Green Marine
Sneak peek: World’s first long-range autonomous research vessel
Plymouth Marine Laboratory has revealed designs for what is said to be the world’s first long-range autonomous research vessel, capable of collecting data for research into climate change, biodiversity, fisheries and biogeochemistry. Plymouth-based M SUBS Ltd was commissioned to design the 24-meter
Norwegian floater slated for extensive upgrade while operating offshore
OSM Offshore has been tasked with carrying out upgrade modifications on an FSU, which is deployed at Equinor’s field in the Norwegian Sea.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding designs LPG-powered VLGC convertible to ammonia fuel
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completed the conceptual design of a very large gas carrier (VLGC) initially powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but adaptable to future use of ammonia as the main fuel. The shipbuilder has also
DNV to boost data infrastructure verification and uptake with SHI, KD
Classification society DNV has signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Norwegian digital solutions provider Kongsberg Digital (KD).
DeepOcean to upgrade subsea vessel to battery power for renewed charter
DeepOcean has entered into a new two-year time charter agreement with Norwegian shipowner Volstad Maritime for the Volantis subsea construction vessel, with plans to upgrade it to battery power. The vessel will be upgraded with battery power notation before commencing the contract in the first quart
Newly converted platform to be deployed at Perenco fields off Trinidad and Tobago
Perenco has launched a new platform, which is expected to be installed in the Teak, Samaan and Poui fields offshore Trinidad and Tobago.
DSME to build two more LNG carriers for Maran Gas
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has won an order for two LNG carriers from Greece-based shipping company Maran Gas Maritime, a subsidiary of the Angelicoussis Group.
MOL names third Eenex next-gen coal carrier
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) has held a naming ceremony for the third vessel in the EeneX series of next-generation coal carriers. During the ceremony, which took place on 9 June at Namura Shipbuilding, the vessel was named Energia Azalea. The carrier was built to serve Japanes
Wison O&M and ABB to collaborate on FLNG development
Wison Offshore & Marine and ABB have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop FLNG facilities worldwide.
Kongsberg Digital to digitalise nearly 500 MSC vessels
Norwegian digital solutions provider Kongsberg Digital and Swiss MSC, the world’s largest container shipping company, have signed a contract for digitalising MSC’s entire fleet consisting of approximately 500 vessels with Vessel Insight.
Capital Product Partners to boost fleet with Asterix I LNG carrier
Shipping company Capital Product Partners (CPLP) will buy the 174,000 cbm LNG carrier Asterix I, bringing its fleet to seven LNGCs.
Capital, LR to advance marine biofuels research in new pilot project
Greek ship management company Capital Ship Management (Capital) and classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) have agreed to trial the use of biofuels in a new pilot project to support the maritime industry’s research for low to zero-carbon fuels. The trial is said to be in line with the Internat
ABS approves SHI’s ammonia-fueled Neo-Panamax containership design
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received approval in principle (AIP) from the classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its design of an ammonia-fueled Neo-Panamax container vessel.
NYK, BHP strengthen ties to advance shipping decarbonisation
Japanese shipping company NYK and Australian mining, metals and petroleum company BHP have signed a memorandum of understanding MoU to expand and deepen their existing business relationship and to support the decarbonisation of ocean transportation across their shared supply chain.