maritime Executive

“Hands off the Golden Bear,” Congressman John Garamendi and Salud Carbajal of California declared, vowing to block any attempt by the Trump administration to use the retiring training ship Golden Bear to conduct deportations. The senior members of the House Armed Services Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are saying the plan, which is reportedly under consideration, would have “enormous operational, safety, and legal challenges,” while calling it “deeply inhumane.” News of the possible “prison ship” operation to deport illegal...

India to Resume Negotiations with MSC Regarding Loss of MSC Elsa 3

Published Oct 28, 2026 3:39 PM by The Maritime Executive

Seventeen months after the sinking of the containership MSC Elsa 3 off the west coast of India, a court has lifted a stay on a state-appointed committee of government officers, permitting negotiations to resume with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. The move comes as the court continues to consider both an admiralty suit filed by the state as well as multiple claims for compensation and loss due to the sinking. The containership sank about 14.6 nautical miles off the coast in...

Shipping

Containership Struck Off Bulgaria as Ministers Meet to Increase Security

A Greek-owned containership operating a route for Zim was struck off Bulgaria midday on Wednesday, October 28, with the Bulgarian Navy rescuing the crew. The latest attack on commercial shipping in the western Black Sea came as the ministers from Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey were meeting to coordinate their security efforts. The ministers issued a statement calling for “an immediate halt to attacks that threaten commercial vessels, maritime infrastructure, and the safety of maritime activities.” They said they believe the...

Tugs & Salvage

The strikes hit both the marine terminal tank farm (bottom right) and the refinery complex (upper left) (Sentinel-2 / Copernicus)

Strike Damage Confirmed at Giant Saudi Refinery Complex

Commercially-available satellite imaging reveals that the Houthi missile strike on the giant oil export hub of Ras Tanura hit a critical component of the site's refining complex. The unit in question appears to be a cracking unit at the refining complex. Open-source intelligence analysts suggest that the refinery has stopped flaring, a sign that it has shut down or curtailed its operations. Ras Tanura normally processes up to 550,000 barrels per day, making it one of the largest refineries in...

Government

U.S. Senator Calls Out Greek Shipowner Over Cargo of Russian Diesel

In recent years, tanker owners have grown used to government scrutiny and complex compliance requirements. Tanker movements are in the crosshairs in multiple "hot zones" around the world, as geopolitical actors have realized that energy cargoes are both economically vital and physically vulnerable when under way. This week, a Greek shipowner based in Glyfada is receiving more scrutiny than most: a senior U.S. senator has sent a letter to the owner of a tanker carrying Russian diesel, warning that any...

Corporate News

Nigeria: Building on a Decade of Port Reform

[By: Maritime Anti-Corruption Network] A decade of sustained collaboration between government and the private sector has delivered tangible improvements in Nigeria’s ports. The next phase will focus on embedding reforms, strengthening enforcement and ensuring progress is consistently reflected in day-to-day port operations. Ten years into Nigeria’s port reform journey, there is clear evidence of what sustained Collective Action can achieve. A standing Project Steering Committee, the Nigerian Port Process Manual (NPPM) presenting harmonized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and mechanisms for...

Cruise Ships

Odyssey Villa Vie Residences cruise ship

Passengers Told to Disembark as Villa Vie Residences Suspends Operations

After passing the two-year mark at the beginning of the month, Villa Vie Residences has now informed all the passengers on the “endless cruise” to disembark immediately from the cruise ship Odyssey while it is docked in Cambodia. The company in its official statement is blaming skyrocketing fuel costs while saying it is evaluating restructuring and recapitalization alternatives. Villa Vie Residences began in 2024, promoting a residential model aboard an older cruise ship. The ship, which was built in Spain...

Ports

Aarhus Tests Denmark’s First Shore Power for Containerships

The Port of Aarhus in Denmark marked a milestone as it completed tests on the country’s first shore power for containerships with a trial docking. Officials highlighted the challenges of providing shore power for containerships while highlighting it as a competitive advantage for the port. The new shore power facility for containerships was tested with the ship Dettifoss (25,690 dwt) operated by the Icelandic shipping company Eimskip. Built in China and entering service in 2020, the containership is 180 meters...

Shipping

Containership Struck Off Bulgaria as Ministers Meet to Increase Security

Tugs & Salvage

Strike Damage Confirmed at Giant Saudi Refinery Complex

Government

U.S. Senator Calls Out Greek Shipowner Over Cargo of Russian Diesel

Corporate News

Nigeria: Building on a Decade of Port Reform

Cruise Ships

Passengers Told to Disembark as Villa Vie Residences Suspends Operations

Ports

Aarhus Tests Denmark’s First Shore Power for Containerships

Offshore

Equinor Blames US Shipbuilding Delays for Late Offshore Wind Installation

Shipbuilding

Hanwha Transitions Ownership of Philly Shipyard as It Seeks Defense Work

Hanwha Group is reorganizing the ownership and management of the Philly Shipyard, which it acquired nearly two years ago, as it continues to seek U.S. defense naval shipbuilding contracts. It acquired the yard seeking to break into naval shipbuilding in the U.S., and in this latest move, it says it continues to transition toward dual-use for naval and commercial work at the yard. The group paid approximately $100 million to acquire Philly Shipyard in December 2024, with Hanwha Systems owning...

Environment

China concept floating island for marine research

China to Build Self-Propelled Floating Marine Research Island

The construction order was signed this week in China for what is being called the world’s first floating deep-sea island. Designed for ocean research, it will be a self-propelled vessel, a catamaran designed for long-term residence at sea with the ability to change positions. The ship will be built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao, which highlights that it will leverage its experience building the world’s largest sixth-generation 3,000-meter-deep-water semi-submersible drilling platform. The yard also highlights that China is the first shipbuilding nation...

Business

India to Resume Negotiations with MSC Regarding Loss of MSC Elsa 3

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Containership Struck Off Bulgaria as Ministers Meet to Increase Security

Equinor Blames US Shipbuilding Delays for Late Offshore Wind Installation

Boluda Reaches Deal to Buy Icelandic Shortsea Line Samskip

Congressmen Vow to Block Plan to Use Training Ship for Deportations

India to Resume Negotiations with MSC Regarding Loss of MSC Elsa 3

Containership Struck Off Bulgaria as Ministers Meet to Increase Security

Strike Damage Confirmed at Giant Saudi Refinery Complex

U.S. Senator Calls Out Greek Shipowner Over Cargo of Russian Diesel

Nigeria: Building on a Decade of Port Reform

Passengers Told to Disembark as Villa Vie Residences Suspends Operations

Aarhus Tests Denmark’s First Shore Power for Containerships

Maritime Procurement: Where the Cost is Really Set

How the Maritime Industry Will Unlock the Value of AI

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Containership Struck Off Bulgaria as Ministers Meet to Increase Security

Strike Damage Confirmed at Giant Saudi Refinery Complex

U.S. Senator Calls Out Greek Shipowner Over Cargo of Russian Diesel

Nigeria: Building on a Decade of Port Reform

Passengers Told to Disembark as Villa Vie Residences Suspends Operations

Aarhus Tests Denmark’s First Shore Power for Containerships

Equinor Blames US Shipbuilding Delays for Late Offshore Wind Installation

Hanwha Transitions Ownership of Philly Shipyard as It Seeks Defense Work

China to Build Self-Propelled Floating Marine Research Island

India to Resume Negotiations with MSC Regarding Loss of MSC Elsa 3

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