2 April
pascogas.com The shipping solutionPascoGas provides sustainable solutions to the shipping industry. With vessels built to the latest specifications, the company maintains a fleet of modern and efficient ships. General Manager Zehra Yiğit discussed new investments and environmental targets. Report by Hannah Barnett and Antonia Cole.
2 April
powercon.dk Superior supplier of scalable shore power PowerCon’s mission is to design, build and implement innovative and scalable shore power solutions. The company has become the go-to partner for ports and customers worldwide and intends to keep it that way. Peter C. Knudsen, Partner & CFO, told Hannah Barnett how PowerCon has secured its leading market
2 April
remoffshore.no Super sustainable vessel suppliers Rem Offshore has grown significantly by acquiring and constructing advanced vessels equipped with low- and zero-emission technology. Today, the company operates a modern fleet of 18 vessels, with three more under construction, and employs over 700 dedicated staff. Newly-appointed CCO Trond Skodjevåg Bø spoke to Hannah Barnett about the company’s next
2 April
www.canfornav.com The best in the handysize business Canfornav is known for providing dependable, sustainable and innovative shipping services, coupled with a commitment to moving forward in a rapidly changing world. In order to reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to a greener planet, the company is also adjusting to new technologies. Knud Jensen, President and CEO,
2 April
nor-shipping.com Running from 2nd to 6th of June, Nor-Shipping 2025 will gather industry leaders from across the world to debate pathways, share knowledge, showcase innovation and help build the relationships necessary to navigate towards a future of sustainable success. Inside Marine spoke with Director Sidsel Norvik to learn what visitors can expect.
2 April
www.est-floattech.com Electrifying the maritime energy storage industry Dutch energy technology business EST-Floattech develops and supplies battery energy storage solutions for maritime applications. With hundreds of successful projects, the company is one of the strongest suppliers of maritime battery systems worldwide. CEO Mark Witjens, CTO Diederick Stam and CFO/CBDO Joep Gorgels spoke to Hannah Barnet.
2 April
www.inglasco-int.com Supplying peace of mind to the marine industry Inglasco International provides the marine industry with exceptional safety and supply packages. Working with reputable marine contractors, the business offers high-quality tailored services around the globe. MD Chris Giljam and Business Development Director Andrea Gerali explained more to Hannah Barnett.
3 April
The BSI Marine Equipment Group has announced its expansion, with the purchase of the Danish control systems company Lyngaa Marine. Lyngaa Marine is a maritime technology company that creates alarms and control systems for superyachts, commercial marine, fishing boats and large ship sectors. Founded in 2008, these alarm and controls range from simple override systems
3 April
Through optimal design and new technology, the new concept vessel Stena Futuro can reduce energy usage by 20% or more. One of Stena Line’s central goals is to reduce CO₂ emissions by 30% by 2030. The path to this goal involves a range of activities across many areas, not least the decarbonisation of the vessel fleet.
3 April
VARD has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Brazilian state-owned company EMGEPRON during the LAAD Defence & Security congress. The agreement, signed by Vice Admiral Calheiros on behalf of EMGEPRON and Mr Paolo Frino representing both VARD and FINCANTIERI, aims to foster future cooperation on national defence programmes and to promote the
3 April
Landmark global collaboration brings over-the-horizon unscrewed vessel capabilities to North America
Zero USV, the company behind the Oceanus12 fleet, providing the first global network of over-the-horizon, high-endurance uncrewed fully autonomous surface vessels (USVs) for charter, has officially welcomed Leeway Marine onboard as its first global operations partner. This partnership represents a landmark step in expanding Zero USV’s worldwide presence, with Leeway Marine now set to offer
11 April
Daniamant, a global leader in marine safety and navigation technology, has launched its latest Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) development: the FLS 3D – 30 Degrees, a world-first in sonar technology offering enhanced visibility and safety at sea. Building on the success of its flagship FLS 3D model, Daniamant’s new innovation features a streamlined, single-transducer design, delivering
11 April
Danelec, a global leader in maritime data solutions, has launched a new Data Quality Module as part of its Fleet Insights solution. This innovative new feature empowers shipowners to reduce emissions faster and unlock substantial operational savings, by ensuring that the High-Frequency Data (HFD) they receive via Fleet Insights is both accurate and actionable. As
11 April
OEG Energy Group Limited (OEG), a leading energy solutions provider, has officially unveiled GEOBASE, the offshore industry’s first dedicated vessel dimensional control assurance solution for survey and positioning systems onboard ships and subsea vehicles to feature calibration software. It has been developed as a database to help document survey vessel geometry and standardise the measurement
11 April
VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, is pleased to announce that we have signed a contract with the Taiwanese based company Dong Fang Offshore for the design and construction of one Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel, with option(s). The vessel is VARD 3 39 design. The value of the contract
16 April
EST-Floattech, Dutch supplier of maritime battery systems, has gained the RINA type approval for the Octopus Series, designed for ESS applications from 100 kWh to multiple MWh. With this, the company’s Octopus Series, currently consisting of High Energy, High Power, Lite and Lite XL modules, has once again demonstrated its industry-leading safety in hard- and
16 April
German coatings firm Steelpaint GmbH has secured a major order to supply its specialist Stelpant system for application to 20 dry bulk vessels operated by one of the world’s largest shipping companies. An additional 19 bulkers are scheduled for application next year. The Singapore-based shipping group, which manages a fleet of large bulkers totalling 16
16 April
Technology group Wärtsilä will upgrade the Wärtsilä RT-flex main engines on two bulk carrier vessels owned by Turkey-based Ulusoy Sealines. The planned engine retrofits and upgrades will extend the vessels’ operational life and improve both performance and fuel efficiency, thereby significantly reducing emissions. The orders were booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025.
23 April
24 April
Neste and Finnish company Eckerö Line, which operates ferry services between Helsinki and Tallinn, are continuing their collaboration to reduce maritime emissions. Eckerö Line provides freight and passenger services on the Baltic Sea and is the first company in Finland to adopt Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for commercial maritime transport. By replacing a part of
24 April
A Collaboration Agreement has been signed between BAE Systems and Umoe Mandal that will see the two companies work together to further support Norway and the UK’s maritime requirements. The signing was completed at an industrial collaboration event in Mandal, in the south of Norway, in the presence of British and Norwegian industry and
24 April
If the shipping industry were a country, it would be the sixth-largest polluter in the world. With its $123.7M retrofitting project, Atal Solutions — alongside Damen Shipyards Group, Blue Astra Maritime Shipping, and a consortium of partners — is taking direct action to change that. This initiative represents a major step toward transforming the global
30 April
To help effectively meet the myriad challenges facing port operations in the second decade of the 21st century, the Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) has been pursuing strategic measures focused on port digitalisation, streamlining vessel arrival and departure operations, integrating the management of wharf and cargo handling operations, implementing and expanding smart port capabilities, and
2 May
Coastguard Nelson, located in the picturesque city of Nelson, New Zealand, is a dedicated volunteer organisation committed to ensuring the safety of those on the water. Its mission is to save lives at sea, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Struggling with an unreliable analogue system, the organisation decided to upgrade and take
9 May
Ocean services provider DeepOcean and its joint venture partners have taken delivery of a newbuild uncrewed surface vessel (USV), which will be utilised for subsea survey, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) work across offshore energy industries. The vessel – named USV Challenger – will shortly arrive at DeepOcean’s subsea base at Killingøy, Haugesund. Here it
9 May
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) and Symmetry Group Inc. (SGI) are pleased to announce a strategic joint venture in Guyana, marking a significant milestone in the maritime and logistics sectors. This partnership aligns with Guyana’s Local Content requirements, combining the strengths of both companies to offer an enhanced, integrated suite of services tailored to the needs
16 May
Sunreef Yachts proudly announces that the groundbreaking Sunreef 43M Eco has been awarded the German Innovation Award 2025. With three units in Sunreef’s order book and construction well underway, this luxury super catamaran redefines the superyacht experience. The German Innovation Awards celebrate trailblazing solutions that drive meaningful progress and enhance quality of life through innovation.
22 May
United European Car Carriers (UECC) achieved a massive reduction in well-to-wake CO2 emissions in 2024 mainly through bunkering high-impact liquefied biomethane (LBM) on LNG-fuelled vessels under its Sail for Change initiative supported by major European vehicle manufacturers. The company’s latest annual environmental data shows its emissions fell by more than 107,000 tonnes of CO2 last
23 May
Zero USV, pioneers behind the world’s first charter fleet for over-the-horizon unmanned surface vessels (USV), has announced the expansion of its portfolio with the introduction of the new extra-long-range (XLR) Oceanus12, offering users even more options for high endurance maritime operations. The original Oceanus12, launched earlier this year, is engineered to excel in voyages of
23 May
ABB announced it has signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop, a French innovator in advanced power electronics, to accelerate its electrification strategy in industrial mobility and marine propulsion. The acquisition will expand ABB’s capabilities in delivering compact, rugged, and intelligent power conversion systems tailored for the most demanding applications – from construction and mining equipment