In Offshore Energy, the Winds of Robotic Change are Blowing
Whether we realize it or not, robotics and robotics systems are starting to impact our daily lives. From warehouse picking systems through to high-end medical devices through to your mowbot lawnmower. Each tends to be specialized to its own task and a similar trend is now starting to play out in the offshore wind space, where it’s hoped that robots can make operations safer and more efficient.According to a report…
Bardex Mooring Tensioning System Installed in GOM
BP’s latest floating production facility, ARGOS, has been successfully moored in the US Gulf of Mexico. The mooring tensioning system includes Bardex Corporation Chain Jacks used to haul in and tighten 12 lines of 171mm R4S top chain. Bardex mooring chain jacks were the first to be used for deep water floating production units since the early 1990s.
Greensea Promotes Howard to Chief Growth Officer
Greensea appointed Rob Howard as Chief Growth Officer. Currently Howard is VP Growth & Strategy for Greensea’s sister company Armach Robotics, and Howard’s appointment to Greensea in this newly created role will ensure the company is able to exploit its future potential within the business of marine robotics."When we created the open architecture OPENSEA software platform for marine robotics we acknowledged the opportunities to drive growth outside our traditional defense market…
Havila Shipping Sells Two Platform Suppliers
Norwegian offshore shipping company Havila Shipping has agreed to sell platform supply vessels Havila Aurora and Havila Fortune for an undisclosed sum.Havila Aurora was delivered on Thursday to the buyer, which Havila did not identify. Havila Fortune is scheduled to be delivered within the next month. "The sale of the vessels is according to the present restructuring agreement," Havila Shipping said.According to Havila Shipping…
Indonesia's Navy Seizes Two Tankers Carrying Palm Oil
Indonesia's navy seized two tankers carrying crude palm oil, palm olein, and methanol for what it said were permit and paperwork violations, in an operation, conducted a day before a palm oil export ban took effect, it said on Thursday.MT World Progress violated vessel specifications in its travel document, while the other ship, MT Annabelle carried methanol without a permit, said the navy, which has been deployed to enforce the export ban, which took effect midnight Wednesday.MT World Progress
Wärtsilä's Earnings in Line with Expectations
Finland's Wartsila, a top global marine and energy equipment maker, posted first-quarter earnings roughly in line with expectations on Thursday, citing increased uncertainty in demand and supply in its end markets.Wartsila said its comparable operating profit increased 61% to 65 million euros ($68.25 million) from 41 million in the year-ago quarter, against a mean estimate of 67.2 million euros expected by 14 analysts in a Vara Research poll commissioned by the company.($1 = 0.9524 euros)(Reuter
Seafarer Satisfaction at Eight-year Low, Report Says
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published today by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals the lowest levels of seafarer satisfaction for eight years, with the Index’s measure of overall happiness decreasing from 6.41 to 5.85 and levels dropping across all categories.The survey, undertaken with the support of the Standard Club and Idwal, reports on Q1 2022 and shows that a turbulent start to 2022 on many fronts has severely impacted seafarer happiness.
World Energy Reports: Gas Supply Fears Drive Interest in FSRUs in Europe
Fears of gas supply interruptions due to Russian gas export constraints are driving interest and demand for floating regasification terminals, with contracting activity for oil and gas floaters also being quite active, World Energy Reports said in April 2022 Floating Production Systems Report. Tensions in East Europe and Covid outbreak in China continue to rattle the energy sector. Oil prices remain above $100…
Schottel Expands in South Korea, Japan
The expansion of Schottel’s international network of subsidiaries developed further with the foundation of Schottel East Asia located near Busan. In addition to the growing market in South Korea, business development of the German propulsion expert will now also be intensified in Japan. Business operations were launched in April 2022.Seongki Han has been appointed General Manager of Schottel East Asia.
NYK to Build Its Third LPG Dual-Fuel Very Large LPG / NH3 Carrier
NYK ordered f its third liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dual-fuel very large LPG / liquefied ammonia gas (NH3) carrier (VLGC) from Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. The…
Texas Yard Scraps Its First EU-flagged Ship
EMR Group said its International Shipbreaking Ltd (ISL) site in Brownsville, Texas is the first to accept a EU ship to be recycled in the U.S.Using sustainable recycling processes, ISL was able to recycle 97% of the materials removed from MT Wolverine, a 158-meter-long chemical tanker with a carrying capacity of 16,000 tonnes, which prior to being decommissioned, was sailing under the flag of Norway.The…
McAllister Taps ABS for Sustainability Reporting
ABS is supporting McAllister on its sustainability journey with greenhouse gas inventory and sustainability reporting services for its fleet of more than 75 tugboats, crew boats and barges.ABS specialists worked with McAllister’s team to calculate its operational carbon intensity and benchmark the performance of its fleet, leading up to an Environmental, Societal and Governance (ESG) report. The team helped McAllister establish a transparent governance and stakeholder engagement strategy…
Kawasaki Hydrogen Carrier Earns AIP from ClassNK
Classification society ClassNK announced it has issued an approval in principle (AIP) for a large liquefied hydrogen carrier developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.Hydrogen is expected to be used as a clean energy source to realize a decarbonized society as its burning does not emit CO2. To contribute to the maritime transportation of hydrogen and usage for marine fuel, which is anticipated to expand its use worldwide…
SAAM Buys Ian Taylor Towage Business in Peru
SAAM Towage reported that it has signed an agreement with Ian Taylor to acquire the company's towage operations in Peru, which currently provides services with four tugs at the ports of Callao and Paita.“This agreement, just like the acquisition in Canada of Standard Towing and Davies Tugboats formalized a few weeks ago, is part of our strategy to lead the consolidation process taking place in the towage industry.
U.S. Offshore Wind: GLDD Orders Huisman Rock Installation Equipment for Newbuild Vessel
U.S.-based Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD) has ordered rock installation equipment from the Dutch company Huisman.The equipment will be installed on the GLDD's newbuild rock installation vessel, which will support the development of offshore wind in the U.S.Huisman said it has optimized the equipment for installing scour protection necessary for offshore wind applications. This includes, for example…
