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.
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.
HD Hyundai Wins $470M VLGC Order, Achieving 35% of 2024 Target
HD Hyundai secures $470M contract for four VLGCs, reaching 35.2% of its 2024 order target. LPG transport demand grows 3% annually, boosting need for certified gas officers.
South Korea Launches Advisory Body for IMO Ship CO2 Capture Standards
South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries launches an advisory body on 15 April to set IMO standards for shipboard carbon capture, targeting 50% GHG reduction by 2050.
Izmail Port Drone Strike Hits Panama-Flagged Vessel
Drone attack on Izmail port, Ukraine, on 14 April damaged Panama-flagged vessel, heightening Black Sea maritime risks and likely increasing insurance premiums.