Classification society ABS and South Korean shipbuilding major HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the development and certification of innovative systems for next-generation, zero-carbon ships.
Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Hong Kong-based containership lessor Seaspan Corporation for its dual-fuel ammonia-powered next-generation feeder ship design.
AtoB@C Shipping, a Sweden-based subsidiary of Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping, has taken delivery of Aquamar, its fourth plug-in hybrid newbuilding.
Ahead of the Marine Environment Protection Committee’s (MEPC 82) session, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has submitted a series of proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), calling for revisions of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). INTERCARGO
ClassNK has released the third edition of its guidelines for liquefied hydrogen carriers, which cover “essential” details to examine the safety of liquefied hydrogen carriers to spur related technological developments.
On September 16, 2024, Eco Umande, a containership powered by green methanol, docked at Lithuania’s Klaipėda Port, marking the beginning of a new era in sustainable shipping in Europe.
Bermuda-headquartered offshore drilling contractor Seadrill has established a strategic collaboration with Texas-headquartered Oil States International with the aim of “transforming” offshore drilling efficiency and safety by bringing managed pressure drilling (MPD) into mainstream operations. The n
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers, a unit of China’s COSCO Shipping Group, has taken delivery of and christened the second vessel in its 62,000 dwt series of multi-purpose (MPP) heavy lift vessels—the MV Yuan Fu. Following the earlier delivery of its sister-vessel, the Guang Fu, the Liberia-flagge
Danish shipping company Norden and global mining company BHP have signed an agreement for 100% biofuel (B100) to be used by Norden’s ship on a voyage from Hay Point, Australia, to Rotterdam, Netherlands.
France’s tubular solutions provider Vallourec has entered into a definitive agreement with Mattr to acquire 100% of the shares in its subsidiary, Thermotite do Brasil, a provider of thermal insulation pipe coating services for the offshore oil and gas industry. Vallourec is acquiring Thermotite do B
Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor and its partners have made an oil and gas discovery in the North Sea, with drilling carried out using Odfjell Drilling’s sixth-generation Deepsea Stavanger rig. The discovery was made in wildcat wells 15/3-13 S and 15/3-13 A on the Gudrun field in the North
Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private Limited is in discussions with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to enter into a definitive joint venture agreement for renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across India.
Aberdeen-based THREE60 Energy has appointed a new Renewables Director, Scott Roy, to support a just energy transition and help customers reach their Net Zero targets. Scott Roy will oversee the Aberdeen-based company’s strategic growth efforts across the company’s service lines. According to THREE60
Dutch offshore services giant Boskalis has completed the installation of the central processing platform (CPP) topside at what is said to be Qatar’s largest offshore oil field. Semi-submersible heavy transport vessel Forte installed the Gallaf GE CPP topside at its final destination, the Al-Shaheen
