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VINCI Set to Acquire Two Dutch Maritime Specialists
VINCI Energies has expanded its industrial activities into a new market segment in the Netherlands with the acquisition of RH Marine and Bakker Sliedrecht, a group of two companies specializing in the maritime sector.By joining VINCI Energies’ network of companies, RH Marine and Bakker Sliedrecht are helping to enhance the division’s offering in the industrial services market and strengthen its presence in the Netherlands.Founded in 1860…
Ports Restrict Navigation, Some Oil Facilities Shut as Milton Approaches Florida
At least one oil and gas platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was shut on Monday and Florida ports imposed restrictions on vessel navigation as Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified.Most energy infrastructure on the U.S. Gulf Coast, including oil and gas production facilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants and refineries, is expected to be out of the storm path, but the closure of terminals could…
Holt Lock Reopens After Temporary Fix
The Holt Lock on the Black Warrior River in Holt, Ala., has reopened after being closed earlier this year due to concerns about its structural stability.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the lock on June 22 after the Mobile District engineering team conducted an initial stability analysis that identified cracks and leaks in the lock's infrastructure."The analysis, which utilized known data and certain assumptions…
New Vessel Launched for Lake Superior Research Institute
Harvey, La. shipbuilder Midship Marine has launched a new low-emission battery hybrid research vessel for the Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.Described as a "floating classroom", the 65-foot aluminum catamaran Sadie Ann has been will support the university’s on-water education and research in the the icy waters of Lake SuperiorThe Incat-Crowther-designed vessel is 24-feet wide with a maximum capacity of 49 passengers and eight crew.
Cyber Threats to Maritime Vessels Grow Exponentially
Cyber threats to maritime are increasing rapidly, and later this year Marlink will unveil a report which classifies the growing problem. From common phishing schemes to targeted attacks on command and control systems, Cedric Warde, Vice President, Global Sales – Digital, Marlink discusses the threats and the means to help avoid them.REGISTER NOW for a free to attend micro conference on new and emerging USCG Cyber Security Rules - November 13…
Crafting Dependability: The Island Vessel Built for Any Challenge
The owners of a private island in the U.S. rely on vessel transport as a lifeline to the mainland. Their boat, used for carrying supplies and even supplying medevac support in emergency situations, must be able to run at any time, in all conditions.So when it came time for their existing vessel to be replaced, the island’s owners sought a new vessel that would be rugged and reliable enough to withstand the harshest weather…
UAE Operator’s AHTS Gets New Thordon Bearings in Offshore Replacement Op
Bronze bearings in the stern roller of the Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessel ES Kestrel have been replaced with grease-free SXL bearings from Thordon Bearings while the vessel remained afloat and operational.The replacement was undertaken in May 2024 by Thordon’s Dubai-based distributor Ocean Power International (OPI) for the AHTS owner Echo Cargo & Shipping of U.A.E.While typically checked during routine drydocking…
Esgian Week 40 Report: TotalEnergies Sanctions New Development
Esgian highlights news from TotalEnergies in its Week 40 Rig Analytics Market Roundup.Report SummaryDrilling Activity and DiscoveriesThe Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has given Aker BP consent to use the 492-ft jackup Noble Invincible for production drilling on the Tambar Øst (East) field offshore Norway.TotalEnergies will resume exploration drilling in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia in the fourth quarter of 2024 with the Tamboti prospect…
IMO Finalizes Norwegian and Canadian ECA Designations
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 82nd session from September 30 to October 4, 2024, with outcomes including the adoption of the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea as NOx, SOx and PM Emission Control Areas.The relevant MARPOL amendments will enter into force on March 1, 2026.DNV reports that for the Canadian Arctic:• The 0.10% fuel sulphur content requirement takes effect from March 1…
New Zealand Navy Ship Runs Aground and Sinks
A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel ran aground and sank off Samoa but all 75 crew and passengers on board were safe, the New Zealand Defence Force said in a statement on Sunday.Manawanui, the navy's specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, ran aground near the southern coast of Upolu on Saturday night as it was conducting a reef survey, Commodore Shane Arndell, the maritime component commander of the New Zealand Defence Force…
Billions in Lost Treasure: How Modern Technology Is Revealing Hidden Riches from the Depths!
Oceans worldwide hold untold riches hidden beneath the waves. Now treasure hunters are using cutting-edge technology to explore them, discovering some of history's most treasured sunken finds from Caribbean waters to Arctic depths rewriting maritime history and uncovering fortunes lost at sea.According to estimates by marine archaeologists and treasure hunting experts, the value of treasure lying beneath the waves could range anywhere between $60 billion to over $100 billion.
Eastern Shipbuilding Cuts First Steel for New Fisher Island Ferry Vessel
Panama City, Fla. based shipbuilder Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) on Friday announced it has officially cut first steel for the new Fisher Island Ferry, Falcon, at its Allanton Facility.The Elliott Bay Design Group-designed auto and passenger ferry will be constructed at ESG’s Allanton and Port St. Joe facilities and is expected for delivery in Spring 2026. The 152-foot (loa) vessel will have capacity…
US Port Strike Throws Spotlight on Big Union Foe: Automation
A strike by dockworkers on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast that disrupted much of the nation's ocean shipping this week ended on Thursday, but a key issue driving labor unrest across the continent - the growing use of automation - was unresolved.Companies view automation as a path to better profit while unions see it as a job-killer. For North American dockworkers battling automation, Europe's port worker contracts may point a way to resolve the issue.Some 45…
U.S. Port Strike Settled— What happens next?
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced in an historic development for U.S. maritime industry that they had reached a tentative agreement which officially ends the longshoremen strike that had significantly disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports. After weeks of negotiation, the ILA secured a 62% wage increase over six years for its 47,000 members over this resolution; ending labor unrest that had brought critical U.S.
Meyer Turku Floats Out Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas
Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has floated out Star of the Seas, the second Icon-class cruise ship for U.S. cruise giant Royal Caribbean.The float out was celebrated at the Turku, Finland shipyard with an event that included the firing of a ceremonial cannon. The dry dock gates were opened, and the dry dock—measuring 16 meters deep, 80 meters wide and 365 meters long—was filled with water, a 9-hour process.
AUKUS Experiment: Navies Control Ships from 10,000 Miles Away
The navies of Britain, Australia and the U.S. were able to control uncrewed ships in Australia while sitting more than 10,000 miles away in Portugal as part of a series of military experiments, Britain's Royal Navy said on Friday.The AUKUS security pact between the three nations, which aims to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, is helping bring new military technology to the frontline at an "unprecedented" pace…
MOL to Consolidate Business Units to Form Maritime Technical Hub
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced plans to merge its three subsidiaries focused on maritime technology and engineering to form a professional technical hub focused on maritime industry and decarbonization.In an absorption merger move, MOL will unite MOL Marine & Engineering (MOLMEC), MOL Ocean Expert, and MOL Ship Tech, effective April 1, 2025, with MOLMEC as the surviving company.The new company…
Chartwell Marine Expands into APAC
UK naval architecture company Chartwell Marine has announced its expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the hire of Fabien Lecuona.Lecuona brings over 13 years of experience in APAC maritime and has worked in multiple industries throughout his career, including maritime electronics and engine manufacturing. Within his new role, Lecuona will focus on business development, fostering industry partnerships and promoting Chartwell Marine’s innovative and low-carbon vessel designs.
RED II Compliance Demonstrated for Potential Compressed Hydrogen Supply Chain
Provaris Energy has released preliminary results for meeting Europe’s Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II) emissions standards for its bulk hydrogen shipping concept based on its proprietary H2Neo carrier sailing between Norway and Germany.Implemented in December 2018, RED II sets stringent emissions standards aimed at fostering the use of renewable energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the European Union.
East Coast Port Strike Ends
U.S. dock workers and port operators have reached a tentative deal that will immediately end a three-day strike that has shut down shipping on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) union and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) said on Thursday.The tentative agreement is for a wage hike of around 62% over six years, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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