Procureship, provider of the world's leading digital e-procurement platform, has signed a deal with Norwegian shipowner and operator BW LNG to bring its platform to support the group’s procurement capabilities for its fleet of LNG carriers.

ELIRE Infra, a revolutionary innovation company, operating at the intersection of infrastructure, mobility and clean energy, has announced its pioneering “Smart Hubs”—modular, multi-purpose and scalable infrastructure solutions, designed to accelerate decarbonization across ports, harbors, waterways, and the industries they support.

During the IADC Annual General Meeting in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, IADC President Frank Verhoeven revealed the winners of the Safety Award 2024. This year, IADC granted the Safety Award for dredging contractors to Jan De Nul for its innovative Cutter Head Staircase.

North Star has secured its first contract for a commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV), a second award with EnBW, further establishing the company’s growing presence in the European offshore wind sector.

Havfram has secured a Vessel Reservation Agreement with an undisclosed client for the transport and installation of next-generation wind turbines. Havfram will execute the project with one of its Wind Turbine Installation Vessels currently under construction at CIMC Raffles.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NSU) and Vale International SA (Vale) have reached an agreement to install rotor sails manufactured by Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) on 400,000 dwt-type VLOC, NSUTUBARAO (the Ship), which has been engaged in a long-term transportation contract between NSU and Vale since its delivery in September 2020.

German family-owned shipping company, Reederei Bernd Sibum, has placed an order with Damen Shipyards Group for the construction of four Combi Freighter (CF) 3850s. These vessels, scheduled for delivery in early 2026, are hybrid ready, designed to enhance the sustainability, efficiency, and lifespan of Reederei Bernd Sibum's fleet.

In a significant step towards sustainability and emission-free energy sources on board, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) Coastal Liberty has set sail on the waters of the Wadden Sea. With the clear aim of minimizing the environmental impact of its activities and driving forward the energy transition, the shipping company has decided to switch to green hydrogen as its main source of energy.

Kraken Robotics announces that it has received orders totaling $13 million for SeaPower^TM subsea batteries from existing clients. Rated for depths up to 6,000 meters, Kraken’s subsea batteries provide up to twice the energy density and weigh 46% less per kWh than traditional pressure-housed batteries.

The Marine Energy Transition Forum 2024 (#METF24) is taking place on October 22 at the iconic Port House in Antwerp. This highly anticipated event will bring together leading voices from the maritime industry for dynamic and thought-provoking discussions on the future of marine fuels and ship technology.

Jan De Nul Group signed a contract with the Valencia port authority for a new container quay in the port's northern extension. The maritime contractor will carry out the works in a joint venture with Acciona Construcción and Grupo Bertolín. In her evaluation, the port authority appreciated the circular use of dredged material. 

Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) has been contracted by Green Yard Kleven in Ulsteinvik, Norway to develop and deliver the complete energy design, an integrated automation system and its future-oriented bridge system for a Field Support Vessel the Norwegian shipyard is constructing for Romanian integrated energy company OMV Petrom S.A.  

Zelim, an Edinburgh-based maritime safety and survival innovator, is cooperating with CASARA, Canada’s Civil Air Search and Rescue Association, following the successful demonstration of its ZOE Intelligent Detection and Tracking system. The trials took place in September, in British Columbia, Canada. during the National SAREX 24 Search and Rescue exercise.

Enstructure LLC, the owner and operator of a network of marine terminals, warehouses, cold storage facilities, and logistics assets, is the newest participant in Green Marine, the leading voluntary environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry.

Vestdavit is boosting sales of its in-demand lightweight aluminum davits to the naval segment with a further order for four PLAR-6501 systems to be delivered to a pair of Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels under construction at shipbuilder Austal Australia for the Royal Australian Navy.

Damen Shipyards, Windcat and CMB.TECH are celebrating the launch of the first of six Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The launch marks the inauguration of Windcat’s “Elevation Series” of future-proof offshore wind farm maintenance and support vessels, which have been designed in close collaboration with Windcat and CMB.TECH.