4 April
Specialist in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, Ocean Safety has expanded its commercial marine portfolio to offer a wider selection of commercial lifejackets and accessories, including Spinlock’s DURO range. Supporting the expansion of its premium range of commercial lifejackets, Ocean Safety’s four branches in Southampton, Plymouth, Aberdeen and Greenock
5 April
Further to the announcement in June 2021 of the contract to design and equip two construction service operation vessels (CSOVs/SOVs) for the Norway-based offshore wind service company Integrated Wind Solutions ASA (IWS), Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is pleased to announce a contract for integrated equipment packages for two further vessels in the series for delivery in
5 April
An official launching ceremony for the revolutionary offshore installation vessel ‘Green Jade’ was held at CSBC’s shipyard in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, marking a major milestone in the construction of this vessel, which is designed to handle the next generation of multi-megawatt turbines, jackets and components. ‘Green Jade’ will be the second of these exceptional vessels to
13 April
The development of a world-first underwater robot which can repair a damaged ship’s hull using pioneering friction stir welding technology is at an advanced stage after a concept design for the system was finalised. In a project funded by the European Commission, 13 project partners from nine countries are currently collaborating on a scheme which
13 April
Nippon Paint Marine is advising shipowners and shipyards converting existing oil and gas carriers into storage and production units to ensure their fuel, water and cargo tanks are sufficiently protected from corrosion. According to data from the coatings’ specialist, reduced dependence on Russian oil and gas is leading to increased demand for ships able to
19 April
Marine geoscience and offshore construction support service provider NextGeo has been carrying out various works as part of its contract with TenneT TSO B.V. for UXO survey services in support of the vast offshore wind energy programme promoted by the Dutch Government in the Dutch sector of the North Sea. Following the completion of a
20 April
BIO-UV Group has partnered with Fluid Global Solutions (FGS) to strengthen the ballast water treatment system manufacturer’s presence in the Italian ship repair and newbuilding market. La Spezia-based FGS, a leading provider of pumps and spares to the Italian maritime sector, will support BIO-UV Group with the sale and delivery of its BIO-SEA ballast water
20 April
There is a common misconception that all corrosion resistant bearings are suitable for underwater use, but this is not the case. Underwater robots, drones, propeller shafts and submerged conveyors all require application specific design considerations and specialist bearings. Here Chris Johnson, managing director at underwater bearing supplier SMB Bearings, investigates which bearing materials are suitable
20 April
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group based in Yokohama, has completed a conceptual study for the design of an “Ammonia/Liquefied CO2 Carrier” capable of transporting both ammonia and liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The extensive study conducted with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. provides the basis for a type of vessel with potential
22 April
DEME has entered into an agreement with German shipping and logistics company Harren & Partner to sell the DP2 jack-up installation vessel ‘Thor’. The vessel is sold after a successful career of more than 10 years in the DEME fleet, whereby it was largely deployed for the installation and maintenance of offshore wind farms. DEME
22 April
Recently, SMST has mobilized their rental gangway with newly developed height adjustment system on board Multi-Purpose Supply vessel (MPSV) Ievoli Amber of Marnavi Spa. The Italian shipping company is the first to use the gangway with height adjustment system that enables safe and efficient transfer of people and cargo in offshore wind parks with large
22 April
The technology group Wärtsilä is to deliver its new Decarbonisation Modelling Service to Carnival Corporation as the cruise group aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its fleet. Initially tasked with establishing an optimal decarbonisation path for the cruise ship ‘Regal Princess’, the project will expand to model solutions which could be applied to the
25 April
C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has announced that C-Survey (C-S), an internal division of C-I, has brought its remote survey operations to the Gulf of Mexico for the first time. C-I is one of the first companies in the world to harness new and innovative
26 April
Swire Shipping Pte Ltd, a leading operator of liner shipping services in the Asia-Pacific and around the globe, today announced it has launched the market’s fastest port-to-port service with a transit time of between 16 and 18 days for voyages between Ho Chi Minh city in Vietnam to Seattle in Washington. Launched exclusively in partnership
27 April
Ulstein has launched a vessel concept capable of making the vision of zero emission cruise operations a reality. Named ULSTEIN THOR, the 149m 3R (Replenishment, Research and Rescue) design will feature a Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) to generate vast amounts of clean, safe electricity. This enables the vessel to operate as a mobile power/charging
27 April
Global Survival Technology pioneer Survitec is teaming up with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH), Independent Maritime Advisors Ltd, and a major shipbuilder to deliver a cruise ship design incorporating Survitec’s Seahaven, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat. The companies established the industry working group with a view to installing Seahaven, the award-winning advanced evacuation system
28 April
DEME Offshore is making strong progress at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm, with 22 monopiles already installed. A substantial part of the scope is in DEME’s hands, including the majority of the 39 monopiles and all the transition pieces, turbines and inter-array cables. Works started with the successful installation of the substation foundation, followed by
29 April
An EU-Interreg North Sea Region project ‘WASP: Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion’ event will gather industry stakeholders to disclose brand-new sea trial results from multiple vessels with installed wind propulsion technologies and host lively discussions on how wind technologies should be promoted. As part of the WASP Project (co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund), several
3 May
DEME is very proud to announce that the revolutionary offshore installation vessel ‘Orion’ officially joins its fleet. This next-generation vessel brings a game-changing installation concept to the offshore energy market. DEME is honoured that Mrs Amélie Michel, spouse of Mr Charles Michel, President of the European Council, has agreed to be the godmother of this
3 May
Paramount Maritime, subsidiary to the global aerospace and technology company, Paramount Group, is pleased to announce the christening of the MV TUGUEMI 35m Sentinel vessel, which took place at Hamlet Quay in Elliot Basin, Cape Town, South Africa. With dignitaries and special guests in attendance, the occasion marked the second inauguration of the latest version
3 May
Nippon Paint Marine’s ground-breaking nano-based antifouling FASTAR I® has been selected for the trio of energy-efficient box ships the Tsuneishi Group is building for China’s Jiangsu Ocean Shipping Co (JOSCO). The first 1091TEU ship in the series, Hull No SS297, is nearing completion at the shipbuilder’s facility in Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, China, and scheduled
3 May
C-Job Naval Architects have designed a brand-new class of liquid hydrogen tanker that will revolutionize the renewable energy market. The tanker concept, developed in partnership with LH2 Europe, is a critical element in realising a green end-to-end liquid hydrogen supply chain. LH2 Europe will use the abundant renewable electricity in Scotland to produce green hydrogen
4 May
The Port of Dover has announced three ambitious targets that will put it at the vanguard of decarbonisation within the UK ports industry and help position Britain as a global leader in delivering one of the key COP26 commitments following the UK government’s hosting of the global climate summit last November. The first two targets
5 May
Havila Voyages newest ship, Havila Castor, is the world’s most environmentally friendly passenger ship, and will operate the classic coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes. On Thursday morning, 5th of May, the ship docked in Bergen for the first time, after a long voyage from the Tersan shipyard in Turkey. “This is a milestone for
8 May
9 May
HAV Design will deliver both the ship design and an integrated equipment package including propulsion system, engines, propellers and positioning system. The total contract value is approximately NOK 200 million. “ESVAGT is very well familiar with the ship design and the operational benefits it brings. We are delighted with this this collaboration. We are aware
10 May
Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is pleased to announce that it has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreement with the global offshore production contractor Yinson for the supply of an integrated suite of electrical and control equipment for a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel currently under conversion. The contract scope covers KONGSBERG’s E-house,
11 May
The world’s first autonomous commercial ship voyage in congested waters, powered by Orca AI, in partnership with the Designing the Future of Full Autonomous Ships (DFFAS) and The Nippon Foundation, has been successfully completed after 40 hours of navigation, with full autonomy being activated 99% of the journey’s time. The trial was performed by cargo
17 May
Together with its partner Nordic Marine Oil, Neste is piloting a new Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine fuel in Scandinavia – a solution helping the maritime sector to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The ISCC PLUS certified marine fuel enables up to 80% GHG emission reduction over the lifecycle compared to fossil fuels without
17 May
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has ordered two additional F900 Eco-Lifter newbuildings, to be delivered in 2023 and 2024. UHL will service its clients with a fleet of nineteen F900 Eco-Lifter vessels once the newbuilding program is completed. The UHL F900 Eco-Lifter fleet represents one of the most modern, fuel-efficient, and homogeneous heavy lift fleet in