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Readers’ choice: Offshore Energy’s most-read news in 2025
As the offshore energy sector continued to navigate the energy transition and technological development, but also uncertainty, 2025 saw continued shifts in policy, investment, and project development across the global energy landscape. To mark the year’s end, the Offshore Energy editorial team looks
Ecuador takes national approach to fight marine biofouling
Maritime officials in Ecuador have reached an agreement concerning a national information network aimed at connecting ports, vessel operators and environmental authorities to help address the rising issue(s) of biofouling. The development is reportedly one of a set of ‘vital’ outcomes that stemmed f
Japanese and Singaporean players team up to accelerate fleet-wide decarbonization
Japanese shipping colossal Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Singapore-based Neptune Robotics, which specializes in vessel cleaning services, have penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate fuel efficiency and decarbonization across NYK’s fleet. As disclosed, the collaborati
Port of Auckland nears completion of in-port biofouling solution
New Zealand’s Port of Auckland is inching closer to wrapping up the development of an in-port biofouling solution to clean niche areas of vessels. According to the port’s officials, the technology being developed is anticipated to offer maritime transport lines and cruise operators with “additional
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KCC concludes energy efficiency retrofit program, reports ‘meaningful emissions reductions’
Norwegian shipowner Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has completed its energy efficiency retrofit program in a bid to deliver “the most carbon-efficient deep-sea shipping solution in the tanker and dry bulk segments”.
Barnacle biofouling can hurt decarbonization efforts of global shipping fleet, new study shows
High levels of barnacle biofouling on underwater hulls across the global shipping fleet can significantly drag down decarbonization efforts and increase fuel costs, a new study found.
MERC: Could antifouling paints be holding the key to green shipping?
Shipping companies looking to cut fuel costs and reduce emissions are increasingly turning to silicone-based antifouling paints, but their application challenges and varying real-world performance demand careful consideration, a new report says. In its new report titled “An Overview of Silicone-Base
Alfa Laval acquires NRG Marine to tap potential of ultrasonic anti-fouling tech
Swedish marine technology company Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire NRG Marine, the UK-based provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions for marine, oil and gas, and industrial applications.
Swedish researchers highlight timing as ‘critical’ to combat biofouling and emissions
Researchers from the Swedish KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) have created a model to estimate the speed and extent of slime accumulation aiming to help ship operators schedule hull cleaning at ‘optimal’ times and save on fuel consumption costs. According to Cornelius Wittig, a PhD student in
Carnival’s LNG-powered cruise ship duo to feature Silverstream’s ALS
The world’s largest cruise company Carnival Corporation & plc has commissioned the UK’s cleantech company Silverstream Technologies to install its air lubrication system (ALS) on another duo of Excel-class cruise ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). As disclosed, the two vessels are the thi
BYD Hefei sets sail as first BYD-owned LNG dual fuel PCTC (Gallery)
The first 7,000 CEU liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) owned by China’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has been delivered. As disclosed, the vessel, named BYD Hefei, embarked on its maiden voyage on January 7, 2025, following the deliver
Readers’ choice: Offshore Energy’s most-read news of 2024
With increasing coverage of global energy transition efforts, but also energy security worries, keeping up with everything can be a challenge. To celebrate the year gone by, the Offshore Energy editorial team brings you the most-read stories on the site that defined the journey throughout 2024. $30
Danish Shipping unveils policy on biofouling management
Trade and employers’ association Danish Shipping has adopted a new policy on biofouling management, recommending its members to follow International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines, which are currently not mandatory.