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Artemis Technologies, a pioneer in high-performance maritime innovation, alongside Orkney Ferries and the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), are pleased to announce the arrival in Orkney of the fully electric hydrofoil vessel – the Artemis EF-12 Workboat XL, named ‘Zevi 1’. The arrival of the Belfast-built Artemis EF-12 Workboat XL is an important landmark in the Electric Orkney project, which aims to demonstrate the benefits of electric-powered hydrofoil workboats and pass...

The regional offshore industry is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year: the 3rd Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) Conference, taking place on 20–21 May 2025 at the iconic Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi. The event will serve as a crucial platform for strategic dialogue, commercial engagement, and technological exchange across the offshore marine logistics and energy sectors. Organised under the theme “Charting New Frontiers in Offshore Innovation and Excellence,”...

Marcura and Sedna now announced a partnership giving chartering and operations teams direct access to Marcura’s ClaimsHub from inside Sedna’s email platform Stream. Integration with PortLog is planned for the next phase of the rollout. Together, these tools will help shared customers reduce system switching, speed up decisions, and minimise operational risk. Chartering and operations teams Chartering and operations teams spend much of their day in email, reviewing instructions, ma...

ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its design of a multi-purpose liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating facility for deep water (MLF-O). Called MLF-O, the next-generation design from SHI optimises the production facility for deepwater areas with a wave height of nine metres. According to SHI, the design has the advantage of providing faster delivery and cost-effective efficiency compared to onshore plants. ABS completed design reviews based on class an...

Strategic Marine, a pioneer in aluminium shipbuilding, is proud to announce the successful delivery of the first 27m Z-Bow Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to Taiwan as part of a contract with Ventus Marine Co., Ltd for two state-of-the-art vessels. This milestone marks Strategic Marine’s continued commitment to supporting the offshore wind industry with innovative and high-performance vessel solutions. Offshore wind operations The vessels, designed in collaboration with renowned naval archit...

They are pleased to announce that Grieg Logistics, which Inchcape Shipping Services acquired in June 2024, will officially change its name to Inchcape Shipping Services on 19 May 2025. This rebranding marks Grieg Logistics' full integration into the Inchcape family, uniting the strengths under one global brand. While Grieg Logistics' name is changing, the commitment to excellence remains steadfast. The dedicated team and exceptional customer service that has defined Grieg Logistics will continu...

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has a long and proven legacy of designing and delivering world-class frigates. Since 1980, 78 vessels have been delivered across 11 different classes, demonstrating deep expertise, innovation, and reliability in naval shipbuilding. Ulstein Group also brings a strong legacy in designing the most advanced marine platforms for demanding operations. With decades of experience in offshore and specialised vessels, Ulstein is known for innovation, safety, and performance in...

Intellian is proud to announce the launch of its new corporate brand identity. This marks another significant milestone in the company’s evolution from an innovative antenna manufacturer to its position as a pioneer technology and solutions provider. Intellian empowers connectivity for its customers across multiple industry sectors, bringing high-speed data to remote locations and mission-critical environments, connecting people and the world. The company’s rapid growth is testamen...

Hyundai Global Services (HGS) announces the signing of a contract to deliver its Smart Ship and Satellite Communications package to KSS Line's shipping fleet, supported by Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress and digital solution Fleet Connect. This is the first time that the Integrated Smart Ship (ISS) solution from the world’s largest shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), will be delivered as a single package with a satellite communications service. The Smart Ship and Satellite Communi...

Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) served by liferafts is an efficient and widely used method for mass evacuation at sea.  With passenger ship capacities increasing, the ability of MES to evacuate hundreds of people in a matter of has been tested exhaustively in Beaufort Sea State 6 conditions. MES and liferafts MES and liferafts – five things they need to know To be compliant, liferafts must be designed in accordance with SOLAS Chapter lll and the LSA Code. All VIKI...

Immersion suits are a crucial safety tool for survival in cold water, designed to protect the wearer by minimising body heat loss. These suits are available in two types, offering either one-hour or six-hour insulation, which helps to prevent hypothermia in freezing waters. Why immersion suits are designed Combination of features makes immersion suits an essential part of cold-water survival gear Made from waterproof materials, immersion suits cover the entire body, except for the face, ensu...

As a rarity among Norway’s top business pioneers, Morten Fon has spent his entire 36-year career with one company, taking various positions and overseas assignments before being tapped as Jotun’s President and CEO in 2005. Since then, the Norwegian company has experienced almost uninterrupted growth to become one of the fastest growing suppliers in the global paints and coatings industry. “It’s been a remarkable journey,” says Fon. “In addition to a fantasti...

Multraship Towage & Salvage has opened its new head offices at the Middenhavendam location in Terneuzen this afternoon.  Located immediately alongside the Scheldt River, it houses offices, a warehouse, the 24/7 dispatch centre, and a simulator training centre. All with direct access to a private wharf, working area, and berths for part of the family company’s fleet. Opening ceremony “This is a milestone in the ongoing development of Multraship,” says Managing D...

CLdN unveiled one of its newest vessels during a naming ceremony at the Liverpool Cruise Port yesterday, marking its longstanding partnership with Peel Ports Group to regenerate dock infrastructure. The MV Seraphine is part of CLdN’s advanced fleet of larger vessels designed to carry more cargo, while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Partnership with Peel Ports Group CLdN highlighted its ongoing partnership with Peel Ports Group to renovate Brocklebank Dock As part of the celeb...

Intellian’s eagerly-awaited C700 Iridium Certus® maritime terminal has now been launched and is expected to quickly secure a reputation as the most powerful and technically advanced Iridium Certus® terminal on the market. With its best-in-class RF performance, the C700 can deliver out-of-the-box uplink speeds of 352kbps and downlink speeds of 704kbps by default, with equally impressive low-elevation-angle RF efficiency thanks to its unique 12-patch phased array antenna technology....

Intellian is pleased to reveal that two of its industry-pioneer antenna systems, the v60Ka 2 and v100NX Ka, have gained type approval from Telenor Satellite for use on their THOR 7 Ka-band GEO satellite network. This means that the systems are now officially certified to take their place in service alongside Intellian’s v85NX, the first 85cm antenna to receive type approval on the network. The Intellian v100NX Ka delivers market-pioneer RF performance and is future-proofed with a special...

While cruises are stuck in port for the next few months, the overall maritime mobility satellite market remains resilient, and increased bandwidth demand from shipping vessels offers a need that antenna companies can meet. Cruises seemed to be a key part of the pandemic’s spread around the world.  A review by The Washington Post of cruise line statements, government announcements, and media reports found that the coronavirus infected passengers and crew on at least 55 ships, abo...

Satcomms is one of the most competitive and challenging sectors in the superyacht industry. Mobile communications on shore are developing at a tremendous pace, with users now able to experience similar connection speeds when roaming as they do in the home or office, and these high expectations continue when an owner or their guests and crew board a yacht. Yet delivering seamless and efficient connectivity at sea is a demanding task: gaming, video streaming, 8K TV, on-board cinema, socialising...

Intellian is delighted to announce that it will be commencing the production of a wide range of dedicated user terminals for the global low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications provider OneWeb, ready for delivery in 2021 and beyond. Looking to 2021, OneWeb is focused on scaling the satellite constellation to begin commercial services starting at the end of next year to the UK, Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Greenland, Iceland, and the Arctic Seas. Intellian announced its partnership wi...

Intellian is pleased to announce that it has received approval for its v240MT 2, v240M 2, v240M and v150NX antennas from the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency, ANATEL. These powerful, high-throughput antennas are widely used in the energy industry, so this approval opens the door for Brazil’s extensive oil and gas market to adopt Intellian’s antenna technology. Brazilian regulations Telecommunications products to be sold and used in Brazil must have a Certificate of Con...

Intellian is proud to announce the v45C, the smallest antenna the company has yet developed for the maritime satellite communications market. The C in the product name represents its compact form factor. This new 45cm unit will bring VSAT to new markets where there is limited space available for communications equipment, such as workboats, leisure craft, fishing boats, small commercial and government vessels. The v60E & v45C The v45C extends the portfolio still further, opening up a new...

Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd, an industry pioneer in wind-assisted propulsion systems, has announced that it is collaborating with Hafnia Limited, Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), and DNV to develop the integration design of Rotor Sails suitable for installation on 50,000 dwt Medium-Range (MR) tanker vessels. The companies signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) in April 2025 to develop a new generation of efficient and environmentally friendly Rotor Sail vessel designs to increase th...

As the FuelEU Maritime regulation enters into force, the shipping industry may be looking at a surprising upside.  Instead of acting solely as a cost driver, the regulation could create a net financial gain, potentially around €250 million, according to a recent analysis by maritime data and compliance firm OceanScore. “FuelEU isn’t just another penalty,” said Albrecht Grell, Managing Director at OceanScore. “It’s structured in a way that can push money b...

How does ammonia behave when it leaks in an engine room? How does a cloud of escaped ammonia disperse during bunkering operations? These and many other critical safety questions that must be understood if ammonia is to become widely adopted as a marine fuel are addressed in the latest industry-leading ABS research. Risks associated with ammonia dispersion Safety Insights for Ammonia as a Marine Fuel brings together the findings of advanced ABS research into the performance of ammonia on...

Intellian, the global pioneer of mobile satellite communication antenna systems, is delighted to announce the unveiling of the v100NX, the all-new 1m Ku- to Ka-band convertible maritime VSAT terminal. Intellian’s latest NX series antenna is designed to simplify and streamline the entire VSAT lifecycle, enabling access to multiple global satellite communication services, providing the crucial connectivity required to leverage new efficiency and welfare enhancing digital applications. Inte...

Indian Register of Shipping hosted a Seminar on ‘Sustainable Ship Recycling: Charting India’s Course to Global Leadership’, at Bhavnagar near Alang. The seminar was held in the backdrop of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC), which is set to enter into force this June. Ship recycling activities The seminar drew active participation from various stakeholders, including the SRIA The seminar drew active pa...

ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its design of an advanced cargo handling system for very large ethane carriers (VLECs). The design consists of a refrigerant-based reliquefication system and an ethane fuel supply system installed on the ship. ABS completed design reviews HD KSOE says the design, once developed, will help customers reduce operating costs HD KSOE says the design, once developed, will help customers reduce o...

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) released its first annual report, providing an easy-to-re-use overview of recent publications and events aimed at promoting the safe decarbonisation of the maritime industry. Since its establishment in 2021, MTF members have collaborated to offer technical expertise, regulatory insight, and impartial advice to the maritime industry. MTF has steadily increased its activities, resulting in a growing number of publications, submissions, and events that pr...

Flying Fish Maritime Innovations B.V., a Dutch pioneer in digital maritime technology and advice, announced a minority investment from CPAC Systems AB, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, on May 7th, 2025. CPAC Systems (Sweden) is specialised in developing advanced control and automation systems for marine, construction and commercial vehicle industries. Advanced fleet management For the Flying Fish team, this step marks the beginning of a broader strategic partnership aimed at accelerating...

ABS and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a memorandum of understanding that opens the door for joint development projects to develop international naval ships. Types of naval ship designs With the goal of achieving approval in principle, ABS will apply its rigorous goal-based and prescriptive requirements to three different types of naval ship designs from HHI: HDA-24000: Auxiliary Logistic Support Ship HDF-3200: Frigate HDP-2200: Offshore Patrol Vessel International naval vess...