Norwegian ferry operator Norled AS has welcomed into the fleet the first of two hybrid battery-electric express ferries, built by compatriot OMA Baatbyggeri. The delivery of MS Frey follows the successful commissioning of the diesel-electric systems integrated by SEAM, a Norwegian supplier of zero-e
Netherlands-headquartered Fugro is acquiring two platform supply vessels (PSVs) which will be repurposed into geotechnical vessels. Fugro announced the purchase of 2015-built PSVs Topaz Endurance and Topaz Energy as part of its net zero 2035 roadmap. According to the company, these vessels are signi
Equinor has decided to keep one of Island Offshore’s offshore supply vessels (OSVs) busy for seven more months.
Eidesvik Offshore and Reach Subsea have formed a joint venture for the ownership and operation of the subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) vessel Edda Sun, with Eidesvik as the majority stakeholder. Through the formation of the JV, the Norwegian companies have partnered up to acquire the
Singapore-based shipowner Pacific Carriers has taken delivery of the first environmentally friendly MR tanker from South Korean shipbuilder K Shipbuilding.
Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has launched the 15,500 TEU Maersk Charleston. The scrubber-fitted vessel is being built for Hong Kong-based Seaspan Corporation under a contract announced in 2021 covering six 15,500 TEU units. It will be cla
The Hydrogen Innovation – Future Infrastructure & Vessel Evaluation and Demonstration (HI-FIVED) consortium led by vessel provider ACUA Ocean in partnership with infrastructure provider Unitrove has won a £3.8 million UK government grant to build and showcase its innovative autonomous vessel and bun
China Classification Society (CCS), Singapore’s SDTR Marine and Shanghai’s Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) have jointly developed an 85,000 dwt ammonia-fueled bulk carrier. Said to be the world’s first, the vessel has also obtained approval in principle (AiP) from the Chinese class
China’s first domestically built LNG bunkering vessel has completed its first ship-to-ship bunkering operation. The bunkering op was completed on January 18 and it saw the 30,000 cubic meters LNG bunkering ship Hai Yang Shi You 301 (Offshore Oil 301) refuel CMA CGM’s 23,000TEU dual-fuel container sh
Some of the world’s biggest maritime cargo carriers are joining forces with the world’s first industrial safety technology accelerator to launch an innovation initiative to reduce cargo loss at sea. The companies joining the accelerator are Evergreen Line, HMM, Maersk, the Offen Group, Ocean Network
Neptune and CapeOmega have announced a project concept for a cross-border CO₂ storage development for industrial emitters across Europe.
French LNG containment specialist GTT has received an order from its partner the South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the tank design of two new LNG carriers. GTT will design the tanks of the two vessels, and each will offer a total cargo capacity of 174,000 m3. The tanks will be
UK-based cleantech company Silverstream Technologies has completed the installation of its air lubrication system on board the 24,000 TEU containership MSC Irina. The giant boxship is being built for MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group. Specifically, the vessel was o
Argeo’s new subsea vessel Argeo Searcher has begun its first assignment after a conversion program, carrying out ultra deep-water work in the North Atlantic. The news comes shortly after Argeo Searcher underwent a “rigorous” conversion and shakedown program. The vessel is equipped with two SeaRaptor
