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US Offshore Wind Project Revolution Wind Installs Last Turbine

Published Sep 18, 2026 6:51 PM by The Maritime Executive

One of the few large offshore wind projects proceeding in the United States, Revolution Wind completed the installation of its 65th and final wind turbine. The project began delivering power in March despite repeated opposition from the Trump administration and now expects to complete its commissioning by the end of the year. Revolution Wind is being developed in a 50-50 partnership between Orsted and Global Infrastructure Partners’ Skyborn Renewables. Media reports indicate it represents an investment of $6.2 billion to...

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South Africa to Boost East London Port’s Competitiveness with LNG Terminal

Published Sep 18, 2026 6:08 PM by The Maritime Executive

South Africa is hoping to boost the fortunes and competitiveness of its East London river port. Port operator Transnet has decided to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at the facility. Located at the mouth of the Buffalo River, the Port of East London is the only commercial river port in South Africa. Though consisting of diversified cargo handling facilities for containers, bulk liquids, dry bulk free-flowing grains, and general breakbulk, the port’s core business has been supporting...

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Somali Navy Reports Rescue of Crew from Bulker

Published Sep 18, 2026 5:46 PM by The Maritime Executive

Somalia’s fledgling navy is reporting the rescue of seafarers from a bulker in distress. Details of the incident are incomplete, but it is being cited as an example of the government’s efforts to enhance maritime security in a troubled area of the world. The Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport said on September 17 it was monitoring the grounding of a bulker, which was also taking on water. It said there were 18 crewmembers from India, Syria, and Egypt aboard...

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Maersk Confirms Reports of Large New Ship Order

Published Sep 18, 2026 4:18 PM by The Maritime Executive

Maersk is moving forward with a large new ship order, equivalent to approximately 10 percent of the carrier’s current total capacity in operation. The news comes after days of speculation in the industry that Maersk was placing large orders and adjusting its strategy, which over the past few years has mostly focused on fleet renewal. “We can confirm that Maersk has ordered 26 large container vessels as part of our ongoing fleet renewal program,” a spokesperson for Maersk told The...

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US Offshore Wind Project Revolution Wind Installs Last Turbine

One of the few large offshore wind projects proceeding in the United States, Revolution Wind completed the installation of its 65th and final wind turbine. The project began delivering power in March despite repeated opposition from the Trump administration and now expects to complete its commissioning by the end of the year. Revolution Wind is being developed in a 50-50 partnership between Orsted and Global Infrastructure Partners’ Skyborn Renewables. Media reports indicate it represents an investment of $6.2 billion to...

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Maersk Confirms Reports of Large New Ship Order

Maersk is moving forward with a large new ship order, equivalent to approximately 10 percent of the carrier’s current total capacity in operation. The news comes after days of speculation in the industry that Maersk was placing large orders and adjusting its strategy, which over the past few years has mostly focused on fleet renewal. “We can confirm that Maersk has ordered 26 large container vessels as part of our ongoing fleet renewal program,” a spokesperson for Maersk told The...

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Executive Interview: Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder & CEO, NAMEPA

Carleen Lyden Walker is one of the best-known figures in maritime – founder of her own marketing business, co-founder of NAMEPA, former IMO Maritime Ambassador, Chief Evolution Officer of SHIPPINGInsight and a fierce advocate for all things maritime. She's a frequent speaker and participant at maritime conferences around the world, advocating for seafarers' rights, environmental stewardship and the role of women in maritime while raising the profile of an industry that touches every aspect of human life. Welcome, Carleen, we're...

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Wallem

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The company that started it all is on a roll. Founded in 1903 by an enterprising Norwegian whose name it still bears, Wallem is not only the world's oldest ship management company but one of the most successful as well. Under CEO John Rowley, who took the helm in January 2024, the privately held ship management firm has enjoyed two years of strong growth while expanding its service offerings and maintaining its traditional focus on crew and asset safety, quality...

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