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Aker Solutions has secured a five-year maintenance and modification contract for Vår Energi’s assets in Norway’s southern Continental Shelf, with an option for extension.

Multiple norovirus outbreaks hit three cruise ships in December, affecting hundreds of passengers and crew members, according to the CDC.

Swedish authorities boarded the Yi Peng 3, a 23-year-old bulker linked to the severing of two Baltic Sea data cables, after an invitation from Chinese authorities.

Cyprus-based shipowner Castor Maritime has announced the sale of the 2,700 teu containership Gabriela A for $19.3m, netting a $0.8m gain.

EnTrust Global’s Blue Northern to acquire Norwegian bulker owner Belships for NOK 5.182bn ($452m), valuing the company at a 30% Premium.

Pirates holding a Chinese-owned fishing vessel off Somalia’s northeastern coast have demanded a $10 million ransom, marking a significant escalation in regional maritime security threats. The vessel, captured in late November, is being detained in Puntland’s Xaafuun district along with its 18-member crew.

Ocean Infinity has received the Armada 86 01, the first in a new series of 85-meter robotic vessels constructed by Norwegian shipbuilder Vard at its Vung Tau facilities in Vietnam.

Airstrikes targeted key maritime and energy infrastructure in Yemen, including the port of Al-Hudaydah and the Ras Isa oil facility, according to reports.

Marine plastic litter, a growing environmental concern, has emerged as a significant issue for vessel operators, stemming from pollution linked to ships and fishing activities, alongside the broader problem of plastic waste in the oceans.

A newly launched direct shipping route by COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co Ltd is set to improve trade connectivity between China and Southeast Africa.