Vessels
IOG installs two unmanned platforms in UK North Sea
IOG has confirmed that the Blythe and Southwark gas platforms have been installed at their field locations in the UK Southern North Sea.
AqualisBraemar LOC joins hydrogen-powered ferry project
London-based energy and marine consultancy AqualisBraemar LOC has partnered in designing Europe’s first hydrogen fuel ferry, a part of the HYSEAS III project.
Jansen: No technology in sight to make large ships carbon-neutral in next 3-5 years
At this point in time, there is no technology in sight that would make large, ocean-going ships carbon-neutral in the next three to five years, CEO of German liner company Hapag-Lloyd, Rolf Habben Jansen believes. Jansen was one of the panelists of the Green Shipping Roundtable hosted yesterday by t
Axpo powers Eleanor Roosevelt LNG ferry with biomethane
Spanish ferry operator Baleària’s LNG-powered ferry Eleanor Roosevelt has made a test crossing using renewable biomethane certified by Axpo Iberia.
Peninsula to own, operate LNG bunker barge with Scale Gas
Scale Gas, a subsidiary of Spanish energy company Enagás, and marine fuel supplier Peninsula have reached an agreement for the construction, joint ownership and charter of LNG bunker vessel to service in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Hurricane may face wind-down if no agreement for Lancaster FPSO is reached
Hurricane Energy is looking to shorten the bareboat charter term for Bluewater’s FPSO Aoka Mizu due to significant financial obligations.
Michelin’s wing technology to boost fuel efficiency up to 20pct
French tire manufacturer Michelin has launched the Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO) project featuring inflatable wing sail system designed to boost the decarbonization of shipping.
First Gen taps Svitzer for Philippines LNG project
FGEN LNG Corporation, a unit of First Gen Corporation, has entered into a ten-year contract with Denmark’s Svitzer for towage and vessel support services to its LNG terminal in Batangas City.
Uncrewed tandem deploys offshore Scotland
Two uncrewed vessels remotely controlled from shore have travelled up to 40 kilometres offshore into the North Sea to undertake survey work for Berwick Bank and Marr Bank Offshore Wind Developments, owned by SSE Renewables. The XO-450 Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), owned and operated by XOCEAN, pe
Installation work about to start on Scotland’s new offshore wind farm
Offshore installation work is set to start this month on a new offshore wind farm to be built off the Scottish coast, for which one of Saipem’s crane vessels and Prysmian’s cable laying vessels will soon mobilise. The DP2 heavy lift vessel S3000 is currently in the Port of Schiedam and will be mobil
Bourbon Offshore taking over French subsea research duo
Bourbon Offshore Surf has won a tender to supply and manage the crew and nautical activities of two deep-sea vessels owned by the French Department of Underwater Archaeological Research (DRASSM). Bourbon will support DRASSM with risk management (QHSE), crew and technical management for the André Mal
Damen secures order for hydrogen-powered inland vessel
Dutch shipyard Concordia Damen has signed a ‘historic’ contract for the construction of the hydrogen-powered inland barge with Dutch inland shipping company Lenten Scheepvaart.
Bureau Veritas to class 10 all-electric ferries in Portugal
Classification society Bureau Veritas will carry out the classification of ten all-electric ferries after signing the contract with Portuguese river passenger operator, Transtejo.
Normand Ocean to undergo update as it scores new DeepOcean contract
Solstad Offshore has signed a new contract with DeepOcean for its construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Ocean. Normand Ocean, which has been on contract with DeepOcean since 2014, will now be on firm contract until the end of 2023. The CSV will be utilized on DeepOcean’s inspection, maintenance,