Singapore-based port operator PSA Corporation and its compatriot container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance sustainability and reduce maritime environmental effects. As informed, the two partners will work on sustainable green … Read More
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Schottel propulsion picked for one of world’s greenest tugboat fleets
German propulsion manufacturer Schottel has secured a contract to deliver main propulsion units for five low-emission tugs ordered by Canada’s marine transportation company Haisea Marine. As disclosed, the company will deliver a total of ten rudder propellers and two transverse … Read More
Ashtead Technology appoints CTO to boost growth
Subsea services company Ashtead Technology has appointed Graham Clark to the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to bolster its growth. Graham Clark (Courtesy of Ashtead Technology) According to Ashtead, the new position will accelerate the company’s technology … Read More
Seaway 7 books Siem Offshore OSCV
Siem Offshore has signed a contract with Seaway 7, the renewables business unit of Subsea 7, for the utilization of one of its offshore subsea construction vessels (OSCVs). The vessel will support the construction phase of the Seagreen offshore wind … Read More
AI-driven robot ship Mayflower prepares to sail again
Marine research organization ProMare has performed repairs and improvements on the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) that was forced to stop its transatlantic voyage due to “a small mechanical problem.” The IBM-sponsored autonomous vessel Mayflower started its journey on 15 June … Read More
Work ramps up on German large-scale offshore hydrogen plant
AquaSector project partners RWE, Shell, Gasunie and Equinor want to intensify their collaboration on the first large-scale German offshore hydrogen park. Courtesy of AquaVentus The AquaSector hydrogen wind farm project is a part of the AquaVentus initiative. Its goal is … Read More
Seaworks’ new LNG bulk carrier gets Kongsberg propulsion
Norwegian shipping company Seaworks’ new bulk carrier will be equipped with a propulsion system and LNG engine by compatriot technology company Kongsberg Maritime. Courtesy of Kongsberg The ship will be running on zero-emission liquid biogas (LBG) or LNG. The new … Read More
South African port operator Transnet hit by cyber attack
South Africa’s logistics company Transnet SOC has announced that its IT system was hit with a “disruption” that halted operations on the port’s terminals. The company confirmed that the cyber attack occurred early on Thursday, 22 July and that the source … Read More
NEL Hydrogen officially joins PosHYdon consortium
Norwegian hydrogen company NEL ASA has officially joined the consortium agreement for the PosHYdon project, the world’s first offshore green hydrogen pilot on a working platform. Courtesy of PosHYdon The company officially announced on 23 July it joins the PosHYdon … Read More