Consultation is due to begin on draft legislation that intends to reduce the risk of an accident arising as a result of water coming into a vessel without the crew knowing it is happening. The new regulations would mean that all vessels greater than 24 metres in length but less...
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Cargotec has decided to continue to evaluate strategic alternatives for its Navis business to identify the best options to support future development of Navis. On 6 February 2020, Cargotec announced that the company will review strategic alternative development paths, including new ownership structures and a...
Norwegian firm Grovfjord Mek. Verksted (GMV) has selected Volvo Penta and Danfoss Editron to […] The post Diesel-electric power for the world’s first fleet of robot vessels appeared...
When Hurricane Sally made landfall in Alabama as a Category 2 hurricane in mid-September, it caused widespread damage to commercial and recreational vessels across both Alabama and Florida, according to Coast Guard Sector Mobile. The response to that damage is now fully under way. On Tuesday,...
Monaco-based ship owner and operator Scorpio Bulkers is selling one of its non-scrubber-fitted bulkers, representing a first step in the company's recently unveiled strategy focused on the offshore...
Signing a joint venture letter of intent today, Wilhelmsen’s Marine Products division and thyssenkrupp aim to re-examine and optimize the production and delivery process of 3D printed spare parts for the unique demands of the maritime market. Utilizing thyssenkrupp’s deep expertise in additive manufacturing, alongside Wilhelmsen’s...
Norway's maritime industry group Wilhelmsen and Germany's industrial and technology businesses conglomerate thyssenkrupp are establishing a 3D printing joint venture targeting the maritime industry...
On Monday, Equinor's Hammerfest LNG plant sustained a fire, resulting in an emergency shutdown. In a statement, Equinor said that it was notified about a fire in a turbine at the Hammerfest LNG at Melkøya, Norway at about 1530 hours. No personnel have been reported injured or...
Decarbonisation, innovation, infrastructure, freeports and properly functioning and resourced regulators are key asks for future government spending, set out in a letter to the UK Chancellor from the...
