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Dutch Government to Grant $1.18b in Subsidies for Offshore Wind Farms
The Dutch government will grant around 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion) in subsidies next year for the construction of offshore wind farms with a total capacity of 2 gigawatt (GW), it said on Tuesday.Tenders for the wind farms had been put on hold in May, as prospective builders had said they saw no viable business case without subsidies.The Netherlands last year already pushed back plans to increase offshore wind capacity from 4.7 GW to 21 GW to the end of 2032 instead of 2030, citing costs and
Mammoet, Tugdock Form Strategic Partnership for Offshore Platform Tech
Mammoet has entered into a strategic partnership with Tugdock Submersible Platforms to expand the use of the Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP), a technology which improves buoyancy, stability and load transfer activities in marine transport operations.The TSP is a modular, submersible platform that allows large floating structures to be transferred seamlessly from quaysides into the water.Structures are driven or skidded onto the TSP in a controlled process…
UK's Port of Tyne Unveils $200M Upgrade Plan to Back Offshore Wind
The Port of Tyne has unveiled plans to invest around $200 million to redevelop 230 acres into the Tyne Clean Energy Park, adding 400 meters of deep-water quayside to support offshore renewables, clean energy and advanced manufacturing.The project could create up to 12,000 jobs and deliver $7.6 billion to the economy, according to an independent study by WSP.The investment program will transform the…
EPA Issues Air Permit for Offshore Deepwater Port for Crude Oil Export
U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Clean Air Act (CAA) permit for the proposed offshore Texas GulfLink (TGL) deepwater port. The permit allows a first-of-its-kind use of vapor capture and control technology mounted on an offshore support vessel at TGL’s proposed deepwater port about 30 miles southeast of Freeport, Texas.The offshore deepwater port will be able to load very large crude carriers up to 85,000 barrels per hour, or 365 million barrels a year.
Voltron Future Unveils Crew Transfer Vessel
Voltron Future announced the launch of its CTV-26 RON, a high performance crew transfer vessel designed for the offshore wind sector. This project marks Voltron Future’s official entry into the maritime industry. Developed in consultation with wind farm operators and marine professionals, the vessel prioritizes efficiency, reliability and crew comfort.The CTV-26 RON is a 26-meter multihull catamaran engineered for reduced fuel consumption, extended range and superior seakeeping.
Intermoor, Jumbo Offshore form Alliance for O&G, Floating Wind Sectors
Intermoor, Acteon’s Moorings and Anchors business line, and Jumbo Offshore, an offshore transportation and installation specialist, have entered into strategic alliance aimed at jointly delivering fully integrated project management, engineering, transport and installation services to the offshore oil and gas as well as floating wind sectors.This partnership brings together Intermoor’s expertise in…
Jana Marine’s Jack-Up Barges Get ABS’ Cyber Notation
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued the CR-Ex cyber resilience notation to three self-elevating units from Jana Marine Services, an industry first.The offshore units, JANA 505, 508 and 509, are the first offshore units to be awarded the notation that incorporates elements of IACS UR E26 Cyber Resilience (CR) requirements into existing (Ex) vessels to enhance cyber safety.The CR-Ex notation…
Trump Administration Asks Federal Court to Cancel Offshore Wind Permit
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to withdraw the Interior Department's 2024 approval of a wind farm off the coast of Maryland, according to court documents filed on Friday.The action is the latest in a series of moves the administration has made to stymie development of offshore wind and other clean energy facilities.Attorneys for the Interior Department filed the motion in U.S.
Singapore Maritime Foundation Hosts MaritimeONE Scholarship Award Ceremony 2025
A total of 60 MaritimeONE Scholarships were awarded by sponsors from the maritime industry, unions, associations and foundations at the MaritimeONE Scholarship Award Ceremony 2025 held by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF). Mr. Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Transport, was the Guest of Honor. This year, 39 sponsoring organizations demonstrated Maritime Singapore’s collective commitment to cultivating a robust talent pipeline…
POSH Set to Tow Nguya FLNG from China to Eni’s Congo Field
Singapore-based marine services provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has been selected by Wison New Energies to tow the Nguya floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility from China to the Republic of Congo.The FLNG unit will be deployed as part of Phase 2 of the Eni’s Congo LNG project in the Marine XII concession.The unit will be positioned approximately 50 kilometers offshore from Pointe-Noire…
ClassNK Certifies Large LCO2 Carrier from Chinese Shipbuilders
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for large liquefied CO2 carrier developed by by Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore (DSOC) and Nantong Offshore Design & Research Institute (NODRI).The certification confirms the feasibility of the vessel from regulatory and safety perspectives.ClassNK reviewed the design concept of the vessel based on its 'Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships'…
Denso Unveils Anti-Corrosion System for Marine Structures
Denso, a corrosion prevention and sealing technologies specialist, has introduced the SeaShield Series 2000HD, a corrosion protection system designed for piles and pipes in coastal and offshore environments.The system combines petrolatum tape with a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) outer jacket and is intended for use on dock piles, riser pipes and exposed piping in splash and intertidal zones.It accommodates cylindrical…
Ethanol as an Alternative to Methanol
This week MarineLink reported that the Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has officially launched as an independent, non-profit international organization headquartered in Switzerland.GEA’s first flagship program is the Marine Fuel Sector Initiative, an industry led effort to transform ethanol’s market potential into commercial reality and establish it as a cornerstone of the sustainable marine fuel mix.Sylvain Zurcher…
US Looks to Expand Energy Ties with Greece
The United States wants to expand its energy ties with Greece, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Athens on Thursday, as the Trump administration works to further reduce Russia's oil and gas supplies to Europe.Burgum has been in Europe this week aiming to seal energy supply deals, which the U.S. hopes will strengthen its influence in the region while weakening Russia's.On Wednesday…
DOF Secures Moorings Hook-Up Job in Asia Pacific
Norwegian offshore supply vessel owner DOF Group has secured a contract award for moorings hook-up services in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.The contract will use construction support vessel (CSV) Skandi Hercules with related mooring and subsea installation services.The scope of work includes DOF’s full suite of in-house project management, engineering, procurement and logistics support services.Offshore execution is scheduled in the first quarter of 2026…
Allseas Orders Semi-Sub Heavy Transport Vessel from Chinese Shipyard
Offshore contractor Allseas has signed a construction contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China for a purpose-built semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV), marking a major expansion of its fleet capabilities.The vessel, to be named Grand Tour, is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2028. With a load capacity of 40,000 tonnes, the ship will be designed to carry…
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm O&M Base Starts Taking Shape in Scotland
Construction has started on the operations and maintenance (O&M) base for the 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm at Montrose Port in Angus, Scotland.The base will expand Inch Cape’s existing presence at Montrose, where its marine coordination center is already located, and confirms the port’s role as a major Scottish offshore wind hub.Local contractor Pert Bruce Construction is delivering the project…
Huisman to Deliver Offshore Crane for South Korean Shipbuilder
Huisman has been awarded a contract from Hanwha Ocean for the design and construction of a 2,600 mt Leg Encircling Crane (LEC).The contract award follows the orders for two identical 2,600 mt Leg Encircling Cranes, destined for the wind turbine installation vessels being built by Hanwha Ocean for Cadeler.This crane is intended for an NG-16000X platform. With this, all four platforms of this type in…
ABS, Partners Launch Electrification and Battery Safety Alliance
Representatives from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), University of Michigan, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Sea Forrest Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore batteries and electrification in maritime applications.The agreement establishes a cooperative framework for the organizations to collaborate on academic and scientific projects related to battery technologies and electrification capabilities…
Fairbanks Morse Defense to Acquire Vestdavit
Vestdavit, a European supplier of advanced davit systems, has entered a new phase in its development through a landmark transaction under which it will be wholly acquired by Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management. The acquisition provides Vestdavit with a stronger commercial platform to drive growth and expand globally across its core naval and offshore energy markets.Under the agreement…
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LR Helps Offshore Operators Navigate Tough Technical Hurdles
