Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been appointed by Brazilian operator AMAGGI to supply fuel-flexible engines for two new pusher tugs that are under construction. The vessels are being built at the Beconal shipyard in Manaus, Brazil, and will each operate with two Wärtsilä 20 engines, equipped w
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has secured more work for one of its platform supply vessels (PSVs).
Clippership, a U.S.-headquartered company developing autonomous wind-powered ships, has signed a construction contract for its first 24-meter class zero emission autonomous wind-powered cargo vessel with Dutch shipyard KM Yachtbuilders. The vessel features twin, foldable rigid wings for primary wind
Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a UAE-headquartered provider of self‐propelled, self‐elevating support vessels for the offshore energy sector, has landed a new long-term assignment for one of its large‐class vessels in the Middle East.
Norwegian Shearwater GeoServices is set to deploy its high-end vessel SW Duchess for a two-month multi-client seismic survey offshore Nigeria at the end of the year. The survey will provide high-resolution subsurface data across the Western Niger Delta Basin, supporting exploration decisions and fut
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has received approval in principle (AiP) from compatriot classification society ClassNK for the basic design of specialized vessels for subsea power cable jointing and burial. MOL is working with Sumitomo Electric Industries, Furukawa Electric, and N
Hong Kong-based dry bulk vessel owner and operator Pacific Basin Shipping has decided to expand its fleet by buying four Handysize newbuilding vessels for an aggregate consideration of approximately $119.2 million.
After news about awards in the Atlantic and North America regions, Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group has revealed the win of two contracts in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The first is for a three-year frame agreement for the provision of subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) services wit
Norway’s Reach Subsea has received all necessary regulatory and classification certifications in Australia for its uncrewed surface vessel (USV) and Remote Operations Centre, enabling full operational deployment in the country’s waters. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a Ce
Classification society Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has classed its first methanol dual-fueled container ship, a newbuild destined for French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM Group. The 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel vessel, named CMA CGM ANTIGONE, was built by China’s CSSC Jiangnan Ship
Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group has secured several new contracts in the Atlantic region, as well as a multi-year contract in the North America region for Shell. The contracts in the Atlantic region have a combined value of over $60 million, excluding optional work, and will be executed primarily u
Damen Shipyards Group, a Dutch shipbuilding giant, has held a keel-laying ceremony for Herman Senior’s new multi-purpose vessel (MPV) at the Albwardy Damen shipyard in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Subsea7 and Equinor have agreed on an extension of their existing frame agreement covering subsea inspection, maintenance and repair services (IMR) delivered by a 2013-built subsea vessel. Under the terms of the extension of an agreement first signed in 2018, Seven Viking will carry out IMR services
Bermuda-based shipowner and charterer SFL Corporation has decided to divest two ten-year-old Suezmax tankers and end charters for two more such vessels.
