LR, SDMG Exploring Energy Transition Opportunities
Lloydâs Register (LR) and Shandong Marine Group (SDMG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will allow the two organizations to collaborate on energy transition opportunities.Shandong's economy is the third largest in China and the province, situated on the countryâs eastern coast, has successfully modernized its marine sector in the past decade, adopting novel technologies as well as new energy sources and materials.SDMGâŠ
Longer-Endurance CTV with 'Sleep Aboard' Capability Unveiled
NAV Engineering (NAV), a subsidiary of Newport Shipping established in 2023, unveiled its latest Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) design, HybriNav35.At 35.4m long, HybriNav35 is designed to cater for increased endurance of up to two weeks, where crew will be able to sleep onboard the vessel. This design specification will enable the vessel to support infield transfers and transits between sites 24/7 in O&MâŠ
Jan De Nul Orders Another XL Cable Layer
Offshore installation services company Jan De Nul has ordered another XL cable laying vessel (CLV), identical to the Fleeming Jenkin, which boasts âunrivalled cable-carrying capacityâ.Like the Fleeming Jenkin, the vessel will be 215 meters long and can transport 28,000 tonnes of cables.This will make them the largest capacity cable-laying vessels in the world, according to Jan De Nul.Thanks to cutting-edge technology on both vesselsâŠ
Nearly $1 Billion Dedicated to US Floating Wind Development
The U.S. departments of Energy (DOE), Interior, Commerce, and Transportation has released a report summarizing their progress toward the goals of the Floating Offshore Wind Shotâą, an interagency initiative to drive U.S. leadership in design, deployment, and manufacturing. The report shows that, since the initiative's launch in September 2022, the Biden-Harris administration has dedicated over $950 million in planningâŠ
New Studies Highlight Offshore Wind Energy Potential in the Gulf of Mexico
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released two new studies on offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico.The first study, âGulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Energy Hurricane Risk Assessmentâ analyzed hurricane risk to wind turbines operating in the Gulf of Mexico. This study concluded thatâŻas a minimum, an IECâŻâTyphoon Classâ wind turbineâŻwouldâŻbeâŻneededâŻfor the design ofâŻoffshore windâŻturbines in more hurricane prone areasâŠ
Video: Wreckage Removal Needed Before Dali Refloat
Unified Command officials continue to evaluate the M/V Dali in preparation for refloating the vessel and clearing the channel.Officials have evaluated sonar and lidar imagery but are awaiting results from a dive survey before proceeding with plans to refloat and move the Dali to Seagirt Marine Terminal in the Port of Baltimore.The diver inspection is a necessary step in the complicated process of reopeningâŠ
Empire Wind 1 Gets New York Construction Approval
Norwegian energy company Equinor has received approval from the New York State Public Service Commission to start building its Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Thursday.Electricity generated from offshore wind farms is important to U.S. and state goals of cutting greenhouse gas emissions.But the industry has been hit this year by inflation, higher interest rates and supply chain delays.
'Tug Drone': KOTUG Pilots Innovative Line Transfer Solution
The Netherlands based marine towage provider KOTUG announced it has successfully piloted its innovative Tug Drone technology, performing a line transfer using an aerial drone.KOTUG said it worked with another Dutch company, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) experts SKEYE, to perform a line transfer over 400 meters from a tugboat to the helideck of Heeremaâs crane vessel Thialf.For serveral years, KOTUG has been exploring the use of aerial drones to improve safety and efficiencyâŠ
Silverback Marine Unveils All-electric Landing Craft
Pacific Northwest boatbuilder Silverback Marine has added to its lineup of electric powered workboats with the launch of a new 24- by 8.5-foot landing craft.Powered by twin Photon 300 electric outboards, the all-electric Sherpa 24 offers clean, quiet access to beaches and estuaries, making it an optimum platform for marine biology, survey and other noise-sensitive operations in sea-to-shore applications, according to Silverback.
Oil Spill Contained After Barge Slams Bridge in Galveston
An oil spill from a runaway barge that struck a bridge near Galveston has been contained, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday.At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday, Martin Marine's barge MMLP 321 broke loose due to a break in the coupling and allided with the Pelican Island Causeway bridge, which connects Galveston Island and Pelican Island in Texas.There were no reports of injuries or any people in the waterâŠ
Austal USA Names Santamaria CFO
Austal USA, a U.S. shipbuilding subsidiary of Australia's Austal Group, announced it has named Mark Santamaria as its new chief financial officer (CFO).âMarkâs extensive background in government and commercial contracting environments is a valuable asset to Austal USA,â stated Austal USA president Michelle Kruger. âWe are excited to have him on our senior leadership team and look forward to benefitingâŠ
New LCO2 Carrier Design Unveiled
Greece-based mid-stream carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) service provider ECOLOG has teamed up with Finnish naval architecture and marine engineering firm Deltamarin to develop a LCO2 carrier designed for tendering at shipyards worldwide.The new design is intra-EU, short range, low pressure and shallow draft.During the initial design, various solutions have been carefully studied in order to optimize the vessel for LCO2 transportationâŠ
Electric RIB Delivered to San Francisco Bay Area Marina
A new commercial rigid inflatable boat (RIB) delivered to a San Francisco Bay Area marina operates 100% on electric power.The commercial RIB, a 5.5-meter SeaDog from electric marine technology specialist Vita Power, will support the daily operations of the Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City, located in the heart of Silicon Valley.Designed for high performance and practicality, the vessel features compatibility with fast DC charging and boasts a charge time of under an hour.
Philly Shipyard Lays Keel for Great Lakes' Subsea Rock Installation Vessel
Philly Shipyard has laid the keel for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation's subsea rock installation vessel, Acadiaâthe first Jones Act compliant rock placement vessel for the U.S. offshore wind industry.A May 2 keel-laying ceremony saw the vessel's first grand block loaded into the building dock, marking a significant milestone in the shipbuilding process.Great Lakes' CEO, Lasse Petterson, saidâŠ
Trump Supportive of AUKUS, says Morrison
Donald Trump gave the AUKUS defense pact a "warm reception", during a meeting with former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the latter said. Morrison, who left office in 2022, met Trump this week at the former president's home in New York for talks that covered AUKUS, China's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, and the threat to Taiwan, he said in a post on X."Once again, the former presidentâŠ
South China Sea a 'Major Victory', Phillippine Group says
A Philippine group leading a civilian supply mission in the South China Sea reportedly delivered food and fuel to Filipino fishermen despite being shadowed by Chinese vessels, its officials said on Thursday, calling it a "major victory".A 10-member team was sent by the Atin Ito (This is Ours) group to the Scarborough Shoal a day ahead of a commercial flotilla of five commercial vessels and 100 small fishing boats that departed on May 15.
Part of Philippine Subic Bay Shipyard Leased Out for Offshore Wind
Cerberus Capital Management agreed to lease part of its 350-hectare Philippine shipyard in Subic Bay to HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, which plans to build a facility there to manufacture offshore wind platforms.The shipyard was run by Hanjin Philippines before it defaulted on loans worth $1.3B in 2019.
New Petrobras CEO Pressed on Shipbuilding Reboot, Jobs
The next chief executive of Petrobras, Magda Chambriard, arrives with the rĂ©sumĂ© and mandate to make Brazil's state-run oil firm what it was under prior Workers Party governments: an engine of job creation and industrial development, said people familiar with the matter.President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva - who used Petrobras to spur domestic shipbuilding and major refinery projects during his earlierâŠ
Spain Denies Port Call for Ship Taking Arms to Israel
Spain has refused permission for an Israel-bound ship carrying arms to call at the southeastern port of Cartagena, Transport Minister Oscar Puente said on Thursday.The Marianne Danica was carrying a cargo of arms to Israel and had requested permission to call at Cartagena on May 21, Puente said on X.It was carrying nearly 27 tons in explosive material from India's Madras, El Pais reported.The Foreign MinistryâŠ
US Anchors Aid Pier to Gaza Beach. Aid Delivery Faces Tough Road Ahead
The United States anchored a temporary floating pier to a beach in Gaza on Thursday to boost aid deliveries, but Washington is facing the same challenges that have beset the United Nations and relief groups for months when it comes to distributing assistance to the war-torn enclave.These include working in a war zone to stave off a looming famine and a dire shortage of fuel for aid trucks. The UnitedâŠ
