Maritime Vessels Directory
BERGEN KREDS
Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO
EMMY DYVI
Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO
ERIK BYE
Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO
GJERT WILHELMSEN
Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO
HALFDAN GRIEG
Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO
KRISTIAN GERHARD JEBSEN
Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: BERGEN
NORTE II
Rescue Vessel | Flag: Brazil | Port: RIO DE JANERIO
Maritime News
Vessel Attacks Force Hormuz Tanker U-Turns
At least four oil and gas tankers have turned back from attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data showed, as renewed attacks on vessels in the critical waterway heightened safety and security concerns.The diversions come after a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker were damaged near the strait on Tuesday following reports that Iran fired missiles at ships in the waterway, prompting maritime authorities to raise the threat risk for transiting vessels to "severe.
Two Vessels Struck Near Hormuz, LNG Tanker at Risk of Explosion
A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz, sources said on Tuesday, after reports that Iran fired missiles at ships in the waterway overnight.The Al Rekayyat, loaded with liquefied natural gas, sent out distress signals seeking assistance after it was hit on its port side, one of the sources said. Another source briefed on the matter said the vessel was at risk of exploding due to a fire in its engine room. The crew were safe and were being evacuated."Mayday mayday mayday. This is vessel Al Rekayyat, LNG vessel Al Rekayyat.
Global Shipbuilding Boom Fuels Growth for German Marine Equipment Sector
A record wave of global investment in new ships is translating into sustained growth for Germany's marine equipment industry, with suppliers reporting rising revenues, strong order books and growing optimism despite mounting geopolitical and competitive pressures.According to the latest industry survey from VDMA, Germany's maritime supplier sector posted average revenue growth of 5.2% in 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year of expansion. The results underscore how a historic global shipbuilding cycle—driven by fleet renewal, decarbonization investments and naval rearmament—is benefiting companies that supply propulsion systems, machinery, automation
Commercial Ships Hit in Hormuz Missile Attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials.Two commercial ships suffered significant damage but had no casualties, the report said, citing a U.S. official.Separately, Britain's maritime security agency said a tanker caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile east of Oman's Limah early on Tuesday.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said early on Tuesday that the tanker was struck on its port side while travelling southbound about 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of Limah, causing a fire.
Kongsberg Maritime, BCIT Invest in Future Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence
KONGSBERG, Kongsberg Maritime, and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) announced an investment that will establish the Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence (MISE) in British Columbia. The initiative is designed to strengthen maritime innovation and skills development, support ongoing research and development, while building on key objectives outlined in Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.The partnership and subsequent investment are enabled through the Industrial Technological Benefits (ITB) policy, and in support of KONGSBERG programs in Canada.
