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VPS, DNV Veracity partnership tackles MRV reporting for offshore vessels Leading digital decarbonisation services provider VPS has inked a partnership with DNV’s Veracity to streamline MRV reporting for offshore vessel owners John Go to rivieramm

Tanker newbuilding orders continue to roll in Brokers say newbuildings market is still reporting regular multi-vessel orders Riviera Go to rivieramm

Multi-fuel systems ready bulkers for ammonia A breakthrough approach to alternative marine fuels that could revolutionise bulk shipping’s path to decarbonisation has been presented at a London conference Edwin Go to rivieramm

Snam advances Ravenna LNG Terminal with breakwater construction Snam, ACCIONA and RCM Costruzioni advance Italy’s energy infrastructure with a €216M breakwater for the Ravenna LNG terminal Craig Go to rivieramm

Bulk carrier operators need specialist retrofit partners to break decarbonisation deadlock The shipping industry urgently needs dedicated retrofit specialists to break through the current ‘decision paralysis’ in maritime decarbonisation Edwin Go to rivieramm

What keeps LNG carrier and terminal operators awake at night? Technological innovation, workforce retention and bioLNG challenges dominate LNG carrier and terminl operator discussions Craig Go to rivieramm

HTM orders six ‘ultra-spec’ chemical tankers Hercules Tanker Management and Peninsula are adding six ultra-spec chemical tankers to their fleet, enhancing sustainable maritime operations Craig Go to rivieramm

Maersk converts first large box ship to dual-fuel methanol Maersk converts first large container vessel to be powered by a dual-fuel methanol engine Rebecca Go to rivieramm

US ports to receive another US$580M tranche of Biden IRA funding MARAD has announced plans to invest nearly US$580M to fund 31 port improvement projects in 15 states and a US territory Riviera Go to rivieramm

Violent year in Red Sea marked by call for release of Galaxy Leader hostages International Chamber of Shipping secretary general calls for immediate release of 25 seafarers held on board the car carrier in Yemen Riviera Go to rivieramm

Cruise ships, gas carriers cut fuel consumption up to 8% Energy efficiency measures have been applied to a cruise ship fleet, and by a Norwegian shipowner, resulting in fuel and emissions reduction Martyn Go to rivieramm

Japan maintains LNG handling amid trade shifts JOGMEC’s latest data reveals Japan’s LNG handling trends, with domestic imports falling while external trade expands Craig Go to rivieramm

BTA revises UK standard conditions for towage 2024 update takes into account technical advances and court rulings since the last update in 1986 Martyn Go to rivieramm

Amazon-backed alliance to stimulate long-term demand for green ship fuels ZEMBA will issue a tender in January that will aggregate demand for at least 80Bn tonne miles of demand for container ships powered by e-fuels John Go to rivieramm

ONE, Seaspan club together to form shipmanagement provider Ocean Network Express and Seaspan Corp have established OneSea Solutions, a solutions provider focused on technical ship management and developing maritime talent Rebecca Go to rivieramm

As US sanctions ‘Iran proxy’, EU aims to target Russian ‘dark fleet’ vessels and cargoes US targets Iranian oil sales to Syria and China; EU Parliament calls for total ban on Russian fossil fuel imports and targeted inspections for Russia-linked vessels Riviera Go to rivieramm

TotalEnergies launches first major deepwater project in Suriname An FPSO and subsea network have been sourced to produce oil and gas from the GranMorgu project in 2028 Martyn Go to rivieramm

LNG market recharts course amid global shifts Asia drives LNG growth while Europe recalibrates amid shifting demand, say industry analysts Craig Go to rivieramm

Why Trafigura is leaning towards ammonia as a marine fuel Trafigura is agnostic on whether ammonia or methanol will become maritime’s dominant green fuel, however, recent actions suggest the company is being drawn to ammonia Edwin Go to rivieramm

Largest North Sea vessel-based decommissioning campaign completed Vessels are being used for well plugging and abandonment in the burgeoning North Sea decommissioning market Martyn Go to rivieramm

Designing a new generation of battery-hybrid CSOVs One of the world’s leading designers of OSVs celebrates its 1,000th ship delivery and looks to the future for naval architecture Martyn Go to rivieramm

Creating cruise ships that exceed expectations The interior design blueprint on MSC Cruises’ ever-evolving ships provides passengers with a destination experience they will not find on dry land Jeannine Go to rivieramm

Crew workload and inspection challenges debated Maritime safety experts highlight growing concerns about increased crew workload and inspection requirements Edwin Go to rivieramm

Ballast water treatment market sees major acquisition Greece-headquartered Erma First Group has acquired US-based Ecochlor to broaden the environmental regulation-linked product stable it sells to shipowners Riviera Go to rivieramm

Kotug expands pusher fleet with newbuilds  Dutch vessel owner will provide an electric pusher tug to sustainably transport cocoa shipments in the Netherlands Martyn Go to rivieramm

LNG bunkering poised for a bright future LNG bunkering is expanding rapidly with more than 1,000 LNG-fuelled ships on order. Insights from Avenir LNG, Bureau Veritas and Sohar highlight the need for enhanced infrastructure and standards Craig Go to rivieramm

Accident report: lack of training causes fatal tug capsize  MAIB chief inspector: “Tug Biter’s accident was another cruel lesson of how rapidly things can go dreadfully wrong” Martyn Go to rivieramm

LNG industry urged to uphold safety and efficiency  Trelleborg managing director David Pendleton highlights LNG’s growth and challenges, urging operational vigilance Craig Go to rivieramm

First unmanned ROV control vessels delayed, but foundations laid for expanded fleet  Reach Subsea has reported small delays to the deployment of two remotely controlled unmanned surface vessels that will manage ROVs for subsea surveys Martyn Go to rivieramm

Box ship orders at record-setting pace, up by more than 50% in 2024 Sector heading for record-breaking year fuelled by high charter rates and post-Covid container boom Riviera Go to rivieramm

Maersk Tankers sets sail for sustainability Maersk Tankers is to install 20 eSAILs on five MR tankers, reducing emissions and fuel use in a major step toward sustainability Craig Go to rivieramm

Keel laying marks birth of new ships for UK’s Isles of Scilly Vietnam’s Piriou shipyard has begun constructing two ships which will serve the Penzance to Isles of Scilly route for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group Riviera Go to rivieramm

UAE port’s electric tug achieves world record   The first electric tugboat in the Middle East has set new standards in power and performance Martyn Go to rivieramm

Marubeni LPG vessels see 30% GHG reductions in prototype trial Marubeni Corporation’s chartered LPG vessels reduced emissions by 29% through a trial to lower speeds and mitigate “Sail Fast Then Wait” practices Craig Go to rivieramm

African port authority weighs converting port vessels to alternative fuels Four of the oldest port tugboats, initially, could be converted to run on biodiesel, methanol, hydrogen or ammonia Martyn Go to rivieramm

Egypt and Fujairah strengthen petroleum hub collaboration Egypt and UAE unite to expand Hamra Port into a Mediterranean logistics hub for petroleum trading and supply Craig Go to rivieramm

Six newbuilds ordered for European offshore maintenance projects Singaporean shipbuilder Strategic Marine will build at least six new support vessels headed for use in the offshore energy sector Martyn Go to rivieramm

Ultratug expands escort tug fleet with Chilean newbuild  A 32-m, RAstar 3200-W design tug has enhanced Ultratug’s fleet in south Chile for ship assistance and emergency response Martyn Go to rivieramm

Conrad Shipyard ‘going and blowing’ with new construction projects Conrad Shipyard’s backlog stretches well into 2025, with orders for tugs, towboats, ferries, barges and a series of accommodation barges for the US Navy John Go to rivieramm

Partnership enables real-time ship security alerts, tracking Shipowners, operators and managers will be alerted to security events and be able to track vessels in high-risk areas Martyn Go to rivieramm

Agreements pave the way for electric harbour vessels Two consortia intend to build or retrofit electric-powered vessels in Singapore Martyn Go to rivieramm

LNG terminal assets acquired in major deal Crown LNG acquires Kakinada and Grangemouth LNG terminal assets, advancing LNG infrastructure in India and the UK Craig Go to rivieramm

Hapag-Lloyd orders 24 container ships The LNG dual-fuel ships will be ammonia ready and able to operate on biomethane Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Final Brent topside reaches UK recycling yard All four of the topsides of the most iconic UK oil field have been removed and decommissioned Martyn Go to rivieramm

Offshore charging field trial to commence in 2025 Demonstrators will test charging concept for CTVs and SOVs at offshore windfarms to enable future vessels to be all electric Martyn Go to Source

Roadmap outlines pathway to 7 GW of offshore wind in Turkish waters World Bank says Turkey has potential technical offshore wind resource of around 75 GW David Go to Source

IMPA seeks remote pilotage manufacturers International Maritime Pilots’ Association plans remote ship piloting trials to test technology, validate safety and identify risks Martyn Go to Source

Holland America Line spearheads circularity, addresses recycling challenges In addition to a pilot project focused on textiles, Holland America Line highlights how industry collaboration can tackle end-of-life aluminium furniture Rebecca Go to Source

Hull-cleaning ROVs and robots deployed in Singapore Ships calling at Singapore can have their hulls cleaned by remotely operated vehicles in just two hours Martyn Go to Source