1. Christening of the first of two CSOVs for Bernhard Schulte Offshore. Bernhard Schulte Offshore announces the delivery of its latest Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) from Ulstein Verft in Norway. The newbuilding, which was christened ‘Windea Curie’ on 26 June, is now being deployed for the charterer TenneT, a leading offshore transmission system operator in the European Union, to support its offshore grid connection facilities in the North Sea.
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2. The week in shipping: Iran dominates the headlines. Starting today, Splash will be bringing readers a weekly wrap to digest the important shipping news of the past few days. This complements Daily Splash, our free newsletter published Monday through Friday, as well as Splash Extra, our monthly digest.
https://splash247.com/splash-weekly-wrap-iran-dominates-the-headlines/
https://splash247.com/splash-weekly-wrap-iran-dominates-the-headlines/
3. Imabari to take control of Japan Marine United. Consolidation – and by extension greater focus and economies of scale – continues in the revived Japanese shipbuilding sector with news that Imabari Shipbuilding, the nation’s top yard, is to take control of Japan Marine United (JMU).
https://splash247.com/imabari-to-take-control-of-japan-marine-united/
https://splash247.com/imabari-to-take-control-of-japan-marine-united/
4. IMO agrees to start revision of outdated regulations for nuclear-powered ships. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has formally agreed to start the revision of outdated regulations for nuclear-powered ships.The 110th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee heard proposals from several member states and NGOs calling for a revision of the Code of Safety for Nuclear Merchant Ships (Resolution A.491) and relevant parts of the SOLAS Convention.
https://splash247.com/imo-agrees-to-start-revision-of-outdated-regulations-for-nuclear-powered-ships/
https://splash247.com/imo-agrees-to-start-revision-of-outdated-regulations-for-nuclear-powered-ships/
5. Tanker Captain Catches Crew Smuggling Drugs in Belgium. The MT Scot Bremen, a Maltese-flagged product tanker operated by Turkish shipping company Scot Tankers, has become the center of a narcotics investigation after the vessel’s Master discovered crew members concealing suspected contraband off the Belgian coast.
https://gcaptain.com/tanker-captain-catches-crew-smuggling-drugs-in-belgium/
https://gcaptain.com/tanker-captain-catches-crew-smuggling-drugs-in-belgium/
6. Alarming 25% Rise in Seafarer Deaths Following Pandemic, Gard Report Reveals. Norwegian Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurer Gard has released its second Crew Claims Report highlighting concerning trends in seafarer health and safety. The comprehensive analysis, based on approximately 3,000 crew claims from 2024 and survey responses from over 6,000 seafarers across 46 nationalities, reveals a troubling 25% increase in crew fatality claims when comparing the three years following the COVID-19 pandemic to the three years before it.
https://gcaptain.com/alarming-25-rise-in-seafarer-deaths-following-pandemic-gard-report-reveals/
https://gcaptain.com/alarming-25-rise-in-seafarer-deaths-following-pandemic-gard-report-reveals/
7. Equinor and Shell Launch ‘Adura’: New Energy Giant Emerges in UK North Sea. The UK North Sea energy landscape is set for a major transformation with the announcement of Adura, soon to become the region’s largest independent oil and gas producer. The new company represents an incorporated joint venture (IJV) between energy majors Equinor and Shell, who revealed the name to staff in a joint announcement.
https://gcaptain.com/equinor-and-shell-launch-adura-new-energy-giant-emerges-in-uk-north-sea/
https://gcaptain.com/equinor-and-shell-launch-adura-new-energy-giant-emerges-in-uk-north-sea/
8. International Day of the Seafarer 2025 promotes a culture of respect with ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’ campaign. This year, the theme #MyHarassmentFreeShip calls attention to the urgent need to eliminate bullying and harassment in the maritime industry and to foster a culture of dignity, safety, and inclusion onboard every vessel.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/27/international-day-of-the-seafarer-2025-promotes-a-culture-of-respect-with-my-harassment-free-ship-campaign/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/27/international-day-of-the-seafarer-2025-promotes-a-culture-of-respect-with-my-harassment-free-ship-campaign/
9. Port of Long Beach adopts 833 Million Annual Budget. The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners this week approved an $833 million budget for the Port of Long Beach, with almost half allocated for infrastructure projects reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable and efficient goods movement.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/27/port-of-long-beach-adopts-833-million-annual-budget/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/27/port-of-long-beach-adopts-833-million-annual-budget/
10. Bahamas Maritime Authority marks 30 years with Technical Seminar in Athens, strengthening ties with Greek Shipping. A large number delegates attended the recent Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) Technical Seminar in Athens, Greece, where they were given vital updates on environmental regulatory and general technical matters. The event took place during the Authority’s 30th Anniversary year and included participants from shipowning, ship managing, class societies, media, BMA Inspectors and other Greek industry stakeholders.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/27/bahamas-maritime-authority-marks-30-years-with-technical-seminar-in-athens-strengthening-ties-with-greek-shipping/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/06/27/bahamas-maritime-authority-marks-30-years-with-technical-seminar-in-athens-strengthening-ties-with-greek-shipping/