HII and C3 AI are expanding their partnership to integrate artificial intelligence across HII’s shipbuilding operations, aiming to boost throughput and support U.S. Navy fleet readiness through smarter planning and supply chain management.
bound4blue’s eSAIL® system has proven its value on the Ville de Bordeaux, cutting fuel use by an average of 1.7 metric tons per day and reducing annual CO₂ emissions by over 2,000 metric tons, according to third-party assessment.
Maritime Partners and SWITCH Maritime have partnered to finance and expand next-generation, zero-emission ferries in the U.S., starting with the hydrogen-powered “Sea Change” and aiming to accelerate the transition of aging diesel fleets to clean technology.
Gard’s latest Crew Claims Report reveals a 25% rise in seafarer fatalities, with illness and stress-related conditions as leading causes. The report urges the maritime industry to prioritize crew mental and physical wellbeing to improve safety at sea.
MaraSoft’s Marad Fleet Management System, trusted by thousands of maritime operators globally, delivers practical and powerful tools to streamline operations for vessels of all types, from merchant ships to offshore rigs.
Austal USA launched its first steel ship, the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), a next-generation Navy towing, salvage, and rescue vessel named for a renowned Native American activist and veteran. The ship is over 85% complete and preparing for sea trials.
Two oil tankers collided near the Strait of Hormuz, catching fire amid electronic interference from regional conflict. All crew were safely evacuated, with no injuries or pollution reported, as authorities investigate navigation errors in this vital oil shipping lane.
President Trump’s revocation of the Columbia Snake River dam breaching MOU preserves vital transportation, agriculture, and energy resources for the Pacific Northwest, with stakeholders stressing that salmon recovery and economic health can go hand in hand.
The Coast Guard plans to discontinue 350 buoys in the Northeast as it modernizes aids to navigation, reflecting the maritime industry’s shift toward advanced digital navigation tools while maintaining physical safety measures.
Davie is expanding into the U.S. shipbuilding market by acquiring Gulf Copper’s Texas assets, aiming to address America’s icebreaker shortage with a $1 billion investment and proven polar shipbuilding expertise.
