Dan Barnes

SMST has secured a new contract from Norwegian shipbuilder VARD for the delivery of two sets of mission equipment to be installed on an additional two of North Star’s newbuild Service Operation Vessels (SOVs). These vessels are part of a long-term charter agreement between shipowner and operator North Star and energy company RWE. SMST previously …

VARD selects SMST mission equipment again for North Star’s new SOV fleet Read More »

Dutch emission-reduction technology innovator Value Maritime has appointed MIE Group Ltd as its new commercial agent in Cyprus, reinforcing its commitment to expanding across the Mediterranean region. This marks Value Maritime’s fourth commercial agency agreement in 2025, underscoring the company’s strategic focus on strengthening its international network. As Value Maritime’s commercial agent in Cyprus, MIE …

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Underwater positioning and tracking technology from Sonardyne has been chosen for three new oceanographic research vessels being built under the US’ National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) construction programme. Led by Oregon State University, the state-of-the-art RCRVs are being built for the US’ Academic Research Fleet (ARF), enabling a new era of …

Sonardyne underwater positioning and tracking for US Academic Research Fleet Read More »

Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been appointed to support Interreg North Sea’s multilateral NORSAIC project, which aims to improve cooperation and governance in marine spatial planning for a sustainable North Sea region in the face of climate change. Co-funded by the European Union, NORSAIC will provide maritime insight in support of North Sea maritime …

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Drive technology and automation specialist D&A electric is gearing up to attend this year’s Europort exhibition. Known as the hub for maritime innovation and networking, Europort is the perfect meeting place to discover the very best solutions that D&A electric has to offer. D&A electric creates power conversion solutions that enable better process control, greater …

D&A electric is set to make its debut appearance at Europort 2025 Read More »

COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan) has contracted TMC Compressors (TMC) to supply what is probably the global maritime market’s most energy efficient marine compressed air system to a shuttle tanker that is being built for Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT).   TMC’s scope of supply includes a complete marine compressed air system that consists of …

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By Nikos Romanidis, Propel Shipping The oceans have long been a theatre of trade, strategy and human advancement. As India steadily advances towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy, its maritime sector emerges as both symbol and driver of this ascent. India Maritime Week 2025 is not merely a landmark gathering; it is a statement of …

Where ships meet strategy: from Piraeus to GIFT City – bridging Greek legacy and India’s global maritime ambition Read More »

NeptuneZero proudly announces its official membership as an Associate Member of INTERCARGO (The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners). INTERCARGO is a leading international association committed to promoting safety, operational efficiency, high-quality standards, and the protection of the marine environment within the dry bulk shipping sector. By joining INTERCARGO, NeptuneZero reaffirms its mission to support …

NeptuneΖero becomes an Associate Member of INTERCARGO Read More »

The Nautical Institute, the largest international organisation of maritime professionals, has announced the official creation of its new branch in France. This historic initiative aims to promote the highest standards of professionalism, safety, inclusion and competence within the French maritime sector. The establishment of the France Branch is a major step in promoting best practice …

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United European Car Carriers (UECC) has gained official certification for Scope 3 emissions savings of 2379 tonnes of CO2e in 2024 on vehicle shipments with Ford of Europe through bunkering of biofuels on vessels operating in its European trading network. “Validation of emissions reductions achieved through using UECC’s transport services is important for our customers …

Certified savings: UECC validates Scope 3 emissions cuts on Ford of Europe shipments Read More »