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Ukrainian Navy Downs Russian Surface Drone Near Civilian Shipping Route

The Ukrainian Navy and Ukraine’s defence-intelligence services reported the interception and destruction of a Russian unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Black Sea.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Cruise & Passenger

MSC Cruise Division Connects to a Power Milestone at Valletta Shore

During a high-level ceremony attended by Malta’s Prime Minister Dr Robert Abela and senior government officials, the company hailed the achievement as a key step in its global shore-power programme.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Cruise & Passenger

Mardi Gras Makes a Comeback After Full French Dry Dock

Carnival Cruise Line’s flagship vessel, Mardi Gras, has returned to service after a one-month dry-dock at Chantier Naval de Marseille in France.

Kemal Can Kayar·1 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Ports

PortMiami Fuel Risk Encourages County Action

MIAMI — The sale of a privately-owned fuel depot near PortMiami has triggered alarm within Miami-Dade County’s leadership, who say the port’s future as a cruise and cargo hub may be at risk without swift action.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Sustainability

Japan Registers First Hydrogen-Fueled Tug, A New Chapter in Clean Shipping

Tokyo, October 18, 2025 — In a landmark move for clean shipping, classification society ClassNK has officially added TEN-OH, Japan’s first hydrogen-fueled tugboat, to its register.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Shipbuilding

HMM Commits USD 2.8 B to LNG Dual-Fuel Fleet Upgrade

South Korean shipping heavyweight HMM has announced a landmark newbuilding investment worth KRW 4 trillion (approx. USD 2.8 billion), aimed at upgrading its fleet with greener technology and expanding into bulk shipping.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Breaking News

U.S. Blocks Global Shipping Carbon Fee — IMO Vote Delayed

In London this week, the global maritime community witnessed a dramatic setback as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) failed to formalise what would have been the world’s first global carbon fee on shipping emissions.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Safety & Accidents

Batam Shipyard Fire Kills 10 on FSO Under Repair

A devastating fire broke out early Wednesday aboard the Federal II floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel while it was being repaired at ASL Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia, resulting in at least 10 deaths and numerous injuries.

Kemal Can Kayar·3 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Offshore

BP Awards Egypt Campaign to VALARIS DS-12 Drillship

In a new offshore contract, BP Exploration Delta Limited has awarded a five-well campaign to Valaris using the drillship VALARIS DS-12, to be deployed in Egyptian waters beginning in the second quarter of 2026.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Offshore

Guyana Keeps All Gas Paths Open Amid Longtail Push

Guyana has made clear it will not rule out any form of gas development — including liquefied natural gas (LNG), onshore processing, or export options — even as ExxonMobil’s Longtail project takes shape.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

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