Business Developments & Projects
Port of Rotterdam looks into impact of EU ETS for shipping
Regarding the proposed extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to the maritime sector, the Port of Rotterdam has requested the research and consulting agency CE Delft to investigate the subsequent impact on the competitive position of seaports.
Royal IHC makes confident step towards autonomous dredgers
As part of the developments regarding autonomous ships, Royal IHC has recently joined the Nederlands Forum Smart Shipping as network partner. The Netherlands Forum for Smart Shipping (SMASH) brings the country’s maritime sector together to implement smart shipping and strengthen the Dutch internatio
In focus: Europe goes all in to ensure energy security and net-zero future
In the light of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Europe has intensified efforts on all fronts to ensure its energy security and shift away from global dominance of fossil fuels.
Baleària exploring green hydrogen, biomethane as part of 2050 target
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has reiterated its commitment to cleaner energies as it aims to become carbon neutral by 2050.
U.S. and EU seal the deal for LNG supply as Europe seeks to cut Russian energy ties
The U.S. will supply 15 bcm of LNG to the EU this year to strengthen European energy security and reduce reliance on Russian energy.
Modus, Ashtead ink survey and inspection equipment deal
Subsea services contractor Modus has signed a technical services agreement with Ashtead Technology for the provision of survey and inspection equipment.
Saipem board adopts rescue plan with $2.2 bln capital increase in sight
The board of directors of Saipem has approved a rescue plan to strengthen the company’s financial and capital structure.
Scottish 588MW offshore wind farm to undergo ROV subsea survey
Subsea surveys over inter-array cable routes are scheduled to begin in April at the operational Beatrice offshore wind farm in Scotland.
Four top universities join ORE Catapult’s marine energy hub in Wales
Four of the top universities in Wales have now formally joined the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence (MEECE) in Pembroke Dock.
BV okays Solid Sail system to help cut large cruise ship emissions
French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has delivered an approval in principle (AiP) to compatriot shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique for its sailing propulsion system, Solid Sail, tailored for the market of large cruise ships.
VDL AEC Maritime to equip Seatrade Groningen ship pair with scrubbers
Dutch scrubber technology company VDL AEC Maritime has received an order for the delivery of two retrofit scrubber systems to compatriot shipping company Seatrade Groningen BV.
MacGregor to equip multi-fuel PCTCs for Höegh Autoliners
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply RoRo equipment for four zero-carbon ready and multi-fuel Aurora class pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs).
North Sea player doubles its interest in Catcher field
Waldorf is buying the entire UK business of Hungary’s MOL, which will see it double its staek in the North Sea’s Greater Catcher Area.
RWE, OGE team up for H2ercules hydrogen infrastructure concept
German transmission system operator OGE and compatriot utility RWE have jointly developed the national infrastructure concept H2ercules.