Galp Energia Seeks Namibia Oil and Gas Partner
Portugal's Galp Energia has resumed talks with potential partners as it seeks to develop a discovery in Namibia, the company said on Monday after reporting a 29% drop in adjusted first-quarter core profit.In February, Galp said it had found a significant presence of light oil and gas condensate in a fifth well in the Mopane field offshore Namibia.Co-CEO Maria Joao Carioca said the well "unlocked a new exciting area within Mopane" and Galp will advance on feasibility studies "in the coming months".At the same time…
Baker Marine Solutions: Global Collaboration for Marine Assurance and Consulting
Baker Marine Solutions (BMS) announced a formal partnership with Seacroft Marine Consultants (EMEA) and M3 Marine Expertise (Asia-Pacific) through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).After establishing a working relationship in recent years, this tri-party alliance formally marks a milestone in enabling cross-regional delivery of Marine Assurance, Marine Warranty, Consulting Services and Dynamic Positioning support across the UK, Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.Under this collaborative framework, each company will serve as the primary point of service within their respective geographic territories while leveraging the local resources, expertise, and operational capacity of the others.Together, the companies aim to deliver:Streamlined support for marine assurance projec
Hefring Marine, Marine AI Partner to Enhance Maritime Autonomy
Icelandir Hefring Marine and UK-based Marine AI announced a mutually beneficial partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance autonomous maritime operations by integrating Hefring Marine’s Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) with Marine AI’s GuardianAI autonomy suite.This partnership sets the stage for seamless technological integration, where Hefring Marine’s IMAS will complement GuardianAI’s existing capabilities by providing real-time insights into sea conditions, optimizing vessel operations, and improving safety.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Ulstein Collaborate on Frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy
At the Undersea Defence Technology conference, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Ulstein Verft signed a Letter of Intent for joint efforts to deliver the next advanced frigates to the Royal Norwegian Navy.The 2024 Fleet Plan outlines that Norway will acquire five or six frigates to replace the Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates. Potential candidates include the British Type 26, the German F127, the American Constellation-class, and the French FDI.In the event of a contract award for thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Ulstein Verft…
ShorelineHudson: An Insurance and Risk Solutions Partnership
Shoreline and HudsonAnalytix launched of ShorelineHudson, a partnership to provide the maritime industry with integrated insurance and risk management solutions. ShorelineHudson’s mission is to predict, innovate, and respond to the ever-evolving risks of its global maritime industry clientele. This relationship brings together Shoreline’s expertise in marine insurance and HudsonAnalytix’s strengths in risk management, claims mitigation, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity and operational resilience.
ClassNK, OceanScore Partner on Data-Driven Regulatory Compliance
A collaboration agreement has been signed between classification society ClassNK and maritime data and technology firm OceanScore to link the latter’s integrated solution for ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emissions Transition Accelerator) that enables users and related stakeholders to access visualized MRV/DCS data.Shipping companies using the ClassNK ZETA service will gain seamless access to OceanScore’s market-leading Compliance Manager under the agreement, which was inked on 20 January at ClassNK’s head office in Tokyo…
Chris-Marine and Veracity by DNV Partner
Chris-Marine AB announced a strategic partnership with Veracity by DNV which integrates Trust-Ocean, Chris-Marine’s performance and emissions monitoring solution, with Veracity, a maritime emissions cloud from DNV."Integrating Trust-Ocean with DNV's maritime emissions cloud, Veracity, reduces the risk of low-quality data and improves data transparency," said Jens Groth, CEO, Chris-Marine AB. "This enhances sustainability for our customers, supports their decision-making process, and helps them achieve compliance and operational efficiency goals.
Shell to Pull the Plug on Gazprom Equity Partnerships
In the latest corporate backlash to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Board of Shell plc said it intends to exit its joint ventures with Gazprom and related entities, including its 27.5 percent stake in the Sakhalin-II liquefied natural gas facility, its 50 percent stake in the Salym Petroleum Development and the Gydan energy venture. Shell also intends to end its involvement in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.“We are shocked by the loss of life in Ukraine, which we deplore…
