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BELL M. SHIMADA

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

FAIRWEATHER

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: SEATTLE, WA

GORDON GUNTER

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: Pascagoula, MS

HENRY B. BIGELOW

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

HI'IALAKAI

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

KA'IMIMOANA

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

MCARTHUR II

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

NANCY FOSTER

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

OKEANOS EXPLORER

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

OREGON II

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

OSCAR DYSON

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: Kodiak, AK

OSCAR ELTON SETTE

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: HONOLULU, HI

PISCES

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

REUBEN LASKER

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: San Diego, CA

RONALD H. BROWN

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

Maritime News

ECO Liberty Service Operations Vessel Launched to Support Equinor’s Empire Wind Project

ECO Liberty Service Operations Vessel Launched to Support Equinor’s Empire Wind Project

12 hours ago
Equinor, the developer of Empire Wind, officially launched the Service Operations Vessel ECO Liberty on June 28 for deployment in its New York offshore wind project. Louisiana First Lady Sharon Landry served as the vessel’s “Godmother” during a christening ceremony on the Mississippi River at the Port of New Orleans.   Speakers at the event included Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, along with leaders from Equinor and Edison Chouest Offshore. A proclamation signed by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell declaring June 28 as ECO Liberty Day was presented during the ceremony. The American-made ECO Liberty was built by Edison Chouest Offshore and by more than 500 Louisianans.
Oil Tanker Explodes off Libya, No Injuries Reported

Oil Tanker Explodes off Libya, No Injuries Reported

18 hours ago
An oil tanker carrying about 1 million barrels of crude oil suffered an explosion off Libya on June 27 but no injuries or pollution were reported, a spokesperson for the operator TMS Tankers said on Monday.The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Vilamoura had left Libya's Zuetina port and was en route to Gibraltar when there was an explosion in the engine room, the operator said.The vessel is now being towed to Greece where it is expected to arrive by July 2, it added.(Reuters - Reporting by Angeliki KoutantouEditing by Gareth
Autonomous Ships Must Have Search and Rescue Capabilities

Autonomous Ships Must Have Search and Rescue Capabilities

yesterday
The 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) was held from June 18 to 27, with significant progress on a new non-mandatory code of safety for autonomous ships (MASS Code).The code addresses the emerging need for a regulatory framework to ensure the safe, secure and environmentally sound operation of autonomous and remote-controlled key functions.DNV reports that MSC 110 made significant progress, finalizing 18 chapters in the MASS Code, leaving mainly the chapter on the human element to be finalized.A key decision made was that unmanned MASS should be capable of assisting persons in distress.
Container Shipping Rates Plunge in Step with U.S. Demand for China Goods

Container Shipping Rates Plunge in Step with U.S. Demand for China Goods

3 days ago
Rates for shipping cargo containers from China to the U.S. have dropped by more than half since earlier this month, as imports rebounded less than expected after the slump that followed President Donald Trump slapping 145% tariffs on China.Trump quickly reversed course by lowering the rate to 30%. That cost increase on goods from the nation's No. 1 ocean trading partner remains significant, especially at a time when U.S. economic data is signaling weakness.Rates on the closely watched Shanghai-to-U.S.
Fincantieri Delivers Cruise Ship Viking Vesta

Fincantieri Delivers Cruise Ship Viking Vesta

4 days ago
Viking Vesta, the second of a new series of cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, was delivered today at the Ancona shipyard.The ceremony was attended by Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking, and Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Merchant Ships Business Unit of Fincantieri.The vessel belongs to the segment of small cruise ships. With a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons, Viking Vesta has 499 cabins and can accommodate 998 passengers on board. The vessel is the 14th ship delivered by Fincantieri to Viking, including the two expedition units built by the Norwegian subsidiary Vard.
Maritime Reporter and Engineering News (June 2025)
Maritime Reporter and Engineering News (June 2025)