Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has appointed Pulsar International as the first reseller partner for NexusWave in the Mediterranean market. This partnership allows local support and installation services for operators like Spring Marine, Roswell Tankers, and Newport. NexusWave offers fast, always-on connectivity with global coverage and advanced security features.
A charity vessel operated by Sea-Watch rescued over 30 migrants, including two children, who had been stranded for four days on a gas platform in the Mediterranean near Tunisia. The migrants were left exposed to the cold after their rubber dinghy drifted away while trying to escape from Libya. Sea-Watch’s ship successfully rescued the group.
Efforts to enhance port capabilities for shore power are underway in Italy, with Cavotec securing €7 million in orders for sustainable technologies. The company will supply systems for cruise ships, Ro-Ro vessels, and containerships in western and southern Italy. The growing trend of onshore power connection is expected to continue, with significant growth projected by 2028.
Tunisia’s coast guard recovered 27 bodies of African migrants after two boats sank near Sfax, highlighting the dangers of crossing the Mediterranean. With 30 more bodies found last month, the crisis persists. Despite rescuing 87 individuals, the situation remains dire. Comprehensive international efforts are needed to address the root causes and prevent further tragedies.
A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an engine room explosion. Two crew members are missing. The ship, owned by Oboronlogistika, was en route to Vladivostok with harbor cranes. The cause of the explosion is unknown. The incident raises concerns about Russian cargo ship safety at sea.
A new regulation in the Mediterranean aimed at reducing pollution from shipping is set to boost diesel demand in Europe. Eugene Lindell predicts a 44,000 barrels per day increase in demand for marine gasoil. Despite challenges in overall consumption, the regulation will lead to a shift towards cleaner marine gas oil in the region.
The Italian Coast Guard has launched search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean after discovering two migrant boats. One sailboat has 64 missing, 11 rescued, and one fatality. Another boat had ten bodies recovered, with 51 people saved by a private agency. The operation involved merchant ships, aircraft, and patrol boats, with assistance from the EU Coast Guard Frontex and German aid group Resqship.
Yemen’s Houthi fighters possess weapons capable of reaching the Mediterranean, raising concerns over potential expanded attacks on shipping. The US government warns of the group’s access to advanced weaponry, including anti-ship ballistic missiles and drones. Recent threats to target ships in the Mediterranean stem from solidarity with Hamas.
