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OPINION | Global energy trade enters a gray area following Iran war truce

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Thames Spirit

Pollution Control

VESSEL REVIEW | Thames Spirit – Spill response and dive support catamaran delivered to Port of London Authority

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Ningyuan Dian Kun

Container Shipping

VESSEL REVIEW | Ningyuan Dian Kun – Chinese electric feeder ship fitted with autonomous navigation technology

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Turkish drilling ship Cagri Bey

Offshore Exploration

Turkish drilling vessel en route to Somalia for exploration campaign

Gareth Havelock

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Strait of Hormuz

Iran agrees to two-week ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz to be re-opened with conditions

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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | April 8 – Russian electric ferry construction, new Nile River cruise ships and more

Passenger Vessel News Roundup | April 8 – Russian electric ferry construction, new Nile River cruise ships and more

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The future Portuguese Navy drone carrier NRP D. João II, April 7, 2026 photo from Damen (BL)

Portuguese Navy's future drone carrier hits the water

4 hours ago

Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Jocis, operations officer aboard the national security cutter USCGC Midgett, observes a 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel, carrying three members of a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, in Midgett’s searchlight during the early hours of April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family after the vessel went missing on March 30 in the waters of Chuuk State.

Search and Rescue

US Coast Guard rescues overdue boaters off Federated States of Micronesia

Gareth Havelock

7 hours ago

Keel laying ceremony held by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders for a new fast patrol vessel for the Indian Coast Guard, April 7, 2026

Keel laid for new fast patrol vessel for Indian Coast Guard

8 hours ago

Induction ceremony of the Pakistan Navy Babur-class corvette PNS Khaibar, April 4, 2026

Pakistan Navy's second Babur-class corvette achieves full readiness

8 hours ago

Kharg Island crude oil shipping facility, Iran

OPINION | It's time to end the world's delusions over the Iran energy crisis

13 hours ago

Vessel Reviews

Thames Spirit

Pollution Control

VESSEL REVIEW | Thames Spirit – Spill response and dive support catamaran delivered to Port of London Authority

4 minutes ago

Ningyuan Dian Kun

Container Shipping

VESSEL REVIEW | Ningyuan Dian Kun – Chinese electric feeder ship fitted with autonomous navigation technology

5 minutes ago

Alfonsino Arrow NYK

VESSEL REVIEW | Alfonsino Arrow – Japan's NYK places locally built windfarm crewboat into service

07 Apr 2026

Ena Haven

Offshore Support & Maintenance

VESSEL REVIEW | Ena Haven – Eastern Navigation welcomes multi-role vessel to offshore services fleet

07 Apr 2026

Ronja Follafoss

Transport & Processing

VESSEL REVIEW | Ronja Follafoss – Hybrid-powered salmon wellboat boasts delousing capability

06 Apr 2026

Energia Grandeur

VESSEL REVIEW | Energia Grandeur – MOL Energia welcomes large LPG/ammonia carrier to global trading fleet

06 Apr 2026

Lucent Pathfinder

VESSEL REVIEW | Luna Pathfinder & Lucent Pathfinder – NYK dual-fuel LPG carriers to support global trade

03 Apr 2026

Zhuhai Ocean 001

Non-Naval Security

VESSEL REVIEW | Zhuhai Ocean 001 – Chinese operator places emergency response mothership into service

03 Apr 2026

Ever Safe No 1

Other Workboats

VESSEL REVIEW | Ever Safe No 1 – Explosives-carrying boat to support construction projects in Hong Kong

02 Apr 2026

Havstraum

VESSEL REVIEW | Havstraum – Utkilen's LNG-fuelled chemical tanker to serve shortsea routes

02 Apr 2026

CFAV Canso

Harbour Tugs and Operation

VESSEL REVIEW | CFAV Canso – Harbour/firefighting tug to support Royal Canadian Navy's east coast operations

01 Apr 2026

Liuheng 10

Maritime Tourism

VESSEL REVIEW | Liuheng 10 – Large inter-island sightseeing vessel to be operated in China's Zhejiang province

01 Apr 2026

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Hieronymus Bosch

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Hieronymus Bosch

Hieronymus Bosch

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Michael Grey

Hieronymus Bosch

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Hieronymus Bosch

Hieronymus Bosch

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