Thordon Bearings, the market leader in environmentally safe, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing and seal solutions, has welcomed marine engineering and naval architecture firm SAI Engineering to its growing global network…
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By Natalia Lydia Papadantonaki In 1774, the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca allowed Greek ships to sail under the protection of the Russian flag. Within a generation, captains from a small…
Seascape Marine & Trading Reflects on Important Milestones at Posidonia 2026 PIRAEUS, GREECE – Seascape Marine & Trading Ltd. wrapped up another successful Posidonia, welcoming clients, partners, and friends to…
PPG & Aegean Protective Coatings S.A. – Sustainable Marine Coating Innovations at Posidonia 2026
PPG, together with its long-standing representative in Greece, Aegean Protective Coatings S.A., presented its comprehensive 360-degree approach to marine coatings at Posidonia 2026 (Stand 3.104), under the theme “Reach New Horizons of…
KR and HD Hyundai Advance Korea’s Green Shipping Corridor Through Ammonia Vessel Trial
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries completes sea trial for Korea’s first ammonia dual-fuel propulsion vessel Korean Register(KR) is collaborating with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to establish a domestic operating environment…
The ‘Powering the next generation of feeder vessels’ campaign combines classification, advisory and digital services to support newbuild planning, retrofit strategies and operational performance. Lloyd’s Register (LR) is responding to…
By Charlène Ceresola, BWT Project Manager, BIO-UV Group When the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention entered into force, there was optimism that installing a certified treatment system would be enough…
25 Years with YANMAR Engineering – Proud Recipients of the Business Partnership Award
by Iris D. Liaskoni In Seascape Marine & Trading, we are proud to celebrated our 25 years collaboration with Yanmar Engineering, and specifically with their Hellas Liaison Office – a…
MacGregor secures large Offshore Load Handling modernisation and upgrade orders in the first half of 2026
MacGregor has received a substantial volume of orders for Offshore Load Handling service projects during the first half of 2026. By securing these vital modernisation and upgrade contracts, the company…
Indian Register of Shipping Awards Type Approval Certificate to India’s First Indigenously Built Totally Enclosed Lifeboats
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has successfully completed the Type Approval Certification of two indigenously built totally enclosed lifeboat models manufactured by SHM Shipcare Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai, marking a significant milestone…
Idwal and MOL agree global inspection partnership spanning vessel acquisitions, fleet operations and owner oversight
Idwal, the global vessel inspection and condition intelligence company, has entered into a strategic agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) to provide inspection support across multiple areas of the business,…
The Burgee is Here for Summer! For generations, the burgee has stood for community, adventure, and a shared love of life on the water. This summer, America turns 250, and…
Innovation at the fore: Seawork 2026 conference, autonomous technology, and industry awards
From cutting-edge unmanned and autonomous vessels to a packed conference programme and the prestigious Seawork Awards, the 2026 edition placed innovation firmly at the centre of the commercial marine conversation.…
IMCA urges focus on diver safety amid rising demand for vessel maintenance as Strait of Hormuz reopens
· IMCA highlights “unacceptably high” levels of fatalities and injuries from underwater ship husbandry, as vessel owners prepare for Strait of Hormuz reopening · Demand for the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of…
Aarin Chiekrie, equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Babcock’s full-year results contained few surprises as it delivered double-digit underlying revenue and profit growth, driven by strong performances in its nuclear and aviation…
Idwal partners with Daiwa Kisen to deliver data-driven fleet insight through independent inspections
Cardiff, UK – [18 June 2026] – Idwal, the global vessel assurance business, has partnered with Daiwa Kisen to deliver independent inspections across selected vessels in its fleet, with a focus on strengthening…
PALFINGER continues to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific offshore wind market. The delivery of Korea’s first locally built Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), equipped with a PK 25.001 M crane,…
Cable laying operations 12 Jun 2026, Hong Kong Cable laying operations for approximately seven months from Tseung Kwan O to Eastern Boundary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. READ…
SKANReg Reinforces Commitment to Compliance and Sustainable Growth at Posidonia 2026
Athens, Greece – June 6, 2026 — The St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) successfully concluded its participation at Posidonia 2026, held in Athens from June 1st to June 5th,…
The IMO MEPC84 ends with a focus on technical progress while deep divisions dominate
by Robin Russel, CEO SATVA TRUST, Co-founder of Further & Further, for allaboutshipping.co.uk The International Maritime Organization’s latest environmental summit ended with familiar language about progress, cooperation and renewed momentum toward…
The Prince Madog will be the first sea-going, manned hydrogen retrofit of its kind. The UK-flagged research vessel Prince Madog has received certification for a hydrogen fuel cell retrofit, following approval by…
Barcelona, 09, June 2026 – bound4blue has received Type Approval Design Certification (TADC) from DNV for its Model 3-24 eSAIL®, the company’s largest and most powerful installed suction sail. The approval, formally…
SSI simplifies newbuilding and retrofit projects with integration of third-party ship models
Leader in ship design and product lifecycle management solutions takes agnostic approach to shipbuilding data for streamlined production process Victoria, Canada, 08 June 2026. SSI, the leader in software, services, and…
Over 35,000 Visitors and 2,200 Exhibitors Set New Exhibition Records The 29th edition of the biennial Posidonia Exhibition closed today at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, cementing its position as the…




