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Lomar teams up with Alicia Bots on autonomous hull cleaning technology
Lomar, a maritime subsidiary of global business group Libra Group, has revealed its collaboration with tech provider Alicia Bots to integrate robotic hull inspection and grooming solutions into its biofouling control practices.
Gallery: 47-year-old rig converted into FPF enters UK port’s dry dock ahead of decom work
Former semi-submersible drilling rig, which was turned into an FPF, is going to be decommissioned at the UK’s Kishorn Port (KPL).
France’s LNG buildout unnecessary amid falling gas demand, says IEEFA
In new research “France’s LNG Paradox,” the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has reported that France risks unnecessary investments in new liquified natural gas (LNG) infrastructure as the utilization rates of existing terminals decline and gas use falls. IEEFA noted tha
Greece’s Spring Marine picks SulNOx tech to cut CO2 emissions
Greek shipowner Spring Marine has selected UK tech provider SulNOx to supply its products to cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Peninsula secures LNG bunkering license in Gibraltar
Maritime fuel supplier Peninsula has won an LNG bunkering operator license from the Government of Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Port Authority. The company recently sent its new 12,500 cubic meters LNG supply vessel, Levante LNG, to the Strait of Gibraltar. Levante LNG will be operated by Peninsula, s
KCA Deutag’s Turan lands multi-million extension deal for eight offshore platforms
Turan Drilling & Engineering has secured a long-term contract extension worth $300 million for work on eight platforms off Azerbaijan.
ICS rolls out CII data collection system
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Data Collection System. CII is a rating system developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to measure the energy efficiency of ships, above 5,000 gross tonnage and trading internationally. It c
MOL, PT MCSI establish LNG carrier manning company in Indonesia
Japanese shipping company MOL and PT MCS Internasional (PT MCSI)) have established PT McMOL Crewing International, a new joint-venture LNG carrier manning company in Indonesia.
DeepOcean and Aker BP make ‘pioneer’ USV agreement
Norwegian subsea services provider DeepOcean and oil and gas player Aker BP have entered into an agreement to “pioneer” the use of an unmanned surface vessel (USV) for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and survey work. According to DeepOcean, the USV solution can reduce CO2 emissions w
CCS gives first approval for ship cyber security firewall
China Classification Society’s (CCS) Zhejiang Branch has issued the first type approval certificate of ship cyber security firewall to Supcon Ocean Technology (Zhejiang) Co.
Oil player hires vessel on 412-day gig
An anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel has been awarded a long-term contract with an undisclosed oil company for work outside Australia.
Samsung Heavy Industries lands $260 million deal for LNG carrier
South Korean shipbuilding major Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has secured an order for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. The contract, which is valued at a staggering KRW 350.8 billion ($260 million), was awarded by an unnamed Asian shipowner. The vessel is expected to be c
With oil & gas markets on tenterhooks in the wake of the Israel-Palestine war, is a reinvigorated push for clean energy coming?
While current impacts are bound to be limited, a further spike along with a disruption of oil supplies are believed to be on the cards if Iran joins the fray.
Beihai’s first 210,000-ton LNG dual-fuel bulk carrier completes sea trial
A 210,000-ton LNG dual-fuel bulk carrier built by Beihai Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has completed sea testing. CSSC said that during the trial, the shipowner, ship inspector, shipyard and service providers worked together, made arrangements, coordinate