
Norwegian designer and shipbuilder VARD has started the construction of the first of the eight marine robotic vessels for Ocean Infinity’s Armada fleet.

Norwegian engineering company TECO 2030 has urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to recognize the role carbon capture will play in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping, as not enough vessels will undergo fuel switches to meet the climate targets.

The UMACK (Universal Mooring, Anchor & Connectivity Kit) project has teamed up with the University of Dundee’s Geotechnical Engineering Group to support the development of a new ‘vibro-installed’ anchor system for marine energy applications.

Swedish-Israeli company Eco Wave Power has welcomed a wave energy conversion unit to the site at the Port of Jaffa in Israel ahead of installation works expected to begin shortly.

Tourmaline Oil has acquired privately owned energy company Black Swan Energy, as a part of the plans of supplying Canadian LNG export terminals, with North Montney as the key sub-basin.

The Payra Port Authority (PPA) and Jan De Nul signed a contract for capital and maintenance dredging of the Rabnabad channel yesterday. Under the agreement, Jan De Nul will dredge a 75km stretch of the channel, ensuring a draft of 10.5 metres. According to the Port, this will allow entry and anchori

Scottish company Mocean Energy has started testing its Blue X wave energy prototype at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.

Offshore Wind Innovation Center (OWIC) has launched Cable Centre Eemshaven (CCE), an initiative that focuses on all aspects of the cable installation and maintenance process, both onshore and offshore.

Australian offshore regulator NOPSEMA has started an assessment of Santos’ recently submitted environmental plan for the drilling of up to 12 wells in the Bedout basin located offshore Australia.

Cornish-based company Inyanga Marine Projects has completed a £2 million capital raise that will be used to fund further growth of its marine energy business.

Containership giant CMA CGM Group has signed a five-year agreement with the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) to identify, design and develop innovative solutions for the shipping, logistics and space industries.

U.S. LNG equipment maker Air Products has revealed a multi-billion dollar plan to build a new net-zero hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

A Seattle-based tug and towing company Foss Maritime has welcomed the fourth of four new ASD-90 autonomous tugs, Rachael Allen, to Foss maritime fleet.

Dutch shipping company Schram Shipping has signed a contract with compatriot wind propulsion solutions provider eConowind for new wind-assist installation.