France’s ballast water treatment systems producer BIO-UV Group is to supply its BIO-SEA ballast water treatment technology for six more wind-powered cargo ships being built by French shipyard Piriou Group for compatriot sailing freight transport company TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT). In an effo
Oman’s logistics provider Asyad Group has signed a joint study agreement with OQ Alternative Energy and Sumitomo Corporation Middle East FZE to look into the potential of establishing Oman as a global low-carbon fuel bunkering hub. The agreement is said to mark a ‘pioneering step’ in promoting susta
Luxembourg-based shipping group CLdN has firmed up an order for ten newbuild fuel-efficient load-on / load-off (LoLo) container vessels as part of its expansion in the LoLo segment within its container carrier fleet. The new ships will be built by HD Hyundai Mipo in Ulsan, South Korea, and have a ca
In the challenging world of offshore labor, safety is more than a policy; it is a commitment to the individuals who face some of the worst conditions every day. From fierce weather and slippery surfaces to intricate evacuation routes, the challenges are immense. Here, the stakes are high, and the co
UK-headquartered tech player Beam has tucked a milestone in marine technology and underwater robotics under its belt with the development and deployment of a new innovative technology offering, said to be the world’s first autonomous underwater vehicle driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
HIF Global has signed a land reservation contract with Port of Açu to develop a facility to produce up to 800,000 tons per year of e-methanol.
Norway’s Port of Oslo has officially opened a new shore power plant for cruise ships, marking an important milestone in the port’s green transition.
Purus, a provider of maritime services for the gas transport and offshore wind industries, has placed an order for the construction of two dual-fuel ammonia-ready medium-sized gas carriers (MGCs) at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. The 45,000 cubic meter vessels, expected to transport ammonia p
Maritime industry leaders, representing both the private and public sectors, have issued a joint call on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member States for a strong and global regulatory framework that accelerates the use of zero and near-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) fuels.
JDR Cable Systems, part of TFK Group, has set up its new shop in Brazil as part of its strategic expansion in pursuit of further growth opportunities in light of the South American country’s ambition to triple clean energy capacity by 2030, which puts the rise in offshore wind projects in the spotli
Swedish ship design and management company Wallenius Marine has christened its latest 6,500 CEU pure car and truck carrier (PCTC)—based on the Sleipner concept—Future Way, in Emden, Germany, marking a ‘significant’ development for sustainable shipping between Europe and North America. The 200m long
The U.S.-based Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI), funded by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to foster the technology and workforce development for safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective energy production, has issued a request for p
German shipping company John T. Essberger has placed an order for two 13,000 dwt chemical tankers with 1A ice class and stainless-steel tanks at the Rainbow shipyard in Nantong, China.
Repsol Exploración México, an affiliate of Spain’s energy giant Repsol, has inked a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with the Mexican subsidiary of Thailand’s national oil and gas company PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Mexico PTT Exploration and Production, to buy the latter’s portion in a
