First Offshore Vessel with a Hybrid Energy Storage Solution Replacing a Traditional GeneratorOct 13, 2017The technology group Wärtsilä reached a new milestone in the battery technology development as the company completed the installation of a hybrid energy system on board
Viking Princess.
New PureBallast 3.1 Compact Flex Shrinks Footprint and Installation CostsOct 12, 2017Now in its third generation, Alfa Laval PureBallast leads the way in ballast water treatment performance.
Corvus Energy Receives DNV GL Type Approval for Latest ESS ProductsOct 5, 2017Corvus Energy has announced that it has received Type Approval by DNV GL for its Orca Energy energy storage system (ESS) for use in battery-powered or hybrid vessels and off-shore units.
The Switch Signs Partnership Agreement with CSIC/711Oct 4, 2017On Monday, September 11, The Switch and CSIC/711 entered into a strategic partnership agreement, which is significant, as The Switch is one of the first foreign companies to sign a partnership agreement with a leading Chinese shipbuilding conglomerate.
Rolls-Royce Joins Forces with Google Cloud to Help Make Autonomous Ships a RealityOct 4, 2017Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Google to develop further its intelligent awareness systems which are making existing vessels safer and are essential to making autonomous ships a reality.
Corvus Energy Wins New Project to Power Hybrid Offshore Oil and Gas PSVsOct 2, 2017Corvus Energy has announced that it has been selected as the supplier of lithium ion based energy storage systems (ESS) for two platform supply vessels (PSVs) being retrofitted with hybrid power systems.
Final Yara Birkeland Design Revealed – Model Commences Testing at SINTEF OceanOct 2, 2017A 6-metre long, 2.4-tonne model of the final design of the autonomous and fully electric container vessel
Yara Birkeland was revealed as testing commenced at SINTEF Ocean’s 80 metre test tank facility...
SEACOR Marine Chooses KONGSBERG for Platform Supply Vessel Hybrid Power and DP UpgradeSep 22, 2017A new integrated “Full Picture” technology delivery is set to enable significant operational efficiencies for the MEXMAR owned platform supply vessel (PSV),
SEACOR Maya.
ROG Ship Repair Completes Complex Moonpool Project for FPSO Aoka MizuSep 21, 2017When a Floating Production & Storage Offshore (FPSO) vessel was being towed from Europe to the Middle East, and encountered problematic weather conditions, Holland’s ROG Ship Repair came to the rescue.
Fast Track Electrical Steam Boiler Module for Lancaster FPSOSep 21, 2017Parat Halvorsen AS has announced that they recently secured a contract to design and fabricate a complete, turnkey steam boiler module for the
Aoka Mizu FPSO...
MacArtney Secures MV Swivel Order for FPSO VesselSep 15, 2017Norwegian OneSubsea to take delivery from MacArtney of a Moog Focal MV swivel for data collection and control of subsea pumps, sensors, etc.
Vard Designs New Cable Lay Vessel For Kokusai Cable Ship Co. Ltd in JapanSep 15, 2017Vard Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, has announced that it has secured a contract for the design of one Cable Lay Vessel for Kokusai Cable Ship Co. Ltd in Japan.
The Switch Recruit to Help Drive Marine GrowthSep 15, 2017The Switch has recruited Ville Parpala as Director, Product Marketing, Marine Solutions, as it targets its ambition of achieving growth of 200% in the marine segment across the next 5 years.
MERUS Rings Installed on Vroon’s New VOS StartSep 13, 2017Once again, Vroon has chosen to put its trust in Pronomar’s capacity to support the technical installation on its new offshore supply ship
VOS Start, by installing multiple MERUS rings.
BS Awards AIP for Innovative HHI FLNG HullSep 12, 2017ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the global offshore industry, has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) hull design.
BP’s Glen Lyon FPSO Classed by DNV GLSep 11, 2017DNV GL has awarded class to BP’s
Glen Lyon Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel located west of Shetland.
Wärtsilä Successfully Tests Remote Control Ship Operating CapabilitySep 4, 2017The technology group Wärtsilä has taken a further important step towards developing its Smart Marine capabilities by successfully testing the remote control of ship operations.
PBES Norway and Noris Automation GmbH announce Partnership AgreementAug 31, 2017PBES and Noris Automation GmbH have announced a partnership agreement to represent PBES energy storage for hybrid and fully electric commercial marine vessels.
GE to Provide Maintenance Services to TMS Cardiff Gas’ LNG FleetAug 30, 2017Recently, GE’s Marine Solutions and TMS CARDIFF GAS Ltd. have signed a service agreement that will see GE undertaking the support and maintenance of four TMS LNG vessels –
Corcovado,
Kita,
Palu and
Yari – for the next 10 years.
Framo Wins Contract to Deliver Pump Systems to GasLogAug 30, 2017Framo has won the contract to deliver pump systems (Sea Water Lift Pumps) for a potential Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) for the shipowner GasLog at Samsung Heavy Industries.
TechnipFMC Awarded EPCI Contract for the Husky Energy West White Rose Project in CanadaAug 29, 2017TechnipFMC has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contract from Husky Energy for the West White Rose Project in Eastern Canada.
Aqualis Offshore Completes Ichthys Venturer FPSO Station Keeping JobAug 29, 2017Marine and offshore engineering consultancy Aqualis Offshore has successfully completed its position keeping role for the
Ichthys Venturer FPSO which is now fully moored in Australian waters.
Nexans’ New Cable-Laying Vessel to Bring More Clean Energy to the WorldAug 29, 2017Nexans has announced that it has started the construction of a new cable-laying vessel for submarine HV cable systems installation...
BW Catcher Commenced Transit to the North SeaAug 28, 2017BW Offshore has announced the sail away of the FPSO
BW Catcher. The vessel has left Keppel Shipyard in Singapore and is currently in transit to the Catcher field in the central North Sea.