Compared to a Newcastlemax bulk carrier powered by conventional very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) and one powered by green ammonia, a nuclear-powered Newcastlemax bulk carrier could sail longer, faster, and cheaper, without producing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a new study found. Amsterdam-based
U.S.-based developer of subsea autonomous robotic systems and software Nauticus Robotics has commenced commercial operations of its flagship underwater vehicle Aquanaut Mark 2, following the completion of qualification testing. The Aquanaut deemed Vehicle 2 completed the qualification testing at a d
A team of scientists from the Marine Biological Association, the University of Plymouth, and the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Shetland have analyzed how Orbital Marine Power’s O2 turbine interacts with Orkney’s powerful currents, providing insights into the optimal placement of tida
Denmark-headquartered power cable manufacturer and installation company NKT has begun construction to expand its cable factory in Asnaes to increase medium-voltage power cable production capacity to support growing demand across Europe. NKT held the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the c
Australian company Provaris Energy has teamed up with Yinson Production, an independent owner and operator of floating, production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessels, to assess the viability of adapting Provaris’ proprietary tank design for compressed hydrogen to develop alternatives for bulk-s
A new project, aimed at enhancing safety and environmental responsibility in the ship recycling industry, while upholding global labor rights standards, has been launched in Pakistan.
Norwegian oil and gas player Aker BP and compatriot energy data and intelligence company TGS have expanded their ongoing cooperation with a strategic partnership aimed at digitalizing the Yggdrasil area in the North Sea. As part of the new agreement, Aker BP will integrate TGS’ Prediktor Data Gatewa
Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation has signed a partnership agreement with Norwegian shipping company Solvang to start the joint operation of an ammonia carrier as it steps up efforts to contribute to the global low-carbon ammonia value chain. Under the partnership agreement, Marubeni and So
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation has signed new agreements with Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant Petronas, reaffirming its engagement in two of Malaysia’s liquefied natural gas (MLNG) plants owned by the latter in the country’s Sarawak region. The Japanese player is set to extend its 10% interest i
Rune Olav Pedersen, the current CEO of Norway-headquartered seismic company PGS, has been appointed as CEO of Geoquip Marine, a provider of geotechnical services to the offshore energy sector, effective from January 1, 2025. Pedersen, who will be based at Geoquip’s headquarters in Switzerland, takes
Significant investments in ports’ decarbonization infrastructure are needed in developing countries to ensure a fair and equitable energy transition, a new report found.
France’s tubular solutions provider Vallourec has signed what is described to be a “significant” contract with Brazil’s state-owned energy giant Petrobras for the supply of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and accessories for the development of Sepia 2 and Atapu 2 projects in the Santos Basin offsho
Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Suriname’s national oil company Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname (Staatsolie) to step up their cooperation in various aspects of the energy arena.
Germany’s Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have taken the next step in their partnership by signing a letter of intent (Loi) to work on accelerating maritime decarbonization, digitalization, and cybersecurity. The agreement, signed in the presence o
