15 October
www.iphuse.no Reeling in the successI P Huse is a world leader in winches. Supported by a legacy dating back almost a century and approximately 100 employees, the mechanical workshop has designed and delivered winches for more than 1,000 vessels. CEO Morten Hopland explained the journey, in conversation with Imogen Ward.
15 October
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
17 October
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
21 October
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
22 October
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
24 October
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
24 October
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
24 October
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
30 October
Manchester (UK) based Process Flow Intelligence (PFI) is a world leader in non-nuclear density measurement technology with an ever-growing list of installations throughout the global dredging industry and will be exhibiting at EUROPORT 2025. Interested observers may well be aware that PFI is a dredging and mining industry focused spin-out of Industrial Tomography Systems (ITS)
31 October
Vard Electro, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri-owned Vard Group, has signed an agreement with the German shipyard Lloyd Werft for the delivery of complete automation and power management systems to a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) currently being converted into a research vessel. The scope of supply covers the removal of the vessel’s existing automation systems,
2 November
10 November
To support its customers in the transition from conventional to alternative fuels and to further strengthen the qualification and preparation of the crew supplied to its clients, Marlow Navigation has forged a close partnership with Green Marine, the industry leader in the methanol-as-marine fuel chain. This decision was based on the very successful and tested
14 November
Vard Electro, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri-owned Vard Group, has entered into a three-year service level agreement (SLA) with Aker QRILL Company, a global leader in sustainable krill harvesting. The contract covers a fleet of four krill harvesting vessels and two cargo vessels, ensuring reliable service and support across their operations. A central part of
17 November
Technology group Wärtsilä will expand its main spare parts distribution centre in Kampen, the Netherlands, by 40% and consolidate nearby leased storage facilities into the Kampen site. This strategic move reinforces the growth of Wärtsilä’s global service business and strengthens its ability to serve customers with greater efficiency. The order intake of Wärtsilä’s service business
18 November
Leading shipping companies have joined forces to combat ocean plastic pollution through the launch of the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS): a new industry alliance driving measurable reductions in plastic and operational waste at scale. Founded by Seven Clean Seas (SCS), an ocean impact organisation, MACS unites founding members including Berge Bulk, X-Press Feeders
20 November
Derecktor Shipyards announced the delivery of CREST’s DC1, a high-performance offshore crew vessel developed in collaboration with Chartwell Marine and powered by Volvo Penta. Built at Derecktor’s New York shipyard, the 12-metre (40-foot) catamaran is a next-generation platform for offshore energy, research and other commercial operations across the US maritime market. Delivered under contract to
20 November
Leveraging Odfjell’s worldwide trading platform and Nissen Kaiun’s modern chemical tanker fleet will provide significantly increased flexibility and capacity to the global customer base. “The new JV, named Odfjell Hakata Maritime AS, marks another chapter in the long-standing partnership between Odfjell and Nissen Kaiun,” said CEO of Odfjell SE, Harald Fotland. “Nissen Kaiun controls a
21 November
Havila Kystruten AS (Havila Voyages) has entered into a comprehensive agreement to refinance the company’s outstanding debt totaling EUR 456 million. The agreement provides 15-year financing that ensures predictability and room for maneuvering for the continued operation and development of the coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes. The new agreement was announced on the Oslo
28 November
Valmet will supply mission-critical automation for the new Polarstern, a next-generation polar research vessel, which will operate in climate and marine research in the Arctic and Antarctic. The vessel, commissioned by the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), will be constructed by TKMS and is scheduled for delivery in 2030.
28 November
Kongsberg Satellite Services, SeaForester, and Kongsberg Discovery sign an agreement to collaborate on developing an efficient monitoring solution to support sustainable sea forest management, restoration, and conservation. Over the past five decades, approximately 50% of global kelp forests have been lost, significantly impacting fish populations, exacerbating ocean acidification, diminishing carbon sequestration capacity, and reducing the
28 November
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is planning to develop a 45-hectare site in the north-western corner of the Maasvlakte for offshore wind activities. The terminal will offer opportunities for storage, transport, (pre-)assembly, and delivery of components for both wind turbines and foundations. The terminal will have direct nautical access to the sea and will be
2 December
Folk Maritime is proud to announce it has been honoured with the ‘Rising Star – Organization’ award at the ShipTek International Conference & Awards KSA 2025. The ceremony, which recognised leaders and innovators driving the maritime, offshore, logistics and energy sectors, took place on November 18, 2025, at the Mövenpick Hotel in Al Khobar. The
10 December
James Fisher (JFD Global), a global provider of specialist marine and defence solutions enabling mission success at sea, has secured a contract with PGZ Stocznia Wojenna. The agreement will see JFD Global integrate a combined, hyperbaric and saturation diving system into the Polish Navy’s new salvage and rescue vessel, Ratownik. Scheduled to be completed in
12 December
Lloyd’s Register (LR), EXMAR and the Belgian Federal Public Service (FPS) for Mobility and Transport have helped to develop interim guidelines to enable the safe use of ammonia cargo as fuel on gas carriers The Belgium FPS Mobility and Transport, with support from LR and EXMAR, led work to secure an amendment to the Code
12 December
Eyemouth Harbour Trust has secured a £1.4 million award from The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator towards delivery of the technical work required for the next stage of its proposed £250 million deep water expansion. The funding, which under the terms of the award provide up to 50% of total costs and requires to be
9 January
Van der Valk Shipyard, builder of bespoke and boutique custom superyachts up to 45 metres in length, have started construction of a new, 30-metre custom aluminium yacht being built as Project Berlin. The raised pilothouse yacht, which features purposeful and dynamic lines, offers the space and comfort of a larger superyacht while staying under the
9 January
Van Oord is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jeroen Sanders as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO), effective 1 March 2026. Van Oord’s transformation agenda is fundamental to support our ambition of focused profitable growth. The CTO will be a member of the Executive Committee. Jeroen brings more than 28 years of experience in leading transformation and change initiatives. He
9 January
AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced a series of senior executive appointments to its Logistics Cluster, further strengthening its leadership team under the direction of Jochen Thewes, who was recently appointed as the CEO of the Cluster. The appointments mark a significant step in advancing
14 January
The Indonesian and UK Governments have signed a historic Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) valued at £4 billion (approx. Rp 87 trillion), agreed upon during a meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and PM Keir Starmer on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This cooperation aims to significantly enhance Indonesia’s maritime capabilities and food security. The UK and Indonesia
16 January
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) reduced its Scope 3 emissions by more than 22,000 tonnes of CO2e last year through bunkering of low-carbon fuels under United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change fuel-switch programme – and is set to more than double these savings in 2025. The reduction of 22,148 tonnes of CO2e – equivalent