Dutch Fugro has made a move to simplify the certification process for its growing fleet of autonomous uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) with the signature of an agreement with Lloyd’s Register. The signature of the block fee agreement to streamline the in-service certification and maintenance of Fugro
Australia’s Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has inaugurated what is claimed to be Tasmania’s “first” green hydrogen production and research facility.
Florida-based cruise holding company Royal Caribbean Group has become the latest member of Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII), a cross-sectoral effort aimed at eliminating methane emissions in shipping. Royal Caribbean was added to MAMII’s roster in the early days of March 2
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has been selected to participate in the Global Innovation Accelerator (GIA), a program funded by the Swedish Energy Agency and operated with Business Sweden. According to Minesto, the initiative supports companies with an international market strategy that con
Polish shipbuilder CRIST S.A. has awarded a number of contracts to equip a next-generation offshore support vessel (OSV) it is building for Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group, set to operate offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Provisionally named Sea Dragon and scheduled for delivery by Q1 202
Denmark-headquartered power cable manufacturer and installation company NKT has completed the first installation campaign in Norway to connect an offshore oil & gas development area to shore. NKT is currently carrying out the installation of 255 kilometers of HVAC power cables to connect the Yggdras
The European Hydrogen Bank’s second auction for the production of renewable hydrogen has attracted 61 bids from projects in 11 countries, with eight of the bids submitted by hydrogen producers with off-takers in the maritime sector.
Singapore has launched a new standard for methanol bunkering, marking an important step towards enabling methanol bunkering at scale and cementing its position as a sustainable, multi-fuel bunkering hub.
AET, a petroleum arm of Malaysia’s shipowner MISC, has joined forces with modular marine batteries developer and maker Fleetzero to develop “the world’s longest-range” plug-in hybrid-electric vessel.
Norwegian vessel management services provider Aurora Offshore, part of the Borealis Group, has taken delivery of the second of three high-end subsea vessels from compatriot operator Sea1 Offshore, ex-Siem Offshore. A total of 11 vessels will transfer to Aurora Offshore as a part of its collaboration
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has cut the first steel for the first hybrid power ocean energy construction vessel (OECV) it is building for compatriot shipping group Island Offshore. The steel cutting that marks the official start of construction for the first newbuild OECV, named Island Evolution, too
French shipping and logistics major CMA CGM has decided to invest $20 billion over the next four years to strengthen the U.S. maritime transport and logistics, boosting the maritime economy and fostering shipbuilding capabilities.
The Danish Energy Agency has received two applications in the tender for permits to explore and use the subsurface for CO2 storage in three coastal areas in Denmark, launched at the beginning of 2025. The tender, opened on January 9, covers three areas near the Danish coast – Jammerbugt, Lisa and In
Norwegian companies North Ammonia and Höegh Evi have signed an agreement to explore a clean ammonia supply chain from Norway to Europe.
