Fire breaks out on world’s largest cruise ship
Crew aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, had to address a fire this week while...
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IKEA staff to learn about seafarers in its supply chain
The Mission to Seafarers, a seafarer welfare charity, has entered into a three-year partnership with IKEA Supply AG. IKEA...
Monna Lisa gets sustainable coating, thanks to AkzoNobel
International, AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand, has announced it’s painting over the Monna Lisa. Not, as keen spellers will realise,...
Vessev’s electric foiling ferry showcases seakeeping capabilities in initial trials
Vessev has completed the initial testing phase of its first VS-9 vessel. Since launching its 9-metre electric hydrofoiling vessel...
Norsepower secures deal to outfit four Union Maritime tankers with rotor sails
The Finnish cleantech firm Norsepower has announced a deal with Union Maritime Limited (UML). Under the agreement, Norsepower’s Rotor...
Fijian navy battles to save new patrol boat, and environment, after grounding on reef
Salvage operations are continuing as Fiji’s navy battles to save what it can of its recently gifted Australian-made patrol...
Aqua superPower in Canada-UK transatlantic vessel-to-grid project
A transatlantic partnership driven by marine charge point operator Aqua superPower and vessel-to-grid (V2G) software provider BlueGrid will deploy...
Volvo Penta partners with AI maritime startup
Cetasol, the Gothenburg-based maritime sustainability startup and Volvo Penta have signed a partnership to accelerate efficiency gains through intelligent...
Kirkella lost propulsion control in Shovette pollution accident, says new report
MAIB (the Marine Accident Investigation Branch) has issued its report on the collision between the fishing vessel Kirkella and...
Seawork 2024: European Commercial Marine Award winners announced
The 2024 European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs) winners were announced during a ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant on site...
Explorer Ernest Shackleton’s last ship found on ocean floor
Wreck hunters have located the ship on which polar explorer Ernest Shackleton made his final voyage. The vessel, named...
