United Wind Logistics’ module deck carrier VestVind will rely on ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS to support real-time decision making as it transports large windfarm components such as turbines, foundations and blades to offshore installation sites

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Bakker Sliedrecht will start a research to determine whether biodegradable oil can be used in the submersible motors that the company has supplied for equipment of Van Oord. If this is applicable, the international marine contractor wants to use this type of oil on more of its vessels. 

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announces three new projects with a total value of $12 million from its Accelerated Ocean Solutions Program (AOSP) stream.

Israel Shipyards Ltd., a leading shipbuilding and repair company in the Eastern Mediterranean serving naval and commercial marine markets – will showcase for the first time at NAVDEX its Transfer of Technology (TOT) concept. The company will also present its portfolio of vessels for the Military, Law Enforcement, and HLS markets.

The organizers of Ocean Business have announced the event has been rescheduled from July to October 2021. The ocean technology exhibition and training forum will be deferred to the new dates of October 12-14, 2021 at the National Oceanography Centre, in Southampton UK. 

CWind, a leading provider of project services, CTVs and GWO-accredited training courses to the offshore wind industry, and part of the Global Marine Group, delivers the world’s first hybrid powered Surface Effect Ship (SES), the CWind Pioneer.

Safeway, the Dutch specialist in the design and manufacture of offshore transfer equipment, has signed a contract with Van Oord to supply the latest version of its Safeway Seagull type motion-compensated gangway system for installation on the subsea construction vessel Topaz Tangaroa.

Fast-tracked by advances in technology and increasing customer demand for sustainable supply chains, A.P. Moller - Maersk accelerates the efforts to decarbonize marine operations with the launch of the world’s first carbon neutral liner vessel in 2023 - seven years ahead of the initial 2030-ambition.

The SafePilot CAT MAX system from Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation has been used by DanPilot, the official pilotage of the Danish state, to complete the task of maneuvering the Maersk Interceptor, a high-value jackup rig located in an ‘ultra-harsh’ environment in the North Sea, off the coast of Denmark.

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract by Fincantieri Marinette Marine for the shipboard integration and production of major subsystems onboard the U.S. Navy’s guided-missile frigate FFG 62. L3Harris is prepared to support the Navy’s plans to build at least 10 ships.

LOC, part of AqualisBraemar LOC Group, is launching a new digital solution to enhance safety of marine operations within ports and harbors.

Leading coatings manufacturer Nippon Paint Marine has launched a new antifouling technology which enhances antifouling performance to a level and consistency never seen before. It also substantially improves the time and the film thickness required for application, compared to other hull coatings.

Kongsberg Digital announces that through the Kognifai Partner Program, Vessel Insight users will now gain access to Kyma’s specialized vessel monitoring applications.

Singapore-based independent test and research facility Maritec is advising shipowners on how best to meet IMO 2020 fuel testing requirements following reports of excessive sulphur in some very low sulphur fuel oils.

As part of its growth and diversification strategy, Virtual Marine Technology Inc. (Virtual Marine) has announced the launch of a new Training Division to meet increasing demand for custom curriculum across a range of delivery channels.

On February 12^th, the South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony of the first of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT).