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Thessaloniki Port Expansion Begins as US Calls for Alternatives to COSCO

Published Nov 21, 2025 3:08 PM by The Maritime Executive

  An agreement was signed to put into motion the planned expansion of the Port of Thessaloniki in northeastern Greece. While historically a smaller operation, the expansion comes as the United States has been calling for Greece to take steps to lessen the influence of China in Greek ports. Port officials are calling the new project “the most important upgrade project in the history of the Port of Thessaloniki.” A port since ancient times, Thessaloniki has seen a rapid expansion...

LNG Shipping Shortage Behind Dramatic Hike in Atlantic Rates

Published Nov 21, 2025 2:04 PM by The Maritime Executive

  Increased production of LNG in West Africa and the United States, and delays in discharges at Egyptian LNG terminals, has prompted a short squeeze on LNG shipping availability. Rates have increased dramatically over the past three weeks. LNG freight was being offered at $170,000 per day on the follow in the London market on the morning of November 21. This represents a 150 percent rise in rates in comparison with the Atlantic $75,000 per day rate being quoted two...

Iranian Navy Loitering in Bandar Abbas Harbor

Published Nov 21, 2025 1:25 PM by The Maritime Executive

  On a visit earlier this month to the headquarters of the IRGC Navy's 2nd Naval District in Bushehr, Deputy Chief of the Armed Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi stated that the presence of Iranian naval forces on Iran's maritime borders “instills such fear in enemies that they do not even dare to look sideways at these waters and lands.” During his visit, Brigadier Vahidi inspected some speedboats and a gallery of IRGC Navy martyrs who have fallen on operations...

Chinese Yard Delivers DP-Capable Floating Fish Farm Ship

Published Nov 20, 2025 11:25 PM by The Maritime Executive

  China's Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry Co. has delivered a unique world's first: a DP-capable, ship-shaped, cage-type aquaculture vessel for oceangoing service. The unusual ship design will be deployed off the coast of Naozhou Island, Zhanjiang, where it will be initially used to raise yellow croaker. The new Zhanjiang Bay 1 is a "mobile marine ranch," according to Chinese state media. It is designed to raise multiple species within one fish farm, and has 12 separate production bays. Targeted production is...

Shipping

TSB Highlights Free-Fall Lifeboat Risk as Accidental Release Injures Crew

Maritime investigators are yet again highlighting the dangers associated with free-fall lifeboats on commercial vessels after an inadvertent release sent a lifeboat flying into the water and caused serious injuries to a crewmember. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report on a lifeboat incident involving the bulk carrier Golden Zhejiang, highlighting that cases of accidental lifeboat release remain prevalent and often lead to injuries. On September 2, 2023, a crewmember aboard the 2010-built Golden...

Tugs & Salvage

Cargo Barge Damaged and Taking on Water North of Vancouver

  A U.S.-bound cargo barge being towed by a U.S. tug reported that it was taking on water north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, while traveling along the Inside Passage. Officials said that the vessels were moved into a more secure location and that the situation remains stable while the operators prepare to lighten the cargo load on the barge. The Dunlap Towing Company tug Malolo reported on Tuesday morning, November 18, that the barge it was towing was taking...

Government

US Navy Takes Delivery of 25th Virginia-Class Sub, Future USS Massachusetts

  The U.S. Navy announced that it accepted delivery of the Submarine Force’s newest attack submarine, the future USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding on November 21. The delivery represents the official transfer of the submarine from the shipbuilder to the Navy and sets the stage for the vessel’s commission, which is scheduled for the spring of 2026, reportedly in Boston.  Massachusetts is the 25th Virginia-class submarine co-produced by General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) and NNS through...

Corporate News

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA Ocean Mapping Expedition in Cook Islands Hailed as Resounding Success

[By: NOAA] Exploration Vessel Nautilus, operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust, successfully completed a groundbreaking three-week mission to map and explore the Cook Islands’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This collaborative effort, led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its Ocean Exploration program and supported by a grant to the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI), marks a significant milestone in strengthening U.S.-Cook Islands partnerships in marine resource management. Guided by priorities set by the Cook Islands...

Cruise Ships

DOJ Sides with Cruise Industry Seeking to Block Hawaii’s “Green Fee”

  In an unusual move, the Department of Justice filed a motion in federal court seeking to intervene in the pending legal action by the cruise industry against the State of Hawaii. The action is in keeping with the Trump administration’s position that denies climate change and seeks to block individual state efforts, which it sees as damaging to federal policy and commerce. The motion was filed in the U.S. District Court in Hawaii, arguing that the federal Department of...

Ports

Thessaloniki Port Expansion Begins as US Calls for Alternatives to COSCO

Shipping

TSB Highlights Free-Fall Lifeboat Risk as Accidental Release Injures Crew

Tugs & Salvage

Cargo Barge Damaged and Taking on Water North of Vancouver

Government

US Navy Takes Delivery of 25th Virginia-Class Sub, Future USS Massachusetts

Corporate News

NOAA Ocean Mapping Expedition in Cook Islands Hailed as Resounding Success

Cruise Ships

DOJ Sides with Cruise Industry Seeking to Block Hawaii’s “Green Fee”

Ports

Thessaloniki Port Expansion Begins as US Calls for Alternatives to COSCO

Offshore

Denmark Adds Subsidies as it Takes New Try at Offshore Wind Farm Tender

The Danish Energy Agency returned to the market for offshore wind farms, announcing the opening of a new round of tenders for three projects, which will run through 2028. It comes after the country failed to receive bids in a 2024 round and incorporates revisions based on the input from the market. While it was not unexpected based on changes in the market, the agency still said it was disappointed in December 2024 when it failed...

Shipbuilding

Chinese Yard Delivers DP-Capable Floating Fish Farm Ship

Environment

Racing Team Launches Scientific Mission to Antarctica on Aluminum Sailboat

A team of researchers led by environmental advocate Boris Herrmann is undertaking an audacious scientific expedition to a remote archipelago at the north-eastern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. The mission marks the maiden voyage for an aluminum sailboat and team best known for its competitive racing. Team Malizia, a professional offshore sailing team that has been racing around the world, says its goal is to create awareness of environmental issues. Known as competitors in races including The Ocean...

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LNG Shipping Shortage Behind Dramatic Hike in Atlantic Rates

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Report: US Destroyer Blocks Sanctioned Shadow Tanker’s Route to Venezuela

Thessaloniki Port Expansion Begins as US Calls for Alternatives to COSCO

LNG Shipping Shortage Behind Dramatic Hike in Atlantic Rates

Iranian Navy Loitering in Bandar Abbas Harbor

Chinese Yard Delivers DP-Capable Floating Fish Farm Ship

TSB Highlights Free-Fall Lifeboat Risk as Accidental Release Injures Crew

Cargo Barge Damaged and Taking on Water North of Vancouver

US Navy Takes Delivery of 25th Virginia-Class Sub, Future USS Massachusetts

NOAA Ocean Mapping Expedition in Cook Islands Hailed as Resounding Success

DOJ Sides with Cruise Industry Seeking to Block Hawaii’s “Green Fee”

Thessaloniki Port Expansion Begins as US Calls for Alternatives to COSCO

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TSB Highlights Free-Fall Lifeboat Risk as Accidental Release Injures Crew

Cargo Barge Damaged and Taking on Water North of Vancouver

US Navy Takes Delivery of 25th Virginia-Class Sub, Future USS Massachusetts

NOAA Ocean Mapping Expedition in Cook Islands Hailed as Resounding Success

DOJ Sides with Cruise Industry Seeking to Block Hawaii’s “Green Fee”

Thessaloniki Port Expansion Begins as US Calls for Alternatives to COSCO

Denmark Adds Subsidies as it Takes New Try at Offshore Wind Farm Tender

Chinese Yard Delivers DP-Capable Floating Fish Farm Ship

Racing Team Launches Scientific Mission to Antarctica on Aluminum Sailboat

LNG Shipping Shortage Behind Dramatic Hike in Atlantic Rates

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