Strategic Marine News


NYK and Port of Duqm Collaborate on Development

Oct 29, 2025

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and the Port of Duqm Company, which oversees port management and terminal operations in Oman, signed a memorandum of understanding at Duqm Economic Forum 2025 to collaborate in the development and connectivity of the port of Duqm…

United Seamen’s Service Celebrates 56th Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards

Oct 29, 2025

The United Seamen’s Service (USS) presented its 56th Annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS) to three maritime leaders whose commitment, leadership, and service embody the spirit of the American maritime tradition. Honorees Captain Willie Barrere…

Nakilat Reports $360m Profit for Q3

Oct 28, 2025

Qatar Gas Transport Company Q.P.S.C. (Nakilat) announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 which ended September 30, 2025, with a net profit of USD$360 million (QAR 1.31 billion), compared to USD$352 million (QAR 1.28 billion) for the same period in 2024…

Alfa Laval UK Expands Dry-Dock Services to Cut Vessel Downtime

Oct 28, 2025

Marine technology company Alfa Laval UK has enhanced its dry-docking support services for shipowners, introducing pre-docking audits and customized spare parts packages designed to reduce turnaround times and extend fleet uptime.The initiative is part of the company’s strategy to turn dry-docking…

Panama Canal Begins Industry Engagement for the Development of Port Terminals

Oct 27, 2025

The Panama Canal launched a consultation process with representatives of the maritime industry to identify potential partners interested in developing port terminals on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides of the waterway.Following a process…

Ottco, Royal Vopak to Establish Joint Venture in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm

Oct 27, 2025

Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO), a subsidiary of OQ Group, and Royal Vopak, signed a shareholder agreement to establish a new company in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). The agreement, concluded during the Duqm Economic Forum 2025…

SRI Study Shows a Growing Number of Countries Implementing Cabotage Laws

Oct 22, 2025

A newly released study by Seafarers' Rights International (SRI) finds that cabotage laws now exist on 85% of the world’s coastlines, are growing in number at an unprecedented pace, and are increasingly essential to national security, economic stability and maritime resilience…

US, Australia Sign Critical Minerals Agreement, Back Submarine Deal

Oct 20, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical minerals agreement aimed at countering China on Monday at a meeting marked by Trump's jab at Australia's envoy to the United States over past criticism…

Suburban Propane President & CEO Honored with Dual Awards

Oct 17, 2025

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., a distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil, and related products and services, congratulates Michael A. Stivala, President and CEO, on receiving two honors recognizing his leadership and impact in the energy sector…

ABS Acquires MetaSHIP Maritime Training Assets

Oct 16, 2025

In a deal to deliver immersive training at scale to the maritime industry, ABS has signed an agreement to purchase the MetaSHIP intellectual property and related vessel simulator software assets from Orka Informatics as part of the strategic growth plan for ABS Training Solutions…

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