MISC Group (MISC) named two new generation Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers, Seri Dian and Seri Dayang, on May 7, 2026. The addition of these vessels further strengthens its long-standing partnership with SeaRiver Maritime LLC (SRM), a wholly owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil.Constructed by Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd., the 174,000 CBM LNG carriers are equipped with smart and energy-efficient technologies…
The maritime transport industry, the backbone of global trade, is at a pivot point amid shifts in economic, political, and technological conditions. Advances in technology have entered the industry, thereby improving efficiency and enabling innovative solutions for various onboard operations…
The Port Infrastructure using Novel Energy Storage (PINS) project has successfully explored solutions to help UK ports and harbors overcome grid limitations and high connection costs, vital for the electrification of vessels. Focusing on pilot sites in Cowes…
ABB has introduced Waterside Automation solution, which enables quay cranes to perform a larger share of container handling operations automatically. By automating operations over the vessel and reducing the need for continuous manual control…
Aqua superPower and Tidal Transit have formed a strategic partnership to support the deployment of electric crew transfer vessels (E-CTVs) for ports and harbors serving offshore infrastructure, including offshore wind projects.Under the agreement…
Port Nelson in New Zealand has deployed a private 5G network in partnership with Spark New Zealand and Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, marking a major step forward in connectivity, safety, and productivity across its warehousing operations…
Cavotec has launched PowerAccESS, a modular and mobile battery Energy Storage System (ESS) designed to support the electrification of port crane operations.Developed for demanding and evolving port environments, PowerAccESS provides zero-emission…
The new UFC23 sensor combines improved resolution and offset stability with ultra-low standby current, enabling high-end battery-powered water, heat, gas and leak detection meter designs across a wide range of smart metering applications.ScioSense…
For operators running offshore support vessels on continuous deepwater schedules, lifting equipment that imposes daily management overhead on deck crews is not just a safety issue — it is a throughput problem. Stabbert Maritime found that…
Sam Houston State University (SHSU), the Institute for Homeland Security (IHS), and the Organizing Committee of the Maritime Risk Symposium 2026 (MRS2026) announced that U.S. Navy Vice Admiral (Retired) T.J. White, Chief of Texas Cyber Command…
Gatehouse Maritime will operate as an independent maritime data technology company, with Thomas Scott Jensen appointed as Chief Executive Officer.The independence follows the restructuring of the Gatehouse Group, including the sale of sister…
Contship takes another concrete step towards decarbonization with the introduction of the first fully electric port tractor at La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT). The new vehicle will be operated by Hannibal for internal shuttle activities within the terminal…
Two new post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes have arrived at Port Tampa Bay, where installation will soon begin as part of the port’s ongoing container terminal expansion. Both cranes are expected to be operational by the end of 2026…
DASSAI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries report a successful completion of the first mission of the 'DASSAI MOON Project', an initiative aimed at producing sake on the surface of the Moon.In this mission, specialized brewing equipment jointly developed by DASSAI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries…
GLO Marine appointed Thomas Wittlin as Chief Executive Officer, effective Q2 2026, signaling the start of a structured growth phase in which the company will evolve from a retrofit-led contractor into a production-enabled marine engineering and integration business…
