Fairfield-Maxwell bursts back into shipowning in Japan two years after selling chemical tanker unit
Former Fairfield Chemical Tankers parent taps Ryuichi Osonoe to lead new tonnage provider in Japan
September 2025
Newbuilding Activity Ramping Up
Newbuilding ordering activity has started ramping up higher over the past week, as more owners dipped their toes on the market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the container sector, Greek company Euroseas Ltd placed…
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Hybridising operations on the high seas with innovative battery technology
Earlier this year, it was revealed that more than 1,000 maritime vessels are now operating with batteries on board, providing either all-electric or hybrid propulsion. This is a significant milestone in the maritime industry’s journey towards decarboni…
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Rising yard days could tighten supply ahead
Repair yard days for Capesize ships are climbing again in 2025, this time driven by a wave of retrofits due to EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime regulations. With vessels heading into yards for upgrades ranging from various decarbonisation retrofits such as P…
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Maryland Pilots Get High-Speed Launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding
The Association of Maryland Pilots has taken delivery of its fifth Chesapeake Class launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation since 2002. “The Maryland Pilots have some unique features and configuration control is essential…
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