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Gothenburg University Secures 3,000 m-Class AUV for Polar Research

The University of Gothenburg has signed a contract to acquire a new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), based on the HUGIN platform rated to 3,000 metres depth, following the loss of its predecessor “Ran” beneath an Antarctic glacier in 2024.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 19, 2025

Technology

Esri Introduces S-100-Enabled ArcGIS Maritime for Hydrographic Transition

In a pivotal move for maritime charting and geospatial intelligence, Esri has announced new capabilities in its flagship solution, ArcGIS Maritime, allowing hydrographic organisations to produce chart products compliant with the S‑100 series while maintaining legacy support for the widely used S‑57 standard.

Kemal Can Kayar·3 min read·Oct 19, 2025

Shipbuilding

US-Korea Shipbuilding Partnership Sparks Industrial Rebirth in the U.S.

Washington and Seoul are deepening collaboration in an effort to revive America’s flagging shipbuilding capacity — a strategic move to counter China’s maritime dominance and shore up U.S.

Kemal Can Kayar·1 min read·Oct 19, 2025

Technology

India Launches Record-Breaking 12,000 m³ Dredger “Godavari”

India’s maritime industry reached a landmark on 18 October 2025 when the Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) successfully launched its newest vessel — the Dredge Godavari — at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 19, 2025

Defense

Sixth ASW-Shallow-Water Craft ‘Magdala’ Launched at Kochi Shipyard

On 18 October 2025, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi ceremonially launched the sixth anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft (ASW-SWC) for the Indian Navy, hull number BY 528, named Magdala.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 19, 2025

Security

Tanker Ablaze After Projectile Strike East of Yemen’s Aden

On 18 October 2025, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a vessel registered under the flag of Cameroon was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 214 km (116 nautical miles) east of the port of Aden in the Gulf of Aden.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Security

U.S. Holds Survivors After Strike on Caribbean “Narco-Sub”

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has intercepted and is holding two survivors aboard a U.S.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Security

Red Sea Livestock Vessel Comes Under Fire Near Yemen

A Comoros-flagged livestock carrier sailing northward through the southern Red Sea was targeted by armed assailants operating from a wooden boat off the coast of Ahwar in southern Yemen.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Defense

Allied Navies Unite in SamaSama 2025 to Amp Up Joint Sea and Cyber Readiness

The Philippine Navy, in concert with a coalition of allied and partner navies, has concluded Exercise SamaSama 2025, a major multi-domain military training event held in the waters off Palawan Island in the contested West Philippine Sea (also known as the South China Sea).

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 18, 2025

Defense

Iran Ships Leave Baku After AZIREX-2025 Naval Drill

Vessels and personnel from the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy have departed the Port of Baku after participating in the AZIREX-2025 joint search-and-rescue exercise with the Azerbaijani Navy, officials confirmed.

Kemal Can Kayar·1 min read·Oct 18, 2025

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