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SAE is pleased to announce it has received the penultimate milestone payment of £1.5 million under its agreement with EL (Uskmouth) Limited (“EL”), a subsidiary of FPC Electric Land. On 5 December 2023, SAE announced that it had agreed to sell the freehold land owned by SAE to EL, for a milestone-linked total gross cash consideration of £9.8 million. BESS project development The land is being used for a 460MWh (230 MW) BESS being constructed by Uskmouth Energy Storag...

Cattewater Harbour, Plymouth has enjoyed a bumper year of visiting vessels, playing host to a diverse range from historic ships to luxurious superyachts and new and returning cruise lines. Tens of thousands of visitors have disembarked at the Barbican Landing Stage, arriving into the historic heart of the city. Its strategic location and modern facilities make it an ideal berthing option.  Notable visiting vessels Some notable visiting vessels this year have included: PS Waverley &nda...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a cable transit sealing management system, ‘Roxtec Transit Operate™, developed by Roxtec International AB. In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ClassNK supports the deployment of products and services through third-party certification for equipment and software technology with innovative fun...

Norway-based maritime technology business, Shipnet, has launched a new podcast titled ‘Talking Ship’, as it looks to make topical industry discussions more digestible and open the doors of Shipnet to wider audiences.  Available on Apple and Spotify, Shipnet’s first episode ‘Data-driven shipping efficiency’ features Head of Customer Experience - John Wills and Marketing Director - Jenny Duffy, who join the podcast Host and 20-year Broadcaster, Zoe Hanson, to di...

Swiss marine power company - WinGD has secured further orders for its ammonia-fuelled X-DF-A engine design in the growing ammonia carrier market. The engines, to be built at Yuchai Marine Power Co, will be delivered for a total of seven 25,000m3 and 41,000m3 LPG/ammonia carriers ordered by Tianjin Southwest Shipping. The vessels will deploy 5- and 6-cylinder versions of the 52-bore X-DF-A engines and are scheduled to enter service from Q3 2026. New orders The new orders highlight WinGD’...

Oceania Cruises®, the world's major culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, celebrates 15 years of The Culinary Center, the first-ever hands-on cooking school at sea, with an array of new classes for 2025 and beyond.   Announced 15 years ago ahead of the launch of Marina™, the first purpose-built foodie-ship for the line, Oceania Cruises' Culinary Center is now available on four of its elegant ships, Marina, Riviera™, Vista™, and Allura™, its newe...

Kongsberg Discovery is heralding a new age of efficient, simplified, and sustainable pelagic trawling with today’s launch of the breakthrough FS80 Trawl Sonar at Pacific Marine Expo (PME). The compact, modular, and multifrequency solution is the market’s first sonar system to combine net monitoring, intake profiling, and bottom detection in a single unit, making the very latest sonar technology accessible to fishery customers, big and small. SIMRAD strength Norwegian-headquartered...

The ULSTEIN® POWER Variable Speed Generator (VSG) has been designed to optimise power generation on marine vessels by dynamically adjusting its speed to match load requirements. Together with technical measures and overall ship design, the operational results on the CSOV Olympic Boreas show a record-low 2.7-tonne fuel consumption per 24 hours during a week of DP operations. Vessel’s energy demand Running the engines at variable speed optimises power production based on the vessel&rs...

Advanced boat-handling systems supplied by Vestdavit have been installed on the newbuild CSOV Olympic Notos delivered for Olympic by Norway’s Ulstein Verft, which is raising the bar in terms of sustainability and operational efficiency for such vessels employed in the offshore energy sector. MOB and lifeboat davit “We are honoured to have been selected by Ulstein for participation in this ground-breaking newbuild project based on our well-established track record of reliable davit...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier trade event for the recreational marine industry, has acquired Professional BoatBuilder magazine (ProBoat), the marine sector’s renowned technical publication and online information source.  The ProBoat purchase promises to marry the vitality of IBEX’s live trade event to the magazine’s depth of editorial coverage, creating an unparalleled platform for technical education...

In a remarkable endeavour to celebrate and revive India’s ancient maritime legacy, the Stitched Ship Project is recreating a 4th-century common-era vessel using traditional shipbuilding techniques. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Indian Navy, M/s Hodi Innovations, and other stakeholders, draws inspiration from historical references, such as Ajanta murals and ancient texts. Modern safety and design This project embodies India's long-standing conne...

Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exporters is celebrating its 10th anniversary, a milestone for an organisation that has become one of Europe’s major supplier associations for international shipping. Established in 2014 to create a platform to unify the previously fragmented marine equipment manufacturing sector in Greece, the association initially served 15 member companies with a combined annual turnover of €178 million.  Industry practices and R&D Currently,...

Eco Wave Power Global AB (“Eco Wave Power” or the “Company”), a global provider of onshore wave energy technology, is pleased to announce it has received the final Nationwide Permit (NWP) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for its ground-breaking wave energy project at AltaSea’s premises at the Port of Los Angeles. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the development of Eco Wave Power’s pioneering wave energy project, which is set to become t...

Cummins has extended its portfolio of Onan marine generator sets with the introduction of the MDC (Marine Diesel Cummins) Turbo and Onan QSB7E ranges. Details of the two generator sets will be on display at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), a premium European showcase for professionals in the leisure marine industry. MDC Turbo and Onan QSB7E The arrival of the MDC Turbo and Onan QSB7E means boatbuilders and owners can deal with a single trusted brand – Cummins – for the...

DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seatrium, an engineering solutions provider to the offshore and marine industries, to cooperate on strategic activities and projects in engineering, technology, and new product design. Best practices, standards Under the MoU, DNV will provide Seatrium with expert advice on market and regulatory trends, emerging technologies, and best practices for environmental, safety, and quality standards, in the maritime and offshore sectors. Both pa...

Babcock are pleased to have joined the UK manufacturers’ trade association, Made in Britain. As a world-renowned manufacturer producing a range of defence equipment across the UK, partnering with the 2,100 UK manufacturers in the Made in Britain community will bring them closer to the long-term goal of ensuring the UK has a robust sovereign defence capability. Social and economic sustainability British Army has the vehicles and weapons it needs or carry out the deep care of nuclear su...

At Mersey Maritime, they are proud to share The Danny’s Maritime Heritage, Maritime Futures Campaign – a transformative initiative that celebrates the region’s rich maritime history whilst creating exciting opportunities for education and community engagement. This innovative campaign is about more than preserving the past; it’s about inspiring the future. Maritime innovation The Danny, or the Daniel Adamson, is a beautifully restored 1903 steamship that serves as a li...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Seaspan Corporation (SEASPAN) are pleased to announce the establishment of OneSea Solutions Pte. Ltd. (ONESEA), a solutions provider focused on technical ship management and maritime talent development. ONESEA is jointly owned and operated by ONE and SEASPAN, leveraging the deep experience and best-in-class expertise of both companies. Technical ship management services Headquartered in Singapore, ONESEA will offer technical ship management serv...

DM Consulting and Syncrolift AS, global pioneers in drydocking technology, are urging shipyards to adopt modern innovations to enhance speed, safety, and cost-efficiency in vessel drydocking. With many shipyards still relying on outdated 20th-century methods, DM Consulting and Syncrolift emphasize that embracing new technologies is essential for shipyards in highly regulated regions to remain competitive internationally. By combining forces, DM Consulting and Syncrolift aim to bring advanced dr...

Switching fuels is the most frequently discussed pathway to meeting the requirements of FuelEU Maritime. However, the choices shipping companies make about bunkers will significantly impact compliance costs. Companies must navigate a complex fuel market and assess the viability of different options based on commercial, technical, and operational factors, according to maritime data and technology firm OceanScore. Fuel selection “Fuel selection is the most important lever under FuelEU,&rd...

Procureship, provider of the world’s major digital e-procurement platform for the maritime sector, has reaffirmed its position in the Asia-Pacific region with the announcement that Gary Yeow is to lead the company’s Singapore office. Establishing strong partnerships With over a decade of experience in the maritime sector, including roles at Sembawang Shipyard, Sembcorp Marine, and VesselMan, Gary will play a pivotal role in expanding Procureship’s client base and establishing...

Ulstein is proud to announce the successful delivery of the Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) Olympic Notos to the Olympics. This state-of-the-art vessel marks a significant milestone in maritime innovation and excellence.  “As a result of the findings from her sister ship, Olympic Boreas, the shipping company states that the vessels "operate with close to a 50% reduction in fuel consumption compared to other sailing CSOVs." Olympic Notos The Olympic Notos is designed to...

Kpler, a data and analytics platform for trade intelligence announced its acquisition of Spire Maritime, a prominent provider of satellite-powered data for real-time global vessel tracking. This strategic move aims to enhance Kpler’s maritime coverage and deliver unmatched insights into global vessel movements and shipping logistics. Real-time visibility and analytics Mark Cunningham, CEO of Kpler, emphasised the impact of this acquisition, “By acquiring Spire Maritime, we will ma...

ABB has secured an order with the shipbuilding company - All American Marine to supply a hybrid-electric propulsion system for the new ocean sampling catamaran for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) in California. In addition to the comprehensive scope of technologies, All American Marine will draw on ABB’s extensive expertise in the supply, engineering, and systems integration of hybrid-electric vessels. The vessel is expected to be delivered to OC San in 2027. 19.2–me...

ABS Wavesight has partnered with Noble Corporation, an offshore drilling contractor, to revolutionise its recordkeeping practices by adopting ABS Wavesight eLogs™ electronic logbooks on its entire fleet of offshore assets. This collaboration marks a major milestone for the offshore adoption of ABS Wavesight eLogs, a secure digital solution that succeeds paper logbooks, bringing a new dimension to compliance management in the maritime and offshore sectors. ABS Wavesight eLogs ABS Wavesig...

Kongsberg Discovery and Kongsberg Maritime have been chosen as the exclusive suppliers of marine scientific equipment, oceanographic handling systems, and deck machinery for two new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) charting and mapping vessels, the Surveyor and Navigator. The vessels are being constructed by Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, a shipbuilding company based in Louisiana, USA. Ships feature The ships feature an advanced array of technology from Kongsberg Discove...

A landmark partnership to develop the safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering has been established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between KR (Korean Register), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), KSS Line, and the Liberian Registry. Robust safety standards As the demand for ammonia-fuelled vessels rises, this partnership aims to establish robust safety standards for STS ammonia bunkering, an efficient metho...

Ahlsell Danmark ApS, through its subsidiary KJV A/S, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Herning Industri Lager A/S. Going forward; the company will become part of the industrial specialist - KJV A/S. Through this acquisition, the position and offering in the Danish industrial sector are strengthened. Herning Industri Lager A/S Herning Industri Lager A/S sells tools, fasteners, transmissions, machines, and other technical assortments to industrial companies in central Jylland. Th...

The contract for civil works and electrification for the expansion of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (MVII) container terminal in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, has been awarded to CareGo, a consortium comprising ABB, Dura Vermeer, and GMB. 51-hectare container yard The expansion will cover a 51-hectare container yard. This will double the capacity of the terminal, making it one of the most advanced fully automated terminals in the world. The 51 hectares will consist of 31 additional yard blocks, q...

ERMA FIRST GROUP has successfully completed the acquisition of Ecochlor, in a move that reinforces its position as a trusted provider of ballast water treatment and advanced decarbonisation solutions. Broadening the range of ultra-efficient ballast water treatment systems (BWTS), future-proof decarbonisation solutions, and related services under the ERMA FIRST GROUP umbrella, the acquisition consolidates the company’s status as one of the world’s largest BWTS providers. Marine ecos...