Hanwha Ocean Marks Entry into Deepwater Drilling Market with First Drillship
Hanwha Ocean has held a naming ceremony for its high specification ultra-deepwater drillship Tidal Action, signaling its official entry into the deepwater drilling industry.The Tidal Action is built on Hanwha Oceanās proprietary design and is capable of drilling at depths of up to 12 kilometers in waters as deep as 3.6 kilometers.The drillship is also equipped with a dynamic positioning system for a stable station keeping and ready to accommodate 20ā¦
Ascenz Marorka to Equip TMS Groupās Fleet with Smart Shipping Solution
The GTT Group, through its smart shipping arm Ascenz Marorka, has signed an agreement with global provider of multi-segment shipping services TMS Group to provide smart shipping solution to its entire fleet of fleet of over 130 ships.The agreement includes TMS Dry, TMS Bulkers, TMS Takers and TMS Cardiff Gas, encompassing a fleet of tankers, bulkers, gas carriers (LNG and LPG) and container vessels.Theā¦
WindPort, Port Esbjerg Team Up for Norwegian Offshore Wind
One of the worldās largest base ports for offshore wind activities Port of Esbjerg and Norwegian port operator WindPort have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate offshore wind development in Norway.The partnership focuses on joint project development and knowledge sharing in areas such as quay design, logistics, sustainable energy practices, and new fuel technologies.Sharing knowledgeā¦
bound4blue Installs āLargest Everā Suction Sails on LDCās Juice Carrier
Spanish wind propulsion system supplier bound4blue has installed āworldās largestā suction sails onboard the juice carrier MV Atlantic Orchard, chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and owned by Wisby Tankers.The four bound4blueās 26-meter high eSAILS were installed in under a day per unit, as planned. When sailing, the 2014-built vessel, which was originally a dry bulk vessel before undergoing a conversion in 2020ā¦
N-O-S Takes Delivery of Worldās First Biomethanol CTV
Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) has taken delivery of the worldās first 100% biomethanol-powered crew transfer vessel (CTV), chartered by Vestas.M/V Transporter, designed, developed and provided by N-O-S, is a conversion from A-Class to T-class.The vessel is a 25-meter, high-speed catamaran with an updated and improved hull design, 24 pax seating, specially designed for fast and reliable transfer of technicians and light cargo.The initiative is in collaboration with Vestasā¦
Glamox Wins Repeat Car Carrier Lighting Order
Lighting company Glamox has won contracts to light four additional Aurora Class vessels, owned and operated by Hƶegh Autoliners.This latest order follows a contract in October 2022 to provide marine LED lighting for the first eight Aurora Class vessels.Each pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) is designed to carry 9,100 cars. These new multi-fuel vessels can operate on ammonia. They have specially strengthenedā¦
US Coast Guard Terminates IT Program
The US Coast Guard has terminated the Logistics Information Management System (CG-LIMS).In a statement it said, the action is an early milestone in the Coast Guardās Force Design 2028 (FD 2028) initiative and advances the work of DOGE. It aims to fulfil the Presidentās direction to maximize efficiencies and cost savings.āProgram activities will end no later than May 1, 2025, and are the result of the programās inability to deliver on its full requirements in the foreseeable future.
Port of Barcelona Takes Delivery of All-Electric Ferry
The Port of Barcelona's newest all-electric commuter ferry, the Ecocat Tres, has been delivered with an electric propulsion system by Molabo.Built by Metaltec Naval, the 15-meter aluminum catamaran transports 84 people and features a rooftop deck for additional seating. The vessel operates at least 12 hours per day, running every 15 to 30 minutes for a 10-minute journey between stops. The electric propulsion system, powered by two ARIES i50 Molabo motors, enables a top speed of 12 knots.
Float Hotel Planned for Cardiff
Meyer Floating Solutions and Morfield Floating Hotels have unveiled plans to bring a floating hotel to Cardiff Bay, Wales.Developed in collaboration with Spicer Architects, the 120-room, non-self-propelled floating hotel will be delivered to a dedicated berth in Roath Basin.The vesselās architecture combines regional character with contemporary design to offer a unique waterfront experience for leisureā¦
Moroccan Fertilizer Company Partners with Maersk on Supply Chain Innovation
Morocco-based OCP Group, through its Specialty Products & Solutions (SPS) Strategic Business Unit, and Maersk, have signed a global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance innovative, resilient, and sustainable supply chain solutions.The agreement includes ocean and inland transportation, logistics services, digitalised supply chain management, educational programs and ambitious sustainabilityā¦
Line Thrower Extends Wind Vessel Capabilities
Pneumatic Line Thrower (PLTĀ®) specialist Restech is offering service operation vessel (SOV) owners in the wind industry a preview of a new system developed to satisfy rising demands for flexibility in towing and mooring operations.A scale model of an innovative Remote Launcher TI will be on display on the VIKING Life-Saving Equipment stand (EC-40) at WindEurope 2025, held at Copenhagenās Bella Center, April 8-10.
Stella Maris Calls for Action on Shore Leave
The Fifth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee established under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) is taking place at the ILO headquarters in Geneva from April 7-11, and maritime charityāÆStella Maris UKāÆis calling for urgent protections to stop seafarers being forced to choose between shore leave and adequate rest.āThis should never be a choice,ā said Tim Hill, CEO of Stella Maris UK. āBut for many crew, itās an unacceptable reality.
BV Appoints New Head of Passenger Ships and Yachts for North America
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has appointed Stefano Colonna as the new Head of Passenger Ships and Yachts for the North American region.With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the passenger ships and yachting industries, Colonna has held prominent roles, including Vice President of Service for North and South America at NAVIM Group, overseeing Quality Assurance and Certificationsā¦
Watch: Allure of the Seas Upgrade
Royal Caribbean has launched a video showing the newly amplified Allure of the Seas, which is setting sail in the Mediterranean in April 2025 after a $100 million transformation. New features include the Pesky Parrot tiki bar, resort-style pools and a 10-story dry slide.Pool Days ā Resort-style pools are at the center of the action on the reimagined Caribbean pool deck, along with a wide variety of shaded seating and lounging options, such as swim-up lounge chairs and more.
Procedural and Safety Failures Implicit in High-Voltage Panel Fatality
The US Coast Guard has released its report into the death of a crewmember onboard the Red Stag while moored at the Adriatic Marine Dock, in Port Fourchon, LA, on October 14, 2023. The incident occurred when an unqualified engineer (UE) opened the panel for the mud pump system and touched the high voltage conductors containing 480 volts.The 184-foot OSV moored at the dock the previous day with a crew consisting of a Master, Relief Captain and three crewmembers.
Stevens Towing Announces New Leadership Team
Stevens Towing Company, a fourth-generation, family-owned company, has announced several key leadership promotions.Bos Smith has been promoted to Vice President. With more than 36 years of dedicated service to Stevens Towing, Smith has been instrumental in driving growth and maintaining strong client relationships. His extensive knowledge of the company and maritime industry have made him an invaluableā¦
Nichols Brothers to Build Hybrid San Francisco Bay Ferries
Ice Floe, LLC, doing business as Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB), has been awarded a contract by San Francisco Bay Ferry to design and construct two 400-passenger battery-electric ferries as part of the agencyās Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry Program.The 142ā-1ā x 34ā-9ā Subchapter K vessels will operate at 25 knots, serving central bay routes that seamlessly connect Oakland and Alamedaā¦
US Coast Guard Interdicts Suspected Smuggling Vessel off San Diego
Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Terrell Horne (WPC 1131), with support from the USS Spruance (DDG 111) and Department of Homeland Security partners interdicted a suspected maritime smuggling vessel carrying eight Mexican nationals approximately 27 miles west of San Diego, on Saturday.At approximately 11 p.m. Friday, a CBP Air and Marine Operations (AMO) aircraft detected an estimated 40-footā¦
Russian Court Lifts Suspension on Transneft Oil Berth
A Russian court overturned on Monday a decision by a regulator to suspend the operation of an oil berth at the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk controlled by Transneft, an industry source told Reuters.Transneft said last week it had suspended mooring number 8 at Novorossiisk for 90 days after a snap inspection by a transport watchdog.The Novorossiisk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP) is one of Russia's largestā¦
Stillstrom and Panama Canal to Explore Offshore Charging Technology
Stillstrom by Maersk and the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the implementation of Stillstromās offshore charging technology to reduce emissions from vessels idling in and around the Panama Canal.Handling approximately 14,000 vessels annually, the Panama Canal is a critical artery of global commerce. The Canalās strategic position makes it a focal point for maritime sustainabilityā¦