Wärtsilä Launches New NTPRO 7 Bridge and Shiphandling Simulator
Wärtsilä unveiled NTPRO 7, its latest bridge and ship‑handling simulator, aimed at modernizing maritime training amid rapid digitalization. The platform leverages Unreal Engine 5 for high‑fidelity sea visualisation and incorporates AI‑driven voice commands, S‑100‑ready digital navigation, and Wärtsilä’s Navi‑Sailor ECDIS. DNV awarded a Statement of Compliance, confirming its suitability for accredited training. Commercial rollout begins in May 2026, with configurations ranging from full‑mission bridges to classroom‑scale units.
Kelly Haas and Hayley Stancil Join Jones Walker
Jones Walker LLP announced that Kelly Haas has joined its Houston office as a partner and Hayley Stancil as an associate in the firm’s nationally ranked Maritime Practice Group. Haas brings extensive experience representing vessel owners, shipyards, offshore operators and...
Op-Ed: An Evolving Tide of Cyber Threats
Marco Ayala, technical director at ABS Consulting, warns that the Houston Ship Channel – the nation’s largest energy and chemicals hub handling over 300 million short tons of cargo annually – faces an escalating blend of cyber, physical and hybrid threats....
Welin Lambie All-Electric Davit Achieves OPC Program Test Milestone
Welin Lambie, a Fairbanks Morse Defense company, announced that its TWPIV 5.0E all‑electric, dual‑point davit system completed the First Article Test for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Stage 2 program in three days, a day ahead of schedule....
C&C Marine and Repair Celebrates Keel Laying for New Hybrid Escort Tug Quartet
C&C Marine and Repair held a keel‑laying ceremony in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, to launch a quartet of advanced hybrid escort tugs for Green Tug Towing, which will service Woodside Energy’s new LNG terminal. The new series joins an earlier four‑tug...
M/V Marne B Repowered with Mitsubishi Tier 3 Engines
Industry Terminal & Salvage’s inland towboat M/V Marne B has been repowered with twin Mitsubishi S12R Tier 3 engines, each delivering 1,350 hp at 1,600 rpm, replacing its older Caterpillar 3512 units. The conversion, performed by Laborde Products, marks its second such R‑series...
Op-Ed: Why Data Is Becoming Shipping’s Most Valuable Asset
Shipping’s traditional cyclical model is giving way to structural uncertainty, forcing owners to prioritize data‑driven decision making. A survey of 225 maritime leaders shows over two‑thirds struggle with unpredictability, 42% wrestle with investment‑return balances, and 32% demand AI and automation....
Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia Engine Gets a Power Rating Increase
Wärtsilä has boosted the output of its four‑stroke Wärtsilä 25 ammonia engine, delivering 315 kW per cylinder at 900 rpm and 345 kW at 1,000 rpm. The upgrade raises total power to 1.9‑3.1 MW, aligning the ammonia version with the LNG‑fuel Wärtsilä 25DF. Fewer cylinders are needed...
LD Armateurs Unit Acquires DP2 MPSV Siddis Mariner
LD TravOcean, a subsidiary of LD Armateurs, has purchased the 2011‑built DP2 multipurpose support vessel Siddis Mariner, which will be renamed TVO Mariner. The 88.3‑meter ship offers a 2,500‑ton payload, a 950 m² deck and accommodation for 70 crew, positioning the group to...
Svitzer’s First Three TRAnsverse Tugs Near 3,000 Commercial Tug Job Total
Towage specialist Svitzer reports that its three TRAnsverse class tugs have nearly reached 3,000 commercial jobs within an 18‑month span, demonstrating superior escort capability in Amsterdam and Newcastle. The newest 35‑meter Svitzer Balder, currently in sea trials in Turkey, is...
TraPac Chooses Künz and ABB for New Cranes and Systems Upgrade at Los Angeles Terminal
TraPac LLC selected Austrian crane maker Künz and ABB to deliver nine new rail‑mounted stacking cranes and upgrade 32 existing cranes at its Los Angeles terminal. The new cranes will be built in Europe, assembled in Poland and delivered between...
CENTCOM: No Ships Got Past Blockade of Iranian Ports on First Day
CENTCOM reported that in the first 24 hours of the U.S. blockade, no vessels breached Iranian ports, and six merchant ships obeyed orders to turn back into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman. More than 10,000 U.S. sailors,...
Raymarine Pathfinder ECDIS: A Premier Maritime Navigation Solution
Raymarine has launched the Pathfinder ECDIS, a maritime navigation system positioned as both primary and backup for vessels ranging from workboats to superyachts. The solution integrates ChartWorld data services, supports UKHO AIO and ChartWorld CIO+ overlays, and offers one‑button chart...
Meyer Werft Opts for Steelpaint System for Dry Dock Wall Refurbishment
Meyer Werft in Papenburg is refurbishing 7,600 m² of its uncovered dry‑dock sheet‑pile walls using Steelpaint GmbH’s Stelpant corrosion‑protection system, applied by Tecton Service. The walls, last treated in 2009, are being blasted to Sa 2½ and coated with a two‑layer PU‑Zinc...
New Meriaura Open Deck Carrier Will Feature Wärtsilä Propulsion Solution
Meriaura has ordered a 6,800‑dwt open‑deck carrier from Jiangsu Zhenjiang shipyard, featuring a fully integrated Wärtsilä propulsion suite. The 120‑metre, 1A ice‑class, DP2 vessel is built for low energy use and reduced emissions. It will house two Wärtsilä 25 main...