Norway’s Reach Subsea has secured a trading permit to operate its Reach Remote 1 uncrewed surface vessel (USV) entirely through remote operations without a support vessel, marking an important step towards full certification. The permit, issued by the Norwegian Maritime Authorities with technical va
Swiss energy storage solutions provider Leclanché SA has outfitted a hybrid ocean cruise vessel with marine battery power systems in collaboration with marine technology resource supplier Century Ship Service. The two partners revealed the completion of this project on October 9. As disclosed, Lecla
The ORESA Accelerator Programme has officially opened its first Innovation Call, inviting SMEs from North-West Europe to apply. The programme is seeking cutting-edge technologies (TRL 4–6) that advance the field of offshore renewable energy, including wave, tidal, floating wind, offshore solar and o
German-based developer of floating renewable energy platform solutions SINN Power has commissioned what is described as the world’s first vertical floating photovoltaic (PV) system at the Jais gravel pit in the Starnberg district, Bavaria, marking a new milestone in renewable energy deployment on in
The University of Western Australia (UWA) Coastal and Offshore Research Laboratory (CORL) has launched the Ocean Innovation Challenge, offering startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) a chance to access a full week of free testing at its ocean research facilities. According to UWA CORL, the
Ship management services provider Anglo-Eastern has launched a digital tool for vessel charterers and commercial operators aimed at helping them navigate the maritime decarbonization landscape via data-driven insights. As disclosed, Anglo-Eastern’s Sustainability and Performance Services (SAPS) solu
Sunfire has been selected by P2X Solutions to conduct the front-end engineering design (FEED) study for the 40 MW hydrogen project in Joensuu, Finland.
Swiss technology company ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with Dutch renewable energy company SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for SwitcH2’s floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit dedicated to producing green ammonia from green hydrogen.
Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and compatriot Kanadevia Corporation and Yanmar Power Solutions, part of diesel engine and machinery manufacturer Yanmar Holdings, have accomplished a ‘tremendous’ methane slip reduction from vessels powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) during rec
The third call for Transnational Access (TA) applications under the RISEnergy project is now open, seeking innovative solutions to enhance energy systems and reduce the life-cycle cost of energy technologies, thereby supporting the wider adoption of renewable energy. Researchers from both academia a
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released updated guidance on the installation of fuel cells on ships.
Cleantech company Cavotec has signed additional contracts worth a total of €9.35 million (approximately $10.9 million) with an undisclosed shipping player to supply shore power systems for container vessels. According to officials from Cavotec, the two new orders cover both newly built boxships and
Oslo-headquartered Fred. Olsen 1848 has unveiled its Tension Buoy concept, designed to maintain stable mooring tension for floating solar installations in reservoirs and hydropower dams with large water-level variations. The solution addresses one of the main technical barriers to pairing floating
Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group has placed an order with UK’s Forum Energy Technologies (FET) for a work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with a supporting tether management system. The equipment, expected to be delivered late this year, will support DOF’s subsea operations in Brazil. Accordin
