Iran Announces Joint Naval Drills with Russia
Executive summary: Iran has scheduled joint naval activity with Russia in a corridor where warships, tankers, and drones already crowd the same sea space. The announcement
Saipem Acquires Another Ship to Expand Ultra-Deepwater Fleet
Saipem is moving decisively to strengthen its offshore drilling portfolio. The Italian engineering and construction giant has agreed to acquire the ultra-deepwater
Norwegian Cruise Line: Orders extended to 2037
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced an agreement on February 16, 2026 to add three new cruise ships—one for each of its three
U.S. Maritime labour market Faces Shortage Despite High Pay
The U.S. Maritime labour market stands at a crossroads. Employers offer six-figure salaries, generous bonuses, and fast-track promotions. Yet vessels sail short-handed,
America’s Maritime Action Plan Released
The U.S. government has released America’s Maritime Action Plan, a sweeping strategy to revitalize the U.S. merchant marine, shipbuilding industry, and the
Legionella on Norwegian Encore: What Passengers Need to Know
On February 14, 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed that two passengers from a December 2025 sailing were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. The
Emerald Princess Pilot Overboard Incident
The incident happened during a routine transfer at sea. Crew members reacted immediately and rescued the pilot. Officials later confirmed he was
Nuclear Energy as a Pillar of a Marine Carbon-Free Future
The race toward a carbon-free economy is no longer abstract. Countries now face rising power demand, unstable grids, and strict climate targets.
US Issues Oil and Gas License for Venezuela
The United States has moved to open the door for energy activity in Venezuela’s vast oil and gas sector with a new
Equinor Boosts International Oil & Gas Output by 2030
In 2026, Norway’s energy giant Equinor intends to push its international oil and gas output sharply higher by 2030. This comes as
