thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Ulstein Collaborate on Frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy

At the Undersea Defence Technology conference, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Ulstein Verft signed a Letter of Intent for joint efforts to deliver the next advanced frigates to the Royal Norwegian Navy.The 2024 Fleet Plan outlines that Norway will acquire five or six frigates to replace the Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates. Potential candidates include the British Type 26, the German F127, the American Constellation-class, and the French FDI.In the event of a contract award for thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Ulstein Verft…
ShorelineHudson: An Insurance and Risk Solutions Partnership

Shoreline and HudsonAnalytix launched of ShorelineHudson, a partnership to provide the maritime industry with integrated insurance and risk management solutions. ShorelineHudson’s mission is to predict, innovate, and respond to the ever-evolving risks of its global maritime industry clientele. This relationship brings together Shoreline’s expertise in marine insurance and HudsonAnalytix’s strengths in risk management, claims mitigation, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity and operational resilience.
ClassNK, OceanScore Partner on Data-Driven Regulatory Compliance

A collaboration agreement has been signed between classification society ClassNK and maritime data and technology firm OceanScore to link the latter’s integrated solution for ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emissions Transition Accelerator) that enables users and related stakeholders to access visualized MRV/DCS data.Shipping companies using the ClassNK ZETA service will gain seamless access to OceanScore’s market-leading Compliance Manager under the agreement, which was inked on 20 January at ClassNK’s head office in Tokyo…
Chris-Marine and Veracity by DNV Partner

Chris-Marine AB announced a strategic partnership with Veracity by DNV which integrates Trust-Ocean, Chris-Marine’s performance and emissions monitoring solution, with Veracity, a maritime emissions cloud from DNV."Integrating Trust-Ocean with DNV's maritime emissions cloud, Veracity, reduces the risk of low-quality data and improves data transparency," said Jens Groth, CEO, Chris-Marine AB. "This enhances sustainability for our customers, supports their decision-making process, and helps them achieve compliance and operational efficiency goals.
Shell to Pull the Plug on Gazprom Equity Partnerships

In the latest corporate backlash to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Board of Shell plc said it intends to exit its joint ventures with Gazprom and related entities, including its 27.5 percent stake in the Sakhalin-II liquefied natural gas facility, its 50 percent stake in the Salym Petroleum Development and the Gydan energy venture. Shell also intends to end its involvement in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.“We are shocked by the loss of life in Ukraine, which we deplore…