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Successful closing: Yamaha Motor closes acquisition of Torqeedo, the global market leader in electric mobility on water

Torqeedo, the global market leader in marine electric mobility, has announced the successful closing of the acquisition by Yamaha Motor. The closing of the share purchase agreement with German engine manufacturer DEUTZ AG, the previous owner of Torqeedo, marks a milestone in Yamaha Motor’s Marine CASE Strategy 2024, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality in …

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Cathelco launches ultrasonic biofouling protection: USP DragGone

Cathelco, part of Evac Group, is launching patented ultrasonic protection technology which protects against hull biofouling. Ultrasonic Protection (USP) DragGone reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and associated emissions by up to 13%. Biofouling is the accumulation of various aquatic organisms that gather on any part of a vessel that is exposed …

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P&O Ferries sails into the future with Netcompany as strategic partner

As part of its ongoing IT digital transformation, P&O Ferries has initiated its legacy replacement programme. With more than 30,000 sailings each year and numerous initiatives around the decarbonisation of its fleet, the British shipping company will implement a platform that will enable it to deliver solutions and capabilities to set itself apart in the …

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Manta Marine Technologies signs 400th contract for FuelOpt™

Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) has secured its four-hundredth vessel contract for its industry-leading automated propulsion optimisation technology system, FuelOpt™. The latest contract is subscription-based and was signed in February 2024 between MMT and J.J. Ugland for an installation onboard the company’s 60,000 DWT bulk carrier, the M.V. Jorita. “We are very proud to have signed …

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Vestdavit sales hit all-time high in 2023 as offshore energy boosts davit demand

Vestdavit has notched up a new annual sales record for another consecutive year after seeing its order intake surge by a massive 76% in 2023 on high demand from the offshore wind and oil & gas sectors, as well as increased sales in its core naval market. The leading Norwegian davit supplier has expanded its …

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Port of Skagen and Stillstrom partner to decarbonise anchorage zone with offshore charging solutions

The Port of Skagen and Stillstrom by Maersk have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore the integration of offshore power and charging solutions into the anchorage zone of Port of Skagen, also referred to as “Skagen Anchorage”. This strategic collaboration aims to address the pressing need for decarbonisation in the maritime …

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Unique Group invests in Kongsberg Discovery to manage surge in customer demand

Unique Group, global innovators in subsea technologies and engineering, signed a contract with Kongsberg Discovery for USD 1.7million of advanced seabed mapping and compact acoustic positioning technology for the APAC region. The agreement, for the delivery of cNODE Transponders, µPAP SSBL systems and the recently launched EM2042 multibeam echo sounder (MBES), allows Unique to boost …

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Groke Technologies welcomes energy saving and safety performance of first WindWings ship

Groke Technologies has welcomed the energy saving performance of the world’s first vessel fitted with BAR Technologies’ wind propulsion system WindWings®, which charterer Cargill said has achieved equivalent fuel savings of 3t per day. In a news release, Cargill Ocean Transportation, one of the world’s foremost freight-trading organisations, said the performance of the two 37.5m …

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Stena Line launches newly refurbished ships on North Sea corridor

In response to the changing needs of its customers, Stena Line has carried out a major renewal of two of its ships, Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica. The unique transformation, which took just 18 days per ship, offers new restaurant and bar options, modern and refreshed seating areas, and increased passenger capacity. In addition, the …

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Daniamant launches USCG approved safety innovation: the ODEO SOS

Leading marine safety equipment manufacturer, Daniamant, announces the launch of ODEO SOS – a cutting-edge electronic visual distress signal (eVDS), bolstering its lineup of maritime safety solutions. The ODEO SOS redefines safety at sea with its advanced features and unparalleled reliability, providing sailors, maritime professionals and outdoor enthusiasts with a crucial lifeline in emergencies. The …

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