Stena Drilling Secures Contract with Shell UK
Shell UK and offshore drilling contractor Stena Drilling have agreed to a new contract for the use of Stena Don, a semi-submersible drilling rig.
Europe
Strike Over Pay Affects the Largest Container Port in the UK
Felixstowe port expected to shut down next month as a result of country's largest union members majority supporting strike action over salary.
Amsterdam Cruise Ship Evacuated After Explosion
An explosion happened earlier this week aboard river cruise ship Viking Gymir that was berthed in the very heart of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Iranian Tanker to Recover US-Confiscated Oil Cargo
Iranian-flagged ship moored off Piraeus is anticipated to return to Iran this week with a portion of its cargo that the USA had taken away.
Trade Organizations Call for Review of EU Competition Rules
Trade organizations requesting the review of the European Union's Consortia Block Exemption Regulation for container shipping get underway.
UKHO To Stop Paper Charts
The UK Hydrographic Office projects that the progressive elimination of paper charts from production would be completed by the end of 2026.
Foinaven FPSO Workers Ready to Strike
The Foinaven FPSO vessel's crew members have chosen to go on strike in response to a disagreement about redundancy money payouts.
D’Amico Secures Refinance
$82 million sustainability-linked loan for 4 company's tankers has been signed by d'Amico Tankers, a division of d'Amico International Shipping.
Maritime AI Windward Detects Russia’s Dark Activities
An alarming new behavior claimed Russia is allegedly laundering grain has been discovered by Windward, a maritime AI technology company.
Shipping CEO Rodolphe Saade Resists Windfall Tax
As political pressure mounts on CMA CGM SA, one of the largest container carriers in the world, over its exceptional earnings, Saade spoke out.
Dockworkers in Liverpool to Vote on Strike Over Pay
In a disagreement over wages and working conditions, hundreds of dockworkers in Liverpool will cast their votes to decide whether to strike.
No Guarantee of Gas Supply for European Countries
In a statement dated Thursday, July 14th, Russia said that it has retroactively declared force majeure on gas supplies since June the 14th.
First Container Ship Link from Scotland to China Launched
Intro of new direct connection from Scotland to China and vice versa is expected to benefit Scottish industries like food and drink.
Hydrogen Supply Chain from Portugal to Netherlands in Place
Study of green hydrogen supply network between Portugal & NL to be led by a consortium of Anthony Veder, Engie, Vopak, and Shell New Energies NL.
Wartsilä Moves to Italy Resulting in 450 Face Layoffs
Wärtsilä announced plans to cut down manufacturing in Italy while it centralizes its European 4-stroke engine building business to Finland.
Green Hydrogen Plant To Be Developed in Amsterdam Port
Hydrogen company HyCC launched a project called Project H2era that plans to construct a 500MW green hydrogen plant in the Amsterdam port.
Ukrainian Grain Starts Shipping Through Danube Rivermouth
Despite Black Sea port blockade by Russia, Ukraine gave foreign markets hope as ships passed through mouth of the Danube to increase grain export
Euronav & Frontline Merge in an All-Stock Deal
Belgian Euronav NV & Norwegian Frontline sign definitive combination agreement to merge aiming to create a global independent oil tanker operator
No More Strike for Offshore Oil and Gas Workers in Norway
Union leader & labor ministry say Norwegian government stepped in to end the strike in the petroleum sector that interrupted oil & gas output.