'Arctic Metagaz' was left abandoned and drifting between Libya and Malta (General Administration for Coastal Security)

FEATURE: A drifting LNG hulk that no one wants

2026-05-08T12:47:00+01:00By

 An abandoned, burnt-out LNG tanker adrift in the Mediterranean since early March has highlighted the difficulties facing salvors when commercial shipping becomes embroiled in war.

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Gary Clay, Fathom Safety

Pilot ladder rules ‘biggest change in a generation’

2026-05-06T10:47:00+01:00

Sweeping new safety rules governing pilot transfer arrangements are set to reshape global shipping practices, with industry leaders urging early action ahead of their phased introduction.

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Griffon Marine picks DuroWipers for new hovercraft

2026-05-08T12:14:00+01:00

Griffon Marine, the world’s only builder of commercial hovercraft, has specified DuroWipers marine windscreen wipers for a new vessel, with more potentially in the pipeline.

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Bold step towards low-emission transport in Australia

2026-05-07T17:40:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Volvo Penta and shipbuilder Aus Ships Group are collaborating on Australia’s first 100% electric drive passenger ferry. 

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ASL GRP sponsors HM Government Lunch & Networking at Seawork

2026-05-07T15:40:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

ASL GRP, the dynamic armour company, is sponsoring this year’s MOD Networking Lunch at Seawork.  

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Bienvenue! Première fois à Seawork

2026-05-07T15:40:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

Nautipark, French specialist in boat support and cradling solutions, will exhibit for the first time at Seawork 2026.

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First contract is beginning of long-term partnership

2026-05-07T15:40:00+01:00By Seawork Press FP

The first contract between Türkiye’s Albayrak Group and Damen Shipyards Group has been signed for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2111 and ASD Tug 2813.

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Cygnus launches diver-held UT gauge to cut subsea inspection times

2026-05-07T12:54:00+01:00

Cygnus Instruments has introduced an Underwater Diver Held Gauge thickness measurement tool built for commercial diving teams conducting corrosion surveys in subsea and inland environments.

'Arctic Metagaz' was left abandoned and drifting between Libya and Malta (General Administration for Coastal Security)

FEATURE: A drifting LNG hulk that no one wants

2026-05-08T12:47:00+01:00By

 An abandoned, burnt-out LNG tanker adrift in the Mediterranean since early March has highlighted the difficulties facing salvors when commercial shipping becomes embroiled in war.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The alternative fuels debate

2026-05-01T10:43:00+01:00

We are on the cusp of one of the greatest transformations in history in terms of what’s going to power commercial vessels. Our Special Report shines a light on the conundrum, which is unlikely to have one solution.

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Historic Adriatic sea ports face large-scale transformation

2026-05-08T09:41:00+01:00

A wave of construction is reshaping both shores of the Adriatic, as ports across Italy and Croatia undergo their most ambitious overhaul in decades.

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