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Italian Energy Giants Forge Alliance for Maritime Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Eni, Fincantieri, and RINA, prominent Italian entities in energy, shipbuilding, and engineering consultancy respectively, have solidified an agreement to spearhead initiatives targeting the decarbonization of the maritime sector. Their collaborative efforts aim to develop sustainable alternatives, explore new … Read the full press release

DNV and SDTR Marine Collaborate on CCS Feasibility Study for Bulk Carrier

(IN BRIEF) DNV and SDTR Marine, a Singapore-based shipping company, have joined forces in a Joint Development Project (JDP) to conduct a feasibility study on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) for SDTR Marine’s 85,000 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier. The collaboration … Read the full press release

DNV and Shandong Shipping Tanker Launch Joint Innovation Studio for Maritime Digitalization and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) DNV and Shandong Shipping Tanker Co., Ltd (SDST) have announced the establishment of a Joint Innovation Studio to foster collaboration in digitalization and sustainability within the maritime industry. The studio, based at SDST’s Qingdao headquarters, aims to support … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime Wins Prestigious 2023 IMRF Award for Maritime Search and Rescue Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime, a division of Viasat, has been honored with the 2023 International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Award for Innovation and Technology in Maritime Search and Rescue. This recognition comes after a thorough evaluation by a distinguished judging … Read the full press release

Eni and Industry Partners Outline Strategy for Decarbonizing Maritime Sector in ‘The Route to Net Zero’ Document

(IN BRIEF) Eni, in collaboration with industry partners and associations, has presented a strategic orientation document titled “The route to net zero. Decarbonizing the maritime sector.” The document was developed by 40 experts and focuses on analyzing the technological evolution … Read the full press release

EBRD and Türkiye Join Forces for Green Maritime Development and Climate Mitigation

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a program to modernize Türkiye’s maritime sector and promote green investments and climate mitigation technologies. Developed in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the … Read the full press release

Bosch Pioneers Sustainable Solutions with Electric Drives for Recreational Boats and Yachts at Salone Nautico Venezia

Bosch Showcases Cutting-Edge Electric Drive Solutions for Maritime Industry at Venice Boat Show

(IN BRIEF) Bosch has unveiled sustainable electric drives for yachts and recreational boats at the Salone Nautico Venezia (Venice boat show). The solutions aim to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly and low-noise motorization in the maritime industry. Bosch’s electric … Read the full press release

RINA and Eni Collaborate on Green Maritime Initiatives for Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) RINA and Eni have signed an agreement to collaborate on initiatives aimed at the energy transition and decarbonization of their operations, with a focus on maritime transport. The partnership will explore the use of HVO biofuel produced by … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Leads the Way in Methanol Transition with Landmark Project for Chinese Shipowner

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, a leading provider of heat transfer and fluid handling technologies, is making significant progress in the marine industry’s fuel transition by securing a pioneering project for the installation of its methanol solutions on four container vessels … Read the full press release

DNV Report: Maritime Industry Must Prioritize Safety amidst Decarbonization and Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) A new report by DNV and Lloyd’s List Intelligence highlights the need for the maritime industry to prioritize safety amidst transformative changes. The report reveals a significant increase in safety incidents related to machinery damage or failure. It … Read the full press release

DNV-led Maritime Technologies Forum releases report on gaps in crew training and safety management for maritime decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released a report on gaps in safety management practices and crew training requirements for achieving safe maritime decarbonization. The report focuses on three existing Conventions/Codes: International Safety Management (ISM) Code, International Convention … Read the full press release

DNV Unveils Emissions Connect to Address Emerging Needs of Maritime Industry Ahead of EU Emissions Trading System Implementation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched a data management platform and emissions data verification engine called Emissions Connect for the maritime industry. The tool offers a reliable source of emissions data that can be securely shared with all stakeholders throughout the … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and Microsoft Partnership Aims to Enhance Real-Time Tactical Naval Intelligence

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Microsoft have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the development, deployment, and management of digital defense capabilities using Microsoft’s Azure Cloud platform. The collaboration aims to help partners collaborate on large multinational defense projects and … Read the full press release

COSCO y SHI reciben las primeras aprobaciones de tipo DNV del mundo para sistemas de recopilación de datos

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) COSCO y Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) han recibido las primeras aprobaciones de tipo D-INF(S) de DNV en el mundo para sus sistemas de recopilación de datos. Las reglas D-INF(S) brindan pautas para el diseño, la construcción y … Read the full press release

COSCO and SHI receive world’s first DNV type approvals for data collection systems

(IN BRIEF) COSCO and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have received DNV’s world-first D-INF(S) type approvals for their data collection systems. The D-INF(S) rules provide guidelines for the design, construction, and maintenance of a ship’s data infrastructure to improve connectivity, data … Read the full press release

Thales y Schiebel presentan una solución conjunta de sistema aéreo no tripulado (UAS) para armadas internacionales

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Thales y Schiebel se están asociando para proporcionar una solución para que las armadas internacionales se defiendan contra plataformas hostiles en entornos marítimos congestionados. Thales actuará como integrador de sistemas líder, mientras que Schiebel proporcionará su sistema … Read the full press release

Thales and Schiebel Unveil Joint Uncrewed Air System (UAS) Solution for International Navies

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Schiebel are partnering to provide a solution for international navies to defend against hostile platforms in congested maritime environments. Thales will act as lead systems integrator, while Schiebel provides its CAMCOPTER® S-100 uncrewed air system. The … Read the full press release

Norway and India Partner to Drive Green Shipping Industry Forward

(IN BRIEF) A report commissioned by the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Mumbai, titled “Indian Coastal Green Shipping Programme,” highlights India’s commitment to sustainability in its maritime industry. The report, produced by DNV, offers recommendations based on Norway’s experience in … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ and MISC join forces to explore carbon capture and storage opportunities in the maritime value chain

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has entered into a strategic partnership with MISC to develop carbon capture equipment for the maritime industry. The partnership aims to develop and promote carbon capture parts and equipment, as well as engineering, procurement, … Read the full press release

Update 16 Jan 2023: DNV’s ShipManager Software Suffers Ransomware Attack, 1000 Vessels Affected

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, a leading provider of software solutions for the maritime industry, has confirmed that its ShipManager software was the victim of a ransomware cyber-attack on the evening of Saturday 7 January (the announcement). … Read the full press release

Actualización del 16 de enero de 2023: el software ShipManager de DNV sufre un ataque de ransomware, 1000 embarcaciones afectadas

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) BÆRUM, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, un proveedor líder de soluciones de software para la industria marítima, ha confirmado que su software ShipManager fue víctima de un ciberataque de ransomware en la tarde del sábado 7 de … Read the full press release

DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) partner over the advancement of the 2D (decarbonization and digitalization) efforts in Singapore’s maritime sector

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 23-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced a new partnership with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), an autonomous university in Singapore that offers applied learning with extensive work-study degrees, … Read the full press release

Inmarsat and Fameline Holding Group extend partnership with focus on maritime and energy sectors

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced it extends its partnership with Fameline Holding Group (FHG), a Cyprus based conglomerate of 50 companies active across a various … Read the full press release

Inmarsat und die Fameline Holding Group verlängern Partnerschaft mit Fokus auf Schifffahrts- und Energiesektoren

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 20-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), der weltweit führende Anbieter von globaler, mobiler Satellitenkommunikation, hat bekannt gegeben, dass es seine Partnerschaft mit der Fameline Holding Group (FHG ), ein in Zypern ansässiges Konglomerat von 50 Unternehmen, die … Read the full press release

Gasum to deliver LNG (liquified natural gas) for maritime customers in Belgium

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 26-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Gasum, a Finnish government-owned energy company, has announced it will be delivering  LNG (liquified natural gas) for maritime customers in Belgium as the company obtained a distribution license for LNG on the Belgian … Read the full press release

Gasum fournira du GNL (gaz naturel liquéfié) aux clients maritimes en Belgique

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) ESPOO, 26-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Gasum, une société d’énergie appartenant au gouvernement finlandais, a annoncé qu’elle allait livrer du GNL (gaz naturel liquéfié) à des clients maritimes en Belgique, l’entreprise ayant obtenu une licence de distribution de … Read the full press release

DNV in 2021: strong balance sheet allowed the company to make six acquisition deals in 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) HØVIC, Norway, 6-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the release of its Annual report 2021. According to the report, the company’s focus on digitalization and decarbonization since the beginning of … Read the full press release

The Marine Innovation Summit 2022 hosted by Alfa Laval will focus on the challenges and opportunities ahead as the shipping world pursues bold sustainability targets

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 22-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced its Marine Innovation Summit 2022 will be held on 29 March 2022 virtually with the registration, free of … Read the full press release

Ørsted to buy 45 percent stake in what could become the world’s first large-scale sustainable e-methanol project

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, 12-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), a Danish leading operator of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, has announced it will acquire 45 percent stake in FlagshipONE e-methanol project … Read the full press release

Ship design consultancy OSD-IMT will integrate into ABL Group’s Longitude Engineering

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — AqualisBraemar LOC Group, a leading independent global energy and marine consultancy, has announced it will integrate the ship design consultancy OSD-IMT into its company Longitude Engineering, provider of specialist design and engineering services … Read the full press release

Mika Wiljanen will be the new CEO of Nordic energy company Gasum

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 1-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Gasum, a Finnish government-owned energy company, has announced the appointment of Mika Wiljanen as its new CEO in effect from March 1, 2022. Mika Wiljanen has served as CEO of St1 Oy since … Read the full press release

New Joint Collaboration Space in Shanghai by DNV, Atlas Corp. and Seaspan extends their partnership into onshore and offshore renewable energies, decarbonization and digitalization

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, Norway, 29-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the establishment of a new Joint Collaboration Space (JCS) in Shanghai, China, together with Atlas Corp, a leading global asset management company, … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) mobile broadband services now available in India

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced that its world-leading Global Xpress (GX) mobile broadband services are now available in India since the company’s partner BSNL, a … Read the full press release

Inmarsat distress call data analyses: tankers overtaking fishing vessels to generate the highest number of GMDSS alerts

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has released a new report that digs into three years of global maritime distress call data to focus minds on true areas … Read the full press release

DNV appointed one of the auditors for the CrewSafe programme in South East Asia

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 28-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the world’s leading classification society and risk management expert, announces that it has been selected as an auditor in the multi-party backed CrewSafe programme. With this appointment, DNV embarks on an instrumental … Read the full press release

Gasum trials deliveries of liquefied biogas for the Finnish Border Guard

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 7-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Gasum announces that it has started biogas deliveries for the Finnish Border Guard. One delivery was made from Risavika in Norway and another from the Turku biogas plant, in Finland. These test deliveries … Read the full press release

CMA CGM adds Port of Alexandria’s upcoming terminal to its operations in the Mediterranean

Operations will start in 2022 and a capacity of 1.5 million TEUs. A strategic choice for the development of CMA CGM’s port operations in the Mediterranean. (PRESS RELEASE) MARSEILLE, 28-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — French container transportation and shipping company CMA … Read the full press release

DNV GL report forecasts strong future scenario for floating wind energy

Floating wind will play an important role in decarbonizing the global energy system, contributing 2% of the world’s power supply by 2050, but more comprehensive industry standards and risk management is required for the technology to scale. (PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, … Read the full press release

New DNV GL Digital Features chapter: clear class foundation for three of the most essential building blocks of maritime digitalization

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 2-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The maritime industry is undergoing a massive shift as vessels transform into sophisticated sensor hubs, generating data and connecting through satellites in an expanding interconnected web. To enable the uptake of these systems … Read the full press release

Total further contributes to the reduction of maritime industry’s carbon footprint by joining the “Getting to Zero Coalition”

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 8-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — French multinational integrated oil and gas company Total supports the maritime industry’s decarbonisation by collaborating with companies across the maritime, energy, infrastructure and finance sectors and joining the Getting to Zero Coalition. The … Read the full press release