The role of LNG in the energy transition is increasing, especially in shipping, creating a critical need for expanded bunkering infrastructure. The surge in LNG-powered vessels is outpacing bunkering infrastructure…
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Autonomous USV will undertake offshore subsea inspection operations. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Brazilian company TideWise for its 24-metre uncrewed surface vessel (USV), designed for…
Wärtsilä and Elomatic sign licensing and cooperation agreement on Elogrid™ technology
Wärtsilä Corporation, 12 February 2025 at 10:00 EET – Technology group Wärtsilä and international consulting and engineering company Elomatic have signed a licensing and cooperation agreement covering the intellectual property rights,…
Space Norway, Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator, announces the contract for a new geostationary satellite to join its THOR fleet at 1° West. Following the successful finalisation of an agreement…
Yara Clean Ammonia and NYK conclude world’s first time-charter agreement for ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier
Yara Clean Ammonia, the world’s largest ammonia distributor, signed a time-charter contract with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) for an ammonia-fuelled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) to be delivered in November…
The award to Neda Maritime’s MT ASCONA marks a significant milestone in digital transformation and vessel connectivity. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded its first VC-L+ Descriptive Note for vessel connectivity…
Strategic Marine, a leading 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…
As autonomous shipping makes strides, DNV is supporting its safe development. This has led to the launch of the AROS notation. Autonomous shipping – ranging from decision support to fully…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Griffon Hoverwork Approval in Principle (AiP) for its new Wyvern class of Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). The Wyvern class represents a significant advancement in amphibious military transport. …
Alfa Laval to acquire NRG Marine to offer innovative ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions to its customers
Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire NRG Marine, a leading provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions for marine, oil and gas, and industrial applications, headquartered in the United Kingdom. The move…
This new class notation marks a significant advancement in maritime safety and passenger comfort. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has introduced its first class notation for fin stabilisers. For decades, fin stabilisers…
What is your main cyber security challenge for 2025? Whether it’s ensuring compliance to secure financing, mitigating risks to maintain customer trust, protecting digital identities to prevent fraud, or safeguarding…
Rönner continues to operate the Flensburg shipyard FSG – Lürssen submits notarized offer to take over Nobiskrug at Rendsburg
Flensburg/Rendsburg, 31 January 2025 / The future of the two insolvent shipyards FSG and Nobiskrug is taking shape: The Rönner Group from Bremerhaven will continue to operate the Flensburg shipyard and…
On December 27, 2024, the newly built liquefied CO2 carrier “NORTHERN PATHFINDER” (the Vessel)pictured above, was delivered to Northern Lights JV DA (*1) at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. The…
SMS Group welcomes new operations director at new interior outfit and marine refurbishment hq in Southampton, UK
New people and new premises – a successful start to 2025. SMS Group has welcomed David McCarthy as Operations Director to its newly acquired interior outfit and marine refurbishment headquarters…
Cybersecurity and Digital Twin Technology: Two Days of Training for the Venetian Port Community
Venice, January 30, 2025 – 180 technicians, operators, and entrepreneurs from the Venetian port community participated in a two-day training on cybersecurity and digital twin technology, organized by the North Adriatic…
Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement will support decarbonisation goals of new Baleària ferry
Wärtsilä Corporation, 29 January 2025 at 11:00 EET Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Lifecycle Agreement with Spanish ferry operator Baleària. The agreement covers Baleària’s new high-speed aluminium structure catamaran Ro-Pax…
Wind Propulsion a Keystone Technology for Shipping as New Report Reveals $400bn USD Premature Scrapping Crisis
[ 28 January 2025, Portsmouth, UK ] – A new report from the UCL Energy Institute has highlighted the looming risk of maritime asset stranding, stating that a rapid energy…
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘D-VESSELKEEPER: EEM and PHM’
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘D-VESSELKEEPER: EEM and PHM’ developed by WinKong Marine Engineering Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions…
Market report: FTSE holds steady as deep fear of DeepSeek sparks chip stock selloff
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 looks set to up a small gain this morning after holding its head above water yesterday amidst a sea…
Welcome to DNV! Your copy of our Maritime Forecast to 2050 report is waiting for you. Welcome aboard! As a new member of the DNV Maritime database, you are now…
Bureau Veritas Supports Final Delivery of CIMC SOE’s Third Advanced 7,600m³ LNG Bunkering Vessel
Paris La Défense, January 27, 2025: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of the third 7,600m³ LNG…
A case study in a new DNV paper analyses the impact and costs of options for complying with the FuelEU Maritime Regulation. The regulation offers ship operators multiple compliance strategies…
New research: Cyber Priority 2025 I’m delighted to share DNV Cyber’s latest research on the state of cybersecurity in energy and maritime industries. DNV Cyber’s Cyber Priority research explores the…
Swiss marine power company WinGD has seen key parameters in line with expectations during early testing of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine design. A 52-bore single-cylinder version of theX-DF-A engine…