U.S. forces have intercepted the sanctioned oil tanker VERONICA III in the Indian Ocean, intensifying efforts against the shadow fleet transporting illicit Venezuelan oil. This marks the ninth vessel seized in a campaign extending from the Caribbean to the Indo-Pacific, highlighting a significant commitment to enforcing maritime sanctions globally.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star and its crew have completed a 65-day mission in Antarctica as part of Operation Deep Freeze 2025. The mission supported the U.S. National Science Foundation’s research efforts and involved icebreaking duties in McMurdo Sound. The crew also worked with CCAMLR to monitor fishing activities.
The U.S. Coast Guard is enforcing new cyber security rules in the maritime industry, sparking discussions on the importance of cyber security preparedness. Angeliki Zisimatou from ABS sheds light on the draft rules and advises vessel owners on the potential implications. ABS aims to educate stakeholders on the real threats.
BIO-UV Group secures a significant order from SIEM Ship Management for its innovative BIO-SEA Ballast Water Treatment Systems to be installed on three car carriers. The partnership showcases SIEM’s confidence in BIO-UV Group’s solutions, which deliver cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally friendly ballast water treatment for marine vessels.
