Dan Barnes

Leading water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has introduced a new Compliancy & Performance Agreement (C&P Agreement) solution for shipmanagers looking to ensure their BIO-SEA ballast water treatment systems remain regulatory compliant and operationally tip-top. The new service agreement aims to address the challenges ship operators face maintaining regulatory compliance amid increasingly stringent ballast water management …

BIO-UV helps BWTS operators remain D-2 compliant with new performance arrangement Read More »

Cargo ports handle thousands of ships every year. Efficiently offloading and loading vessels is essential for their smooth operation and maintaining global supply chains. Many ports however face capacity constraints, with newer lifting equipment required to accommodate bigger ships and loads. When it comes to container crane installations at ports, work must be carefully managed …

Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes assembled efficiently at port Read More »

Seatrium Limited has announced the impending delivery of the PETROBRAS 78 (P-78) – the first of a series of turnkey Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSO), to Brazil’s National Oil Company, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A (Petrobras).The sailaway ceremony took place two weeks ago at Seatrium’s Singapore yard, marking a significant and timely milestone. Upon delivery, …

Seatrium to propel offshore innovation with first turnkey FPSO delivery to Petrobras Read More »

CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA), a global marine environmental consulting firm, today unveiled its latest investment in uncrewed technology – a WingtraOne GEN II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – as part of the company’s natural disaster response and recovery service. CSA’s state-of-the-art UAV will now join forces with a fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) …

CSA Ocean Sciences launches tech-inspired disaster response service Read More »

Chicago is renowned for its towering skyscrapers and seamless stretch of public parks and beaches along Lake Michigan. But since its renovation 30 years ago, the jewel of the city has been historic Navy Pier. Today, the popular attraction has undergone another transformation with the addition of a large transient marina protected by a state-of-the-art …

Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier adds marina Read More »

VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, has announced that it has signed a contract with the global research organisation Inkfish for the design and construction of one of the most advanced research vessels the world has seen. The vessel is of the new VARD 9 33 design. The value …

Inkfish and VARD sign contract on state-of-the-art research vessel Read More »

A new milestone in ammonia-powered shipping design has been reached with the release of a detailed concept design for a 3,500 TEU ammonia-fuelled container feeder vessel. This design, developed collaboratively by leading industry partners including Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS), Maersk, Deltamarin, Eltronic FuelTech, Everllence, Lloyd’s Register (LR), The Decarb Hub …

New concept design marks milestone in safe ammonia-fuelled shipping Read More »

North Star’s £400 million ongoing commitment as part of its ESG strategy, combined with a £1.8 million investment in crew training last year, has delivered significant progress in its transition to operating a net zero fleet by 2045. The UK’s largest integrated ship owner-operator has a current fleet of 48 vessels. Findings from its 2024 …

North Star accelerates green future with £400m+ commitment across its operations Read More »

Seatrium Limited has announced the award of a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) conversion contract from Kinetics, an energy transition initiative by global floating power leader Karpowership. This award follows Kinetics’ confirmation of the option for a fourth FSRU conversion project with Seatrium, announced in April 2024, the award of three LNG Carrier (LNGC) conversions …

Seatrium secures FSRU conversion contract from Kinetics Read More »

After years of strong growth, technological innovation and industry-leading expertise, ERMA TECH GROUP has officially launched a powerful alliance of trusted companies unified under one identity, one vision, and one mission: From saving the oceans, to safeguarding the planet. Unveiled during a live global broadcast, the launch event brought together global customers, partners and maritime …

A future-forward leader in sustainable maritime innovation Read More »