A new industry collaboration is being launched by North Star, Vard, and others to solve the challenge of delivering high-performance operations and maintenance ships tailored for floating offshore wind farms. They look to leverage the collective expertise to develop a…
In a meeting in Denmark last week, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro had an unusual suggestion for A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc, one of the world’s most prominent shipowners: Del Toro recommended that Clerc buy American-made ships…
Fred. Olsen Express, a Canary Island-based ferry company, is setting a new standard among international fast ferry operators by upgrading its safety equipment. With the support of Aeromarine, the company is installing SEA.AI, the latest state-of-the-art, artificial intelligence-based anti-collision technology, on its…
UK ferry operator Red Funnel confirmed that it plans to introduce a high-performance, emission-free high-speed vessel on its service crossing the Solent in late 2025. The unique vessel is an all-electric e-foiling passenger ferry developed by Artemis Technologies. The design…
The product tanker market seems to be in a divergence path with the crude tanker market, after a period of high volatility. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “LRs have seen extreme volatility this year, with spot…
As the maritime industry prepares for the revision of MEPC 107(49) in 2025, a regulation overdue for more than 15 years, many manufacturers of bilge water separators are facing the challenge of redesigning their concepts to adapt to a new…
Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has received Type Approval from DNV for its Blue Whale marine energy storage system. The DNV type-approval confirms that the large-scale energy storage system (ESS) complies with the most stringent rules, regulations,…
Norwegian state-owned Enova has awarded NOK 300 million in innovation funding to Maris Fiducia Norway AS, with HAV Hydrogen and Norwegian Hydrogen as subcontractors, to develop, build and operate five hydrogen-powered dry-bulk vessels. The NOK 300 million grant is awarded…
MLA College, the distance-learning higher education provider which specialises in degree programmes for the marine and maritime industry, is delighted to be offering five full scholarships to women working in maritime. Two of the scholarships are for a BSc in…
The Emirates Shipping Association marks the success of its inaugural Maritime Leadership Program 2024 (MLP24), which took place from 27 to 31 May in Copenhagen, Denmark. The unique executive program, developed under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy…