
Xeneta Strengthens Maritime Data Power with eeSea Acquisition 🌊📊
Xeneta is making a strategic move in the maritime data sector by acquiring Scandinavian peer eeSea, reports Splash 247.
Xeneta is making a strategic move in the maritime data sector by acquiring Scandinavian peer eeSea, reports Splash 247.
The U.S. Coast Guard has set Port Condition X-RAY for all seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Erin intensifies in the central Atlantic, Gcaptain reports.
🌊⚓️ In the rarefied world of mega-engineering, few vessels inspire as much awe as the BOKA Vanguard. Purpose-built to haul the unthinkable, this semi-submersible giant is a game-changer in heavy transport, capable of lifting entire oil rigs, cruise ships, and other ships.
China’s largest private shipbuilder, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, has posted a record $580 million profit for the first half of 2025, a 37% jump year-on-year, according to Maritime Executive. The surge underscores the remarkable momentum in China’s shipbuilding sector over the past two years.
🌊⚓️ In the maritime industry, mooring operations are among the most critical – and dangerous – tasks performed on deck. One of the most underestimated threats during these operations is the potential recoil of a mooring line under tension, commonly referred to as a snap-back.
China’s Ministry of Transport has commended the rapid response to a fire that broke out on a foreign-flagged container vessel deep at sea. Thanks to a coordinated emergency effort, the blaze was contained, preventing damage to the ship and ensuring the safety of the crew.
On August 1st, the Ever Lunar, a container ship operated by Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine, lost approximately 50 containers overboard while anchored in Callao Bay, Peru. The vessel reportedly began to roll heavily, leading to the containers at the stern toppling into the sea.