Outlook & Strategy
SolarDuck and partners install Japan’s first offshore floating solar
Duch-Norwegian firm Solar Duck and Tokyo’s Tokyu Land Corporation, together with Kyocera Communication Systems, have installed what is said to be Japan’s first offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFSPV) power plant on the sea surface.
GMF: Decarbonization could create up to four million green jobs by 2050, double the number of seafarers
The new analysis, commissioned by the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) and conducted by engineering and sustainable development consultancy Arup, projects that the maritime sector’s transition to e-fuels could support up to four million new green jobs by 2050, double the number of seafarers serving globa
First UK-Germany energy link enters next stage of construction
The first-ever energy link between the UK and Germany is moving into the next stage of construction as foundation works are underway on a new UK converter station. The €2.8 billion NeuConnect project will see new converter stations built on the Isle of Grain in Kent and the Wilhelmshaven region in n
UK government backs EMEC’s growth with £3 million
The UK Government is set to award a new £4.6 million support package for the UK’s islands, £3 million of which will be awarded to the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) over two years. The funding boost will support EMEC’s growth plans, further helping the center deliver the UK’s net
New DNV standard for hybrid TCPs targets improved reliability of deepwater projects
Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV has released its latest standard for hybrid thermoplastic composite flexible pipes (TCPs) intending to facilitate the integration of innovative technologies, such as carbon fiber armor, into flexible riser designs. DNV’s latest standard, DNV-ST-F2
Following three months of testing, Minesto’s megawatt-scale tidal energy kite ‘delivering as expected’
Minesto’s 1.2 MW Dragon 12 tidal powerplant has delivered as expected in its first three months of operations and the data being generated underlines the commercial readiness of Dragon Class systems, the Swedish company reported. The 1.2 MW powerplant was installed and commissioned at the site in Ve
Island Offshore orders hybrid ocean energy construction vessel at VARD with option for two more
Norwegian shipping group Island Offshore has awarded compatriot shipbuilder VARD with a contract to design and construct one hybrid power ocean energy construction vessel (OECV) and has also agreed on an option for two more vessels. In 2020-2021, Island Offshore, whose 19-vessel fleet operates in th
INEOS makes headway on its 2030 decarbonization targets with 22% GHG emission cuts
London-based INEOS has published its 2023 global sustainability report which highlights a 22% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2019.
PosHYdon green hydrogen pilot initiates onshore testing
The PosHYdon offshore green hydrogen project is progressing as planned with the commencement of the onshore test at InVesta in Alkmaar.
Boskalis expands range of 2023-commissioned vessel with new fallpipe (Photos)
Dutch offshore services provider Boskalis has outfitted its new subsea rock installation vessel with a new inclined fallpipe with the aim of expanding its range. Following its first rock installation project in Australia earlier this year, the Seapiper subsea rock installation vessel was outfitted w
James Fisher and Sons bags its first tidal energy project
James Fisher and Sons has secured what it says is its first tidal energy project as part of which it will manage high-voltage equipment and cables at Menter Môn’s Morlais tidal energy substations in the UK. James Fisher and Sons will manage, repair and maintain high-voltage equipment and cables at t
Everfuel secures green hydrogen supply deal with German industrial offtaker
Everfuel signed a letter of intent (LoI) with a German industrial offtaker for the supply of up to 10,000 tons of green hydrogen annually.
Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA team up on biofuel use to cut CO2 emissions
German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has entered into a cooperation with IKEA Supply Chain Operations to decarbonize the Hapag-Lloyd container shipments originating from Asia, marking an important step towards a more sustainable maritime industry.
TMC Compressors to deliver equipment for another newbuild Prysmian cable-layer
Norway’s shipbuilder VARD has contracted compatriot TMC Compressors to supply a complete marine compressed air system for a cable-laying vessel (CLV) that it is constructing for Italian cabling giant Prysmian. Under the contract whose value has not been disclosed, TMC will deliver a marine compresse