Biocide-free antifouling paint performs best
When comparing different types of antifouling paints against fouling on leisure boats, the results were the opposite of what many would expect. Of the paints tested, the biocide-free silicone paint worked best, and the paint marketed as environmentally friendly turned...
Maersk to divest Maersk Supply Service
A.P. Moller-Maersk has reached an agreement with A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, for an intended divestment of Maersk Supply Service (MSS). MSS provides global offshore marine services and project solutions for the energy sector. 'We...
ONE orders ten methanol and ammonia-ready container ships
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has ordered ten large new container ships with a carrying capacity of over 13,700 TEU to be delivered in 2025 and 2026. The vessels will be ready for using methanol and ammonia as fuel. ONE says the order is in line with the company's...
Pre-combustion carbon capture system wins AiP
Lloyd’s Register has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Rotoboost, a Nordic hydrogen production company, for its pre-combustion Carbon Capture System (CCS) Rotobox. The system uses thermocatalytic decomposition on ships, which converts natural gas into hydrogen...
Feadship moves 67-metre superyacht out of construction hall
The 67.40-metre Project 823 has left the construction hall of the Feadship Kaag yard for the first time. Once final outfitting is completed, the yacht will go on its sea trials later this year. Project 823 has been fully designed in-house by Feadship. The hull...
SHV wants to divest heavy-transport specialist Mammoet
SHV has decided to explore a potential divestment of Mammoet. A new owner is to support the company in executing its growth strategy, particulary in offshore wind. The decision follows a strategy update process in which SHV concluded that supporting all eight groups...
Van Oord commits to climate adaptation, the wait is for uptake
When presenting its annual report, Van Oord said a major driver for the future is climate adaptation. The company wants to be a frontrunner in this, but also sees there are still a few hurdles to overcome before large-scale rollout is possible. 'Climate adaptation is...
Wärtsilä to deliver its first CCS-Ready scrubber systems
Wärtsilä has received its first order for carbon capture and storage-ready scrubber systems - CCS-Ready scrubbers. Four 8200 TEU container vessels, being built at undisclosed Asian based yard, will be fitted with the 35MW scrubbers in an open loop configuration. The...
Denmark injects CO2 in depleted oil field
Project Greensand shows for the first time the feasibility of CO2 storage from being captured at an INEOS Oxide site in Belgium, to being transported cross-border and safely and permanently stored in the INEOS-operated Nini field in the Danish North Sea. His Royal...
PCG collects 6600 litres of oil at Princess Empress wreck site
Over 6600 litres of oil and water mixed with other contaminated materials have so far been collected by the cleanup led by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at the oil spill site in Oriental Mindoro. The tanker Princess Empress sank there while carrying 800,000 litres...
Netherlands to provide Ukraine with two minehunters
The Netherlands plans to supply two Alkmaar-class mine countermeasure vessels to Ukraine. The transfer of the vessels will take place after the Royal Netherlands Navy has received replacement capacity. These mine countermeasure vessels are currently under...
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