5G Blueprint is investigating how teleoperation can be used to make transport and logistics more efficient.
A global decommissioning services consortium has added a specialist heavy lift vessel operator.
Norway-based shipowner Grieg Star and its JV with Gearbulk, G2 Ocean, are joining forces with other maritime industry partners to research the feasibility of safe autonomous deep-sea ships.
Ship manager Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) and the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch an initiative named ‘True North 72’ with an aim to encourage innovation across the maritime supply chain and logistics industries.
Danish offshore drilling contractor Maersk Drilling is joining a new CO2 storage consortium formed by INEOS Oil & Gas Denmark and Wintershall Dea.
Finnish technology company Wärtsilä has joined a global consortium of partners working on the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) project.
Dutch oceanographic consultancy Aqua Vision, has entered into partnership with geophysical sub-bottom specialist compatriot Stema Systems. Specifically, this partnership aims to provide a complete service package in sea floor and the water column understanding and investigation. “The driving force b
Smart Ocean has won SFI-status by the Research Council of Norway. The centre will run for eight years with a total budget of close to NOK 300 million. The Smart Ocean concept consist of 20 partners from across the entire value chain. This includes operators, service and technology providers, univers
Norwegian industrial investment company Aker Capital AS has entered into an agreement with compatriot shipowner Ocean Yield ASA for co-ownership of oil tankers.
Marine Energy Alliance has reached another important milestone by awarding services to 23 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its Second Call for Applications. The Marine Energy Alliance aims to progress the technical and commercial maturity level of early-stage (TRL 3 – 4) marine ener
Maersk vessels will be assisting global research efforts on weather patterns and climate change as the Danish container shipping major is committing its 300 owned vessels to participate in the global Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) program.
After announcing their three-month biofuel trial earlier this year, short sea shipowner United European Car Carriers (UECC) and sustainable shipping initiative The GoodShipping Program have now partnered with car manufacturer BMW Group to continue to test marine biofuel (BFO) on UECC’s roll-on/roll
DNV GL has launched a joint industry project with 14 participants to develop the first recommended practice for floating solar power projects. The planned recommended practice will provide a commonly recognised standard based on a list of technical requirements for developing safe, reliable and sust
A ground-breaking Global Industry Alliance (GIA) has been launched to tackle two of the most pressing environmental issues of our time – invasive species and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
