Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has allocated $10.7 million in federal funding for two projects aimed at advancing tidal energy monitoring in the Bay of Fundy. The funding, delivered through the Energy Innovation Program, will support the Ocean Sensors Innovation Platform (OSIP) led by the Fundy Oc
Swedish wave energy developer CorPower Ocean has completed a geophysical survey offshore Aguçadoura, northern Portugal, which supports the demonstration of its C5 wave energy technology and prepares the groundwork for the planned 10 MW project. The Portuguese Directorate-General for Natural Resource
The Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has released a new report detailing the effects of continuous utilization of biofuels during ship operations. The project titled LOTUS (Long-term impact of continuous use of biofuels on vessel operations) was carried out in collab
The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF) has launched industry-first training frameworks designed to facilitate the development of programs for seafarers working on ships powered by ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen.
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) has become the first flag state to join the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII), a cross-sectoral effort aimed at eliminating methane emissions in shipping.
Classification society Korean Register (KR) has granted approval in principle (AIP) for Hi-CLEARS, a safety solution for ammonia-fueled ships, developed by the affiliates of South Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai – HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (
Nymphaea Aurora, described as the “world’s first” offshore solar farm within a wind farm, has endured its first strong winds of 70 km/h without damage, Dutch offshore solar company Oceans of Energy said. “Good morning, Nymphae Aurora withstood its first strong winds (70 km/hr) of the last 24 hours v
Fukui Seisakusho and ClassNK have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on ultra-high-pressure safety relief valves for hydrogen dual-fuel engines.
Hong Kong-headquartered Luda Technology Group has signed a series of strategic cooperation agreements with several Chinese shipbuilding titans to jointly conduct the research and development (R&D) and manufacturing of specialty-material flanges and pipe fittings for ammonia-fueled vessels. Specifica
Trade association Methanol Institute (MI) and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime safety and sustainability.
Japanese classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has given the stamp of approval for an ammonia-powered LPG/NH₃ carrier to compatriot shipbuilding companies Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsui E&S. As disclosed, the approval in principle (AiP)—for which Mitsui E&S and Kawasaki Heavy In
A UK-Brazilian partnership has developed a tentacle-like underwater robot that could remove the need for large vessels and human divers for offshore inspections and enable smaller underwater vehicles to perform sophisticated inspection tasks, thereby reducing operational costs and improving personne
The Italy-flagged ferry Moby Drea, once cleared by Italian authorities for refurbishment in Croatia, has re-emerged as a controversial dismantling case after protests from Croatian civil society organizations exposed its heavy asbestos contamination, raising questions over regulatory oversight and t
German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their cooperation in the field of hydrogen safety.
