Business Developments & Projects
Scandlines orders zero-emission ferry in Turkey
Danish ferry operator Scandlines has entered into a contract with Turkish Cemre Shipyard for the construction of an emission-free freight ferry for the Puttgarden (Germany) – Rødby (Denmark) route.
Fugro wins new gig on Danish North Sea Energy Island
Fugro has won two geotechnical site investigation contracts with Energinet for Denmark’s proposed Energy Island project in the North Sea. The company will perform the preliminary geotechnical site investigation for the Energy Island and the adjacent offshore wind farm zone to obtain geo-data, which
Argeo orders Eelume autonomous snake robot
Norway’s Argeo is expanding its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) fleet with Eelume’s autonomous snake robot, in what is the first commercial contract to be signed for the technology. Acquiring the Eelume robot is said to be part of Argeo’s strategy to transform the ocean space inspection industry
Cairn becoming operator of five Deltic’s North Sea gas licences
Deltic Energy has completed the farm-out agreement of five of its gas licences in the Southern North Sea with Cairn Energy.
IMO study: Slime-free hulls reduce GHG emissions
The preliminary results of a new study by Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Maine Biosafety, an initiative addressing biofouling management, have revealed that removing slime from ships’ hulls reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) emissions by up to 25%.
Bluewater confirms deal to deliver turret mooring system for Chinese FPSO
Bluewater has secured a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of a mooring system for an FPSO to be located off China.
In focus: the world gathers to curb climate change
During the COP26 conference, nations are expected to speak out their ambition towards mitigating climate change. These pledges will have an effect on the offshore energy and maritime industry.
Noble confirms consistent signs of recovery in rig market as new deals come in
Echoing the sentiment of its rivals Transocean and Valaris, Noble has said it is seeing consistent signs of recovery in the offshore rig market.
With 17 rigs now booked, Borr hopes to fully contract fleet by 2022
Borr Drilling now has 17 rigs contracted or committed amid strong demand for offshore rigs and is on track to fully contract its fleet by 2022.
Belgian ports and Chile to collaborate on green hydrogen
Belgian Port of Antwerp, Port of Zeebrugge and the energy ministry of Chile have signed a deal to make green hydrogen flows between the continents happen.
UK team performs first-ever uncrewed survey of fish populations around oil platforms
XOCEAN’s uncrewed surface vessel (USV) has completed the first-ever uncrewed survey of fish populations around oil platforms in the North Sea. The survey was part of a project led by the University of Aberdeen, looking at the effects of decommissioning oil and gas structures on marine ecosystems. Th
Seaway 7 sets date for Seagreen inter-array cable ops
Seaway 7 is planning to begin the inter-array cable installation activities at the Seagreen offshore wind project in Scotland around 9 November.
First Movers Coalition launched to spur decarbonisation efforts
New First Movers Coalition has been launched at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow to accelerate zero-carbon technological advancements in “hard to abate” sectors that are needed to achieve climate change goals.
Oldendorff to help reduce CO2 emissions in bulk supply chain
German dry bulk owner and operator Oldendorff Carriers and Canadian mining company Teck Resources Limited have signed an agreement to employ energy-efficient bulk carriers for shipments of Teck steelmaking coal from the Port of Vancouver to international destinations.