Surveillance & Maritime News for February 2025

Strategic Marine, a pioneering provider of specialised aluminium vessels, is proud to announce the signing of a new contract with Odyssey Group to build a state-of-the-art multi-purpose survey vessel. Incorporating the proven success of new technologies for operational use in Australia. Under the terms of the agreement, Strategic Marine will construct the advanced survey vessel tailored to meet Odyssey Group’s specific operational needs. Recovery of survey equipment The vessel will also...

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) and Hogan Lovells jointly advised on three separate greenship financing transactions with an aggregate value of US$1.5bn+. All three transactions, one of which was secured by Chinese ECA Sinosure, were carried out by the Green Loan Principles of the Loan Market Association. WFW advised arrangers, financing banks, and green loan arrangers, with Hogan Lovells acting for Hapag-Lloyd. Capacity expansions In October 2024, Hapag-Lloyd signed two orders for a total...

The Navy League of the United States is proud to announce the release of its 2025-2026 Maritime Policy Statement, a comprehensive report outlining the strategic priorities and legislative recommendations necessary to strengthen America’s sea services. This biennial publication serves as a guiding document for policymakers, industry leaders, and the public, advocating for investments that ensure the continued security, prosperity, and global leadership of the United States through maritime...

Fincantieri is pleased to announce that the Letter of Intent signed with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) on April 8, 2024, has been successfully converted into a firm order for the construction of four new cruise ships for the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand. This significant agreement, subject to financing and other customary conditions, represents a contract valued at over €2 billion. Comfort, technology, and sustainability With a gross tonnage of approximately 226,000 ton...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a design concept of a coastal liquefied CO2 carrier jointly developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Nippon Gas Line Co., Ltd. In building the CCS value chain, in addition to large ships transporting CO2 domestically and internationally, coastal vessels that collect CO2 from small-scale emission sites in Japan and transport it to base sites toward overseas storage sites play a crucial role, with demand expected to grow. Approval i...

Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire NRG Marine, a provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions for marine, oil and gas, and industrial applications, headquartered in the United Kingdom. The move aligns with Alfa Laval’s strategy to provide its customers with environmentally friendly solutions contributing significantly towards improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and extending the lifecycle of the asset. Closing of the acquisition is expected during Q2, 2025. Inno...

ABS has stated the maturity of Aikido’s innovative floating wind platform design, the latest stage in new technology qualification. As part of the process, ABS witnessed a successful upending demonstration of the Aikido One unit, a 1:4-scale floating wind platform. The design can accelerate deployment and reduce costs for the rapidly growing offshore wind industry. Collapsed transportation configuration The test exhibited the platform’s ability to quickly deploy from its collapsed...

Russound, an internationally renowned pioneer in premium, multiroom audio, is shipping the much-anticipated D890 Eight-Channel Digital Amplifier. Part of the company’s D-Series amplifiers, the D890 is designed to expand an audio system into multiple rooms or zones or to add increased audio output for larger rooms or outdoor areas where a higher output volume is required. The D890 offers integrators powerful audio performance, source and control flexibility, and streamlined installation, m...

Econowind has surpassed 100 VentoFoil units sold, marking a major milestone in the shipping industry’s shift towards Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion. The increasing adoption of the VentoFoil system reflects shipowners’ drive to cut fuel consumption, reduce CO₂ emissions, and comply with tightening global regulations. Since the first two units were installed on MV Ankie in 2018, Econowind has steadily expanded its reach. Today, 32 VentoFoil units are in operation, 33 are currently in p...

Offshore wind farms are currently serviced using Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) or helicopters for day operations, and Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for extended periods. What if there were a CAPEX-smart design that reduces building costs by over 50% compared to an SOV and supplements the SOVs on most tasks? Greener energy The world needs greener energy, but high costs are a barrier. Raw material and equipment prices have more than doubled, halting many projects. Can users reduce the financ...

The only on-engine NOx reduction solution for marine two-stroke engines, designed by Swiss marine power company WinGD, will be deployed for the first time on commercial engines after securing type approval. The integrated Selective Catalytic Reduction (iSCR) solution was tested at Mitsui E&S DU (MESDU) Co’s factory in Aioi, Japan, where three WinGD 5X52-S2.0 engines are being built for bulk carriers under construction at a Japanese shipyard. Iteration features The type approval foll...

A surge in industry interest combined with systems builders and yards scaling up production and installation capacity, is set to accelerate growth in orders for wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) in the coming years. In response to this trend, DNV's new whitepaper provides a detailed look at WAPS technologies, their onboard implementation, and potential fuel savings to help shipowners determine whether they are a viable business option for their vessels and operations. Design and operatio...

Corvus Energy, the supplier of zero-emission solutions for the offshore and marine industry, is proud to announce that it will deliver a mega-size battery system for the first fully electric offshore vessel ever to be built. The vessel is an electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) that will be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine Ltd. World's first of its kind Corvus Energy will supply its Blue Whale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) de...

The TMS Ship Finance and Trade Conference will be held on February 18th at the Taj Exotica Resort on the Palm, Dubai and several top-quality speakers have now been confirmed as the exciting conference programme takes shape.  The overall theme of the conference will be ‘Financing green shipping solutions.’  Keynote presentations Proceedings will get underway with keynote presentations by two industry figures, Dr. Ibrahim Al Nadhairi, CEO of ASYAD Shipping, and Capt. Ammar...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and LX Pantos are pleased to announce the successful completion of their joint venture, Boxlinks LLC (Boxlinks). This strategic partnership will leverage the combined strengths of ONE and LX Pantos to provide end-to-end domestic intermodal transportation services, utilising both companies’ partnerships with major rail carriers and trucking companies to provide efficient and timely delivery of cargo in the United States. Customised service Hiroki Tsujii, Globa...

Middle East ceasefire and Lunar New Year will see ocean container freight rates fall further in February - with carriers now taking action to slow the market decline. Latest data from Xeneta – the ocean and air freight intelligence platform – shows average spot rates from the Far East stand at USD 3 795 per FEU (40ft container) into North Europe and USD 5 085 per FEU into the Mediterranean – down 22% and 13% respectively since 1 January. Falling spot rates  Early data s...

The expansion of offshore wind energy is one of the central projects of the energy transition at both German and European levels. In Germany alone, the installed capacity of offshore wind turbines is set to grow to at least 30 GW by 2030 and 70 GW by 2045. In the EU, the target is even greater at 111 GW by 2030 and 317 GW by 2050. These targets make close cooperation between the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors indispensable. Sustainable value creation In particular, the close li...

Intellian Technologies, Inc., the global technology and solutions provider for satellite communications, and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the development of a next-generation GMDSS safety terminal, designed for operation over Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network. The new safety terminals will become the standard Inmarsat Maritime product for the next-generation Fleet Safety service and will fulfill the requirements and performance st...

At a formal event in Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday, 9th February 2022, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced the official commencement of fisheries management operations using IMEMS, their new national fisheries monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) system. The IMEMS system is the most advanced fisheries monitoring and management system in Asia, and the Philippines is now leading the way in the fight against illegal (IUU) fishing and sustainable management of...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of resilient multi-constellation, feature-rich satellite user terminals and communications solutions, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, have announced a new product portfolio of Intellian Flat Panel user terminals for use on OneWeb’s network.   Flat Panel Series Intellian’s Flat Panel Series is a suite of both Pro and Compact user terminals that deliver exceptional performance in sle...

Intellian Technologies, Inc., the pioneer in global satellite content connectivity solutions, and Grupo Arbulu, a global technology and innovation pioneer in the maritime industry, have announced their partnership, to deliver high-end and reliable, cutting-edge maritime connectivity solutions within the industry. Communication solutions Combining Intellian’s advanced communication technology and Grupo Arbulu’s expertise in maritime solutions, the partnership will integrate customis...

Intellian Technologies, a pioneering global provider of multi-constellation, feature-rich, future-proof satellite user terminals and communications solutions, has announced the approved certification in Japan for their FB500 terminal. The terminal successfully obtained the Japan Technical Regulations Conformity Certification issued by the Telecom Engineering Centre (TELEC). Intellian’s FB500 certification joins the previously received certification for their FB250.  Intellian’...

SRT Marine Systems plc (‘SRT’), a global provider of next-generation integrated maritime domain and coastal surveillance and monitoring systems for national coast guards and fishery authorities, is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, 5th January 2022, it received formal written notice of award for a new SRT-MDA™ System project with a national coast guard. The formal contract signing is expected to be completed before the end of January. The award is for the first of th...

Satcom Direct (SD), the business aviation solutions provider, and MySky, the AI-powered spend management platform, announces the signing of an agreement with tax reclamation experts, VAT IT USA. The three-way strategic integration enables the companies to combine their expertise to deliver streamlined VAT and tax reclamation to mutual customers by leveraging each partner’s technology. The aggregation of the VAT IT tax recovery option with the MySky financial module, within the digital fli...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean), is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a five-year contract from the Canadian government to supply the Department of Defence (DND) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) with its search and rescue (SAR) buoy, the Iridium Self Locating Datum Marker Buoy, iSLDMB. The MetOcean iSLDMB was developed 25+ years ago and has been providing Coast Guards and Defence agencies around the world with an easy-to-use and reliable buoy system that augments rescue efforts...

Cammell Laird has welcomed two new apprentices to its growing finance department. New apprentices Jae Swift and Sophie Rice join Lewis Nutall and Alexandra Saunders, who started their apprenticeship in the finance team earlier this year. The apprentices are studying for their Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) across NVQ Levels 2 and 3. Biggest in the UK maritime industry Cammell Laird has recruited 46 apprentices over the last year alone Cammell Laird Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders...

Intellian is pleased to announce that its innovative C700 Iridium Certus terminal has been approved for use in Japan. The C700 is the first Iridium Certus terminal to be approved for the Japanese maritime market. “We are delighted that our C700 terminal has been accepted for use in Japan,” said Eric Sung, CEO, Intellian Technologies. Iridium Certus solution Sung added: “As one of the world’s top ship-owning nations, Japan remains a critical market for Intellian; o...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean), is pleased to announce the appointment of Atek Pty Ltd. (ATEK), as its Partner for MetOcean’s suite of surveillance and military communication solutions within Australia and New Zealand. ATEK is an independent Technical Security firm specialising in High Technology Solutions for Law Enforcement, Military, Intelligence and Government Agencies. ATEK holds extensive experience in application-based solutions, services, and support of law enforcement operational...

Cammell Laird, the UK’s premier shipbuilder, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that the construction of the new National Flagship will commence in 12 months, with the ship entering service by 2025. The Prime Minister’s announcement was accompanied by a visual of the new ship, which will be the first of its kind to be built and commissioned by the UK and will showcase British design, engineering and green technology. New national Flagship Cammell Laird is ready t...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean), is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of Canadian Defence Review’s (CDR) Top 100 defence companies for 2021. Canadian Defence Review is Canada’s pioneering defence and military journal, serving the information needs of Canada’s defence community.  The selection process for CDR’s Top 100, consists of an evaluation panel of CDR editorial staff and independent advisors who rank the companies annually based on factors su...