In another milestone for the development of large-scale offshore wind farms in the United States, the first contract has been placed for an American-built offshore wind substation. The contract for the building of the critical component went to the largest offshore fabricator in the U.S....
A total of $60 million has been invested in several major upgrade projects at Suez Canal Container Terminal, a key hub terminal in the South and East Mediterranean region. The post Suez Canal...
The heavy-lift industry is called on to manage unique projects that often require transporting large or heavy structures long distances. Recently, the Norwegian specialized heavy transportation and installation contractor OHT was assigned the unique challenge of transporting a 590-foot-long floating dry-dock nearly 10,500 nautical miles...
Energy transition is bringing with it an intricate mix of options for the offshore energy and shipping sectors. The post In focus: Redefining the offshore energy environment appeared first on...
“The whole appearance of the ocean was like a plain covered with snow. There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky . . . appeared as black as if a storm was raging. The scene was one of awful grandeur, the sea having...
Shipowners are enjoying a cash-rich period despite coronavirus challenges and continue investing in new vessels. The post BIMCO: 381 boxships ordered worldwide in 2021 appeared first on Offshore...
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply 18 Kalmar Hybrid Shuttle Carriers to The Port of Virginia®, a deepwater port on the U.S. East Coast. This is the fifth consecutive order of hybrid shuttle carriers from The Port of Virginia, demonstrating the customer’s confidence in Kalmar...
A new onshore power connection for passenger ships next to the Olympia Terminal at the South Harbour in Helsinki is now operational. The post Onshore power system at Helsinki’s South Harbour ready...
VIKAND Solutions, LLC—the global maritime medical operations and public health provider—announces the appointment of Bo Nylandsted Larsen as Vice President of Commercial Partnerships, effective 1 September 2021. Peter Hult, VIKAND CEO, comments, “Bo Larsen is so very highly regarded in the maritime industry. His visionary strategic...
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions has delivered the new LNG-fueled ferry Aurora Botnia to shipping company Wasaline. The post Wasaline’s LNG-powered ferry Aurora Botnia delivered...
