How Propane Can Help Ports Meet Emissions Goals
Ports can’t afford to slow down, and stricter environmental regulations and emissions standards are pushing port authorities to balance operational efficiency with reducing their carbon footprint. By replacing traditional gas and diesel as an energy source, propane can help ports reduce emissions and air pollution without sacrificing power or efficiency. Let’s explore how.Reduced EmissionsPropane is non-toxic and won’t contaminate soil or water.
Swedish Maritime Administration Orders Electric Pilot Boat
Artemis Technologies has been awarded the tender to supply the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) with a 100% electric Artemis EF-12 Pilot boat.The vessel, powered by Artemis Technologies’ eFoiler system, will be the first pilot boat of its kind deployed in Nordic waters. The vessel will provide pilotage services for ships navigating Sweden’s busy offshore shipping lanes, supporting the broader…
Friede & Goldman Model Tests Its BargeRack Solution
Houston-based offshore engineering firm Friede & Goldman (F&G) announced it has completed model testing for its BargeRack offshore wind feeder solution at the MARIN maritime research institute in the Netherlands, bringing F&G closer to commercializing the technology.The BargeRack, a modular solution that enables wind turbine installation vessels (WTIV) to lift feeder barges for lifting offshore wind compoenents in compliance with the U.S.
Watch: Four Tons of Cocaine Seized from Vessels Off the Canary Islands
Nearly four tons of cocaine were seized and 16 people arrested from a a pair of vessels off the coast of the Canary Islands.The major drug bust was a collaborative effort involving both French and Spanish customs under the authority of the Atlantic maritime prefect, in conjunction with the public prosecutor in Brest. The month-long mission involved customs officers on the Beechcraft KA350 aircraft…
Five Tugs Dedicated in Port of Leith
At a special dedication ceremony at the Port of Leith this week, five Sanmar-built tugs were given a traditional marine blessing with their godmothers present. They form part of the large fleet of tugs and workboats operated by Targe Towing Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Forth Ports Limited, which provide towage, emergency response and other services 24 hours a day principally on the Forth and Tay…
Mr. Marine Names Laarhuis CEO
Mr. Marine announced it has appointed Charles Laarhuis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15. Laarhuis succeeds Karel Peters in leading the global operations of the testing, inspection and certification (TIC)organization.With a robust background in the maritime and oil & gas sectors, Laarhuis brings a wealth of experience to Mr. Marine. After several years at sea as a marine engineer…
Indian Government to Sell Up to 5% Stake in Cochin Shipyard
The Indian government will offload a stake of about 5% in shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard COCH.NS, an exchange filing showed on Tuesday.The floor price for the sale is 1,540 rupees, an 8% discount to the stock's Tuesday close, the filing showed. At this price, the stake is valued at 20.26 billion rupees ($241.2 million).The base size of the offer will be 2.5%, amounting to about 6.6 million shares, with…
Watch: Bulker and Livestock Carrier Collide
The bulk carrier Bunun Ace and the Ayed 1, a bulk carrier that appears to have been converted to carry livestock, were involved in a collision in the Bosphorus Strait on October 3.The Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety said the Bunun Ace was heading towards the Üsküdar coast, and the swift action of the tug Kurtarma-5 averted the vessel from running aground.The Ayed 1 appeared to suffer minimal delay to its voyage.
Marlink Fortifies Cyber Security Offer with Port-IT Acquisition
Marlink acquired 100% of Port-IT, a leader in cyber security solutions tailored for the maritime industry.Port-IT brings the combination of a state-of-the-art cyber security solutions portfolio together with a long-standing experience in the maritime industry. The acquisition follows and complements the cyber security professional and managed services capabilities of Diverto, which also recently joined the Marlink Group.Rhoon…
North Star Gets Its First CSOV Contract
UK-based offshore vessel owner North Star has secured its first contract for a commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) from EnBW, which will be deployed at 960 MW He Dreiht offshore wind farm in Germany.This award for the newbuild Grampian Kestrel CSOV of VARD 4 22 design, will precede the decade-long minimum charter contract the firm signed in February to provide a service operation vessel (SOV)…
