Poland’s Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) has announced that Equinor and Polenergia’s Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III projects were awarded contracts for difference (CfD) under the first phase of Poland’s offshore wind development scheme. The projects, with a combined potential capacity of 1440 MW, are among the first to secure offshore wind awards in Poland.

Aeronautics Group - a leading provider of integrated turnkey solutions based on unmanned system platforms, payloads and communications for defense and HLS applications – introduces its Orbiter 4 small tactical UAS, capable of performing long-range, long-endurance maritime patrol missions.

During spring 2021, Alfa Laval will begin implementing a new production line for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 in Qingdao, China. As the line gradually expands to include the full flow range by the end of 2022, it will support and deepen regional shipyard relationships as the ballast water treatment market shifts towards Asia.
 

Ocean Infinity, the marine robotics company is excited to announce that it has acquired software engineering specialists, Abyssal.  

The strong collaboration between Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and customer Hai Long Offshore Wind Project (Hai Long) has been extended to 1,044 MW.

NAVTOR has announced a major upgrade of its NavStation software, introducing new features delivering enhanced security, usability, accuracy and efficiency for an increasingly digitized shipping industry.

Jan van der Tempel, founder and CEO of Ampelmann, has been chosen as a finalist in the Industry category for this year’s European Inventor Award. He has been nominated for inventing the motion compensated gangway systems that Ampelmann is known for, and for his contribution to the safety of the offshore access industry.   

Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a privately held leading designer and builder of steel military and commercial vessels, has unveiled a commemorative logo to celebrate the company’s 75th Anniversary, which will be used for the remainder of the year.

Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation has extended its 8-year relationship with SEAOIL Philippines with the supply of its Super Cone (SCN1100) fenders to the SEAOIL Sta. Cruz Bulk Terminal in Sta Cruz, Davao Del Sur, Philippines.

DNV has granted an Approval In Principle (AIP) to PASSER Marine for the development of a new LNG fuel tank insulation system.  

3D at Depth Inc., a world's expert in commercial SL Subsea LiDAR laser technology, announces the acquisition of a fully integrated Saab Sabertooth Hybrid AUV / ROV.

Subsea trenching and excavation pioneer, Rotech Subsea, has successfully completed a major cable de-burial and post-lay trenching scope for an offshore energy market solutions leader at a key offshore wind farm in the British North Sea.

On April 13^th, Damen Yichang Shipyard launched a 75 x 32 meter Crane Barge into the water. The event was seasonally timed to ensure the correct water depth needed to perform the successful launch of the barge.

ChartWorld and maritime technology company, ZeroNorth have entered into a Joint Solution Partner Agreement. Under this agreement, ChartWorld will license access to its route network, port database, and navigational safety systems, complementing ZeroNorth’s unique vessel optimization platform.

The Shell Robert Training and Conference Centre in Louisiana has established a new partnership with Maersk Training, which will see the global safety specialists deliver enhanced training to the Gulf of Mexico offshore workforce.

Australia is expected to witness the commencement of 118 oil and gas projects’ operations across value chain during the period 2021-2025, accounting for 6% of the total project starts in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.