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A Philippine Coast Guard sailor scours the waters off Occidental Mindoro province for any sign of the fishing boat MJ2 or its four crewmembers, February 11, 2026. The vessel was initially reported missing two days prior after it failed to return from a fishing trip.

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Maritime Tourism

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Maritime Tourism

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Dredging

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Bulkers

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Dredging

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Massive search effort launched after fishing boat goes missing off Occidental Mindoro, Philippines

Jinhui Holdings signs contracts for two newbuild bulk carriers

Euroseas secures two-year charter extension for feeder vessel

Saltchuk Resources to acquire Great Lakes Dredge and Dock for $1.5b

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Vessel Reviews

VESSEL REVIEW | Mikhail Chekov – Emergency response and survey tug delivered to Russian Navy

VESSEL REVIEW | Suigang Electric Navigation 01 – Electric containership to be deployed on inland routes in southern China

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VESSEL REVIEW | Qingdian 001 – Battery-powered containership for operation in China's inland waters

VESSEL CONVERSION | Antarctic Enabler – Bulker rebuilt as drone carrying and warehousing vessel for Southern Ocean krill harvesting

VESSEL REVIEW | Baochang – Long-range catch transport to support China's distant fishing industry

VESSEL REVIEW | Koru – Japan's Fresh Carriers to operate new fruit transporter on global routes

VESSEL REVIEW | Yibin Cultural Tourism – Large electric sightseeing vessel for river navigation in Sichuan, China

VESSEL REVIEW | Pangolin Voyager – Electric trimaran houseboat to sail on wildlife photography trips on Africa's Chobe River

VESSEL REVIEW | Tongjun – New hopper dredger boasts intelligent systems and long-range discharge capability

VESSEL REVIEW | Jinhang No 1 – Modular bulk carrier for operation along Tanzania's inland routes

VESSEL REVIEW | Kanopus – New Russian dredger equipped for hydro-loosening under challenging soil conditions

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