As part of an EU tender for the Defense and Security sector, Fincantieri has signed a contract with the Secretariat General of Defense and the National Armaments Directorate – Naval Armaments Directorate (NAVARM) for the construction of a new Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (NIOM) for the Italian Navy Hydrographic Institute, with delivery scheduled in 2026 at the integrated shipyard in Riva Trigoso-Muggiano.

Caterpillar Marine, a world leader in power system research, design, manufacturing, distribution, and product support for marine propulsion and auxiliary applications, has agreed with Louisiana-based Jackson Offshore Operators LLC to pilot an integrated hybrid energy solution aimed at reduction of fuel consumption and diesel exhaust emissions.

Earlier this month, Armach achieved a critical milestone during a demonstration of the in-water hull service robot (HSR).

Rotech Subsea, a technology-driven company providing innovative subsea tools to the energy industry, has successfully completed a cable cut and recovery operation at an offshore wind farm in Denmark using its proprietary RSG-C grab and cut tool.

Shortly after the announcement of Castor Marine being an Authorized Starlink Reseller, the company signed a contract to outfit Acta Marine’s Walk-to-Work vessels with Starlink connectivity.

Wärtsilä will supply its hybrid propulsion system for four new heavy lift vessels being built at the Wuhu Shipyard in China.

A major logistical challenge

Mammoet has broken several world records in moving a huge 20,300t FPSO into AF Offshore Decom’s decommissioning and recycling facility where it can be dismantled in a controlled, environmentally responsible manner.

A study from The Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm says emissions from ships could be reduced by 97.5% by switching from diesel vessels to a new type of electric hydrofoil ship that will be introduced in Stockholm next year.

Jan De Nul’s jack-up vessel Voltaire has left the COSCO Shipping Shipyard in China and is currently heading for Dubai.

North Star, the UK’s leading infrastructure vessel support operator, has launched a recruitment drive for experienced crew ahead of its first hybrid-powered offshore wind fleet arriving in UK waters early next year.

Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, and nuclear power technology developer ThorCon have entered an agreement for the Technology Qualification and the subsequent development of a 500 MW molten salt nuclear power barge for operations in Indonesia.

Innovators and talent from across the UK’s underwater industry have been named on the shortlist for the 2023 Subsea Expo Awards.

As eyes across the world turned to Qatar to watch the events of the FIFA Football World Cup unfold, marine, offshore and engineering consultancy Global Maritime is shining a light on the importance of female representation throughout the industry as they celebrate one of the first female Marine Warranty Surveyors in the Middle East onboard their team.

Oceanology International Americas has opened its registration and the organizers of the largest ocean technology trade show & conference in the US are delighted to welcome back all ocean professionals who are involved in exploring, protecting and sustainably operating in the world’s oceans and waterways.

Kongsberg Maritime (KONGSBERG) has launched a new series of retractable azimuth thrusters, the ULE PM type, which are smaller than competing units while maintaining thrust power. The compact size makes it applicable to modern offshore wind, fishing, and naval vessel designs in which onboard space is limited.

Volstad Maritime has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) to deliver the battery pack and associated control system for battery charging to the Grand Canyon II offshore construction vessel.