The launch ceremony of the Italian Navy’s new Major Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (N.I.O.M.) named Quirinale, took place today at Fincantieri’s integrated shipyard in Riva Trigoso. Designed for scientific mapping and monitoring activities, the vessel will support the initiatives of the Italian Hydrographic Institute, strengthening the country’s maritime research and security capabilities.…

[By Signal Ocean and AXSMarine] Signal Ocean announces the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, a recognized leader in the maritime freight and commodities tracking space. The move reflects Signal’s commitment to advancing technology, innovation, and collaboration across the global shipping ecosystem. Signal Ocean has long held deep respect for the market…

[By Birdon] On Wednesday 28, January, Birdon announced plans to develop and operate a 400,000-square-foot advanced ship manufacturing facility at the Port of Pensacola, Florida. This will be Birdon’s sixth US location. In partnership with the City of Pensacola and other regional and national stakeholders, Birdon plans to establish a…

[By: ISWAN] The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has published Phase Three of its Social Interaction Matters (SIM) Project, presenting foundational research into the role of social interaction in shaping seafarers’ wellbeing across commercial shipping, cruise ships, and superyachts. This landmark cross-industry research found that focused attention to social…

The survival of the deal the UK has agreed with the government of Mauritius, involving the UK’s surrender of sovereignty and a lease-back arrangement to provide for continued American use of the Naval Support facility on Diego Garcia, now appears to depend on a U.S. review of its initial support…

[By Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina ] In their first operation of the new year, Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina (BHSM) completed a multi-barge roll-on operation using the 500-ton floating dry dock, “Providence.” The barges were constructed by Blue Atlantic Fabricators, a tenant of BHSM and the only AISC Certified…

[By Wison Sons] With over 188 years of experience, Wilson Sons held a launch ceremony for the tugboat WS Halcyon this Thursday, January 29th, in Rio de Janeiro. It is the first of a new series of three high-powered tugs. Built at the company’s shipyard in Guarujá (São Paulo), WS…

After eight years of construction, Tanzania has finally launched an inland passenger and cargo freshwater vessel that is touted as the largest in Africa and one that was built domestically. The East African nation is hailing the launch of MV New Mwanza as a significant milestone in efforts to boost…

The former expedition cruise ship Ocean Endeavour is due to arrive in Nuuk, Greenland, on January 31 to become housing for Danish and NATO troops. The cruise ship is to remain in Greenland to provide housing during the Exercise Arctic Endurance underway to enhance the military presence and training in…

Details about the U.S. Coast Guard’s plans for expanding America’s presence in the Arctic were the focus of a Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries hearing on January 29, reports Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska. Among the key points revealed is that the USCG command is considering…