Maritime Vessels Directory
PERDANA ENDURANCE
Barge | Flag: Malaysia | Port: PORT KELANG
PERDANA ODYSSEY
Barge | Flag: Malaysia | Port: PORT KELANG
PERDANA PROTECTOR
Barge | Flag: Malaysia | Port: PORT KELANG
PERDANA RESOLUTE
Barge | Flag: Malaysia | Port: PORT KELANG
PERDANA SUPERIOR
Barge | Flag: Malaysia | Port: PORT KELANG
PETRA ENDEAVOUR
Barge | Flag: Malaysia | Port: PORT KELANG
SAUJANA TUJUH
Barge | Flag: Malaysia | Port: PORT KELANG
Maritime News
German Shipbuilding: 2025 Review, 2026 Outlook
If 2025 proved anything for Germany’s shipbuilding and marine equipment sector, it is that the industry retains both resilience and relevance, even amid geopolitical turbulence. According to The Association for Shipbuilding and Marine Technology (VSM), the year closed with strong order activity, renewed investor confidence and a clear signal that German yards and suppliers remain essential to Europe’s maritime industrial base.One of the year’s most tangible confidence boosters came early. In January, the shipyards in Flensburg and Rendsburg found new owners from within the maritime industry just weeks after insolvency proceedings began.
China Launches Largest-Ever Military Drills Around Taiwan
China launched its most extensive war games around Taiwan on Monday to showcase Beijing's ability to cut off the island from outside support in a conflict, testing Taipei's resolve to defend itself and its arsenal of U.S.-made weapons.The Eastern Theatre Command said it had deployed troops, warships, fighter jets and artillery for its "Justice Mission 2025" exercises to encircle the democratically-governed island, conduct live fire and simulated strikes on land and sea targets, and drills to blockade Taiwan's main ports.
US Orders Military to Enforce ‘Quarantine’ of Venezuelan Oil
The White House has ordered U.S. military forces to focus almost exclusively on enforcing a "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for at least the next two months, a U.S. official told Reuters, indicating Washington is currently more interested in using economic rather than military means to pressure Caracas."While military options still exist, the focus is to first use economic pressure by enforcing sanctions to reach the outcome the White House is looking (for)," the official said on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Greece, Israel and Cyprus to Step Up Defense Cooperation in Mediterranean
Greece, Israel and Cyprus will step up joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean in 2026, deepening their defence cooperation, Greek military officials and a senior source said on Monday.The three eastern Mediterranean nations have drawn closer over the past decade through joint military drills, defence procurement and energy cooperation, developments closely watched by regional rival Turkey.Greece’s armed forces general staff (GEETHA) said senior military officials from the three countries signed a joint action plan for defence cooperation last week in Cyprus. It gave no further details.
Shipbuilding a Bright Spot for German Industry in 2026
A majority of German business associations expect job cuts in 2026 as the country's economic crisis persists, with industry hit hardest by global protectionism and weak exports, a survey by the German Economic Institute IW showed on Monday.Of 46 business associations surveyed, 22 anticipate workforce reductions next year. Only nine expect to increase hiring and 15 foresee stable employment levels.The automotive, paper and textile industries are among those expecting production declines. They have been hurt by rising protectionism, weak exports and high domestic costs that have eroded Germany's price competitiveness, the survey found.
