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Offshore wind industry must embrace energy efficiency in battery-first service vessels
A battery-first design uses highly efficient onboard dual-fuel generators to charge batteries that provide power and propulsion for an entire eCSOV. • Fuel consumption of the vessel’s gen-sets can be around 40% less than that of a traditional CSOV using internal combustion engines for power and propulsion, reducing operator exposure to volatile fuel prices and rising carbon costs. Gen-sets…
MacGregor to supply proven 165-tonne AHC crane for Ulstein SX121 newbuild
MacGregor has secured a contract to supply a 165-tonne active heave compensated crane for a newbuild Ulstein SX121 vessel ordered by Jan De Nul and under construction at China Merchants Heavy…
Design choices ‘make or break’ subsea pipeline integrity, finds LR study for Havtil
Early-stage design and qualification decisions play a critical role in determining the long-term integrity of subsea pipelines, new regulator-backed research finds. Early design decisions and robust…
Foundation stone laid for Hiab’s Raisio production facility expansion, EUR 19 million investment moves forward
On 19 August, a major milestone was reached in the expansion of Hiab’s MULTILIFT production facility in Raisio, as the foundation stone was laid for the EUR 19 million investment announced in May…
CMT introduces engine energy loss detector
Germany’s CM Technologies (CMT) has introduced a compact Pressure Drop Test Instrument (PDTI) designed to identify cylinder pressure leaks before the result in increased fuel consumption, costly…
Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center opens as Korean firms step up joint projects
Korea’s three major shipbuilders are expanding partnerships with U.S. companies as they pursue opportunities under U.S. President Donald Trump’s Make American Shipbuilding Great Again initiative…
Norsepower Rotor SailTM force measurement validated by RISE
Norsepower, the global leader in wind-assisted propulsion for commercial shipping, today announced that its proprietary force measurement technology for wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) has been…
Collaboration Agreement announced by Sovereign Effects Partners to support GCAP
At Farnborough International Airshow 2026, the Sovereign Effects Partners (SEPs), consisting of MBDA UK, MBDA Italia, Mitsubishi Electric, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries signed a collaboration…
First FSO reference for Steelpaint’s Stelpant opens the door to offshore energy market
Steelpaint has completed a pivotal coating trial aboard the FSO Topaz, marking the company’s first official reference on a Floating Storage and Offloading unit. The project also represents a major…
Lloyd’s Register awards its first submarine AiP to Hanwha Ocean
The move reflects the growing role of independent assurance in naval procurement and export programmes. Lloyd’s Register has awarded its first Approval in Principle (AiP) for an export submarine…
bound4blue and Cryosafe Services partner to support LNG Carrier eSAIL® applications
New partnership agreement to enable effective eSAIL® applications for LNG Carriers The partnership will offer the evaluation of eSAIL® integration considering vessel airdraft, cargo operations,…
KR drives IMO’s Marine Environmental Agenda on ammonia effluent management and NOx reduction technology
Korean Register announced that it is serving as the Coordinator of two International Maritime Organization expert groups in key marine environmental areas: ammonia effluent management and response…
Kongsberg Maritime receives DNV statement of compliance for new Höegh Aurora engine room simulator model
Kongsberg Maritime has received a DNV Simulator Statement of Compliance for its new Engine Room Simulator model based on Höegh Aurora a flagship vessel in Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora Class. The approval…
Wärtsilä and Origem Energia partner on 371 MW power plant projects to deliver reliable and flexible capacity to Brazil’s power grid
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed two equipment supply contracts with Origem Energia for the development of new balancing power projects in Brazil. The contracts cover the supply of two batches of…
Anemoi Rotor sails confirm long-term reliability as M/V Afros completes successful second dry dock survey
Anemoi Marine Technologies has marked a major milestone for wind-assisted propulsion as M/V Afros, the world’s first bulk carrier fitted with Rotor Sails, successfully completed its second…
Deltamarin contributes to advancing hydrogen-powered shipping in new EU-funded H4PERION project
Deltamarin joins H4PERION, a new EU-funded Horizon Europe project coordinated by the University of Vaasa, aiming to accelerate the transition towards zero-carbon long-distance shipping through…
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