The Port Journal

The new dredge tender is named after the Cowlitz River in Washington State. She will replace W.L. Williamsthe port’s current workboat that had been used to support inland waterway dredging operations in the same area. Cowlitz is a 69-foot (21-metre), 190GT twin screw workboat with a double-chined hull, a pram bow, and push knees, as […]

China’s Huzhou Port Shipbuilding recently handed over a new container vessel to local shipowner the Zhejiang Erqing Group. Qingdian 001 (青电001) was built for operation in inland waters and with an all-electric propulsion system ideal for use in sensitive waters near residential communities. The newbuild has an LOA of 64.9 metres (213 feet), a beam […]

Regarding Nissui’s processing and trading activities in Japan, although performance improved from the third quarter onward due to increased sales volume of fish oil and the effect of price revisions for salmon and trout, sales and profit decreased on a cumulative basis, reflecting the impact of the first half. In the processing business in North […]

[By: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore] Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Greenroom Robotics for its maritime autonomy software, GAMA. This is the first time a maritime autonomy software enabling self-navigation has been granted AiP by Bureau Veritas, marking a key advancement for maritime robotics and autonomous operations. […]

[By: Windstar Cruises] Windstar Cruises is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Chapple as the company’s new vice president of hotel operations. Paul joins Windstar at a pivotal moment of accelerated growth and brand evolution, with two new ships, Star Seeker and Star Explorer, expanding the fleet and setting the stage for an elevated […]

Norwegian security agencies have warned of increased Chinese and Russian intelligence operations in 2026, with maritime infrastructure a major target. This was revealed by the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) in its 2026 national threat assessment, which was released last week. The report claims Norway is facing its most serious security situation since World War […]

The European Commission’s latest proposal for sanctions on Russia includes a full ban on European maritime services for the shipping of Russian crude oil, driven by the EU’s need to generate leverage at the negotiating table on the war in Ukraine. It is a retreat from the incrementalism of the G7 “price cap” policy, which […]

The two newbuildings have similar exterior facilities that include infinity pools. However, their interiors have been laid out differently, with Reymond Langton Design being responsible for work on Symmetry while Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design was commissioned to furnish Dagger‘s onboard spaces. Each yacht will be fitted with a hybrid propulsion system consisting of main […]

As of now, Wasaline is part of Stena Line and its European ferry network and port operations, which comprise a total of 20 routes and 40 vessels. Wasaline will continue its operations with its brand retained, subject to minor adjustments, going forward. “Now entirely new opportunities open up for Wasaline as we become part of […]

Russia is trying to restore its own battered ties with the United States as Trump seeks to broker a deal to end its war in Ukraine. But the Kremlin made clear it was unhappy with Washington’s treatment of Cuba. “The suffocating tactics employed by the United States are indeed causing many difficulties for the country. […]