ClassNK has issued a statement of fact (SOF) for the results of the hull performance analysis and operational profile analysis by Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd. (CMP) based on actual data of a ship in service.

Diverse Marine is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Hefring Marine, which will see the integration of an artificial intelligence marine solution as a standard feature in all new vessels built at its yard. This technology provides real-time decision support to the vessel master, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and improving passenger safety.

The current CEO, Alberto Maestrini will remain in his position as Chairman of the Board. He will continue to lead the Offshore and Special Vessels business in Fincantieri which VARD is part of and through this continue to support Vard’s integration in the Fincantieri Group.

Kraken Technology Group, a maritime technology leader specializing in the disruptive design and manufacturing of high-performance platforms, and Auterion, the company building the software-defined future for mobile robotics and powering the world’s leading drone manufacturers, have announced a strategic partnership to exponentially develop autonomous capabilities in the high-performance littoral security boat sector.

Bordelon Marine LLC has renewed the charter agreement with Oceaneering International, Inc. (“Oceaneering”) for the MV Brandon Bordelon; 260’ DP2 Jones Act Compliant Ultra-Light Intervention Vessel for an additional two-year firm term plus one-year additional option. The charter agreement renewal commenced in March 2024.

Equinor has awarded ocean services provider DeepOcean a frame agreement for marine services covering subsea intervention and repair contingency for subsea pipelines, structures and high voltage cables for both offshore renewables and oil and gas fields.

The Albany Port District Commission (APDC) is currently conducting a cost and feasibility assessment for the purpose of transitioning the current fleet equipment to zero-emission equipment as part of the EPA Clean Ports Initiative. A Request For Information (RFI) was released on March 20, 2024 to gather product and pricing information on zero- emission heavy equipment.

Ocean Infinity, a world leader in robotic and uncrewed vessel technology, is pleased to announce the signing of a Global Framework Agreement (GFA) with Shell, marking a significant milestone in the provision of lean-crewed and robotic seabed geomatics, spanning geophysical and geotechnical services, within the offshore energy sector.

DNV has presented HD Hyundai with a general approval for ship application (GASA) for a new high-strength composite hybrid support system for independent tanks on liquefied gas carriers.

Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc., an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology sectors, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Advent Technologies A/S (Advent), has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Siemens Energy, one of the world’s leading energy technology companies.

Damen Shipyards Group and leading shipping group CMA CGM are beginning a cooperation that will ultimately result in around 10 of the latter’s vessels receiving significant modifications. These will deliver fuel efficiencies of more than 10 percent. The upgrades will take place at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu) and Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), which between them have some of Europe’s largest dry docks and many years’ experience in complex refits and retrofits.

Oasis Marine, a small company in North-East Scotland, is leading the way in the decarbonization of vessels with pioneering technology.

Consulmar has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully executing the world's first zero-emissions mooring service for a tanker. This groundbreaking operation took place at an offshore multiple-buoy mooring site near the BP refinery, situated two miles from the Port of Castellón in Spain. Utilizing its electric line handling tug, CASTALIA, Consulmar towed the steel mooring lines from the vessel to each of the five mooring buoys, marking a significant advancement in the maritime industry towards more sustainable practices.

TMC Compressors (TMC) has been awarded a contract to supply a large capacity marine compressed air system to MODEC’s FPSO Errea Wittu.

The multinational inspection, certification, ship classification and engineering consultancy, RINA, has awarded Kindon New Energy Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. the Approval in Principle (AiP) for its innovative green methanol offshore production platform solution. Produced entirely offshore, the methanol is derived from renewable CO2 through DAC (Direct Air Capture) technology and green hydrogen from offshore wind power water electrolysis technology.

Vuyk Engineering, a leader in one-off vessel and equipment designs and operational engineering, has announced its decision to adopt SSI's ShipConstructor software across its operations.