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OMSA Recognizes Marilyn Muchowich Stanley for Distinguished Service

Published Nov 11, 2026 5:09 PM by Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA)

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) recognizes individuals through the association’s highest individual honor, the Robert J. Alario Distinguished Achievement Award. This year, Marilyn Muchowich Stanley, Chairman of the Board of Offshore Oil Services, Inc. and a former OMSA Board Member, was recognized at a dinner on Tuesday, November 10. Created in 2020, the award is reserved for individuals who, through a lifetime of hard work and accomplishments, stand as indisputable champions of the U.S. maritime industry. Nominees come from...

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The high-speed ferry MS Baronessen has replaced its diesel engine with batteries. Its hull has been lengthened to accommodate the additional weight of the batteries. The vessel is also testing battery-swapping technology. Photo: Tore Stensvold

How High-Speed Ferries Can Reclaim Their Environmental Credentials

Published Nov 11, 2026 1:51 PM by Gemini News

[By Tore Stensvold] Public transport can benefit the environment, but catamarans are among the worst offenders when it comes to emissions. Batteries and underwater wings could make them considerably greener. Norway has the technology and expertise needed to develop high-speed catamarans capable of operating even the longest routes. But something is missing. “In less than five years, we could have a zero-emission high-speed passenger catamaran, capable of travelling at 20–35 knots and carrying 150–250 passengers. But that will require political...

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Greek Acropolis - Athens, Greece

Greek Maritime Forum 2027 to Put Athens at Centre of Global Shipping

Published Nov 11, 2026 1:17 PM by Marensia

The Greek Maritime Forum is among the year’s most anticipated maritime gatherings. In 2027, it will bring together leading shipowners, ship managers, port representatives and regulators, as well as policymakers, classification societies, technology companies and service providers for two days of discussions, innovation and networking. Organised by Marensia Group, the forum will feature 12 high-level panel discussions with influential maritime leaders from Greece and around the world. The agenda will address the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities, including...

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IMO Secretary-General at Posidonia 2026

Executive Interview: Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, IMO

Published Nov 11, 2026 12:37 PM by Jack O'Connell

There are challenges galore, but that doesn't faze him. The charismatic leader of the IMO sees challenges as temporary obstacles – bumps in the road that need to be fixed or avoided – not as permanent roadblocks. His goal is to find solutions, not assign blame: "I prefer to always look at where we're making progress, where we can do something that brings important changes to the sector, particularly those that would allow us to be safer, more transparent, more...

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 Pumping station at the Khurais field (file image courtesy Google / Airbus / Maxar)

Saudi Arabia Confirms Strike on East-West Pipeline

Saudi Arabia's energy ministry has confirmed another strike on the East-West Pipeline, which carries crude from the production hubs of the Arabian Gulf coast to export and refining centers on the Red Sea. In a statement, the ministry said that the pipeline was targeted on Monday morning, and that the damage resulted in a "limited fire," which has since been put out. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and the ministry claims that the pipeline's operations were not disrupted. Saudi...

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Shipbuilding

Bradley J. Kerr

Interview: Bradley Kerr, Director of Sales & Marketing, Detyens Shipyards

Hi Brad, and welcome! Tell us about yourself – background and education. I grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, the youngest of three boys. I attended school locally and then went to Wingate University, outside Charlotte, North Carolina, where I played soccer for four years and graduated with a degree in Communications. I didn't initially pursue a maritime career. Every male member of my family was in sales, so sales was something I was exposed to from a very young...

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Environment

Chinare

China Sets Out a New Posture on Environmental Protection in Antarctica

China is adopting new environmental measures for its rising activities in Antarctica. Last week, the country’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), passed a law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection. The law has 59 articles and seeks to streamline Chinese missions in Antarctica. A major emphasis of the law is on environmental protection. Researchers carrying out Chinese scientific work in Antarctica will now be required to submit environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for projects in the region. The EIAs...

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Business

World Maritime Forum

World Maritime Forum 2027 Schedules “The Most Important Edition Yet”

The global maritime community will convene on February 23-24, 2027, for the 5th edition of the World Maritime Forum, set to be the largest and most significant in the forum’s history. Building on four successful editions, the 2027 Forum will gather approximately 800 attendees, 70 speakers, and 50 exhibitors, serving as a central meeting point for maritime leaders, industry experts, decision-makers, and innovators. Over two intensive days, participants can exchange ideas, form new partnerships, and explore developments shaping the maritime...

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