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Kongsberg onboard with NOAA for latest research vessels
Kongsberg Maritime’s contract, worth US$11.25 million for the two vessels, will see the delivery of an integrated scientific handling system for operations with cables up to 5,000 metres in length. There is an option to supply two further vessels. …
Nov 14, 2024 / Curious
Silverstream and Yiu Lian Dockyards (Shekou) sign MoU to drive Silverstream® System installations
Silverstream Technologies, a maritime clean technology company specialising in air lubrication systems, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Yiu Lian Dockyards (Shekou) Ltd, one of the largest ship repair yards in China and part of …
Nov 14, 2024 / Curious
SBM Offshore awarded contracts for the GranMorgu field development
SBM Offshore announces that it has been awarded contracts for the GranMorgu field development project located in Block 58 in Suriname by the Operator, TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V., an affiliate of TotalEnergies. Under these contracts, SBM Offshore …
Nov 14, 2024 / Curious
Bureau Veritas embarks with Selar to certify its pioneering wind and solar powered polar expedition vessel
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, is collaborating with shipowner Selar, designer Cormoran/Ship-ST and shipyard CNOI on the certification of Captain Arctic, Selar’s pioneering …
Nov 13, 2024 / Vessels
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards Successfully Launches 5,050 Dwt Vessel IANA For Transtal Shipping
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has announced the successful christening and launch of the IANA, a diesel-electric propelled multi-purpose vessel and the first vessel in the SALMO series. The 5,050 dwt dry cargo vessel has been fully developed by Thecla …
Nov 13, 2024 / Vessels
London Gateway Launches New £350m Fourth Berth with Arrival of First Ships
DP World is celebrating the operational launch of the world’s first all-electric berth with the arrival of its first ships, marking a significant milestone at London Gateway, one of the UK’s most sustainable and advanced logistics hubs. The MSC Sena …
Nov 12, 2024 / Curious
Seatrium Inks Letter of Intent for a Heavy Lift Vessel for Japan’s Wind Market
Seatrium Limited (Seatrium) announced on Monday (Nov 11) that its subsidiary has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Japan-based Penta-Ocean Construction (POC) to carry out early engineering work for a 5,000t fully-revolving Heavy Lift Vessel …
Nov 12, 2024 / Curious
Sanmar delivers powerful escort tug to long-term client P&O Maritime Logistics
Sanmar has delivered a high-performance, technologically advanced escort tug to our long-term client P&O Maritime Logistics. Based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar, RAstar 2900SX design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd and known as …
Nov 12, 2024 / Curious
Hanwha Ocean wins US$511.6 million deal to set record-high order value
Major South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean Co. said Monday it has secured a 713.5 billion-won (US$511.6 million) deal to build two liquefied natural gas carriers, contributing to the company's strong cumulative order value, the largest among South …
Nov 12, 2024 / Curious
SAFEEN Group Achieves Guinness World Record™️ for Most Powerful Electric Tugboat
SAFEEN Group, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, in collaboration with DAMEN Shipyards Group, has announced that it has achieved a Guinness World Records™️ title for Most Powerful Electric tugboat. The record was set by …
Nov 12, 2024 / Curious