
A Japanese consortium including shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has concluded the world’s first sea trial of unmanned ship operation from port to port as part of the unmanned ship project MEGURI2040 led by The Nippon Foundation.

Norwegian marine technology firm Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Turkish Sanmar Shipyards to deliver 20 future-proof thruster units for installation on new Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboats.

Harvey Gulf has inked a deal with SailPlan to optimise its fleet with the latter’s emission optimisation platform to reduce emissions.

The COVID-19 pandemic may have transformed the way we live and work; however, the offshore energy sector seems to find its way through these challenges. A flashback to the week behind us reveals that new roadmaps to achieve net-zero goals are developed across various sectors, while new projects are

New Jersey Assemblyman Robert J. Karabinchak has unveiled plans to introduce a new legislation initiative that would include wave energy in New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan.

South Korean classification society Korean Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) to develop technologies for green ships.

Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has invested in Bombora Wave Power, cementing their wave energy partnership formed a year ago.

Eco Wave Power has entered into collaboration with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles for the development of a grid-connected wave energy pilot in the United States.

Danish company Wavepiston has launched a capital raise, seeking €2 million to advance its wave energy technology to the next level.

Swedish wave energy company CorPower Ocean has entered into partnership with compatriot steel component manufacturer Proplate for the supply of steel materials for its wave energy devices.

Swedish ferry operator Stena Line and UK ports group Associated British Ports (ABP) have entered into an agreement to jointly develop a new freight terminal at the Port of Immingham in the Humber region.

Dutch shipbuilder Damen has signed its first contact with Greek ballast water treatment systems manufacturer Erma First.

Novel renewable energy technologies, such as offshore floating solar and wave power, in combination with e-fuels are able to secure the energy supply of island countries, according to a research which analysed the energy transition of the Maldives to 100% renewable-based energy system.

Tullow and the Ghana Navy have entered into an agreement valued at $23.5 million for the provision of security services in Ghanian waters.