Vessels
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
Eagle Bulk acquires scrubber-fitted Ultramax pair
US-based shipowner Eagle Bulk Shipping has purchased two 2015-built scrubber-fitted Ultramax bulkcarriers from Nautical Bulk Holdings for total of $44 million.
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.
Karoon to more than double output rates with new project off Brazil
Australia’s Karoon has taken the Final Investment Decision to proceed with the development of the Patola project located offshore Brazil.
Salvors attempt to tow charred X-Press Pearl amid concerns over ship’s stability
An inspection team has boarded fire-stricken X-Press Pearl earlier today in a renewed attempt to make a line connection on the bow and tow the vessel away from the coastline. The fire, which has ravaged the vessel, has finally been extinguished after an extensive firefighting operation lasting for
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,
Excelerate’s FSRU starts operation in Bahia Blanca
Excelerate Energy’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Exemplar has begun operations in Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
McDermott wraps up offshore campaign for Reliance in India
McDermott has completed work on Reliance Industries’ KG-D6 Satellite Cluster Project, off the east coast of India.
Denmark, Norway, & US head Zero-Emission Shipping Mission
The governments of Denmark, Norway, and the United States, along with the Global Maritime Forum and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, will lead a new Zero-Emission Shipping Mission as part of Mission Innovation. The mission aims to accelerate international public-private co
Siem Dorado traveling to South America after North Sea job
Siem Offshore has secured a contract for its multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV) Siem Dorado offshore Guyana. The work scope, on behalf of charterers, will consist of fibre optic cable lay, support and hook-up. The deal includes a 55 days firm contract, plus options, in addition to mobilization and
Yara joins Japanese study of ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier
Japanese majors NYK Line, Nihon Shipyard, and ClassNK have signed an MOU with Norwegian chemical company Yara International to study the practical application of an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier (AFAGC) that uses ammonia as its main fuel. The project is part of joint R&D for the practical appli
Equinor gets nod to use Floatel unit on Martin Linge
Norway’s PSA has given Equinor consent to use a Floatel International-owned accommodation rig on the Martin Linge field off Norway.
China Merchants starts building Finnlines’ 1st Superstar Ro-Pax
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) has cut the steel of the MS Finnsirius, the first of two new Finnlines’ Superstar Ro-Pax vessels. MS Finnsirius is a part of Finnlines’ EUR 500 million newbuilding programme which includes two eco-sustainable ro-pax vessels as well as three hybrid ro-ro vess