Jiangnan’s radical offshore nuclear floating port concept

Japan’s ‘destructive potential’ in South China Sea may eclipse the US: analyst

A prominent Chinese maritime analyst has sounded the alarm over Japan’s increasing military presence in the South China Sea, warning it has a “destructive potential” that could ultimately surpass that of the United States. Speaking on Monday at a round table event in Hong Kong discussing security in the region, Wu Shicun, the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said “unilateral infringements” in the disputed waters were becoming “normalised”. He told the...

Pacifico Energy Korea signs local supply deal for offshore wind cluster

US-based offshore wind developer Pacifico Energy Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with three offshore wind suppliers in the Gwangyang Bay area to support the 3.2GW Jindo offshore wind project cluster. The agreement brings together Pacifico Energy Korea, EEW KHPC, KMC Line, and CS Energy. Under the deal, Pacifico Energy Korea will lead overall

Squeezed on land, Samsung wants to put data centres out to sea

As data centres run into unhappy neighbours and water limits on land, Samsung wants to float them offshore. Samsung Heavy Industries plans to launch its first floating data centre by 2028, Seoul Economic Daily reported. It would be a purpose-built barge parked near the coast. The design is specific. Rather than convert an old ship, [] This story continues at The Next Web

HD KSOE, Schneider partner on floating data centers

HD Korea Shipbuilding Offshore Engineering said Wednesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Schneider Electric to jointly develop infrastructure technologies for floating data centers. Schneider Electric is a global provider of power distribution, cooling and energy management solutions for data centers. Drawing on its experience in hyperscale data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure, the company supplies digital infrastructure technologies for next-generation computi

Pemain industri gesa SPRM percepat siasatan isu kargo petroleum di Johor

PETALING JAYA: Seorang pemain industri maritim menggesa Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) mempercepat siasatan berhubung dakwaan percanggahan dokumen kargo petroleum di Pelabuhan Tanjung Langsat, Johor. Ketua l pegawai eksekutif Maritime Network Sdn Bhd Datuk Seri R Jeyenderan berkata isu itu membabitkan percanggahan antara bil muatan (BL) dan pergerakan fizikal kargo petroleum yang laporan berkait dengannya ... Read more The post Pemain industri gesa SPRM percepat siasatan isu kargo petroleum di Johor appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

China’s Maritime Operation Near Taiwan Signals Broader Push for Regional Dominance, Officials Say

According to Taiwan’s national security officials, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) used ongoing negotiations between Japan and the Philippines over their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) as a pretext to launch a “special maritime traffic enforcement operation” in waters east of Taiwan from June 6 to 10, drawing a strong protest from Taiwan, Taiwan’s Central News []

HD KSOE, Schneider Electric sign MOU on floating data center development

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- HD Korea Shipbuilding amp; Offshore Engineering Co. (...

In Korea, the rising tide of the semiconductor boom does not lift all boats

In Korea, the rising tide of the semiconductor boom does not lift all boats

New risks lurk for Korea-US shipbuilding partnership

New risks lurk for Korea-US shipbuilding partnership

Ticking Time Bomb in the Gulf: Cargo Brokers Warn Dangerous Escalation Is Looming Despite Record Surge in Global Shipping Traffic

Commercial shipowners face a dangerous trap as the United States and Iran issue completely contradictory navigation rules for the newly reopened Strait of Hormuz.

Taiwan tells ships to reject China Coast Guard boarding demands

Taiwan has instructed its commercial vessels to ignore any boarding or inspection requests from China’s Coast Guard in waters off the island’s east coast, signalling a firmer response to Beijing’s expanding maritime enforcement activities. Taipei also said its Coast Guard would intervene, if necessary, to prevent Chinese vessels from boarding Taiwanese ships, reinforcing its claim [] The post Taiwan tells ships to reject China Coast Guard boarding demands appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Chinese research vessels serve military purposes: Coast Guard captain

Taipei, July 8 (CNA) China's deployment of scientific research and survey vessels in waters east of Taiwan and beyond carries a military motive -- to prepare for denying foreign naval vessels access to strategically important waters, a Taiwanese coast guard captain said Wednesday.

Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed islands

Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region is strategically important due to proximity to Taiwan.

UAE, South Korea deepen cooperation in energy, nuclear and emerging technologies

Photo Credit : WAM The UAE and South Korea have explored new opportunities to expand their strategic partnership in energy, nuclear power and advanced technologies during high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, met with South Korean Trade, Industry [] The post UAE, South Korea deepen cooperation in energy, nuclear and emerging technologies appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Ships Sail Near Strait of Hormuz amid Renewed Tensions

Footage shows commercial vessels sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the UAE's east coast. The strategic waterway remains under close watch after renewed fighting between the United States and Iran disrupted shipping and heightened concerns over regional security and global energy supplies.

Singapore Expresses Concern After Vessel Hit Near Hormuz, While Iran’s IRGC Rejects New Shipping Route Without Its Approval

SINGAPORE/DUBAI, Jun 26: Singapore has expressed “deep concern” after a Singapore-registered container ship was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting near the Strai...

IRGC Attack on Ship Tests US-Iran Strait Agreement

A Singapore-flagged commercial cargo ship was attacked Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the U.N. International Maritime Organization to pause its efforts to escort vessels through the vital global energy chokepoint. Two senior U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out the attack. The vessel, Ever Lovely, []...Click to read more

Unknown 'Projectile' Attacks Cargo Ship In Strait Of Hormuz

British marine security firm Vanguard Tech identified that vessel as the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely.

Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO: New maritime business directory supports emirate’s efforts to attract global investment

Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO: New maritime business directory supports emirate’s efforts to attract global investment

South Korean shipbuilders race for floating data centers

South Korean shipbuilders race for floating data centers

Beijing claims part of the Pacific near Taiwan as sovereign Chinese water

Taiwan sits in the center of this crucial perimeter.

China Rotates Coast Guard Formation East of Taiwan, Confirming Patrol Is Now Permanent

Beijing rotated its coast guard east of Taiwan, replacing CCGS Daishan with CCGS Xiushan and confirming the patrol as a standing routine. Taiwan has prepositioned vessels and authorized force. China is ignoring Western protests and building an administrative foothold in disputed waters.

Chinese military expands its underwater predator fleet

Although Chinese submarines are cloaked in secrecy, a small part of the veil was recently lifted when satellite imagery revealed the existence of a mysterious new type at a berth in the fitting-out basin at Jiangnan Shipyard, Shanghai, on May 31. It is distinguished by the fact it does not have a sail, or what used to be called a conning tower in the old days.

Maritimo Appoints KJM Marine as Middle East and Indian Ocean Dealer

DUBAI, UAE - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2026 - Maritimo has appointed KJM Marine as its exclusive dealer across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and selected territories in the Middle East and Indian Ocean, reinforcing the Australian luxury motor yacht builder's presence in one of the ...