Mars Report: Stop work authority not started
Mounting or dismantling heavy covers should always be carried out by two persons, warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. The report describes how a crew member was injured while working with a hatch cover. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
K Shipbuilding, LR explore ethanol in new tanker design
K Shipbuilding and Lloyd's Register (LR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an ethanol-fuelled 50,000-DWT Medium Range (MR) tanker. The project will assess the technical feasibility, safety and regulatory compliance of the design. The...
WIND acquires Tricore stake to expand cable services
Dutch subsea cable specialist WIND has acquired a significant stake in UK-based Tricore to expand its capabilities. The company also wants to strengthen its position as a global service partner across the entire cable lifecycle. Tricore is recognised for its expertise...
Scheveningen Declaration sets course for maritime innovation
Dutch maritime companies, technology firms and knowledge institutions are joining forces to accelerate the development and testing of maritime innovations. The Scheveningen Declaration on Maritime Innovation initiative uses the high-performance world of ocean racing...
ABB joins forces with Ferrari Hypersail yacht
ABB is partnering with Ferrari Hypersail, an innovative 100-foot oceanic full-foiling monohull yacht powered by renewable energy systems. As electrification partner, ABB will bring in its expertise of marine power, direct current (DC) technology and advanced...
Boskalis’ Windpiper installs first rocks in Baltic Sea
Boskalis' recently commissioned subsea rock installation vessel Windpiper has successfully placed the first rock on its maiden project. The rock is being installed at the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. Equinor and Polenergia Offshore Wind...
Huisman introduces new crane type for Jumbo vessels
Huisman has signed a contract with Dajin Heavy Industry for four 1200-mt Heavy Lift Pedestal Cranes. The cranes will be installed on two new heavy-lift transport vessels currently under construction for Jumbo Maritime, with each vessel being equipped with two cranes....
Allseas adds hybrid-electric ROVs to fleet
Allseas is strengthening its subsea capabilities with a new fleet of next-generation remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from the Schilling Robotics division of TechnipFMC. These hybrid electric Heavy Duty (eHD) ROVs combine electric propulsion with proven hydraulic...
WSC urges action to close battery cargo safety gap
The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on governments to address a gap in international dangerous goods rules. This gap allows containers carrying thousands of lithium batteries to be transported without carriers being informed of the hazard. The call comes as...
WinGD to supply methanol/ethanol engines to Polaris
WinGD has won an order for four X72DF-M-1.0 engines that can operate on methanol and ethanol for Polaris Shipping's future Newcastlemax fleet. The ability to operate on either fuel allows Polaris to respond to changes in fuel availability, pricing and regulatory...
DNV, Fassmer to cooperate on autonomous naval vessels
DNV and Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and classify autonomous and remotely operated vessels and systems for naval and governmental customers. The signing took place at the SMM Trade Fair in Hamburg...
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