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Nor-Shipping has announced that the main theme for its 60th anniversary exhibition and activity programme will be #Future-proof. Taking place in Oslo and Lillestrøm, Norway, 2-6 June 2025, Nor-Shipping is now working with key stakeholders to tailor content and deliver opportunities that support decision-makers as they face a rapidly evolving industry landscape. Organisers have also confirmed that the exhibition space is already 85% sold out for what promises to be 'both a memorable and c...

Hefring Marine and MSRS Navigation have announced a strategic partnership, with MSRS set to leverage Hefring’s advanced IMAS System to drive the development of cutting-edge GPS-denied navigation solutions for the maritime industry. This collaboration brings together two pioneering innovators in maritime technology to address the growing global challenge of GPS jamming and spoofing in commercial and defense maritime operations. Hefring Marine's maritime technology Hefring Marine's patent...

With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) set to take effect this year, shipowners should ensure compliance with regulatory controls and inspections governing ship recycling for their vessels. DNV’s latest guidance paper “Safe and Green Recycling for Ship Owners” outlines how they can work in line with both existing EU Ship Recycling Regulations (EU SRR) and the HKC, coming into effect on June 26, 2025. Ship recycling process Ships often contain hazardous materials that can pose s...

INEOS, the global pioneering petrochemicals company, has selected ITT’s Svanehøj to supply CO2 pumps for the onshore facility and the first LCO2 carrier for Project Greensand in the Danish North Sea. This strategically significant order further strengthens Svanehøj’s position in carbon capture and storage (CCS), reinforcing its track record as a trusted specialist in critical equipment for liquefied gas. Cargo pumps for the new vessel INEOS has selected Svanehø...

Pioneering marine conservation charity, GreenSeas Trust, is proud to announce, three bilingual BinsForGreenSeas have been installed on Pearl Island in Qatar to reduce litter and stop plastics from entering the sea. Located off the coast of Doha, Pearl Island is a popular tourist destination boasting sophistication and luxury. The GreenSeas Trust bins have been positioned at key waterfront locations in the island’s marina, an area popular with tourists and the yachting community. Mar...

Nor-Shipping is promising the global maritime and ocean industries 'a bigger, bolder, better' exhibition and activity programme than ever before in Norway next year, with expansion and new initiatives to serve and support ambitious business developments. These include more exhibition space, greater international involvement, fresh networking opportunities, and a conference programme expanded to encompass Seabed Minerals, LNG and finance (Ocean Invest). Relevance and leadership The event week,...

The International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an independent maritime standards organisation, has released its cybersecurity testing methodology for those maritime vessels looking to assess their risk and join the Cyber Risk Registry, a risk register database maintained by the IMCSO. The methodology aims to provide IMCSO-accredited cyber consultants and the senior maritime personnel they will be assessing with standardised testing by outlining test scope and the language...

IRClass Academy, the training arm of the Indian Register of Shipping, successfully conducted a one-day training programme on the Recruitment and Placement Services Licence (RPSL) and the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) exclusively for Zodiac Maritime Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd. The training, held on 6th February 2025, was in line with the requirements outlined in the RPSL gazette notification by the Government of India, which mandates RPSL holders to ensure regular training for their personnel....

Avikus, HD Hyundai's autonomous navigation technology developer, announced that it has joined forces with cartography innovator Savvy Navvy to add powerful functionality to its recently released NEUBOAT Dock II. Designed for yachts over 40-feet such as sportfishing vessels, power catamarans, centre consoles and sailing vessels, NEUBOAT Dock II gives boaters a bird’s eye view for easy docking, single or multiple camera views, object detection and a docking assist path. As part of the partn...

The push towards decarbonisation is slowing down rather than speeding up. With ambitious global goals looming ever larger on the horizon, what can we do to re-invigorate collective efforts? And profit from that push?  Ahead of next year’s Nor-Shipping, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime DNV, says efficiency, timing and people are critical to 'getting this show on the road'. Given the subject matter today, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen seems remarkably optimistic. “I’m...

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...

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 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...

Keel Laying of the Seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare ship (ASW SWC) (BY 529, INS Machilipatnam) of the project being built for the Indian Navy was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited by Rear Admiral Upal Kundu, VSM, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command on 29 Jan 2025.  Shri Madhu S Nair, Chairman and Managing Director, CSL, Director (Technical) and Director (Operations) of CSL, Executive Directors of CSL, General Manager (Ship Building), Warship Production Superintendent, Kochi, Senior official...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a contract with the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (BAKAMLA) for the construction of an offshore patrol vessel (OPV). The vessel will be built at MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, with completion and delivery scheduled for March 2028. Ability of maritime rescues This project is based on a grant agreement concluded in March 2024 between the Government...

The World Shipping Council welcomes the balance between sustainability and competitiveness struck in the European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass released that will form the basis for the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal.  WSC, however, called on the Commission to recognise that liner shipping is investing in Europe and urged the Commission to support the sector on its path to decarbonise supply chains, fostering open trade and protecting critical sea lanes...

Kongsberg Maritime is proud to announce its selection as the lead integrator for a significant green upgrade of the Norwegian Coastal Administration's (NCA) hybrid vessel, OV Bøkfjord. The project will include the installation of Kongsberg Maritime's electric Rim-Drive azimuth thrusters, together with an upgrade of hybrid capacity. Pilotage and navigation technology The NCA is a national agency under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries, responsible for coastal mana...

A new design for an ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit that features onboard carbon capture technology for blue ammonia production has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. The design comes from MODEC, Inc. (MODEC), in collaboration with Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO). ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements. Emissions of offshore operations It is produced by combining hydrogen, which is derived as a byproduct of carbon...

The long-term environmental impact of the Sounion vessel disaster, both of the vessel and the Red Sea, were at the forefront of the critical salvage operation, noted Ambipar Response, the emergency response division of Ambipar Group, who led the spill response and pollution prevention effort for the stricken 164,000 dwt tanker (IMO: 9312145) in August 2024. After being struck by multiple missiles from Houthi rebels during a routine transit through the Red Sea, Sounion was left stranded and abla...

Pioneering bunker trading firm, Glander International Bunkering, has introduced a tool to help users calculate key data for compliance with FuelEU Maritime, which came into effect on January 1, 2025. FuelEU Maritime aims to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping sector by incentivising the use of alternative fuels and imposing penalties for non-compliance. FuelEU Maritime guidelines With the new Compliance Calculator, Glander International Bunkering helps users understand potential penalties...

SEAONICS has signed a record-breaking contract covering the delivery of five Electric Controlled Motion Compensated ECMC Gangways and five ECMC 3D Cranes for an international customer to a series of walk-to-work offshore newbuilds under construction at global shipbuilder VARD's yard in Vietnam. The advanced equipment will enable the vessels to provide comprehensive maintenance, supply and operational services to offshore oil-and-gas installations.  Benefits of the DC grid and battery solu...

Penta-Ocean Construction, a prominent Japanese general contractor, has commissioned Ulstein Design & Solutions B.V. to design its new heavy lift vessel for offshore wind foundation installation. The customised ULSTEIN HX118 design will feature a 5,000-ton Huisman main crane and the ULSTEIN U-STERN™, which enables installation of increasingly larger monopile foundations. Ulstein's successful track Following feasibility and concept studies in 2023, Penta-Ocean Construction selected Ul...

DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE). The collaboration focuses on developing standards for testing electric-powered vessels through the use of digital twin-based criteria and procedures, to enhance ship safety and efficiency. Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing This collaborative project aims to resolve issues related to the integration of highly complex vessel systems for electric propulsion....

Teledyne Marine is pleased to announce the integration of ClearSignal™, the world’s renowned biofouling protection coating, into its SeaBat and BlueView sonar equipment. This enhancement is a welcome addition for customers who want durable, low-maintenance marine instrumentation. Why ClearSignal™? ClearSignal™ is a nonstick, inert, and nontoxic coating specially developed to combat the biofouling of marine instruments. The coating reduces the amount of biofouling...

NorthStandard has launched a new H&M and P&I product for smaller commercial vessels, typically up to 10,000 gross tonnes. The new offering will also include War, Loss of Hire and other ancillary Hull covers and will be serviced by NorthStandard’s Sunderland Marine and Coastal & Inland teams together. The new product is available across the global marine insurer’s network worldwide, with momentum expected to build around NorthStandard’s established regional strength...

MAN Energy Solutions will deliver a 50 MWel methanation reactor for the Ren-Gas Tampere e-methane plant. The equipment delivery will consist of a catalytic methanation reactor designed and manufactured at MAN Energy Solutions Deggendorf, Germany.   Ren-Gas, the pioneering green hydrogen and e-methane project developer in Finland, has announced the selection of MAN Energy Solution as one of the key technology providers for the Tampere Power-to-Gas project. MAN’s advanced techn...

Vestdavit has achieved a new sales record for the third successive year as its order intake hit an all-time high of Nkr380m in 2024, fuelled by increased davit orders from its core naval market, as well as the offshore energy sector. New sales record "It has been another fantastic year," says Vestdavit’s Sales and Business Development Director - Tarjei Isaksen. Tarjei Isaksen adds, "The significant orders boost was achieved despite a transition in our Sales & Marketing department th...

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to supply advanced propulsion and manoeuvring technology for two new KCR-70 Fast Attack Crafts for the Indonesian Navy. These vessels are currently under construction at the Sefine Shipyard in Türkiye. Equipment package The Kongsberg Maritime equipment package includes an innovative propulsion system that combines twin controllable pitch propeller (CPP) Promas systems for high efficiency at patrol speeds with a single Kamewa waterjet to provide bo...

Windsor Port Authority, one of just 17 national ports created by the 1999 Canada Marine Act, has enhanced waterway safety and security across its jurisdiction on the U.S.-Canada border with state-of-the-art cameras from Axis Communications. These cameras, combined with radar solutions from Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc., provide the port with the visibility needed to prevent collisions, better detect illegal activity, and save lives along the river. Windsor Port Located on the Detroit...

Hefring Marine, a globally renowned provider of intelligent maritime solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its collaboration with the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (Redningsselskapet). Following a rigorous two-year competitive selection process, Hefring Marine’s IMAS system has been chosen to be equipped on Redningsselskapet’s entire fleet, further strengthening Norway’s search and rescue capabilities. Hefring Marine’s IMAS prototype This agreement marks...