Las Palmas Port Full with 11 Offshore Ships Including 330m Castorone
Las Palmas Port hits 100% occupancy with 11 offshore vessels including the 330m Castorone, highlighting its strategic role in global energy logistics and maintenance.
Mark Williams Appointed Maritime London CEO in 2026 for Green Shipping Push
Mark Williams appointed Maritime London CEO in 2026 to drive UK green shipping transition, focusing on decarbonisation and market intelligence amidst IMO regulations.
Cosco-PTP sole bid for Tarragona multipurpose terminal with €20M investment
Cosco and PTP submit sole bid for Tarragona multipurpose terminal with €20M investment, 125,000 TEU annual target from 2031. Technical bids open 27 April.
Tarragona Conference Unites 100 to Address Blue Economy Skills Gap
A Tarragona conference gathered 100 maritime stakeholders to bridge skills gaps. Spain’s blue economy adds €3.2B to GDP and 52,000 jobs, driving sectoral renewal.
STCW 2026: IMO Adds Cybersecurity & Digital Comms to Training
IMO’s 2024 STCW amendments mandate cybersecurity and digital communications training for seafarers from January 2026, affecting 12,000-15,000 in Spain and global certification.
US Shipyards Deploy AI Robots to Fill 250,000 Jobs and Boost Output
US shipyards deploy AI robots to address a 250,000-worker shortage, aiming to scale production with a $1.5bn plan and automation from 2027.
GNV Fleet Expansion: Phoenix and 4 New Ferries to Create 80-120 Jobs Each by 2026
GNV expands Mediterranean fleet with GNV Phoenix and 4 new ro-pax ferries by 2026, creating 80-120 STCW jobs each and boosting the €8-10bn market.
Spanish SAR Vessel Aldebarán: 38 Knots, DP and Starlink for €2.5M
Salvamento Marítimo deploys new €2.5M rescue vessel with dynamic positioning, 3D sonar, and Starlink. Enhances SAR with 38-knot speed and 400 NM range in Valencia.
Liberia Conducts First National ISPS Level 2 Drill Across Two Key Ports
Liberia’s first national ISPS Level 2 drill on 17 April 2026 tested security at two ports, highlighting demand for certified officers earning $60k-$90k annually.
Green Tug Towing JV secures $300M contract for 4 hybrid escort tugs
Green Tug Towing JV wins $300M to build 4 hybrid escort tugs for Woodside’s Louisiana LNG terminal, creating 100 jobs and enhancing US export safety.