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Strategic Marine to Construct Four New Vessels Based on BMT’s Z-Bow Design for Ventus Marine

(IN BRIEF) Ventus Marine, a major player in offshore wind, has opted for BMT’s Z-Bow 27m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) design to bolster its fleet, contracting Strategic Marine for the construction of four vessels. These vessels, tailored for demanding offshore … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä’s Quest for Sustainable Solutions Gets a EUR 75 Million Boost from NIB

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Wärtsilä Corporation, a Finnish technology group, have entered into a ten-year EUR 75 million investment loan agreement. This partnership aims to finance Wärtsilä’s research and development (R&D) activities from 2023 to 2025, … Read the full press release

Bosch Engineering Enters the Leisure Boat Segment through Collaboration with X Shore for Electric Drive System Enhancement

(IN BRIEF) Bosch Engineering and X Shore have announced a collaboration to enhance the electric drive system of the X Shore 1 boat. The partnership aims to improve performance and efficiency, bringing together Bosch’s advanced technology and automotive expertise with … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Power Systems works on the development of mtu methanol engines to be used in commercial ships and yachts

Rolls-Royce Power Systems to set standards in high-speed marine methanol engines  New engines based on proven mtu technologies  Methanol and synthetic diesel as key fuels of the future for climate-friendly engine operation  Fuel cell another option on the way to … 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

Leading manufacturer of special vessels Zhenjiang Shipyard to promote the use of Rolls-Royce’s mtu high-speed engines in full-rotary tugboats and marine workboats

Focus on jointly promoting the development of tugboats with mtu engines in China Both parties see great potential in the market for high-speed marine engines in mainland China and globally (PRESS RELEASE) FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, 25-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., … Read the full press release

LOC successfully completes Marine Warranty Survey (“MWS”) services on the Tengizchevroil Project

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 11-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — LOC, part of the AqualisBraemar LOC Group, strengthens its position as the go to specialist for global energy construction projects with the successful completion of its Marine Warranty Survey (“MWS”) services on the … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Power Systems establishes new unit for innovative and net zero carbon drive and energy solutions

Emphasis on the decarbonisation of drive, propulsion and energy systems (PRESS RELEASE) FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 24-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce announces that its Power Systems business has set up a new organisational unit ‘Power Lab’ to focus on innovative and net zero … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval awarded a 12.5 million EUR contract to supply marine pumping systems for FPSO vessel in China

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 2-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The leading heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling company Alfa Laval wins an order to supply Framo pumping systems to an FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) vessel to be built in … Read the full press release

BlackRock, Inc. now owns more than 5% in Wärtsilä Corporation

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 22-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading Finnish company Wärtsilä Corporation, active in the marine and energy markets, has announced that it has been notified by BlackRock, Inc., the world’s largest asset manager with $7.4 trillion in assets under … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval receives firm order worth nearly EUR 10 million for ballast water treatment systems

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 17-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The leading heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling company Alfa Laval has announced it will deliver Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 to about 40 vessels, with options covering another 40 systems. The deliveries … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä and DNV GL partner to contribute to marine industry’s ongoing digital transformation

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 10-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä announces collaboration with classification society DNV GL. In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Roger Holm, President, Wärtsilä Marine and Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO, DNV GL – Maritime, both companies agreed to … Read the full press release

BMT to provide multiple marine monitoring systems for BP’s Mad Dog Phase 2 floating production facility in the Gulf of Mexico

Teddington, Middlesex, U.K., 20-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Mad Dog Field is one of BP’s largest discoveries in the Gulf of Mexico. BMT will provide multiple marine monitoring systems for BP’s new semi-submersible floating production facility in Phase 2.  The Mad … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä Digitalisation: We have a 360-degree approach to creating a safe and compliant operating environment for marine and energy companies

Operators in the marine and energy industries face increasing demands when it comes to security throughout their product and service lifecycles. Digitalisation is taking over the marine and energy industries, building the importance of cyber security for data protection and … Read the full press release

BlackRock Investment Management crossed below the 5% disclosure limit on total holdings in Wärtsilä Corporation

HELSINKI, 22-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BlackRock, Inc. has informed Wärtsilä Corporation that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited has disposed of Wärtsilä shares on 16 October 2018, crossing below the 5% disclosure limit on total holdings. The total number of shares held … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Power Systems to double its digital solutions team by the end of 2018

New: Customer Care Center, digital tools and Value Care Agreements  Navigazione Laghi relies on digital customer support from MTU LONDON, 11-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Power Systems is strengthening its activities to expand the digital services for the customers. Therefore the … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce unveils completely new podded propulsion system designed to meet market demand for smaller, more compact units

LONDON, 11-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has today unveiled ELegance – a completely new podded propulsion system designed to meet market demand for smaller, more compact units. The ELegance pods – one with an open propeller, the other ducted – complement … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine to deliver a battery-powered energy system for two offshore vessels of Golden Energy Offshore

LONDON, 04-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine has received an order to deliver a battery-powered energy system for two offshore vessels (PSVs) operated by Norway-based Golden Energy Offshore. The delivery includes the SAVe Energy system, which was launched by Rolls-Royce … Read the full press release

New five-year marine research programme aims to provide data, models and technology to help understand the impacts on the Atlantic Ocean environment

A new £22 million research programme will investigate the impacts of climate change and human activities on the Atlantic Ocean, from the surface to the deep seabed. SWINDON, 09-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Commissioned by NERC, the new five-year marine research programme, … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings to introduce augmented reality and smart glasses in stern tube seals & bearings services

HELSINKI, 01-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Digitalisation and the rapid development of new technologies is fundamentally transforming the marine industry. New innovations increase efficiency and flexibility. However, these innovations are no longer confined to products and systems. They will also revolutionise marine … Read the full press release