Singapore-based tanker owner and operator Hafnia aims to complete the rollout of the Starlink Satellite System, a satellite internet constellation developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, across its entire fleet by the end of 2023. After completing successful pilots between 2022 and 2023, Starlink is now up
Sonardyne, working with XOCEAN’s uncrewed surface vehicles (USV), has delivered remote acoustic data harvesting services to Shell at its Ormen Lange gas field in the Norwegian Sea that does not have conventional surface operation platforms. Without surface platforms, acoustic data from the subsea se
Finnish cleantech company Norsepower Oy, Japan’s shipowner IINO Kaiun Kaisha (IINO Lines), and compatriot Mizuho Leasing Company have signed a cooperation agreement to launch a mechanical sail leasing initiative for Norsepower’s rotor sail. This move aims to increase shipping companies’ access to No
The Korean Register (KR), in collaboration with the Marshall Islands Registry, has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) for an onboard CO2 capture system (OCCS) developed by Hanwha Ocean during Kormarine 2023 in Busan, South Korea. With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European U
UK-based wind propulsion company Anemoi Marine Technologies has entered into a joint design cooperation deal with Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group for the design of rotor sails onboard two LNG carrier newbuildings. The deal was signed on 26 October between Nick Contopoulos, Chi
Wind propulsion specialist Airseas announced that its latest sea trials have revealed projected fuel and emissions reductions of 16% based on a normalized transatlantic voyage. The projections are based on traction data collected during the validation of automated dynamic flights of the Seawing, whe
Singapore-based provider of marine electric propulsion and energy management solutions Sea Forrest (SF) has obtained type approval from Bureau Veritas (BV) for its SEAGEN 11 marine propulsion battery module system. SEAGEN 11 is the first marinized lithium-ion battery system for marine propulsion to
The Netherlands-based Huisman is launching a renewed series of its subsea knuckle boom cranes for use in the subsea construction market, taking into account energy efficiency, automation and safety. The new, optimized series includes models starting from 85mt up to 350mt and covers both setups with
In an interview with Offshore Energy, the co-founder and managing director of Mocean Energy, one of the leading wave energy companies in the world, Cameron McNatt talked about the development of innovative wave energy technology and projects, while successfully navigating through all the challenges
Fifteen partners from Flanders and the Netherlands have come together to pool their expertise and test five promising energy solutions and enhance their applicability in the energy system as part of the Offshore for Sure project.
Following the launch of its HexDefence scour protection solution for monopile foundations earlier this year, Balmoral has now launched a HexDefence system specifically designed for offshore wind jacket foundations. At the beginning of this year, the Scottish engineering company introduced HexDefence
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) aims to transform the Port of Colombo into an eco-friendly port by 2030, with a focus on renewable energy sources, aligning with the principles of a blue ocean economy. “In this context, we are actively exploring green energy solutions, including green methanol,
Dutch shipping company JR Shipping has reached a significant milestone by installing the 10th Filtree Carbon Capture system on its fleet. The installation was carried out on board the 750 TEU MV Enforcer vessel in cooperation with Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros de Santander S.A.U. The Dutch-flagged
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has awarded funding to five wave energy projects as part of its Direct Generation Concept Design Competition, which aims to develop new class of wave energy devices.
