Business Developments & Projects
Contract signed for Estonia’s first 100% alternatively fueled workboat
Estonian shipbuilder Baltic Workboats AS signed a contract with the Estonian State Fleet for the design and construction of a new environmentally friendly multipurpose vessel.
Methanol engines ordered for world’s largest cable-laying vessel
Jan De Nul has signed an agreement with ABC Engines for the delivery of methanol marine engines for what is said to be the world’s largest cable-laying vessel (CLV). Jan De Nul has placed an order for four 7,200 kW engines and one 1,800 kW engine that can run on (bio)diesel, HVO and methanol with [&
United Heavy Lift takes delivery of newest fuel-efficient Eco-Lifter
Germany’s multipurpose shipping company United Heavy Lift (UHL) has taken delivery of UHL Fresh, the newbuild no. 18 in the company’s F900 Eco-Lifter fleet.
Solstad places order for six more ROVs for its fleet
Norway’s Solstad Offshore has placed an order with compatriot Omega Subsea Robotics for the delivery of six additional remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems that will be integrated onboard its selected vessels this year. With six ROV systems already in place, this order doubles Solstad and Omega S
Danish company buys controlling stake in floating solar newcomer
Copenhagen-based company Glentra Capital has acquired a controlling stake in Third Pillar Solar Renewables, a U.S. developer and operator of floating solar projects. Third Pillar’s projects, which vary in size from 3 to 200 MW, are set up on unused water bodies like reservoirs, wastewater treatment
Ports of Stockholm set to apply for EU funding
Ports of Stockholm has been given the green light from the Swedish Government to apply for EU funding for three sustainability initiatives. The major focus of the projects is the development of the electricity infrastructure, in support of the transition to greener shipping by lowering quayside air
Noble’s decarbonization trump card: Sustainable diesel slashing rig’s CO2 emissions during North Sea drilling ops
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation is determined to curb the carbon footprint from drilling operations.
UK awards €38.6 million to develop green technologies for ports and ships
The UK Government has allocated £33 million (€38.6 million) for new technologies to 33 projects across all twelve regions of the UK to deliver demonstrations, factory trials, and feasibility studies. The funding awarded through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) totals now £128 mill
Norwegian company scores contract with Repsol for oil spill monitoring
Repsol Norge has chosen the Norway-based company Vissim to implement an upgraded oil spill detection system at its Yme field on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). Vissim will install a new radar-based oil spill detection system on the Inspirer jack-up rig at the Yme oil field, situated in the Ce
Norway’s oil & gas output goes up
Norway recorded an increase in oil and gas production in December 2023 compared to the volumes seen in November 2023, last year, and the figures included in the Norwegian Offshore Directorate’s predictions.
Mabanaft to supply TUI Cruises ships with green methanol in Northern Germany
Hamburg-based energy company Mabanaft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with compatriot cruise company TUI Cruises to supply green methanol in the future.
Highest level of UK coastguard approval for latest autonomous vessel to join Fugro’s fleet
Fugro has expanded its uncrewed surface vessel (USV) fleet with the addition of a new Blue Essence vessel which has received the highest level of UK coastguard approval. Fugro Vaquita has joined Fugro’s 12-meter Blue Essence USV fleet and has earned Category 0 approval from the UK Maritime Coastguar
Ørsted contracts Jan De Nul for export cable installation
Ørsted and Jan De Nul Group have signed the offshore export cable installation contract for the 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK. This is the first offshore HVDC installation contract awarded by Ørsted in the UK, the company said. Belgium-headquartered Jan De Nul Group will be responsib
Italy welcomes hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for recreational boating
A €100 million green hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for recreational boating, a project led by NatPower H, part of the NatPower group, is set to see its first station installed in Italy by the summer of 2024. According to NatPower H, the project, which aims to install a total of 100 refuelling s