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DP3 vessel - Nexans Electra begins outfitting at Ulstein Verft

The hull of the state-of-the-art DP3 cable-laying vessel - Nexans Electra arrived at Ulstein Verft on 5 July 2025. This marks the commencement of the outfitting and completion phase of the vessel. Upon completion in 2026, she will feature a split turntable on deck capable of holding up to 10,000 tonnes of cable, an under-deck turntable with a 3,500-tonne cable capacity, and a fibre optic tank with a 450-tonne capacity. Ulstein Verft and Nexans Ulstein Verft will also install the main par...

ABS leads offshore CCS technology advancements

ABS published a new technical paper that provides an analysis of the offshore technologies supporting carbon capture and storage (CCS), a much-publicised approach to support heavy industry’s journey to lower carbon energy solutions. In the research, ABS dissects the shift to dedicated carbon dioxide (CO2) injection and storage facilities from existing enhanced oil recovery processes, where CO2 is injected into a reduced pressurised oil reservoir to recover residual remaining oil. Floatin...

Ulstein Group and Larsnes Mek. Verksted join forces for navy vessels

Ulstein Group and Larsnes Mek. Verksted are working together to deliver 28 standard vessels for the Norwegian Navy. This marks the beginning of a close collaboration between two of Norway's most experienced and modern shipyards, aiming to deliver the future naval vessels. Joint response and close dialogue Ulstein and Larsnes submitted a joint response and have since had several meetings with NDMA Earlier this year, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) conducted a market survey to ass...

Port of Toulon marks milestone installation in France with ABB shore power technology

The commissioning of France’s largest-ever shore power solution for ships at the Port of Toulon has been completed. Operational since February 13, the installation is currently in its final acceptance period. The consortium responsible for delivering the installation was led by ABB, comprising also construction company Eiffage Construction and electrical installation company - Fauché responsible for building and civil engineering services. The facility supports cruise and ferry ve...

DNV validates bound4blue eSAILs® wind propulsion system

bound4blue has taken a major step forward in simplifying the adoption of wind power worldwide, with DNV validation of its ‘wind propulsion system force matrix’ calculation method. This validation provides ship owners, designers, and yards with a trusted, regulation-ready tool to evaluate the performance of bound4blue’s eSAIL®. The validation gives the industry a reliable tool to easily calculate the benefits of bound4blue’s eSAIL® suction sail technology, without...

Kongsberg Maritime signs MoU with India for polar research vessel at Nor-Shipping 2025

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) during the Nor-Shipping 2025 event in Oslo, initiating a collaborative effort to explore the design of India’s first indigenous polar research vessel. The agreement marks a significant milestone in India’s ambitions to strengthen its polar research capabilities and scientific presence in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Kongsberg Maritime signs MoU...

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