[By Anne Sliper Midling] It is infinitely beautiful below the ocean’s surface. So beautiful that every year some divers are tempted to go a little too deep and stay there a little too long. Decompression sickness (DCS) has been a known condition for more than a century. The disease...
Fifty-five projects in the UK will receive a share of a £23 million (around $32 million) pot to support the development of innovative technologies aimed at encouraging zero emissions. The post...
The German Shipping line Hapag-Lloyd has announced it will set up a permanent base of operation in Morocco in a move to expand its global network. With additional personnel and new offices in the country, the company hopes to realize its growth ambitions in one of the...
Not long has passed since the first industry and governmental commitments to making concrete moves towards cleaner energy and shipping sectors. The road of the global energy transition started with...
Deal-chasing private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) is set to acquire Norwegian shipowner Ocean Yield. The two companies announced Monday that U.S.-based KKR will take control of Ocean Yield for a cash payment of $4.70 per share. The offer price implies a total valuation of about $830...
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and a consortium of UK industry experts have joined forces to explore green solutions for ferries as well as shore-side activities in ports to speed up...
[By: Vessel Vanguard] Vessel Vanguard, a subsidiary of Baxter Marine Group, today announces the release of its full suite of marine maintenance and safety management platforms, Vessel Vanguard LTE, Vessel Vanguard PRO, and Vessel Vanguard SMS. Rebuilt from the Ground Up Following the acquisition of WheelHouse Technologies and Vessel...
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk has acquired HUUB, a Portuguese cloud-based logistics startup. The post Maersk acquires Portuguese logistics startup appeared first on Offshore Energy. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] [ad_2] News source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/worldmaritimenews...
Wire ropes have been used successfully for connecting offshore unit anchor systems for over 30 years. However, these ropes are submersed in saltwater and suffer from contamination buildup when they dragged over the seabed while being spooled in. This salt-encrusted mud causes premature corrosion and...
Søren Skou, CEO of the world's biggest container shipping company Maersk, has called on the UN maritime body to determine the end date for the use of fossil fuels in the shipping industry. The post...
