New COO for Heerema Marine Contractors
On July 1, Wilko de Jong took on the role of COO at Heerema Marine Contractors. He steps into the role after serving as Deputy-COO since January 1, 2026, working closely with COO Michel Hendriks. Over the past six months, they have worked side by side to ensure a...
Next step for maritime molten salt reactor development
Development of molten salt reactor technology for maritime use has taken a step forward with the successful start of pumped-salt operations at a dedicated facility in the US. Core Power, Southern Company and TerraPower are working on the project together. The project...
Frontline plans to acquire Euronav tankers in exchange for shares
Tanker companies Frontline and Euronav seem to have found a solution to the deadlock they were in after plans to merge the two companies fell through. Frontline now wants to acquire 24 tankers from Euronav, with the first's shares in Euronav then passing to Euronav’s...
VIDEO: NATO navies trial maritime unmanned systems in Portugal
In September, exercises REPMUS 23 and Dynamic Messenger 23 took place in Tróia and Sesimbra, Portugal. They focused on integrating new maritime unmanned systems into NATO operations, and featured the ability of autonomous underwater vehicles to operate effectively...
Allseas lands BP pipelay job for Pioneering Spirit
BP has selected Allseas to complete the subsea pipelay scope for its ultra-deepwater Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) natural gas project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. Allseas will undertake the works early December 2023 using the world’s largest construction vessel...
Damen builds virtual reality version of Combat Support Ship
The new Combat Support Ship (CSS) Den Helder has not yet been delivered, but the crew can already get to know the ship thanks to an extensive virtual reality package. Shipbuilder Damen Naval has delivered a virtual copy of the ship to the Commando Materieel & IT...
ABS awards AiP to nuclear power barge
A novel design for a floating offshore nuclear power barge from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and KEPCO Engineering and Construction Company, Inc. (KEPCO E&C) has received approval in principle (AiP) from ABS. Project collaborators...
A bird’s-eye view of machine learning in the yachting industry
In an ever-evolving world where technological advancements are transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, the maritime yachting industry is also experiencing a remarkable transformation. Amidst this wave of innovation, the integration of artificial intelligence...
Carisbrooke orders LABRAX vessel from Thecla Bodewes Shipyards
Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd has contracted Thecla Bodewes Shipyards for a LABRAX 7280 DWT diesel-electric multi-purpose dry cargo vessel. For Thecla Bodewes Shipyards it is the eleventh vessel of this type to be built. Delivery is planned for 2026. The contract signing...
Bound4blue to install three suction sails on RoRo vessel
Airbus will equip one of the vessels it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies with wind-assisted propulsion technology. Three 22-metre-high bound4blue eSAILs will be fitted to the Ville de Bordeaux ahead of a six-month performance monitoring period starting early...
Damen presents SOV that can charge at offshore wind turbines
Damen Shipyards has unveiled its latest concept for the offshore wind industry: A fully electric version of its Service Operations Vessel (SOV) that can charge from turbines and substations offshore. With continuously growing energy demands, the need for renewable...
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